Testimonials
“Accentuated is not for the faint-hearted. I knew from the outset that if I wanted to get the most out of this opportunity, I needed to invest in it. I needed to make space for reflections, dig deep and challenge my thinking and self-talk. As a result, I have gained a new sense of confidence, the inner confidence of I do belong and what I bring to the table is valuable and is my X factor. This has undoubtedly been the best professional development I have ever done and that speaks volume.”
— Awhina N, CEO
“ Accentuated has made me start appreciating who I inherently am, celebrating that, and serving and leading in ways that express that - not someone else's mould. It showed me the impact of doing inner work and creating small habits, and the importance to take ownership of my growth and development. I've become more open to sharing my thoughts, feelings and ideas in spaces where I once felt like I didn't belong”
— Emily P, Consultant
“It’s like taking the red pill or the blue pill. There is no turning back and it has been work in progress since day one of Accentuated. Although it can be hard at times with some much-needed healing tears, I am so glad I have joined and put in the work. I have become a lot more internally confident in myself and to be myself. I have stopped second-guessing and masking myself to fit into other people’s expectations and moulds. I have stopped seeing my English as a barrier to connect with people and instead I now see my multicultural background as my superpower. It has helped me so much that I have started to meet with my Latin American community committee on a monthly basis to talk about what I have learnt and how we can empower each other.”
— Karen G, Latin American Community leader
“ The Make Your Move programme taught me about why I like the work that I do and what aspects I should be aware of that don’t align with my values. It also encouraged greater self-awareness by applying various frameworks so that I can be more intentional about decision-making in my everyday work and career. Facilitated by a wonderful and invested coach, I would recommend this to other professionals going through a bit of a slump/plateau in their career.”
— Siobhan P, Lawyer
“I was so lucky to work with Suki in the Make Your Move Programme. The programme was helpful for both my career and life. It was hard at the beginning as the programme pushed me to do tonnes of reflection work and take proactive actions. It refreshed my attitude of life and thinking patterns at work. It was one of the most worthwhile things I have done in my life. I wish you could meet and work with Suki as well if you desire a transformation.”
— Jenny Z, Legal Professional
“I really like the Make Your Move Programme not only because of the learnings but also the bond that you will build with other participants. It’s a safe place to be who you are and learn from each other.”
— Vic P, IT Professional
“ From working with Suki on my habits, I was able to commit and embed my new habit within a week which is something I’ve been struggling to do since I was 21. Addressing the underlying decision pathway and working with Suki has really helped change the way in which I behave on a day to day basis whether that is at work or for my health.”
— Norie A, Product leader
“Suki is an amazing coach who is highly relatable, compassionate and insightful. She will challenge your inner critic and negative chatter and share tools and practices that enable you to reframe your self-limiting beliefs and build a healthier and more positive mindset.”
— Ruth J, Tech Outreach
“About 2 months ago I have embarked on this journey of trying to go back to the basics of what I truly want from me, on a personal but also professional level. After a few years in tech, I felt like I needed to restart my journey and fall in love again with myself and my career choice. So I've realised I need help and Suki Xiao's Purpose Programme was just an amazing medium to do just this. Stopping the rat race and going though this self-discovery journey was immensely helpful to find my purpose and goals in life. I’ve re-learned that we are complex beings and I have to acknowledge all sides of what makes us, us so that we can truly aim to live a balanced life. I know that I will be a better Product professional after this discovery. It’s not lost on me the fact that it coincided with the world wide pandemic and without a doubt it helped me navigate these stressful times in an amazing way. Thanks a bunch Suki for all the help.”
— Cristina B, Product Manager
“Last year, I thought I finally had it all, but I learnt the hard way that I did not. Through Suki's care, help and support during the Purpose Programme and individual coaching sessions, I am now in the process of resolving my "mental knots" that have been unknownly keeping me stuck for years. I don't know what I would have done without Suki and I would recommend her to anyone who is ready for positive change.”
— Jess C, Marketing Analyst
“I was seeking change and clarity at the time I have found the Purpose Programme and I decided to give it a go. The course improved my self-awareness, helped me to understand my values, behaviours and how to deal with thoughts and feelings.”
— DANKA J, UX DESIGNER
“The growth and development that I have experienced directly as a result of the Purpose Programme and working with Suki has far exceeded my expectations, and it has been one of the most valuable activities I have undertaken to date.”
— Chris O, Consultant
“My self-awareness was there but I was going around in circles and with no real direction, all my decisions seem to stall. I wanted to go forward and onward. Then I found Suki's website and have not looked back. Through one on one she gave me the guidance and tools to deal and confront the thoughts and beliefs that were holding me back. I found Suki supportive, positive and totally encouraging, I definitely recommend Suki to anyone who's having difficulty moving forward.”
— Anna C, Business Owner
"As You has been the key motivator in helping me figure out what I needed to do to start living the life that I want to live. I found the help I received very practical and easy to apply. This included identifying and breaking down the obstacles that were preventing me from taking action and moving forward, and then making a plan to overcome them. It made such a difference to have this guidance and the opportunity to confront the thoughts and beliefs that were holding me back. I am now beginning a new phase of my career, in a new and more fulfilling role and it would not have happened without As You.”
— Wendy W, adviser
“I worked with Suki at Xero for about a year where we were on the same leadership team and she helped me individually with some professional coaching as well.
As a coach, in two sessions she helped me unpack some really big issues that had been holding me back for 5 or 6 years. Having never done coaching before and starting off with transformative coaching, it was a bit of a scary experience at first but, a year later, I can't believe I wandered around in that cloud for so long and I can't describe how impactful she has been for me both personally and professionally. Maybe transformative is the best word for it.
Day to day, Suki's a really cool blend of positivity and candor, so she's awesome at bringing key issues to light and helping people work through these. She kept our team honest and forced us to reflect regularly about how we were performing as a group: whether we were doing the most important things, making decisions effectively and how we were relating to the broader organisation.
If you get the chance to work with Suki then leap at it - she's awesome!”
— James C, General Manager
“I had a series of coaching sessions with Suki, She always has a warm presence and is ready to listen. I know she also has a laser focused side as she helped me identify my inner beliefs that were holding me back and get me to face up to them as I go for what I want. I would say Coaching is not for the faint-hearted if what you want to get is results and a life worth living for.”
— Kuany S, Senior Engineer
“Suki was not only our team’s Agile Coach but also my awesome personal coach. Back then, I was lacking self-confidence - afraid to speak up or even do public speaking and being ill-tempered. Suki helped me understand & love myself more through her coaching skills. I had a series of sessions with her and got to the bottom of my issues. Learning what causes them helped me plan on how to overcome them and improve myself as a person. Now, I’m more vocal on sharing my opinions and asking questions, I do meeting facilitation, I give feedback more frequently to other people and the best thing is that I’m less ill-tempered. Can’t really say I don’t get angry or impatient anymore but I learn to control my emotions now. Don’t get me wrong I still have a lot to work on but it’s a huge improvement for me and it’s all thanks to Suki’s coaching.”
— Jen O, Developer
“Suki worked as an Agile Coach in the product portfolio I was looking after at Xero. The teams loved working with her in her role of challenging them and supporting them in improving their ways of working. As part of evolving her coaching skills, she used me as a "guinea pig" to coach while she worked her way through a professional coaching programme. I found her approach and methods worked very well, and she successfully helped me address some of the issues that I was facing both from a career perspective and as a senior manager.”