You are making an impact
You are a (self-appointed) leader who makes a positive impact on the world and on the people around you. You are always looking to improve the way things work and to grow yourself. You are a Changemaker.
Is this you?
Being a Changemaker is hard work
- You hear a lot of “no’s” and you start questioning yourself and your vision
- You need to prioritise… but how do you let go without guilt or fear of missing out?
- Your enthusiasm is sometimes mistaken for being forceful and not listening to others
Would you like some help with these challenges?
I'm here for you
I’m Desi Jagger – Changemaker, certified coach and survivor. I help Changemakers like you to develop themselves and to make an impact. I live in Dubai and my clients are all over the world. I am a cancer survivor. I love life and I am here to make a difference. More about me.
Would you like me to help you with your challenges?
Coaching for Changemakers
Engage people
Find your authentic voice. Be a leader people want to follow. Connect with them in a meaningful way. Create the impact you intended.
Self-worth
Become aware of your values and superpowers. Know the impact that you make in your personal and professional life. When you have self-worth internally, you project confidence externally.
Work-life balance
Create space for yourself to reflect and grow. Focus on what matters most. Let go of things and relationships that no longer serve you. Trust that you are doing enough – and that you are enough.
What my clients say
When I began coaching, I had a lot of conflicting priorities. Desi helped me to find my truth and to navigate changes…continue reading
Desi is a genuine coach who allows you to explore and discover possibilities, often in a fun way…continue reading
“I regained my self confidence. I reached out to Desi when there was so much clutter in my head, I didn’t know where to begin”…continue reading
How coaching works
Coaching is a journey
It is not a silver bullet. Some breakthroughs happen within minutes, others take time as you learn and grow. You go further, deeper and faster with me as your coach than you would alone.
It's unbiased and confidential
I don’t guide you to a pre-specified ideal outcome. Instead, I help you to explore opportunities, to choose what is right for you and to get there.
Coaching is an investment
You put in time and effort, not just money. Coaching is not a way to outsource your problems for someone else to fix. It is a partnership that helps you grow as a human and a professional.
Your journey starts here
In order to serve you better, I have bespoke offerings for individuals and organizations
Coaching for individual Changemakers
THE COACHING JOURNEY
1on1 coaching for new clients
6 months program, up to 2 coaching sessions per month
Sessions last 45-60min
What’s app and email support anytime
Bespoke activities between sessions
Investment in yourself: 320 USD per month over a minimum of 6 months (total 1,920 USD)
*Please note that prices are subject to change
Book a free consultation
Let’s have a 30min call to discuss your specific challenges, dreams and how I can help.
FAQ
Is it confidential?
Absolutely. Coaching and consultations are 100% confidential.
Can I have coaching if I'm not in Dubai?
Of couse. Most coaching happens over phone or skype.
Where does coaching take place?
Over the phone, skype, or face-to-face in my Coaching Atelier in Dubai Marina.
What topics can I be coached on?
Any topic you want, including personal growth, career, wellbeing, and relationships.
How do I pay?
Payment is made before the first session, in Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED). I personally use TrasnferWise because it’s cheaper than bank transfers.
What happens in a coaching session?
We start by debriefing your accountability from the previous session. How did it go? What did you learn?
We then address the topic you have chosen for this session. We do this via thought-provoking questions, visualization, embodiment and other creative and proven techniques of the co-active model.
At the end, we summarize the key aha’s and agree a new accountability to further your development before the next session.
Watch a real 15min coaching session I did with my client Dima.
Is coaching like therapy or counselling?
There are two main differences. First, coaching is future-focused. You briefly summarize the background and then we focus on where you are today and where you want to be tomorrow. Second, we are equal partners. You are expert at your own life and I am expert at bringing clarity and driving action.
Coaching for organizations
In order to deliver sustainable results, I partner with organizations on a long-term retainer basis. Please contact me for a bespoke program tailored to your needs.
The Leadership Development Journey is an engaging program which enables leaders to sustain peak performance in times of complex change.
Results
- higher engagement as leaders align their impact with the purpose of the organization
- improved collaboration as leaders connect with their teams and key stakeholders in a more meaningful way
- better leaders who are more self-aware, strategic and able to empower their teams
1on1 COACHING
for high potential leaders
12 months program, up to 2 coaching sessions per month
Sessions last 45-60min
Results
The biggest results my clients experience are:
- Ability to sustain their best performance despite multiple change and uncertainty
- Increased self-awareness and confidence
- Improved team engagement and relationships
Benefits for participants
Continuous support
- One 10min call per week, for immediate coaching support
- What’s app and email support anytime
Practical application
- Bespoke exercises between sessions
Accountability
- Tracking progress and addressing barriers
Benefits for the organization
Focus on business priorities
- Goal-setting with key stakeholders (15-30min)
- Midway review with key stakeholders (15-30min)
- Final review with key stakeholders (15-30min)
Valuable insights
- Trends reports on biggest challenges (anonymous)
- These highlight the real underlying issues which leaders are not comfortable sharing internally
Minimal incremental workload
- Outsourced management of all admin and logistics of the program
Investment in your leaders: 7,800 USD per leader
GROUP COACHING WORKSHOPS
for leaders and managers
The program is highly interactive and facilitated with high energy
- Designed for 10-15 participants
- 90-120min group sessions, running monthly over 12 months
- Delivered over Zoom
Results
The biggest results my clients experience are:
- Improved collaboration and trust in teams and across functions
- Creative problem-solving by discovering new perspectives
- Taking ownership and action by focusing on their sphere of control
Benefits for participants
Practical application
- Practical assignments in-between sessions
- Workbook with tools and resources
Accountability
- Individual follow up sessions after each workshop (15min)
Continuous support
- Video recording
- Email support anytime
Benefits for the organization
Focus on business priorities
- Customized content based on needs assessment
- Flexibility to adapt the program based on feedback from key stakeholders
Valuable insights
- Highlighting of additional challenges and recommendations on how to address them
Minimal incremental workload
- Outsourced management of all admin and logistics of the program
- Marketing materials to communicate the program internally
Topics include:
- navigating uncertainty
- empowering your team
- wellbeing mindset
- self-empowerment for female leaders
Investment in your leaders: 31,200 USD per group
*Please note that prices are subject to change
Book a free consultation
Let’s have a 30min call to discuss the specific challenges of your leaders and how I can help. If you are in Dubai, we can also meet person.
FAQ
What is the ROI of coaching?
According to the ICF Global Coaching Study:
- the mean ROI of coaching is 7
- 86% of companies who invested in coaching made their investment back
The study was conducted independently by PWC and ACR
Who would benefit from coaching?
Coaching is a partnership of trust and growth. It requires the individual to:
- have a growth mindset – believing they have the capacity to learn and develop
- want to be coached – not doing it to tick a box or because their manager forced them to
Specifically, my coaching is for Changemakers – leaders and high potentials who care about developing the people around them and making a difference in the world.
How do we measure the effectiveness?
We can do qualitative studies before and after the coaching to track shifts in key behaviours – for example, 360 assessment.
What is the difference between internal and external coaching?
External coaching:
- is unbiased and confidential – the coach does not lead the coachee to a pre-specified outcome which they think is right. Instead, the coach provides a safe and courageous space for the coachee to explore, reflect and choose the best option for them.
- carries no judgment – the coach has no prior knowledge of the coachee and makes no assumptions about them as an employee
- carries no vested interest – the coach cannot affect the coachee’s promotions, salaries etc.
With an external indepent coach the coachee can be fully authentic and honest about what is holding them back. This means we can address the root cause of the issue much more directly and quickly.
What topics does coaching address?
Coaching works for all topics, including personal growth, team relationships, career and wellbeing.
The best practice is for the coachee to explore key opportunity areas with their manager, and then to bring the relevant coaching topics to each session.
One of the biggest benefits of coaching is that it allows leaders to address issues they would not share with their manager or HR. This includes personal fears and family problems.
How do you build trust?
Trust is built throughout the coaching journey. Specifically:
- The content of coaching sessions is confidential. The coachee chooses what to share with their manager or HR.
- The coachee and I co-design our partnership, sharing expectations and clearing assumptions upfront. We re-design throughout the journey as needed.
- As an external independent coach, I am unbiased and not leading the coachee to a pre-specified outcome. This helps them feel safe and to open up.