My Story

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My name is Irma Bondi, founder and CEO of Bondi Coaching & Consulting.  My career path is anything but straight and paved, and by sharing my story, I hope to inspire more people to chase their purpose and dreams - not just settle. 

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My Personal Side 

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• I often been told, "Wow, your energy is contagious!" 

• I am the first generation in my family to be born in the USA and receive a Bachelors Degree.

• I am the oldest child of three siblings.

• I've been married to my husband over a decade and am a mother of two (also energetic LOL) girls. 

• I come from an extensive family of entrepreneurs and was often found playing "business" or "school" when I was little (of course, I was always the owner or teacher).      

 

My Career Journey

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• My career began at an exceptional accounting firm in Chicago as a financial auditor. I heavily invested in this path, by receiving two accounting degrees, passing the CPA exam, and was promoted twice. 

• Additionally, I was involved in the Firm's recruiting efforts. Although recruiting wasn’t part of my original career vision, I couldn’t ignore a pull towards a full time career in recruiting, where I felt I could make a much more significant impact.  

• For over a decade, I invested in learning about the world of HR, including obtaining an HR certificate and focusing on talent strategy, while also staying close to accounting and business development. 

  • I built a recruiting team, and expanded internal recruiting efforts to various departments as well as built up an external recruiting service line offered to clients.  I was promoted three times, with the most recent and my most proudest - Director of Recruiting Services (a first ever position for the Firm).

• While I loved my role, my team, and my contributions to the Firm, I endured some personal hardships that made it difficult for me to sustain my level of commitment. 

• I began to look at life though a different lens and discovered the world of professional coaching. The more I learned, the more passionate I felt that this was the next step in my career evolution. 

• I obtained a certificate in professional coaching and am currently working towards the ICF - ACC certificate.  

• I started this organization with a love and drive to make a positive impact on others in the way I wanted to be valued. I viewed each change as stepping stone, have not looked back, and I am incredibly proud of my perseverance to never settle! ​

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I am passionate about continuous learning, personal and professional growth, and helping others unlock their full potential!

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Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your organization, or someone you know, I would be honored to be part of the journey.  

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