Client voices & LinkedIn recommendations

What coaching clients say

Real feedback from leaders and professionals who have partnered with Savannah for executive coaching, career clarity, and meaningful growth—not generic praise, but reflections on how coaching changed how they lead, decide, and show up.

Below are selected recommendations from 1:1 coaching relationships: executives building presence, leaders navigating promotions and transitions, and professionals clarifying their next chapter. Where available, each card links to the recommender’s LinkedIn profile.

LeadershipExecutive & team coaching
CareerClarity, brand & next steps
LinkedInVerified public recommendations

Working with Savannah as my coach has completely transformed the way I lead. Before coaching, I often focused heavily on execution and results, but Savannah helped me step into leadership in a much deeper and more intentional way. Through her coaching, I developed greater self-awareness, stronger executive presence, and the confidence to lead with both clarity and empathy.

What sets Savannah apart is her ability to ask powerful questions that challenge assumptions while creating a space that feels supportive and empowering. She helped me recognize blind spots, strengthen how I communicate, and lead teams in a way that builds trust, alignment, and accountability.

The growth I’ve experienced has impacted not only my professional leadership, but also how I show up for others overall. Savannah’s coaching has been one of the most meaningful investments in my development, and I genuinely believe I am a stronger, more grounded, and more impactful leader because of her

I am grateful for the impact Savannah Rayat has had on my professional growth. Savannah is a truly transformational coach whose guidance has been instrumental in my career development. She has a remarkable ability to challenge others to think strategically, helping them see opportunities, broaden their perspective, and develop as leaders.

Beyond her strategic mindset, Savannah has a gift for leading and inspiring others. She consistently invests in the success of those around her, providing thoughtful coaching, meaningful feedback, and unwavering support. Her ability to balance big-picture thinking with practical execution has made a lasting impact on both individuals and teams.

I can confidently say that Savannah has played a significant role in my own growth as a leader, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a leader, mentor, or coach who is committed to helping others reach their full potential.

The coaching I received from Savannah Rayat was a true game changer for my life and career. Her skillful art of asking the right questions helped me think differently, and the self-accountability she helped me build has flowed into every facet of my personal and professional life. I’ve seen the evidence of my growth—and others have seen it as well.

I was so lucky to have Savannah as my career coach. She helped me change my mindset, figure out what brings me joy at work, and ask for work that aligns with what fulfills me. She went above and beyond on personal goals too. My mindset totally changed—and I was even promoted.

Savannah unlocked my potential and helped me achieve a 20% increase in my salary. I received the highest appraisals and bonuses of my career. I literally had people asking me what my secret weapon was after I started working with Savannah. She was totally devoted to me as a client when we worked together—I never felt like a “client on the roster.”

She helped me transform my organization after receiving very negative professional feedback in a climate survey. I wanted to shut down and give up, but Savannah made me see the feedback as a gift. She gave me the push I needed to create the future I wanted and launch my own business. I recommend Savannah to anyone who wants a coach, collaborator, and confidant.

When I first began my mentoring journey with Savannah, I had no idea the impact it would have on my life or my career. I began with the goal of developing a career strategy—and accomplished that and so much more. Savannah helped me navigate professional and personal changes, pushed me to be bold, and empowered me to think outside the box.

Because of the work we did together, a promotion presented itself. Savannah helped me prep every step of the way: mock interviews, value statements, negotiation, and transition planning. I strongly believe my success in the new role is attributed to her unique coaching. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I leveraged Savannah as my professional coach for six months—first to ramp into a new director role and unify three support teams, then for personal development and long-term strategy. Her experience and tools helped us work through multiple focus areas with clarity. If you want growth, guidance, or sharper leadership judgment, I highly recommend her.

I completed a year-long 1:1 leadership development program with Savannah. She unlocked potential through active listening and powerful questions, and helped me build lifelong assets in influence and people empowerment.

I strongly recommend Savannah. Simply put, she’s a talented coach who cares deeply about what she does. She really takes the time to understand her clients’ needs, provide valuable insights and uniquely tailor her recommendations and advice to the situation in ways that are highly relevant, feasible, and logical. She is direct, confident, authentic and a joy to work with. I’ve learned a lot working with Savannah and am proud to endorse her. Thanks Savannah!

Savannah coached me through one of the most challenging times in my career. She asked thought-provoking questions, helped me make the right decision, and gave me the tools to sustain it. I’m much happier in my career now, with better opportunities—and I’d recommend her as both an agile coach and a life coach.

Savannah helped me rethink short- and long-term priorities and create an action plan for professional growth. I’d recommend her to senior professionals looking to take their career to the next level.

Savannah has been integral to my growth and development. She personalized our coaching so I could reach my goals, and she challenged me with honesty, feedback, and a sense of humor I genuinely enjoyed.

She was invested in my progress and genuinely cared—following up on takeaways and pushing me when needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow in their personal life or professional career.

Savannah helped me navigate social systems and leadership obstacles to land the promotion I was seeking. She is a strong coach and mentor who can support a wide variety of business and leadership scenarios.

Savannah’s coaching helped me develop growth and insight I never thought possible. She consistently challenged my thinking, helped me see the bigger picture, and supported practical changes I could apply immediately.

It has been an absolute privilege to work with Savannah. I am continually impressed by her exceptional coaching skills, active listening, and wide range of tools. She has been instrumental in both my personal growth and professional development, helping me become a better leader and more career-driven individual.

Savannah’s guidance in developing my professional brand through resume development and LinkedIn optimization has been invaluable. Her dedication to helping others grow and her steadfast support are what set her apart.

Savannah helped me tackle the deeper reasons behind what I wanted to work on and reconnect with the ‘why’ behind my goals. That made me intrinsically motivated to take on both professional and personal challenges.

Savannah helped me clarify key goals and define my future path. Every session combined deep empathy with clear, pointed questions that surfaced where I needed to focus.

Savannah is an absolutely delightful professional coach & mentor. Over the past 11 months of working with her, I have grown tremendously in many areas of my personal & professional life. I have become a lot more self-aware of my strengths & weaknesses and massively improved my ability to plan & achieve development goals through many strategies taught by her. She is a great listener and is extremely talented at asking questions that allow you to draw deep insights about yourself and formulate plans for how to improve. Would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to make the next step in their professional development.

Savannah is truly an outstanding coach who has helped me strategize around a plan of action for my career growth and transition. Through one on one sessions and personalized feedback, I have been able to make significant progress toward achieving my professional goals!

Beyond being a laser-focused mindset coach, Savannah pivots seamlessly between personal and professional. She coaches with clarity and intent, helping me move through complexity with increasingly positive results.

Savannah is a mindful and insightful coach. She is personable and has many resources in her “toolbox.” She offers diverse perspective to situations while holding you accountable to your goals/objectives.

My experience was very positive. I had a plan of what capabilities I wanted to build and came out of the sessions with a different outlook, which helped me tailor my approach to both work and life. I appreciated her commitment to being intentional with my personal development as well as the importance of self-reflection.

I was so fortunate to be matched with Savannah Rayat. The quality of Savannah’s listening, skill in asking thought-provoking questions and her compassion and genuine care for me as a coachee was exceptional. I also appreciated the discipline in goal setting, action planning and tracking introduced by Savannah. The continuity and clarity of goal focus and regular dialogue with Savannah enabled me to integrate other experiences and influences over the coaching period to make significant internal shifts and gain expansion in skills and capacity. I’ve truly valued the approachability of Savannah’s coaching and felt very understood and supported through the process.

I had Savannah as my coach, and it’s been a very positive and rewarding experience with her. She is very perceptive and guides you in the right direction. Especially when I would hit the wall with something, she would very tactfully nudge me out of there and help me make progress. She has introduced me to some really simple and effective techniques to help me make strides in improving my productivity and excelling at my workplace. I strongly recommend Savannah as a coach!

The coaching that I received from Savannah was truly transformative. She helped me to understand the flaws in my interviewing technique. I used the suggestions she gave me to completely crush my next interview. Additionally, she helped me to vastly improve my LinkedIn profile. She is incredibly adept at organizing an effective LinkedIn presence. Lastly, she completely revamped my professional resume to include quantitative results for each of my professional experiences. My resume is getting more notice since the upgrade. I would recommend Savannah to anyone looking to raise their professional profile. Thank you so much Savannah!

Savannah is a highly skilled coach. She sees the bigger picture while staying present in the moment. Her work gets to the roots of behavior, and she offers insightful tools to move through stuck places—while keeping coaching holistic and focused.

I am privileged to write a recommendation for Savannah. She is a true professional in her field as a coach. Savannah provided valuable assistance in refining my CV, offered expert advice on optimizing my LinkedIn profile for better reach, and guided me on how to prepare and answer interview questions in the right manner. I am grateful to have met her and experienced her dedication to helping others succeed. I highly recommend Savannah as a professional coach.

Working with Savannah has been a game-changer for me! She’s helped me become more assertive, improve my communication skills, and take a proactive approach to my career. Her guidance in asking the right questions and prioritizing well-being, coupled with the excellent resources she provides, has truly made a difference in my journey. Thanks to Savannah, I’ve grown both personally and professionally. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to achieve their full potential.

It was a privilege having Savannah as my career coach. She helped me develop a career plan and provided great insights into networking and building my personal brand. What truly sets Savannah apart as a career coach is her dedication to her clients’ success. For example, she redesigned my resume so it clearly emphasizes my core skills and professional achievements. In addition, she provided numerous resources on leadership development, which helped me identify my leadership style. Finally, with Savannah as your career coach she will challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and strive for excellence so you can reach your career goals.

I had the pleasure of Savannah being my developmental coach this summer. She is wonderful! Savannah guided me through my passions and helped me meet my overall goal. She helped me curate my resume so it was more appealing to recruiters and also helped me to dig deeper within myself to figure out my career needs/wants. I was given different tools and articles to help me meet my career wants. I am so grateful for her services.

I worked with Savannah to help me start a career in Tech. She helped with my LinkedIn profile and my resume. She helped me realize and define my goals realistically which changed my mindset and my way of thinking. She also provided amazing insights into job search and interview preparations. Overall, I am better now at setting goals and working towards them because of her. I count myself very lucky to have worked with Savannah, and I wouldn’t be able to thank her enough for all her work. Extraordinarily recommended!

I had the pleasure of working with Savannah for several months during Google’s Tech Prep program. She has been instrumental in helping me prepare to land my dream job in tech. It is clear Savannah has a deep understanding of the tech industry. She is also a natural facilitator, and she created a supportive space for me to explore my career goals and develop my skills.

I enjoyed our group and one-on-one coaching sessions. She always presented a wealth of tips and resources that would help us get closer to our goals. Savannah is a LinkedIn savant and following her advice has elevated my profile and nearly doubled my existing network. I still have work to do but Savannah helped me realize that I was greatly underutilizing the platform. She also helped me completely rework my resume.

I highly recommend Savannah Rayat to anyone who is looking for a career coach. She is a highly skilled and knowledgeable collaborator and she is truly passionate about her work.

Coach Savannah is an invaluable resource for every career minded person. I had the first-hand opportunity to experience her strengths in career coaching through Tech Equity Collective’s Tech Prep Program; initiative started by Google in partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT).

Savannah’s expertise and coaching allowed me to look beyond my own barriers when it comes to my career transition journey. She patiently used unique techniques to draw upon my past experiences to offer keen insights into what I really needed to focus on for my next move and she helped me build confidence in this journey.

I will always be grateful for her guidance and steering me into the right direction on this pivotal point in my career. Her coaching and mentorship are lessons that will stay with me throughout my career.

I am thrilled to recommend Savannah, a career coach I met on the Google Tech Equity Collective Programme (TEC Tech Prep) and who is also an executive coach on the Forbes Coaches Council! Working with Savannah was an absolute pleasure as she effortlessly blended professionalism with genuine care. Throughout our coaching sessions, she became like a motherly figure, a big aunty, and a friend to me.

Savannah’s deep understanding of the tech industry and her exceptional guidance were invaluable. She patiently listened to my concerns, provided constructive feedback, and tailored her advice to my individual needs. Her ability to create a safe and supportive space allowed me to open up and grow both professionally and personally.

I am ever grateful for Savannah’s unwavering support and guidance, and I highly recommend her to anyone in search of a career coach who is not only knowledgeable but also caring and compassionate. Working with Savannah will undoubtedly have a positive impact on your career journey!

I wholeheartedly recommend coach Savannah to anyone seeking career coaching, especially those looking to break into the tech industry. She has a genuine talent for mentorship, and demonstrates a genuine interest in each client’s success.

From our very first coaching session, I knew I was in great hands. Coach Savannah immediately understood my passion for bringing my academic operations and program management skills to the tech community, and has encouraged me to put my skills to work. She helped me to identify strengths and find creative ways to leverage them in the tech space. But what truly sets Coach Savannah apart is her unwavering encouragement. Whenever I faced challenges or moments of self-doubt, she was there with uplifting words and practical tips to keep me motivated.

I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Savannah to anyone seeking career coaching, especially those looking to break into the tech world. She has a genuine talent for understanding her clients’ unique journeys and empowering them to reach new heights. Coach Savannah, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the incredible coach that you are. Your encouragement and support have been pivotal in my career journey, and I’m excited to embark on this new chapter with your valuable insights guiding me.

Savannah has been an incredible mentor to me. During my time as a Rising Innovator with the Google and MLT Tech Equity Initiative program, Savannah has been a steady rock and supporter as I went from module to module. She was not only helpful when helping me to innovate and think about my career creatively, but she always paused to ask me to reflect on my thoughts and emotions, clear up any confusion, and vent if needed. I always felt safe and respected as we worked collaboratively to end the program in a more confident and prepared place than when I started. She was the epitome of patience as I had personal struggles and a beacon of encouragement as I continued to grow and develop professionally and personally. I can’t recommend Savannah more highly and I’m grateful for the continued mentorship and friendship we will have going forward.

I had the privilege of working with Savannah as my career coach, and I can’t recommend her enough. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to provide guidance and support. Savannah’s advice is invaluable, as she skillfully asks thought-provoking questions that empower you to discover your own solutions. What sets Savannah apart is her wealth of knowledge and expertise. No matter the question I had, she always had the answer, demonstrating a deep understanding of the career landscape. Thanks to her expertise, my approach to job hunting, applications, and interviews has significantly improved. Savannah is a true professional who makes a meaningful impact on your career journey.

Savannah is an amazing TechPrep coach who has been instrumental in my learning journey. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Coaching and Leadership industry, and she shared valuable insights and tips with me during our four sessions. She was always supportive, encouraging, and patient, and she made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the program. She helped me improve my skills, confidence, and motivation, and I am very grateful for her guidance and feedback. Savannah is a great asset to the TechPrep community, and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to pursue a career in tech and beyond. She is a wonderful mentor and a kind person, and I will miss working with her.

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