Clarendon Wallace & ICLI Open Hamilton Office
Clarendon Wallace And International Coaching & Leadership have opened a new Hamilton office.
A spokesperson said, “Clarendon Wallace, a coaching and leadership development firm founded by former underwriting executive Lorene Phillips, is pleased to announce today the opening of its new office in Hamilton.
“Located on the first floor of the Kitson Building at 5 Reid Street, the office will also house programmes and trainings for Mrs. Phillips’ two other businesses: the International Coaching and Leadership Institute [which she co-founded with Bermudian Jessica Lightbourne and American Sophia Casey]; and the British School of Etiquette – Bermuda chapter.”
Mrs. Phillips said, “I made the decision last autumn to open up an office in the heart of the city and innately people started wondering why I’d want to open a space in the midst of the pandemic. Regardless, I knew this was the right time.
“My clients were telling me they were missing in-person connections and I personally know how powerful in-person coaching work could be. I also wanted to be ahead of the curve by taking a calculated risk to invest in an office that allows me to better serve clients, while also demonstrating our long-term commitment to this work.”
The spokesperson said, “After working in underwriting for more than 25 years, Mrs. Phillips officially launched her coaching company Clarendon Wallace in February 2020. She had just returned home to Bermuda months prior after spending five years working in London and knew in her gut that she needed to step into her purpose by providing support through coaching to individuals as they rise through organisations so they can succeed on their own terms.
“In addition to a private office area, which lends itself perfectly for private one-to-one coaching, the new space boasts a small co-working area that can be utilised by clients, as well as a board room space that can comfortably accommodate 10-12 people. Mrs. Phillips said the location was perfect for work done by both Clarendon Wallace and the International Coaching and Leadership Institute [ICLI], which is looking to facilitate professional training sessions and team building programmes, as well as host in-person events.
“Founded by three women of colour professional coaches and headquartered in Bermuda, ICLI launched in late October 2021, with the ultimate goal of providing better standardisation for the coaching profession in Bermuda and the Caribbean.
“Through ICLI, Mrs. Phillips, as well as co-founders Ms. Lighbourne and Mrs. Casey, have also set their sights on making professional coaching more accessible for persons and communities of color. The women say their first cohort of students in late 2021 was extremely engaged, with all participants experiencing significant growth – both professionally and personally, thanks to the leadership development programme.
“Participants took part in the virtual learning experience from Switzerland and the U.K., as well as Curacao, St. Lucia, Bermuda, Canada and the United States.
“Ms. Lightbourne, a local co-founder of ICLI, said she was excited for the chance to enjoy the office space while hosting larger group events and functions.”
Ms. Lightbourne said, “It’s a warm and relaxing environment, while also being professional. I love so many different features of the location, from the co-working and café area to the boardroom, which is spacious and ideal for the coaching and leadership training work we do.”
The spokesperson said, “In addition to the new office space, ICLI has celebrated two other recent milestones including a Professional Certified Coaching [PCC] Certification acquired by Ms Lightbourne and the Master Certified Coach [MCC] Certification earned by Ms Casey, both through the International Coaching Federation.”
Ms. Lightbourne said, “We are reflecting our own desire to upskill ourselves so that we can take our clients further. We take our craft seriously, we are invested in our own professional growth so we can deliver a higher level of coach training to the people we serve both here in Bermuda and internationally.”
The spokesperson said, “Events are already lined up in the coming week at the 5 Reid Street location, including an ‘official office opening’ on Saturday, [March 26], followed by a networking event scheduled for Friday, April 1 for the Bermuda Coaching Network.”
Mrs. Phillips said, “On Saturday, we’ll be having a small invitation-only gathering for clients and partners.
“Due to ongoing precautions around the Coronavirus, we’ve decided to host two events on the same day, each accommodating 15 to 20 people, so we can introduce people to the space safely and responsibly.”
The spokesperson said, “The next ICLI cohort will launch in late April 2022. For more information, visit www.trainingbyicli.com. To learn more about Clarendon Wallace, visit https://www.clarendonwallace.com“.
