Coaching

I've been offering a range of programs designed to empower individuals and organisations for over 20 years now. My favourite work of all though, is assisting people through coaching to find their authentic voice, and then share it in a way that truly meets their needs. The transformations I see are remarkable and I am grateful to accompany people in their journeys. (See testimonials)

Often people come to me with an idea of "what's not working" in their lives. They are looking for solutions to their "problems" — with others, and with themselves. Work, relationships, parenting, anxiety, depression . . . It's hard to understand why things are "not working" when they are apparently doing their very best.

One of the sad things about our society today is that we are told so many things about what "doing your very best" looks like. A good mother, a good provider, a good lover, a good worker . . . too often this means putting others needs first, as if by making others happy, we will be made happy. Not only does this turn out to be patently untrue for most people, but it's almost impossible to get it right! The results can be devastating — burned out workers, frustrated lovers, angry parents, confused partners . . .

Wouldn't it be wonderful to discover that the very best you can do, the very best you can be, is yourself? That "working on problems" need not be work? That the solutions lie not so much in what your mind can figure out, but what your heart is trying to say?

There is another way, and this is what I love to share. I use many modalities within my coaching process, however a significant part of my work is based on the principles and model of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg. It is a way to communicate with greater compassion, authenticity and honesty — not only with others, but with yourself.

The easy to learn 4 step NVC model is deceptively simple, and can be applied to virtually any situation, resulting in improved relationships, successful  negotiations, happier children, happier lives! The skills developed through this process will help you to navigate your life in a much more authentic and effective way, with surprising outcomes in all areas of your life. A whole new world of possibility opens up, and communication becomes much easier — and successful. Solutions that work for you — and others — begin to emerge.

First things first though . . . One of the most important things we need to do is get in touch with the parts of you that have somehow 'got lost' in this busy world of striving and achievement, in the struggle to "do it right". Time to access your authentic self, the one who truly wants to make your life — and the lives of those around you — wonderful.

Coaching sessions with me help to clarify what is really important to you — really — in each situation, and to build those skills in yourself. Having developed the ability to hear your authentic self, you can then learn how to hear others — what they are really trying to say, what they really want. Coming from a place of compassion and non-judgement creates a beautiful connection — you will be amazed at how responsive others become, and how enjoyable "working through problems" can be!

And amazingly, all those things you may have been endlessly striving for – if you still really want them - become so much easier to achieve.

I look forward to sharing your journey of discovery and enrichment — to a happier, healthier life ; )