Personal Coaching Testimonials

“In just 3 sessions...”

“ In just 3 sessions Geraldine was able to know me so deeply and to understand my business like no one else has been able to. Her power of perception is amazing. She has an exceptional gift of being able to get to the core of her client and their business needs, peeling one layer at the time until she finds the essence. Then she guides her client to find a perfect solution for their needs in public speaking and in their business.

I went in thinking I would get some points on public speaking, but I got so much more from the sessions with Geraldine. She totally immersed herself and tailored the program to suit me and my business. Because Geraldine has a gift of being totally present and is a devoted listener, she gives so much of herself to help the person she is working with.

Geraldine has found the essence of me and my business. As well as giving me the confidence and the techniques to improve public speaking, she has also shown me the direction I should take my business in. Thank you Geraldine for giving me so much of yourself to help me and my business.”
Jenny Simon, Aromatherapy Skin Care, www.byronnaturesgift.com.au

 

“...speakers who rely on putting up a mask, rob their audience...”


“ Thank you so much for the huge part you played in helping me to face my fears of public speaking and to understand that my audience wants to hear what I have to say as long as I give them what they want - connection. I can see now that speakers who rely on putting up a mask, rob their audience of the authentic experience of being with them. Thanks for that valuable lesson. “
Elise Wynyard, Art Therapist, Taree

 

To any individual thinking about improving their (public) speaking abilities -


Shortly after experiencing sweaty palms, shortness of breath and a thumping heart during a 2 minute "introduce myself to the audience routine" at a local business breakfast, I met Geraldine Barkworth. Thank God!
 
She introduced herself and gave me her business card. The breakfast finished and we all left to get on with our daily lives. That evening I entertained every excuse I could find not to do anything about my fear of speaking in public...BUT, I was not happy to ignore this fear anymore and let my pathetic excuses overrule.
 
I made a commitment and went to see Geraldine. She explained how she could help and we got to it. There is a real process involved - there are techniques and exercises and it all works. Geraldine is an expert at what she does and she applies her craft in a very personalised, professional and thorough manner.
 
In my business I am paid to negotiate and the skills that Geraldine helped me develop and hone have improved me as a professional negotiator and also as a person. I have been able to apply more purpose and display more confidence in my day to day activities.
 
It's quite simple really, if you want to make a change in this area of your life you MUST go and see Geraldine Barkworth and be open to her help.
By the way, has anyone noticed her last name "BARK-WORTH". Her "voice/bark" is "worth" the commitment. She knows her stuff!     
Helen Huntly-Barratt, Senior Sales Consultant, Byron Bay First National Real Estate

 

 

“ to my enormous surprise it went so very well.. “


“Geraldine I cannot thank you enough for all your help in tuning up my public speaking skills. I spoke for over 15 min to the BBW group last Thursday, SOOOO very nervous; however to my enormous surprise it went so very well, I felt comfortable and very happy. I cannot wait for the next one. There was a great attendance of about 30 women including 2 dear friends who’ve also worked with you - they were so very supportive and kept doing breathing motions for me.

I am certain that without your tuition, it would have been very difficult and embarrassing. I have plenty of room for improvement, and cannot wait to attend one of your workshops.”
Rosemarie Toynbee, Leader, Byron Bay Slow Food

“ I'm absolutely thrilled… “


"Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I have achieved my goal "By Feb 1, secure new job 2 days/week giving me job satisfaction and time freedom!" From tomorrow I'm starting a job-share arrangement with a magazine editor who's going permanent part-time. I'm absolutely thrilled about the development. I'm a bit late on meeting the deadline I set, but I've over-achieved on the target I set myself for earnings. I've now got the time freedom to give back to people who've helped me! So, how can I help you, Geraldine?"
RM, Editor, Sydney

“ Three things I want to celebrate are… “


•    Understanding for the first time what empowerment is and how it feels;
•    Making a positive and ‘take action’ attitude a habit;
•    Ending a 7 year period of career confusion. “
MM, Information Manager, Sydney

“It’s really quite amazing…to see what I have achieved…”


"Geraldine has amazing gifts in leading her clients to insight and clarity on situations.  I have found her style of coaching to be immensely rewarding and stimulating. 

The coaching has come together as an interesting personal journey and adventure in which Geraldine was my fellow traveller, celebrating the discoveries and holding a steady light while I found my way through various issues.  Trust, confidence, insight and relief emerged as we explored new ways of viewing and interpreting situations. 

Although our journey was conducted entirely over the phone, I found Geraldine’s various visualization techniques very helpful in connecting with issues and finding my own strength and understanding.  Working offline on exercises between sessions gave us the opportunity to start each coaching discussion with reflections and key learning outcomes.

Geraldine fostered a very safe environment for exploration of roadblocks and was totally dedicated to my journey.  Her recollection of earlier discussions and insights always steered us on track.  It’s really quite amazing to look back at where we started and see what I have achieved in my personal and professional life over the coaching period.  The coaching has provided a foundation for even more confident growth ahead.

I would have no hesitation in coming back for more guidance from Geraldine at any time in the future. “
Deidre Lowe, Health Highway Pty Ltd,  http://healthhighway.blogspot.com

“ 28 years in the same profession, I wanted to change…”


“ After 28 years in the same profession, I wanted to change career. It was a hard step for me to take. I felt unclear about what I had to offer in a new career. Through working with Geraldine, I gained clarity. I discovered and can now name, my core values, skills and talents. Connecting with what I have to offer on a deeper level, has given me the confidence to make the change. “
Jasper Burfoot, Physiotherapist, Sydney

“ Geraldine has professionality with personality! “


“ I never thought I’d go to a life coach, but the comfort and safety I feel with Geraldine and the inspiration and encouragement she has given me has changed my life…literally. Geraldine is just BRILLIANT! It’s like Geraldine handed me a torch and the light was able to shine on the shadow areas, the corners I’d ignored for years. I’d noticed how initially I’ve all this energy and then I get scared, get slack and let my saboteur in for a ride. Geraldine’s no “BS” approach, her articulate dissection, steered me back on track and allowed me to learn from my own process of slip ups and exploration. Geraldine has professionality with personality! “ 
Lynda Robynne Booth, Metamorphosis Yoga & Pilates

" ... the best money I’ve spent on professional development... "


“ The six months coaching sessions with Geraldine Barkworth was the best money I’ve spent on professional development in years. Where else can you get a tailored program to suit the most important person in the training, YOU! And then, to speak with your coach every two weeks to ensure you stay on track with all that you’d like to improve in yourself and achieve in your professional life. Plus, the expense is fully deductible on your tax!
 
When I tell people about coaching, they are amazed that the coaching is conducted over the phone. Geraldine has amazingly perceptive honing skills, picking up every word you say. No stone is left unturned, and she will shine a spotlight on something that you might say as a throw away sentence. She will help you analyse blockages in your life and help you move through them. Sometimes you feel like she can see right into you, without being invasive. I believe this is a great quality in not just a coach, but any human being! I kept thinking, “This is the right coach for me”. Another plus factor is that Geraldine is a previous information professional, so she understands exactly where I’m coming from. She can not only walk the walk, but she can talk the talk! She knows what issues we are facing in the workplace and also can see the future of our profession.
 
I recommend with coaching, that you push the boundaries, try new things, bounce them off Geraldine, analyse them, write them down and get things happening! Don’t rest on your laurels, but push your own boundaries to become a more effective information professional. Take all that coaching offers and more, as this program is for you, and you alone. You will not get an opportunity anywhere else to focus on yourself with so much dedicated time and your very own coach. With coaching, you will see your life transform in front of your eyes! And you will not be disappointed! “
Jill Stephens, Library & Intranet Manager, Melbourne.

“ I feel strong, courageous, daring… “


“ It was wonderful to be given Geraldine’s undivided attention and to spend such quality time focussing on me - my dreams, my ideas and whatever gets in the way of having the life I want. I’ve been wanting that forever. I feel coaching is extremely beneficial for me and gives me the missing piece. When I have this particular support I feel strong, courageous, daring, trusting in life and my potential. It gives me a solid foundation from which to move forward. I definitely feel I am finally moving toward my dream and enjoying that journey a great deal more!”
RS, Women’s Counsellor

“ Life-coaching was the most anticipated hour of my week! ”


Do you have dreams so bold that you hardly dare speak them aloud?  Are you scared people might not believe you could achieve them?   Do you know that the time is right to make some changes, but you don’t know where to begin?  Do you think that change and success has to be difficult and challenging?  If you do, like me, you might find life coaching is what you’ve been looking for.

My experience of life coaching has been like renovating my life: clearing out attitudes that are dusty and old, challenging beliefs that no longer serve me, dreaming bold bodacious dreams and turning them into goals – a roadmap for the future.  Oh, and did I mention it was fun?

The fun factor was the biggest surprise for me.   I was expecting life coaching to be like netball coaching, lots of drills and discipline to learn new skills and prepare for the game.   What I didn’t expect was to have fun along the way discovering the things that are a source of energy and delight for me, designing goals that inspire and enthuse me, learning to work through the roadblocks that usually derail my good intentions. Life-coaching was the most anticipated hour of my week!
Mylee Joseph, Library Manager

“…valuable impact on my life.”


My life coaching experience with Geraldine Barkworth has had a valuable impact on my life. In many ways the depth in which Geraldine's facilitation guided me to, far exceeded my expectation. I also understand now how imperative it is that one really looks honestly at one's life in order for real change to take place.  Geraldine helped me see this valuable process very early on in the sessions and successfully established trust so I could express my doubts, fears and insecurities. As these fundamental obstacles were revealed - some which I had never spoken - together we were able to use coaching tools and personally tailored solutions to overcome them.

As the sessions continued for over 6 months, the practical tools used to achieve my goals were habit forming. I also acknowledge that the deep revelations that Geraldine helped me uncover during the sessions came from such as honest place from within, that they will influence me and the way I manifest my dreams for the rest of my life…in a very positive way. In gratitude,
Iris Ray Nunn

" Simply, the best thing I’ve done for myself. "


“ I have: Started tracking my money, Extended my house loan, Taken out an enormous loan for a new house, Sold my previous house, Organised my superannuation …and I was so, so frightened of money matters!

Maintained a gym program: Worked with a personal trainer, Stopped smoking (and under extreme pressure started again!), Changed my diet to wheat and dairy free, Bought a new range of clothes, Lost weight …and I so hated my physical self.

Dated my husband: Learnt what I can’t change in my relationship and accepted with grace, Changed housework habits, Grown closer to hubby, Loved more honestly and openly, Cherish our times together …and I was so starting to get bored!

I have also: Moved my daughter and my relationship into equal adult contributions, Changed my fraught relationship with my mother to one of great love and affection, Ditto for my father, Shifted tricky relationships at work …and the list goes on…

My life has changed significantly in small and easy to take steps. Simply, the best thing I have done for myself.“
Susie Roberts, Library Manager


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