Success Stories
'I came to coaching with Ali about a year ago from a position
of near burn-out fearing failure both physically and emotionally.
I was confused about how I got to that position and how to
best to move on from there so decided I need some extra help
to work through it all and make good decisions.
The key areas that were valuable to me in the process were:
- identifying the beliefs and values I had
- I found this quite difficult initially
but also quite surprising to discover what some of them
actually were. Also understanding that they were just 'beliefs'
and not necessarily truths brought a new level of freedom.
- learning how some of these beliefs and values were not
serving me well
- This was at times quite enlightening
and surprising that it was not obvious to me beforehand!
- learning strategies to realign my life to match these
- This meant using them as a guide to
help in difficult decision making, adopting new thinking
patterns and behaviours that served me better. I was able
to give myself 'permission' to do the things required to
gain the balance I needed in my life. Interestingly I learnt
that even though I had previously been using new behaviour
strategies which I thought would help me lead a more relaxing,
balanced lifestyle, they were not working well as the old
thinking patterns and beliefs were not challenged and adjusted.
- assisting and supporting the process of moving forward,
to make good decisions and actioning them
By understanding what was holding me
back, what beliefs and fears I had, it was easier to make
the decisions that needed making.
Ali provides a very supportive,
sensitive and positive approach in our sessions. She is able
to challenge ideas and thinking in a gentle and useful way,
whilst maintaining a professional, but always relaxed, atmosphere.
I believe Ali had a very good understanding of where I was
at, what I could cope with (which at the beginning wasn't
very much!) which I think was very important to the whole
process being successful for me.
In practical terms I have been able to achieve and maintain
change and make difficult decisions regarding my career,
work, friendships, family, stress levels and lifestyle.
It is amazing how what previously seemed like major decisions
were turned around and were no where near the hurdle I expected.
Also that 'light bulb' that you often hear about is so major
when it happens to you!" - Recruitment Manager
"Before meeting Allison I had a whole
lot of ideas about what I was interested in, but no idea
of what, or how, to choose which interest to follow. Over
the course of a few meetings, she not only gave me the
skills to make a rational and clear decision about what
truly appealed to me, but also was able to alleviate my
confusion about where to head by creating a profile of
my personality, which I have to say was surprisingly accurate
and useful.
Allison removed the panic and stress from the apparently
huge decision of where to head after school is all done,
by giving me a clear foundation upon which to base this
decision, and revealing the truth that in fact much can
still change - nothing is fixed for life." - Year
13, St. Kentigern College
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