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Dear Harley

I am writing to you to thank you for the coaching I have received over the past few weeks.

Though initially I was concerned about the cost and length of time that a series of coaching sessions would take, I now feel that it was money well spent and really appreciated the fact that you were able to alter your schedule to suit my needs.

Because of my injury and discontentment in my previous work, I knew that I needed to reassess my career and was looking for guidance so I could make an informed decision.

The coaching sessions where at my pace and allowed me to come to my own conclusions. I always felt at ease and the tools you gave me really helped me to gain clarity and direction.

I had also felt some failure on my part because I was so unhappy in my previous work, but after the coaching sessions I realised that my work was a really bad fit for me, and I would never be happy continuing in that field of work.

This gave me confidence that I was not a failure, but rather needed to look at a career that suited my personality, my values and goals.

Although I had some idea of which direction I needed to take, I was still very unsure in making the decisions that needed to be made.

Through the series of coaching sessions, I became much more focused and gained the direction that I was looking for.

I now have the confidence that the decisions I have made are the right ones, and feel that I have greatly increased my chances of being successful in my chosen career.

Once again, thank you very much for your help and much enjoyed coaching sessions. I would recommend you to anyone looking for direction in their life and career.

Regards

Michele J.

Draughtsperson

How Did You Feel Before Your Coaching?

My employment came to an end towards the end of the 90 day trial.

I needed to get some clarity so I didn't make the same mistake again and to try and gain some confidence after the shock and disappointment.

What were your perceptions before your coaching?

That this would clarify what the right job would be for me.

What were you afraid of or reluctant about?

The fact there would be a gap on my CV as I didn't want to have to explain to a future employer I had been previously dismissed, it was embarrassing and degrading.

How did you feel during your coaching?

Relaxed and comfortable.

What Results Did You Receive As A Result Of Your Coaching?

I have learnt what my strengths are.

What did you enjoy the most?

Thinking outside the square as I contemplated the worksheets and answered face to face questions.

What were three benefits you received?

Confidence, cathartic and confirmation that I wasn't in the wrong.

How Do You Feel After Your Coaching?

More confident!

What can you do now that you couldn't do before?

I have more information accessible to add to my CV regarding skills and strengths.

What did you find helpful?

It made me face up to what occurred and cleared emotions.

What Specific Results Did You Get?

I realized that despite what occurred that I am a good person and would be an excellent employee for a company.

Would you recommend Paradigms Career Coaching?

Yes, it has given me clarity and confidence before attending interviews.

Is there anything you'd like to add?

Harley is a great listener, polite and very professional.

Tracey G.

Retirement Village Manager

P.S. How Tracey found us is an amazing story!

She had recently been made redundant from her position and was having a "pick me up" lunch with some friends at a waterfront restaurant in Auckland.

On the table next to her were two people wearing shirts with "Paradigms" written on the back.

She thought this was interesting so when she got home she Googled "Paradigms" and found our Career Coaching site - which was exactly what she was looking for!

After graduating from university I found myself at a crossroad in terms of which career path to take. I needed extra guidance to make sure I was heading down the right path.

I had been to counsellors before, however I wanted to do more than discuss emotional issues, I wanted to plan my life from a holistic perspective and felt life coaching could aid me with this pursuit.

I was skeptical at first and fearful about wasting money on something that did not work, however I called and was reassured that I was not making any commitment that I could not back out of.

During my first session with Harley my fears were laid to rest. We quickly identified my talents, passions and the obstacles which were holding me back in life.

I felt comfortable and safe expressing my ambitions, fears and old emotional traumas which were holding me back.

The homework assignments were at times difficult, yet fun, and provided me with practical tools which enabled me to learn about my likes and dislikes, behavior and core beliefs.

I entered the life coaching sessions with a particular career goal in mind, however, after a few sessions I discovered that deep down I was not interested in this particular career path and decided to let it go, which turned out to be a huge relief.

Harley provided me with the wisdom and support I needed to find the strength to change direction and be true to myself.

I would recommend coaching to any person seeking the type of tools and information which can assist them in finding their true path in life.

Harley's coaching is a great vehicle for providing this information and guidance.

Kind regards

Irene A.

Graduate Student

Hi Harley

After our last session and with some time to reflect and look at the job market both in Auckland and abroad, I feel that I have reached my goal that I had when I first contacted you.

This goal was to get some direction in which to take my career. You have provided me with what I feel was the crucial insight and fresh perspective to look at my strengths and what I am passionate about.

Obviously sports - but you made me feel good that I was into sports and that I actually did possess the skills to follow my enthusiasm into a career.

After applying recently for the player and event management position this crystallized my thoughts and really clarified that this is the career I want to be involved in.

Without our sessions however I wouldn't have realised that this career has 80% of the characteristics I really want in a job.

I feel the time has come for me to approach some possible employers with my enthusiasm you have given me.

Once again thank you for your help - you have been outstanding to deal with, I would not have the career direction I have now and I will highly recommend you to my other friends who are disillusioned in their employment!

Thank you for all your help.

Yours sincerely

James B.

Lawyer

Coaching Helped Lower 30 Years Of High Blood Pressure!

What were your perceptions before you were coached?

I half-expected to be told to follow a particular vocational direction. I assumed you would almost make the decision for me.

Once however, I began speaking with you, I appreciated very quickly that such decision-making was my responsibility - not someone else's.

I suspect I simply needed to talk with someone who was completely devoid of preconceived ideas about my job and me.

Everyone I spoke with previously had their own ideas about whether I should, or should not remain with my employer.

I made the decision to conclude my current career following discussions with you, something I found very difficult to consider before I met you.

What were your expectations of coaching? Were they met or exceeded?

I think I really expected to hear you say, if not immediately then certainly later, that I should remain or go.

On reflection, a good coach simply "coaches and supports" - they do not specifically point in one direction or another. That should come from the "pupil" - and it did, with coaching.

I incorrectly thought I needed counselling - not coaching!

Yes, my expectations were met and ultimately exceeded.

How did you feel as a result of coaching?

I thought more about myself than I had ever done before and why I sought to make such change.

I also began to appreciate that my job had a degree of stress and anxiety about it that had been with me throughout my entire flying career. I had however, always convinced myself that I was on-top of all that "stuff".

But, having made the decision to leave I visited my Doctor on an unrelated subject and as he does every 6 months, took my blood pressure.

For the first time in nearly 30 years it was down to almost normal for my age group.

Maybe I had simply fooled myself into believing everything was OK for 30 years when in reality it was anything but.

What specific results did you get as a result of coaching?

I quit my job and don't regret one single second of that decision.

What was more important to me - my job or my life?

If I use the analogy that coaching is training, teaching, educating and not simply being given the answers one wants to hear, then the result of coaching was very positive.

I ultimately made the decision for myself - you did not make the choice for me - but you assisted and supported me to that end.

Kindest regards - sincerely

Adam J.

Airline Industry

Was there anything that would have prevented you from being coached?

Possible lack of confidence and willingness to let someone help.

What did you find as a result of using the coaching?

A sounder idea of what it is that I will be happy with and enjoy as a career and also recognising my requirements for a great work place atmosphere.

What specific feature did you like most?

The Thinker Feeler Doer module.

It helped me realise the type of surroundings beneficial to me in a work place.

What were three benefits you received?

1. A clearer path of the type of job I would like to do.

2. Knowing the type of work environment I like.

3. Having the knowledge to move forward.

Would you recommend the coaching?

Yes. Because it helps narrow down your thoughts and ideas about your job and career which will then give options and ideas of how to move forward and follow your passions.

Brenda K.

Office Manager

How Did You Feel Before Your Coaching?

Looking to take the next step in my career I was keen to seek coaching to explore all avenues, open up to opportunities and challenge my thinking given the importance of this next phase in my working life.

Having engaged in similar types of coaching/counselling in the past I had no hesitations undertaking this process.

How did you feel during your coaching?

Particularly in the first stages of my coaching I felt positive and somewhat empowered as we studied areas that revealed and reconfirmed my passions, values, motivations and sense of purpose.

What results did you receive as a result of being coached?

The outcomes of the coaching did not reveal anything startlingly new for me, rather this consolidated the options available to me and provided more certainty around the non-negotiables for me in my next challenge.

What did you enjoy the most?

The opportunity to really self-reflect and have a coaching professional assist in, and challenge me throughout that process.

What were three benefits you received?

1. Renewed positivity

2. Focused time to self-reflect

3. Consolidation of ideas and options

Would you recommend coaching?

Absolutely, particularly to assist in moving forward when facing a particular challenge or in seeking a more defined sense of purpose. Career coaching provides the opportunity to refocus on who you are, what's most important to you, what you want to achieve and how you might go about that.

Thanks for the opportunity.

Linda R.

Recruitment Manager.

If you would like to know more about how Career Coaching can help you create the life you would love to be living, call me on 625 9463 for a free initial consultation!