McGibney Mentoring and Coaching Reviews 15

Awesome Coaching for positioning my service in the IT landscape. I have worked with Patrick for a 30 day coaching sprint. It was very professionally set up and got me the result i was looking for.

I want to share something real.
Few months ago, I got a message from an IT expert coach Patrick McGibney.

He promised to boost my IT services business.
At first, I said “No, I don’t need your service.”

But he didn’t stop.
Every day, motivational messages, big promises, big dreams.

He said things like:
👉 “You just need the right push.”
👉 “I’ll take your business to the next level.”
👉 “You’ll thank yourself later.”

Finally, I gave in.
He said the price is $6000 for 3 months, but if I go monthly, it’s $2200/month.
It was $200 extra every month, but I chose monthly—
Because I wanted to test first before committing long-term.

But once I joined, I got shocked.
The course was like free YouTube videos—
Just basic knowledge and endless motivation.
No real strategy, no deep insights.
It felt like a trap.

So, I told him I don’t want to continue.
I said, “Our financial condition isn’t good. I can’t afford $2200/month.”
He replied, “Absolutely fine. No problem.”

But here’s where I made a mistake…
I forgot to cancel the subscription,
And the system charged me again.

I told him the payment was by mistake and asked for a refund.
He said, “Okay, we’ll refund it.”

But later, he said,
“We’ll cut 25% as processing fees.”
Even though it was $500, I agreed.
Then… silence for a week.

Finally, he said:
“No refund. You can take one extra month of service instead.”

But I didn’t want it.
Why pay for something that doesn’t help me?

Now I understood his real intention:
It was never about helping,
It was just about keeping the money.

So, I contacted my bank.
They took up the issue with Visa.
The decision came in my favor.

I stopped all contact with him.
Still, he kept messaging me:
“Please pay for one more month. I’m giving you service.”

But I had clearly said—I don’t want it.

My Honest Review of Patrick:
More motivational speaker than business expert.
1. Has little knowledge of the IT industry.
2. Courses are low quality—worse than free content on YouTube.
3. Very expensive for almost no results.
4. Even if you stay with him for 6 months,

You’ll struggle to get a single quality lead.
Lesson:

Today, many people are not selling services—they’re selling hope.

They use inspiring words to win your trust…
But once you pay,
You realize
Hope is all they have. No results. No real support.

So don’t fall for loud promises.
Test. Validate. Walk away if it doesn’t feel right.

Because people who sell hope without delivery are not coaches.

During my journey with Patrick Consultation Program, I have learned so much about building a portfolio, connect with customers and transforming towards a more business oriented mindset.

Patrick gave me the opportunity to participate in a one-month test drive of his mentoring program. During this month I got access to module 1 of his online learning resource.
There I learned the basics about finding projects fast on about 20-30 online project platforms in Germany.
I was also able to participate in the weekly mentoring calls with his mentees.
What I liked the most is the individual approach that Patrick and his team does towards the specific situations his mentees are in.
I.e. if a mentee is going to have a call with a potential client, the mentee gets some separate time (in a breakout room during the coaching call) where Patrick or specialists from his team focus on this mentees particular situation to prepare him/her for that call.
One can feel that Patricks organization focussed on the success on their mentees. It is not just a show.

I recommend Patrick McGibney's mentoring program.

I have been working with Patrick since last 3 weeks. I can say that he is very experienced and helped me get my first Project as a company in a very short time. His tips have really helped. His clear vision, Techniques and feedbacks has helped me a lot. I would definitely recommend him if you want to start a new IT Consulting business or start as a Freelancer.

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I started the mentoring program with Patrick in October 2023. His method and ongoing support are very structured and consistent. He understands my problem and what I want to achieve. While I working as a contractor the mentoring program helps me to keep the focus on building my consulting business. Without Patrick's weekly calls I would lost the urgency and importance of my growth goals. Moving step by step from ideas to results make the goals more clear an achievable.
I would recommend Patrick's mentoring program to contractors who need some push into building an IT business.

Patrick is a great support for our agency. He is passionate and really wants you to succeed. He's a great mentor with a lot of experience.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Coach Patrick after a disappointing encounter with a scammer producer while attempting to create an info product. Thankfully, Patrick came to the rescue and completely turned things around for me. I cannot express enough gratitude for his unwavering support, excellent communication skills, and his ability to understand the unique needs of his clients.
Coach Patrick's expertise and guidance played a crucial role in successfully launching my info product. He possesses an in-depth understanding of the necessary steps and strategies required to bring an information product to fruition. Drawing upon his own developed method, Patrick's approach proved effective and ensured that my product gained newfound visibility and marketability.
What truly sets Coach Patrick apart is his attentiveness and ability to tailor his coaching to the specific needs of his clients. He took the time to thoroughly understand my goals, strengths, and challenges, allowing him to provide personalized guidance and support at every step of the process. This level of individual attention ensured that I felt valued and that my vision for the product was realized in the best possible way.
Working with Coach Patrick not only brought my product to new heights but also changed my perspective on various aspects of the process. His expertise and insights challenged me to reevaluate my strategies and approach, leading to a more refined and impactful end product. Thanks to his guidance, I gained a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in the info product industry.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Coach Patrick to anyone looking to bring their info product to life. His attentive and communicative nature, coupled with his effective method, ensures that clients receive the support and guidance they need to achieve their goals. My experience with Coach Patrick was transformative, and I am confident that anyone who works with him will experience the same level of growth and success. Thank you, Coach Patrick, for your dedication and expertise!

From the outset, my participation in the IT Mentoring Program under the guidance of Patrick McGibney has been an exceptionally enriching experience. This program has proven pivotal in not just continuing but significantly advancing my entrepreneurial activities.

A key element of this success has been the trust that was established. Patrick has created an environment of support and safety through his commitment and expertise, enabling me to confidently pursue and develop my business goals.

Beyond his role as a motivating mentor, Patrick has also proven to be extremely competent in his field. His technical expertise in the IT sector has been invaluable to me, helping to underpin my vision with a solid technical foundation.

My experience in this program so far has been marked by enthusiasm and renewed motivation to drive my business forward. Patrick has played a key role in this process, and I am optimistic about the future development of my company.

In conclusion, I can say that this mentoring program has been an extremely positive and influential experience in my professional journey. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an experienced mentor as Patrick McGibney and look forward to continuing to reap the benefits of this collaboration.

Octavian

Patrick is one of the most genuine, honest, and supportive people I have met in my life so far. He truly cares about his clients and he has really "moved mountains" with McGibney Mentoring already. Not only did he help me to position myself, get the right mindset, and get quality leads, no, but he and his team impacted me in so many ways and showed me and so many others what is possible

Results speak for themselves,
24k EUR in October 23'
26k EUR in November 23'
35k EUR in December 23' with a small team around me

The way he gives constructive feedback and the fact that he is available whenever I need his help is reassuring
He helped me build and scale my consulting business while avoiding the common pitfalls of the process, all while constantly improving my skils, and making and ROI within the first months

I wholeheartedly recommend Patrick to anyone seeking top-notch business mentoring. The impact on my business has been nothing short of phenomenal, and I am immensely grateful for the guidance and support provided. Thank you for an exceptional mentoring experience!

As a former business intelligence developer, Patrick speaks our IT language and combines this with strategic business know-how at a very high level. In his coaching, he teaches entrepreneurial shortcuts that significantly reduce the usual 'learning through pain'. In the end, you achieve your goals with less energy expenditure.
Working with him is very productive, results-oriented and personal, so I can recommend him unreservedly to entrepreneurs in the Microsoft environment.

I am delighted to write a review for Patrick McGibney.

We were working closely together in different stages of our common career and it was always a pleasure to see the outcome of our collaboration.

Patrick is an exceptional professional with a strong motivation and dedication for the work.

Throughout our collaboration, Patrick has consistently demonstrated his expertise and skills in the latest technologies, various project management methods and different management approaches, as well as organisational aspects of entrepreneurship.

Patrick has an exceptionally high level of discipline, commitment to projects and clients and a broad knowledge of relevant topics.
He handles high workloads, stressful situations and new challenges with ease.

Another of Patrick's great strengths is his communication skills, which are evident in his ability to communicate business or technical knowledge and methods to a wide range of stakeholders.

Patrick is able to inspire and motivate others to share his work ethic to ensure the success of the project/client.

I totally recommend Patrick with his different kind of services to support your business development and I am pretty sure everyone can benefit from his knowledge, experiences and approaches.

Of course, Patricks coaching requires a lot of discipline and active cooperation, but if you totally commit to it, you will definitely grow your company and scale your business.