Testimonials Carolyne's clients have plenty to say about their experiences. Click below on the area of your interest to read what others have said. Testimonials from those Carolyne has coached Testimonials from Trainings, Workshops and Speaking Engagements Testimonials from those Carolyne has coached I have had the pleasure of working with Carolyne McCourtie in her capacity as an executive coach to enhance my chances of success as a senior executive in the funds management industry. Carolyne’s style is to challenge existing paradigms by offering alternative solutions to issues faced by her client, she is results focused whilst ensuring that you achieve your goals in ways that are unique and congruent to the individual she is coaching. She does this in an environment that involves sharing your aspirations and frustrations and draws on her own years of experience as a senior executive in the corporate world. This I found particularly valuable, that she had herself faced and worked her way through similar corporate challenges. The coaching process I was guided on by Carolyne, was action focused, with many practical exercises to clearly define my goals and map out the action plan required to achieve these goals. She holds you accountable to these action plans and as a result of the work we did together, I was able to clearly define the type of role and organization that I would be most suited to. I believe that Carolyne has a unique blend of empathy, assertiveness and corporate experience that make her a highly successful coach of business professionals. I would have every confidence in recommending her to individuals or organizations looking for a results focused and action driven executive coach. Alex François, Head of Sales & Marketing, Principal Global Investors What a gift gift you have, and what a gift you are. Your coaching has helped me make some amazing leaps in my career, as I transition from consultant to film/TV producer. Working with you and your insights, I’m more in touch with what I want; am more powerful and focused, and certainly more successful. Having a smart, empathic partner and coach to soothe, inspire, and prod me has made all the difference in the world. You have a real gift for seeing into my heart and head (even though we’re separated by the Pacific!) It’s almost uncanny. I can’t thank you enough for all your support and guidance, and I look forward to great things from both of us! Regina M. Connell, President, Saltcellar Productions, USA Carolyne has provided me with a cornerstone to believe that my attitudes and opinions can be moulded to suit my working needs as well as build a strong team of people around me.  Whether they be clients, staff or suppliers of services. Carolyne has assisted me to redirect energies more productively and constantly evaluate and re-evaluate all aspects of working life. Carolyne has been a constant source of support to lead me through potentially sticky situations as well as a sounding board to bounce ideas off.  Carolyne has taught me that my mindset need not be set in stone and I need to rething, realign and react to all aspects of business life constantly. I would recommend Carolyne’s approach and services to all. Jonathan Karlovsky, Partner, PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors I was honoured to supply this testimonial to let others know how you have helped me as you can them. The challenges I was facing at the time, both professionally and personally were some I had not encountered before.  You assisted me by making me ask questions of myself that ultimately lead me to deal with these challenges in the most appropriate way for ME! The biggest lesson I learnt from our times together was just how powerful I am from within! By making commitments to myself, rather than others all of the time, made me realize exactly what I am capable of. Carolyne, your passion for what you do is clear and is reflected in every conversation, email and communication we had.  I certainly hope that my passion for what I do is just as obvious. Thank you for working with me. Joanne Hall, Advisor/Associate, Ogilvie Financial Planning I had the pleasure earlier this year of engaging Carolyne McCourtie as my coach. At the time I felt I was under-achieving in business because of the negative perceptions I had of myself.  Carolyne is magnificent!!  Not only could she instantly understand and interpret what I was saying she was able to comfort me and help me to fully analyse each scenario.  Carolyne provided a totally different perspective, which enabled me to look at everything in new light. I can see the change as I am far more contented with, and accepting of, myself.  This has a flow on effect on my business, which is growing steadily. I do not hesitate to recommend Carolyne as a caring and insightful mentor and an advantage to every business.. Debbie Cummings, Managing Director, BASystems When I started the coaching, I wasn't really sure what to expect - I just knew that I needed some ongoing objective direction for my life. Friends and family and even work mentors can help, but coaching has provided me with structured and ongoing development that’s specially designed for me. I work in a large advertising agency with people who have diverse skills, diverse personalities and very different aspirations. It was really important for me to find someone who could understand my work environment and the particular pressures of that the needs of my clients and staff were met without compromising my own needs. Carolyne and I have worked on developing my communications skills to ensure that I am confident in communicating my needs and expectations, rather than assuming that everyone thinks and works in the same way. This was achieved by making sure I was communicating simply, asking questions when I wasn’t sure, knowing that I didn’t always have to answer every question I was asked and making sure that I develop boundaries in my communication style. As a result of the coaching, I have become more confident and I know that a solution to a problem exists: I just need to look at different ways of finding it. I have been working with Carolyne McCourtie for almost two years and during that time I have been able to clearly define my career and personal needs and have worked on determining how I can get there most effectively. I am also really pleased that my business unit has continued to improve …. We have had the same client service team for almost one year, our turnover of business has reduced considerably and we continue to win new business. Since working with Carolyne, I feel much more confident in analysing situations and meeting different people's needs and knowing that I am doing the best for myself both personally and professionally. Mary Boldiston, Client Services Director, Sudler & Hennessey I personally found my coaching with Carolyne has provided many benefits in my work.  Whether it’s a thought provoking analysis of your use of language or a discussion about how you day has been, Carolyne provides a sounding board for you while challenging your position and preconceptions. The key benefit I have found is that I’m always looking for better ways of communicating with colleagues, thus ensuring that I’m able to pass on the information I need to give in a clear and effective manner.  I think about the information colleagues need, the language I use and the level of detail I provide in any given situation.  At the same time I’m much more aware of the need to ask colleagues to clarify anything they are saying that I don’t fully understand. I am sure that everyone will find that Carolyne encourages you to think about your whole approach to communication and life in general while also providing a whole range of ideas for you to try. Ian Fletcher, IT Manager, Telefocus, UK ^Back to the top Testimonials from Trainings, Workshops and Speaking Engagements "Carolyne, thanks for a great workshop. Your presentation style made it easy for me to assess the areas in my life that need some attention. I have found your activities to be very useful in my day to day worklife, they have helped me enormously to improve the business relationships that I have. Your professionalism and structure of the workshop are to be commended. I look forward to doing more with you in the future." Sue Henry, Principle, Small Business Accelerator "I found the "Power of YOU" workshop to be both engaging and refreshing. Carolyne delivered the material in a manner that connected with me on a spiritual as well as intellectual level, she was able to make me realize that many of the obstacles that I had created in my mind were purely imaginary and had been limiting me from achieving so much more in my personal and business life. I have since put many of her ideas into action and am now seeing my goals in clearer detail and am enthused by the prospects of achieving them. I would recommend this workshop to anyone standing at a crossroad in their life who is looking for sound and practical ways of taking greater control of their happiness and destiny." Alex François, Head of Sales & Marketing, Principal Global Investors "A must weekend if you are wanting more from your life. If you have dreams but are not sure how to attain them. If you know deep down that you have something powerful inside but your fears stop you from shining, then this weekend will turn your life around." Gaby Hughes, Founder, The Long Weekend Relaxation Retreats Thank you so much for stepping in at short notice to facilitate the session on empowerment, as part of the Mentoring workshop for the AFA Leadership Coaching Program for Women in advertising. I was particularly impressed with the way you quickly grasped the brief and then prepared the session outline and hand out material, all in the space of 24 hours. And it was just what I wanted. The feedback was very positive - you are a natural presenter and you brought the content to life as well as related well to a tough audience of middle and top management from a variety of advertising agencies." Hilary Chatterton, AFA Member Services Manager Since attending Carolyne's workshop my life has changed DRASTICALLY!! I have learnt exactly what it is that in the past has stopped me living the life that I wished I had. And more importantly powerful techniques to change those limiting beliefs Carolyne is driven, passionate and supportive and offers an environment that is conducive to growth, both spiritual and personal I was 'bumming' around cooking in cafés for three years when I stumbled upon Carolyne, using strategies that she teaches I am now starting my own company, recently married and living a life that is true to me. I cannot recommend her workshops highly enough, if I could offer you one thing it would be to stop letting life lead you, learn some skills, take the wheel, and create your future." Neil Asher, Chef turned Entrepreneur "Carolyne's presentation was very interesting and thought provoking to say the least. I personally gained from her interactive style and relevant content which has resulted in much thought and internal investigation." Amanda Spalding, Manager, Business Partnerships & Channels, Powertel "I attended Carolyne McCourtie's The Power of YOU Workshop and found it motivating and uplifting. The structure and content flowed together in a wonderfully logical sense, and one did not get lost or bogged down in too many off-shoots of one idea. There was just the right amount of information in the seminar with enough openness and invitation from Carolyne to ask questions, challenge and search for more if one wanted. Carolyne has a very natural style. Her personality resonates very well within the training she is delivering and it creates a natural flow, a feeling of being involved and her belief in what she is doing shines through. I think the concept of The Power of YOU workshop is fabulous and would be very beneficial to most people. I fully believe that Carolyne has the understanding of people to be able to effectively deliver The Power of YOU workshop with vigour, sensitivity and understanding of any given audience. She has a natural and empathetic style that shines through." Jane Clancy, Executive Assistant "An entertaining workshop, Carolyne has a warm and humorous approach and had everyone openly sharing their hopes, dreams, intentions, frustrations and lots of other things!! I personally got a tremendous amount from the evening and I am sure I will use the knowledge I gained both personally & professionally." Donna Woodley, Director, The Number Network Pty Ltd "Carolyne has a lovely, friendly interactive style. She puts people at ease straight away so the interaction of group participants flows well. The material was well put together in an interesting way with excellent exercises that followed a flowing structure and sound content. It was great to invest the time to focus on myself, my qualities and needs, thank you for an insightful and thoughtful workshop." Valerie Orton, The Orton Consultancy ,