Testimonials

"Carolyn has been coaching me for nearly twelve months.

I started with some reservation, and protectiveness, even reluctance to explore areas of my life, which were out of balance, especially to a complete stranger. 

Carolyn certainly build rapport with me in a very short time and before I knew it I was well on the way to building my self esteem, sorting out my priorities, and time management issues, setting some great goals in all areas of my life and getting that balance back.  Carolyn was non-judgmental and understood clearly all of the issues.

What a turn around in such a short time!  With constant contact, I felt continually supported, even unscheduled phonecalls, showed me she really cared above and beyond what was officially required.

I’ve gone from just thinking of becoming a Life Coach to actually becoming a Qualified Coach well short of my twelve months training. Without Carolyn’s warm and firm guidance this certainly would not have happened.

I’ve even gone one-step further and am running workshops for Rural Women’s Groups.  (Wow, Carolyn’s belief in me was so strong, even more than my own self-belief that she helped me take what was just a mere idea and grow it right up to completion.)

Carolyn’s knowledge and wisdom are of extreme value and I am very grateful to be able to share just some of it.  She truly has a gift and I highly recommend Carolyn and her ability’s as a Master Coach and would encourage you to not hesitate."
Denise Dunn
Qualified Life Coach (Beyond Success.) NLP Practitioner

"When I was assigned a female Master Coach I felt (being a man) rather anxious.

I had always thought that being coached by another man would increase my learning speed and progress. But then – I met Carolyn at the boot camp in Canberra.

She has showed so many qualities: professionalism, being well balanced, easy going but at the same time, a perfectly tuned individual. All my previous misconceptions and hesitations vanished. Carolyn is a woman of few words, but when she does speak, what she says and how she says it remain with me and keep me thinking long after our sessions have finished.

Today, from the perspective of being nine months into the coaching journey I have lost count of how many things we have been through together.

I admire so many of Carolyn’s qualities.....I am not sure where to start when describing them. Is it Carolyn’s soft nature but firm approach, her attention to detail, unprecedented professionalism and great intellect, easiness of communication and great intuition.

I cannot recall anybody else offering me, in such a short period of time, countless, practical and workable solutions to ultimately widen my own understanding of self blockages, misconceptions and interpretations.

To cut it short, let me tell you this: I am simply delighted."
Slawomir Marcinczak
Industrial Electronics Consultant and Business Owner
Victoria

"I signed up for the life coaching because I was into my 30's, and although very successful in much of my life, struggling with being single.   Carolyn coached me through the "managing emotions" module.  The Beyond Success material was very useful, but it was Carolyn's insightful, highly thought-provoking yet supportive coaching that really helped me to understand the cause of my fears associated with being single and enabled me to let go and better enjoy my single life!

As it turned out, not long after I finished this module, I met the most amazing man I have ever met and we are now in a wonderful relationship together.  One of the things he said that really attracted him to me is that I just seemed happy and like I really enjoy my life. 

Carolyn is an excellent coach who took me further in my understanding about myself and how to manage my emotions than I ever could have done alone.  The insights I have gained from my coaching experience have helped me to understand how I and those around me tick and has been a very worthwhile investment into my present and future relationships with people."
Tina  
Manager  USA

"Carolyn’s guidance and at times (when necessary) positive prompting has meant that as I have worked through the units my ability to be self reflective and to begin to exercise self- leadership has deepened. Tools of questioning and analysing myself, my motives, thoughts and reasons for my actions have been part of this process that I have walked with Carolyn and this in turn has seen me be able to switch from a negative to the positive.

Her responses to my completed units are perceptive; encouraging where they need to be and at times uncomfortably discerning but always given with sensitivity which causes me not to shirk a personal issue. She knowingly asks me questions that cause me to discover the real root of the issue.

I trust Carolyn with the issues of my heart something that I do not give lightly or easily.

I can say, with much gratefulness, that I would not be the person that I am now, with a new found sense of hope and determination to see good things in my life, if not for Carolyn as my coach.

Carolyn’s coaching came at a time when I was financially and emotionally ‘broke’. I am now able to once again, dream and begin to step into that reality."
Karen W.  Brisbane

"She is absolutely the most generous, caring and wonderful person I could have ever met. And not only has she helped me immensely she has done more than what I would ever ask of her or would ever dream someone would do. Thank you Carolyn"
Jorell G  Queensland 

"Dear Carolyn,

Thank you so much for spending time with Mr T and I recently.  Before you came, I felt like the gap between us was so large, I wondered how we could ever become connected again.  I felt so much resentment, hurt and frustration towards Mr T and couldn’t see a way for these feelings to subside, or a way out.

Well, your simple yet so, so powerful coaching session has bridged the gap – our communication is 100% better than it was and our understanding of each other’s needs and feelings is off the planet!  We now ‘hear’ each other so clearly without jumping to the wrong conclusions and letting our own thoughts control how we think each other should feel or act.

Although Mr T was dubious as to how you could help and not 100% committed to the exercise - you allowed us both a safe and relaxed environment to get to the bottom of each of our frustrations without raised voices or unfair treatment.  And, the true testament - he asked for your number to give to his boss!!

What a massive difference you have made in my understanding of myself, which allows me to understand Mr T (and others!) as well.

Lots of hugs."
Wendy T Qld

"Carolyn's ability to be firm yet nurturing has helped me to break through some old patterns and move ahead.  She helps me appreciate my individuality and steadily grow to enjoy it."
Rebecca S  Canberra

"I have found Carolyn to be a really positive influence in making the changes I need to make in my life. I have no problems in confiding with Carolyn because I have never felt judged by her. She is a sensible woman with a wealth of knowledge and experiences which she gladly shares with you if she feels it will assist you in your coaching."
Yaralie O  Canberra 

"I found the whole experience of being coached by Carolyn useful, challenging & confronting.  It helped me realize how I viewed my position in life and it wasn’t from a position of power.  I found a real improvement in how I placed myself in the family and took control of my destiny more and put an end to my life decisions being made by other people.  I most appreciated Carolyn’s honesty, integrity & tenacity." 
Gerry W.  Brisbane 

"Carolyn has helped me to stay focused and set goals and keep on trying  - something I have never been able to do in the past.  I am now able to set goals and am slowly working my way toward a life plan.   What I most appreciate about Carolyn is her gentle persistence."

Linda W  Brisbane

"Carolyn is very compassionate and endeavors to provide excellent support which she does very well. I know she is there when I need to run            something by her and really appreciate her ongoing support."
Anne H    Victoria

"I found the coaching to be motivational & inspirational. Carolyn challenged me to dig deeper to discover more of my capacity to move ahead.I most appreciated her persistence to stick with an unresolved issue & find a resolution, & her team effort approach."
Chris H  Gold Coast

"Carolyn is a regular part of Youth Excel’s staff training program, outsourced to a variety of dynamic and capable presenters and trainers.  It is vital to my qualified and experienced staff that I engage experienced personal development services.

I have also utilized Carolyn’s services as a key note speaker to groups of up to 200 parents and / women seeking to develop better communication skills.  
I have personally accessed Carolyn’s life coaching services and have highly recommended her coaching to staff and peers in the personal development sector.

Whether in a one on one setting or large groups of up to 200 people, Carolyn has consistently offered us a dynamic service that has met the specific needs of our organization.   

I have seen Carolyn equally effective as a role model, motivator, educator and facilitator."
Michelle Mitchell Brisbane
Founding Director Youth Excel

 "Carolyn is adept at working in diverse situations and is easily adaptable to circumstances. She has worked with individuals to provide the highest quality parenting coaching, she has  facilitated groups of 10 and groups of 100 people. She adapts her material to suit the group she is facilitating and is meticulous in her research of each group.

Carolyn came on board to provide a rich and well-presented session. She was dynamic and easily built rapport across the cultural diversity. Her presentation was immensely relevant and the session was interactive and facilitated with warmth, passion and professionalism.

It takes a very gentle and intelligent worker to charter this difficult and sensitive territory and I believe Carolyn fits that description extremely well.

The best part about her is her willingness to share her successes and experiences to help others and enrich our lives."
Nikki Wynne  Brisbane
Community Development Worker
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service Inc  (RAILS)

"Carolyn has demonstrated that she is an expert in her field. She is highly respected in local communities of refugee families and by community leaders and services, such as QPASTT. As a trainer, Carolyn is dedicated to delivering training that not only meets the needs of families but that enables behaviour change that is respectful of cultural traditions and individuals’ rights to raise their families as they wish. She does this through a culturally sensitive approach, building individual confidence and with a natural vibrancy that both trainers and participants respond to very well.  

In building this partnership with Carolyn I have found her to be highly professional, approachable, dynamic, enthusiastic and very reliable.  Carolyn gives so much more than she gets back, although I’m sure that she would feel differently about this."
Sally Stewart
Manager Community Services
Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (QPASTT)

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