“There is so much I can recommend about Zeph. Her coaching style is authentic, warm and solutions-oriented. She is generous with her expertise & wisdom. After a conversation with Zeph, I feel re-energised, motivated and a step closer to being the leader I aspire to be.”

— Sam Kambarami, Chief of Finance and Budget, UN Climate Change

“I highly recommend Zephorah to anyone looking for a career transition or to improve management and leadership skills. She is a competent and compassionate HR professional with excellent listening skills and a passion for personal development.”

— Antonino Brusa, Director of Human Resources, UNRWA

I have worked closely with Zeph for over four years in unfccc. I have rarely come across a human resource professional who combines a great sense of responsibility and dedication in dealing with staffing matters in a humane and efficient manner. Zeph managed a highly complex Human Resources portfolio during a organization-wide restructuring and also Covid. Unfccc couldn’t have come out unscathed of those two challenges without Zeph’s leadership.” 

— Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC

“Ms. Weru is someone who inspires individuals to be their best selves and to continue growing.  She helps you to see the value you have (and may not have realized) and nurture it with you.  She is an immaculate Human Resources professional, knowledgeable on a wide breadth of people management components and formulates a plan with a focus on the bigger picture towards the desired end result.”

— Shakirah Muhamad Khalid, Associate CIPD, Senior HR Officer, The World Meteorological Organization -WMO)

“I’ve known Zephorah Weru for more than 2 decades as an HR professional. What I found very inspiring is her professionalism, her integrity, her commitment to find solutions – going beyond the guidelines. She has soft skills – she pays attention to the needs of others, raising their motivation, and providing an ethical framework for decisions. In so doing, she displayed traits of transformational leader who can create change within people, and within organisations as well. She a strong active listener and she truly partners with people she coaches and supports them through a significant change that helps them grow, develop, and ultimately rewrite their reality”.

— Felicite Tchibindat, UNICEF Regional Director for West adnd Central Africa)

“Ms. Weru is a deeply experienced HR professional who has worked in several UN entities and locations. She brings a balanced approach to guiding, coaching and mentoring people, both experienced professional as well as junior staff.”

— Chhaya Kapilashrami, Senior Director Operations, UNFCCC) - Team Page

“I had the privilege of working under the leadership of Zephorah Weru, and I genuinely appreciate the positive impact she had on our team. Zephorah's guidance and support were invaluable in helping me navigate various challenges and achieve personal and professional growth. Through her mentorship, I gained confidence, expanded my skills, and achieved milestones I never thought possible. Zephorah's dedication to my growth opened doors to new opportunities, propelling my career to new heights. I deeply appreciate her positive influence on my journey.”

— Marie Rose Uwateta Ndahayo

“I worked with Zephorah over a year on human resources matters and I remain impressed with her driven work ethic. She is a remarkable manager and coach who empowers and inspires colleagues to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Working with her and moving towards common goals has been a fantastic experience.” 

— Patricia Nemeth, Ph.D, Adjunct Assistant Professor, John Jay College, (CUNY) New York.

“During my career I had the pleasure to work with Zephorah, which was an experience I greatly enjoyed as her management skills are extraordinary. Zephorah has the ability to simplify complex situations so that the non-HR practitioner understand the challenges and their responsibilities, which is an art form”.

— Jacqueline Greene, CEBS, GPHR

“I worked with Zephorah for several years. She is a connective and persuasive leader, and therefore interacts well with other. Indeed, she shows to others sincere and heartfelt considerations and genuinely cares for their well-being. She can move the people she is interacting with passionately and purposefully with a shared vision that plays on the positive, energizing and renewing power of hope. As she uses positive emotions to inspire, she has the skill to speak to both the brain and the heart of the people." 

— Massamba Thioye, Project Executive, UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub

I have had the pleasure to interact with Zeph, and to benefit from her tremendous insights and advice on people management, especially in the context of very complex and demanding environments. Zeph is a tremendous asset to any organization that wishes to attain top performance and optimize the potential of its leadership cadre.

— Dr. Youssef Nassef, Climate Adaptation Director, UNFCCC

Zephorah is a seasoned people development professional. She is good listener. Zeph has the unique ability to identify the potential in individuals and groups and to nurture their talent. She is able to breakdown complex situations and helps leaders and organisations identify their niche and contribution.

— Cecilia Kinuthia-Njenga, Director, Intergovernmental Support and Collective Progress Division

Zephorah shines as a rare gem in the coaching arena. Her intuitive nature, bias to action, and goal-driven approach set her apart. She excels in simplifying intricate matters and has the unparalleled ability to unearth potential and spark profound transformation. Her extensive executive leadership experience infuses every session, evident in her attentiveness, presence and dedication. Her impact resonates not only with her numerous satisfied clients, myself included, but also in her own life, a testament to courage, determination, and relentless effort. She is a true inspiration.

— Eng. Nyambura Kamau