Testimonials
Find out what our clients have to say
Our Corporate Clients
Distilled has been working with Distilled since 2020 and I can't thank her enough. She gives us all the support we need to build a successful Wellness Strategy for our company.
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Donna is amazing at her job and I am so glad we can work closely together, we couldn't have mentally and physically healthy employees if it wasn't for her help. Thank you Donna!
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Andresssa - Distilled
Working with Donna over the past year has been incredibly refreshing and a truly pleasurable experience. Donna listened to our requirements and has tailored programmes to meet the needs of Codec and our employees. Donna is intuitive and flexible and can pivot to emerging requirements. Our employees have thoroughly enjoyed the programmes she has delivered, have found the content meaningful and most importantly feel equipped to apply the practical knowledge gained in their day-to-day activities.
Donnas content has had a very positive impact on Codecs culture through the development of a holistic employee health and wellbeing programme. We are looking forward to continuing our working partnership with Donna as we continue to strengthen our OneCodec culture by focusing on improving our employee experience through the active implementation of our Purpose and Values.
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Aoife Lawlor – Codec
"The team in Kingstown College have been deeply involved in research in the space of Corporate Well-Being for some time. We wanted to engage with a professional who would understand our passion and share the integrity with which we were approaching this work. When Donna came on board to work with us in this space we knew that we had engaged with a true professional. Donna was simply a joy to work with. She is a person of the highest integrity with a work ethic which is unmatched. We highly recommend her to any organisation/individual who is seeking to work with the best!"
Paula King, Director, Kingstown College
Our Coaching Clients
“After finding myself out of work, due to the pandemic, I had no idea where to even start with looking for a new job.
I had no idea what a coach could do for me, but Donna was suggested to me and I am delighted that I took that opportunity - I cannot speak highly enough of her.
From giving me the tools to find out what my strengths are to helping me build my confidence, to exploring numerous ideas, Donna was there every step of the way and I found out things about myself that I just didn't know!"
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I would recommend Donna in a heartbeat.”
Astra, Senior Tourism Manager
"Delighted with the help and guidance Donna provided. Having worked in Lending for years I was keen for a change but unsure of what direction to take. Donna helped me to explore all options and equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to make the move to a new career. I have not looked back since and only wish I made the move sooner. Donna is very professional and an expert in her field and I would not hesitate to recommend her."
Sue, Financial Services Manager
“Trust. The definition of the service and coaching received by Donna Reilly. I found Donna’s ability to challenge and stimulate my awareness in the situation was beyond any other coaching I received previously. Her gentle guidance brought clarity to a difficult situation. I would have no hesitation recommending Donna as a coaching expert, she unlocked my potential and steered me in the right direction through my personal and professional development. A true professional.”
Nicola, Recruitment Manager
“Donna recently helped to guide me on my journey to starting my own business. Full of doubt and uncertainty, Donna prompted me to consider the obstacles that were preventing me from taking that next step and what I could do to overcome them. She kept me in check with actions to complete after each session and rebuilt my confidence to pursue my dreams. I can’t thank Donna enough for her guidance and words of encouragement. I know I wouldn’t be as far along on this journey without her help. I can highly recommend Donna to help you achieve your goals, whatever they might be!”
Olive, Employee & Entrepreneur
“Donna’s positive personality and supported helped motivate me to take the next step in my career. I met with Donna before returning to work after maternity leave. Her coaching sessions helped me align my career goals and build my confidence and I have since started a new role. Donna’s coaching sessions are truly empowering, I couldn’t recommend her enough”.
Ciara, HR Professional on Maternity Leave
"I would recommend Donna to anyone looking to work with a coach. Over just four sessions I was able to gain clarity and confidence about my personal style and my career goals. The work with Donna was no doubt a huge help in being successful in the search for my next challenge, and I hope to work with her again in the future."
Kate, General Manager, Charity Sector
“Full of doubt and uncertainty, Donna prompted me to consider the obstacles that were preventing me from taking that next step and what I could do to overcome them. She kept me in check with actions to complete after each session and rebuilt my confidence to pursue my dreams. I can’t thank Donna enough for her guidance and words of encouragement. I know I wouldn’t be as far along on this journey without her help. I can highly recommend Donna to help you achieve your goals, whatever they might be!”
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Female Entrepreneur (Coaching Client)
“I reached out to Donna after she was recommended to me for career coaching. I was very unhappy with my job at the time and wanted a complete career change.
She broke everything down for me and asked all the right questions to get me thinking about what kind of work I wanted to do. She helped me to discover some areas that I had never before considered. She gave me the confidence and extra push to go out searching for new opportunities. Just over 8 weeks since our first call, I’ve started my dream job and couldn’t be happier. Thanks Donna!”
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Nurse (Coaching Client)
“She helped me to gain so much clarity and awareness around how I work and how I am here to show up in my work. Working with Donna enabled me to reaffirm and reclaim my strengths and skills and I empowered me to take intentional action. Donna is open, knowledgeable, compassionate and authentic. Her passion and drive are infectious and I cannot wait to work with her again in the future. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a coach and guide.”
Female Business Owner (Coaching Client)
Our Workshop Attendees
“Donna is a wonderful coach and guide who I really enjoyed working with recently. She helped me to gain so much clarity and awareness around how I work and how I am here to show up in my work. Working with Donna enabled me to reaffirm and reclaim my strengths and skills and I empowered me to take intentional action. Donna is open, knowledgeable, compassionate and authentic. Her passion and drive are infectious and I cannot wait to work with her again in the future. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a coach and guide.”
Mel, Business Owner
"Donna's coaching has helped me navigate through massive imposter syndrome as well as give me a deeper understanding into the type of person I am and what feeds my strength and energy and what depletes it. I have become much more resilient and forgiving of myself in the process and my confidence has grown to a level where I can more easily be assured in myself and my abilities.
I would highly recommend Donna Reilly Wellness coaching to anyone seeking to strengthen their confidence and their knowing of who they are and what makes them tick. One of the surprising things I found about the process that benefitted me greatly was the fact that my partner is now plugged into the profile that Donna provided me and he has a greater understanding of what I need to thrive and rest and we have become a more powerful team.
Thank you Donna. I will be returning for top ups!"
Helen, Marketeer & Entrepreneur
Creating a Balance for you Workshop
"Creating a Balance for You workshop with Donna Reilly was just pure gorgeous. Donna is friendly and warm and has a mass of knowledge, wisdom and insight about work-life balance and she understands it as a mother with her own business. She gives simple to implement suggestions that are not overwhelming and she does it with the care of a mammy. I felt understood.
The practical workshopping of timing and how I have allocated my 'time spend' was shocking to me and I made immediate changes to the efficiencies of my life and having implemented them, I have already gained surprising work opportunities that allow me do the work I enjoy most and that requires the least 'slogging'. As I intentionally set self care as my priority, work aligned itself with it. So, magic happened too."
Helen McNulty
"Donna's Creating a Balance for You Workshop was a great way to see how I could use my time better for myself. Donna has a great way of explaining and an encouraging and positive attitude, making me feel I had a clear plan in mind by the time we were finished. I would definitely recommend the workshop if your looking for a better work/life balance and self-care. Donna's workshop helped me see how easy it is to make little changes that will benefit me daily."
Natalie Power
"I attended Donna's selfcare zoom today and it really gave me great perspective on how to care for and take time for myself."
Danielle Morgan Power
"I attended Donna’s last workshop and found it really engaging and thoroughly enjoyed all the activities Donna covered. The workshop was very relevant to my day to day routine. It gave me an idea of how to plan my time and how to make time for myself. I felt the workshop was very real and all examples were honest and real life experiences. It covered small simple steps that are very practical that anyone looking to adapt their routine. Donna’s style made the workshop really enjoyable and I look forward to the next one."
Lisa Yeates
"Don’t usually take part in things online , walked away feeling ten times lighter!!"
Caroline Hickey
"The workshop was a fantastic way to give yourself time to see what you need to do to find balance."
Maeve O’Hagan
"Huge THANK YOU Donna for your session today - it was really great - I found it personally very beneficial and the feedback from wider team is that they also found it extremely valuable - you have a great presentation style and really practical ideas / approaches - well done and your time was very much appreciated !
Thank you so much for today, people really found it useful and the way you presented was great
I think everyone can take a lot away from it to gain some personal time for themselves..
Thank you so much for your time and expertise on today’s session. You were fantastic, and there was a hugely positive response from all colleagues on the call.
I hope you’re taking some well-deserved ‘you’ time now!!
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