What brought you to coaching?
As a Manager at World Vision we were offered coaching as follow up to Leadership Development Training and I felt it would be useful.
What did you achieve as a result of coaching?
Different and very helpful perspectives on things that were happening to me both in the workplace and at home. Jane helped me to see the world through a different lens.
The timing was perfect. Jane came into my life just as I was struggling with a particularly difficult relationship in the workplace. She helped me to look at the situation from other perspectives than just my own and to see that I could control my reactions to events and to the people around me. I realised that I had stopped being assertive somewhere along the way but I could re-learn that valuable skill. Although I read personal development books all the time, Jane introduced me to a range of tools and techniques that I may not have considered or fully assimilated without her support.
There were also times when she just let me blow off steam in a ‘safe’ place and without judgement!
Would you recommend coaching to someone who has a similar issue?
Most definitely – we all need a little help from time to time and it can also help us to be in a better position to help others along the journey.
Please describe what was involved in the process that you found helpful.
I think what I found most helpful was the questions that Jane asked as a professional coach that friends, colleagues or my manager would not have felt comfortable or able to ask.She does it in such a constructive, non-threatening way that she allowed me to hear what I needed to hear without destroying my self-esteem in the process. On the contrary, she has helped to re-build my self-esteem from a very low point at the start of the coaching process.
Any comments around Jane’s style.
She is supportive, non-threatening and very, very encouraging!
Julie Viney
State Operations Manager
World Vision
Previous or Current Client List
World Vision
General Manager Advertising Agency
Founder and Managing Director of Dating Agency
Business Coach- Create Unlimited
Environmental Manager BHP
Sales Manager
Lushess Business Owner
Trainee Teacher
On Purpose Coaching
Multi Level Marketing Business Owner
Christian Business Owner
Catering Small business start up
Former HR Manager Glaxo
General Manager ANZ
Marketing Manager
Consulting /Workshops
Retina
CBMI Development Agency
Esanda Fleet Partners
REAL CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDY 1: Newly appointed Manager in Large Organisation
From coaching I gained an appreciation of the factors that prevent me from
being as successful as I could be, and some ideas how to overcome them, including some useful and practical tools to help deal with time management issues. I became more confident in my role as a new manager and have been able to use methods of assertive communication deal with some difficult work situations.
Coaching provides a great opportunity for personal reflection and learning in a safe and comfortable environment. Often you know what needs to change to be more effective but don’t know how to make the changes.
It was helpful to be held accountable each week in order to achieve objectives and Identifying priority objectives and goals and focusing on these specific areas. Coaching provided a useful opportunity to practice “difficult conversations” in a safe environment.
Jane is flexible in her approach but does not lose sight of the overall goals. She keeps track of action items and holds you accountable to completing them.
Jane is encouraging and is able to help you see for yourself areas for improvement.
CASE STUDY 2: Middle Aged Professional unfulfilled, seeking to find a fulfilling role.
I came to coaching due to Lack of direction and indecision around my career. From coaching, I developed a clear business plan and it affirmed my decision to move into my own business.
I found the process very thought provoking and beneficial. It allowed me to not only clarify my ideas but with Jane’s guidance and knowledge allowed me to get a better understanding and insight into marketing strategies.
I found that Jane’s questioning and evaluations confirmed my feelings that I was passionate about my current employment. I was able to find the missing pieces to a business idea that I had being toying with for a length of time.
The process of identifying marketing strategies was new to me and something that I had not considered and found very beneficial. I found that Jane easy going, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Her questioning was non confrontational and very though provoking. I also
found Jane’s reassurance that my ideas and strategies were sound motivating and encouraging.
CASE STUDY 3: Young Professional Female- Career Issue
A Young Professional Women 36 years old was retrenched and needed to find a new job. She was unstimulated in her old job and wanted something that was more of a challenge.
We started by looking at her values, ideal job and environment, what she enjoyed doing and her transferable skills. From this we began to get a clearer picture of what motivated her and what would fulfil her.
She was then able to draw up a resume and a profile of jobs she could apply for. During coaching we were able to deal with some of the obstacles in moving forward, help her compose an effective resume identify alternate job strategies so she was ultimately in a better position to find a job that was going to be motivating for her.
CASE STUDY 4: Young Professional Female- Organisation Issue
This lady runs a successful business and has two young children. She wanted to improve her organisational skills and get more balance in her life as her business grows. She was feeling a lot of stress and felt uneasy resting or knowing how to get control.
We looked at the whole way she managed her time and what her self talk was. We gradually developed new ways of managing time and productivity. Gradually she began to feel more in control and be able to handle the growth of her business. She felt comfortable taking rests and have time for herself and her family whilst running a more efficient business.
What clients say
Just wanted to let you know about a great lady I have been doing some coaching work with in relation to career, goals, some life issues and so on.
I logged onto her website and took advantage of the complimentary session she offers, as I really had no idea what would be involved with coaching. We worked together over the phone, after I had completed some basic information for her about areas I wished to address.
I had decided to work with Jane because I had hit a bit of a wall with my career situation and I had issues with boundaries in working from home, etc. Jane is delightful and I found her comments and suggestions were excellent, very practical and they worked! Our sessions together have been really helpful and I have seen definite positive results in the areas that we have discussed to date. Jane just seemed to ask the right 'leading questions' and often times helped me to arrive at solutions myself - I really like that!! She shared practical instances from her own experiences that were relevant and valuable as well.
The complimentary session proved so valuable for me. I loved the 'try before you buy' idea and the fact I could speak with her from my own home, at a time convenient to me made this really useful.
Sharon Suggate
Small Business Owner
Melbourne
With Jane as my coach I was able to focus on the majors and not become distracted with the minors. She helped to clarify my main purpose, so I was able to set specific and achievable goals. Her support to design and set up my own web site has been greatly encouraging and I now believe this will propel my business to the next stage.
Deborah Greenaway, Coach
On Purpose
Canberra
0422 929023
"I wanted to let you know about some of the great benefits I have had as a result of coaching.
I can be early for an appointment , I don't feel so overwhelmed and am much more organised, even as a busy mum running my own business from home; I have been able to get my taxes in order and have more time to do things I like to do. Thanks.... You've been great"
Joelle Vadas, Diamond in Neways Business
I chose Jane as a business coach when I started my new business, Lushess, and realised that I needed a range of skills and expertise that I did not have. She has helped me and my business immensely during the 'start up phase'. Time management, motivation and creative solutions are all available to me out of working with Jane."
Kim McNeil, Melbourne,
Small Business Owner-
Lushess www.lushess.com.au
"Initially I thought coaching was a service only for high-level professionals or executives, however, upon further investigation I realised it was a valuable asset in career planning, goal setting and motivational accountability. It has helped me get me "back on track" with planning for my future and made me realise I can take charge of the direction my career is headed. Many thanks to Jane for her incisive questioning and thought-provoking triggers. I've thoroughly enjoyed the process and challenge, and look forward to reaping the rewards!"
Laura Vascon, 36 Female,
Executive PA,
Melbourne
When I first spoke with Jane about coaching I was not sure how beneficial it would be. I considered myself, as a working professional, to have a strong awareness of my thoughts, feelings and goals. After a few coaching sessions I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Jane's coaching had helped me to realise that there were some hidden limiting beliefs. These limiting beliefs affected my perceptions and the attainment of my goals. I found I needed to correct two conflicting beliefs that impacted on my work/life balance. I can confidently recommend Jane's coaching method to assist anyone wanting to get more out of his/her life.
With warm regards and many thanks
Darryl
Sales and Marketing Manager
Local Pages
Coaching has helped me. Balancing family and work left little time for me. I wanted more time to pursue my interests.
Jane kept challenging me to change perspectives. She kept reminding me that my needs are as equal to others. Over the weeks we worked on time management. Goals were set and strategies were put in place. Jane helped me stay focused on my goals and provided motivation and supports to achieve my goals.
I recommend Jane to any person seeking more balance in their lives.
Thank you Jane for all your help and support.
Efi Condovrakis -
Business owner.
Overall I found the coaching sessions to be productive, efficient, fast-paced and useful.
Jane had a well-organized structure of the sessions, and gracefully moved me from one part to the next. The most powerful thing personally for me in the sessions was persistent challenging to move forward, as well as enthusing and encouraging. Jane is a thoughtful and generous coach, and I enjoyed being her coache very much.
Margarita Green
Lawyer, Coach, Small Business Owner ,
Virginia, USA
"I would highly recommend using Jane's service as a coach. We explored my frustrations about not having enough time and with the help of Jane I was able to identify a self limiting belief. By creating the space and time to gain a more realistic belief, it has made me a much happier person. Being able to have an hour of coaching just for you and being encouraged to develop an action plan which is followed up is something I would recommend highly."
Anne Darnell,
(Former HR Manager Glaxo)
Bucks, England
"Jane is a powerful coach because she holds you accountable. She knows when to ask questions and when to listen. There have been times where her perspective was just what I needed to shift mine and that is priceless because it allows for freedom of your own old patterns. I recommend that anyone at any age give coaching a chance and using Jane as a coach would be doing the profession an honor.
I found the coaching sessions to be wonderful because Jane holds me accountable. I forgot what it was like to have this type of relationship with a coach. It is so beneficial to respect your coach and work well with your coach because it does allow the process to flow and you get all that you
can out of your relationship.
Jane’s wealth of knowledge in supporting me in my start-up for my business was powerful. She always had some fresh ideas that she would guide me to and they always were the correct things for me! I also think that another of Jane’s powers is that she uses reinforcement when needed and that goes such a long way when you are working so hard at getting your business up. It was such a great thing to have a supporter of my hard work. Someone who acknowledges things helps you to do the same.
Jane is a great coach. She is very thoughtful, she holds you accountable, she is gentle, and supportive. I could see her blooming as a small business coach. She really coached me like a pro and we mainly dealt with my business. It feels like she is at home with the start up business side of things and you can feel that from her.
– Kara L. Smith
Motion Graphics Designer, Life Coach, Small Business Owner.
Santa Fe, NM, USA
"I was a little sceptical initially about having Coaching but when I tried it I was amazed how beneficial it was"
Nick,
General Manager
"The aptitude and professionalism in which Jane encourages and supported staff was of the highest quality and the facilitation of the workshop 'Rising to Life's Challenges' attracted very positive feedback. Your valuable expertise assisted in making your workshop a thought provoking experience."
Kate Giles,
President of Retina Australia
"During the term of the contract I found Jane to be a true professional in the way she conducted her self and offered her expertise. She was able to quickly grasp what was required and come up with initiatives that assisted in achieving the deadline set. She was able to focus on what was required and greatly assisted me within Esanda Fleet Partners. I have no doubt that her assistance has had an impact on the business. Jane was also contracted to deliver Customer Service and Telephone Techniques training. The feedback was very positive and it was obvious Jane had put in a lot of effort to ensure that the training achieved the outcomes that was expected."
Reny Frighetto
Human Resources Manager,
Esanda Fleet Partners, Vic
"Jane was well able to adapt her workshop to the particular group. She researched her topic well and it was well received by all who attended."
Ros Stuart-
Quality Living Support Worker-
Vision Australia.
