Testimonials

Testimonials from our Certificate IV in
Workplace and Business Coaching program...

Michael Fahie (our first graduate) with Natalie Ashdown (Course Director and Lead Facilitator), October 2007.

Michael writes about our Certificate IV program

"Dear Natalie,

I felt that I had to write and thank you for the excellent training I received from you and your colleagues at the Open Door Coaching Group. I thoroughly enjoyed the four days ‘intensive’ and left feeling inspired with a considerable amount of new knowledge and ideas. Furthermore, the support and help I received as I worked through the electives, case study and syndicate and pro bono coaching was all that I could have hoped.

You and your team have developed and delivered a highly effective course that will be of considerable benefit to both new and experienced business coaches who want an enjoyable and productive way to grow their coaching skills. With thanks and congratulations".


And about our Diploma Program

"Dear Natalie,

I am writing to thank you for the very enjoyable and productive Diploma of Workplace and Business Coaching course which I have now successfully completed.

Having done the Certificate IV training, from which I obtained a great deal, my expectations were high.  I hoped the Diploma would be equally stimulating.  However, my expectations have been exceeded well beyond that which I thought possible.  The quality of the material, the fun manner of presentation, the intellectual stimulation and practical application have enriched my coaching practice immeasurably.

As you know I have been an executive coach for over twenty years and to come across a course from which I can gain considerable learning and a 're-firing' of enthusiasm is very rare. Congratulations to all at Open Door.

I would highly recommend the Open Door programme to both experienced and emerging coaches and would be happy for any prospective participant to contact me."

Best wishes, Michael Fahie, 7/11/07
Michael Fahie, Managing Director, Coaching Relationships Global Pty Ltd.

  




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Hi Natalie,  I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the training last week. I found the subjects, pace and content to be exactly what I was looking for.
It was also impressive the amount of yourself that you give in and after the course and not forgetting Yulia as well.
I am really looking forwarding to continuing my learning in the Coaching arena and whilst I am as yet to decide which path it will take me down I know that whatever I choose I know I have learnt from the “Best of the Best”!
Thanks again …..Paula Jones, Human Resources Advisor, Melbourne Airport, 11/02/08
"The course met my needs brilliantly! I wanted to understand what coaching was and how to develop my management skills to apply it in the workplace. It gave me all this and more...",
Dionne Lew, Manager Media and Communications, VicRoads.
"I have a great understanding of the coaching process and all the amazing tools available for coaches to use. What fabulous, beautiful, talented women and coaches - than you for sharing yourselves with us!", Pamela Carey, MFBB.
 "Strengths - step by step approach to building skill and confidence levels; experience of the trainers is invaluable; the fact that you are learning and developing skills constantly without really realising it; supportive atmosphere and generosity demonstrated in sharing tools, resources and experience", Jill McGinn, HR Director, ADP Employee Services.
 "The program increased my skill level markedly; have a large number of coaching questions that i can use or tweak", Ruth Fleming, MFBB.
"What changes will I make as a result of the program? Phew, they won't recognise me! My approach to every interpersonal interaction will be blessed by these inspirational tools", Helen Thompson, Manager Development and Improvement, Lending Services, National Australia Bank.
Helen Thompson from NAB also added "Natalie is the best facilitator ever - and please know that I mean that! Thankyou for being so authentic (and a fellow auditory digital style)!!".
 "The Program was more than I could have imagined. I have achieved an enormous amount of personal and professional development and met some fantastic and inspiring people",
Jen Brice, Akira Coaching and the Reach Foundation.
"Nat, I love your bubbly nature, the ability to laugh at yourself and your great experience",
Anna Ramondetta.
Emma Doyle and Anna Ramondetta, two
outstanding graduates who completed the Cert IV
in just 2 and 1/2 months, enjoying a celebratory drink!
 
 "Nat, Legend babe! You are truly an inspiration to me and I can't wait to see, learn and coach with you in the future", Emma Doyle, Tennis Innovations
 "Loved the course! Totally wrapped that I chose to come to Open Door. You've done such a fabulous job at putting together a professional and fun course", Marissa Dosen.
 "Thanks Natalie, I really loved your apporach, you have brought so much to my coaching work. You are a total inspiration", Jen Brice, Akira Coaching and Reach Foundation.
 "Thanks and thanks again! You've done an amazing job building up your business in order to inspire and "tool up" so many", Erina Reddin, RedRiver Communications.
"Thank you both so much for giving me the opportunity to share in your amazing talents and abilities. You have released a new passion within me.
I'm so excited to take this back into the workplace and my personal life.
Hope to see you in August where I'm participating in attaining my Diploma"! , Bryone Wharton, ANZ
"Reinforcement of some of the things I learnt long, long ago that had sunk down into the unconcious and benefited from a good "dusting off" into concious awareness again.
 Also added some new dimensions to things I was not aware of", Brian Clark, Marketing Consultants Associated Pty Ltd
"Small group, clear, simple, flexible. Keep doing what you are doing"!  Jacquie Gill
"Fully captured my focus throughout (and engagement). The content was brilliant, usable, structured and backed by evidence and practicals. The program has also allowed me to create a broader vision for my goals and what I hope to achieve", Ida Vong, ANZ
"A thouroughly wonderful program that introduced me to a world of new tools and resources that I can immediately use.
Accessible, easy to understand and beautifully presented. Great chunks of information", Sallyanne Miller, 9 to 5 Dynamics
"Clearly identified the role of the coach and provided an overview of an extensive range of tools", Brett Tull
"A beautiful program, expertly delivered", Debra Brook
"95% increase in capability", Kerry Harkness, Boral Shared Business Services.
"I came away with a toolkit of strategies and an understanding of coaching practice. Already starting to think differently and act differently when people are in a negative and unsupportive state", Susan Judd
"An enormous increase in my skill level/knowledge, confidence", Craig Klassen
" Competent, highly credible and skilled tutor/coach. Interactive-built in time for practice. Allowed time for us to talk and share", Helen Millard, Novartis
" Facilitator- fantastic job at leading, listening, assisting, guiding, totally present", Carolyn Talbot, Novartis
" My needs were more than met- I was needing additional tools and how/when to use the tools. Perfect", Lucy Rose, Novartis
" From a 8/10 to a 10/10 in confidence to effecively apply the models", Gary Daveson, Mashari Consulting
" I have clarity. I've polished up some old tools and added some shiny new ones", Jacqui Rice, Reesway Pty Ltd
"It has given me the knowledge-skills to use coaching in my work. The tools have been easy to learn and adapt to many situations." Roberta Porter, Queensland Health
Found 4 days very useful, well structured, well presented-most useful and applicable. Compact training, well presented! Clear, concise, useable, outcomes almost guaranteed." Ron Unwin, Queensland Health
"The training was excellent. Extremely valuable and inspiring. This has enabled me to be clear about coaching in the workplace and inspired me to continue on the journey." Corianne Richardson, Queensland Health
"Keep up the excellent work!" Lisa Swanton, Queensland Health
"Truly exceeded my expectations and how relevant these principles are to succeeding. Why didn’t learn this sooner? (reframe why). I feel like I could change the world rather than the workplace. I am so much more goal orientated and motivated-thank you." Ross Nicholls, Queensland Health


"Participating in the program has been an excellent personal experience and I’m sure the participants will maintain contact", Shona Walen, Ergon
"Accelerated my knowledge", Louise Perram-Fisk, Queensland Transport

"It became a whole lot more than what I was expecting!! Loved it!!, Brandon Whitfield, Melbourne Airport
"I believe the standard, quality and methodology is leading edge; frontier pushing and advancing and should be the benchmark in this profession",Joseph DSouza, Questunique

"Broad range of skills/approaches. Enough hands on, good class size",John Rietveld
"Ongoing positive support and encouragement by trainers. Very casual yet professional program. Many tools to use that are clear. Communicated clearly, verbally and in the book. Great lunch",Brionhy Sullivan, Reach

"STRONG TOOLKIT. The ability of the facilitators to create a warm, relaxed and rewarding environment", Nicole Hechler, Melbourne Fire Brigade

"It has vastly improved my knowledge and as a result of this my skill level has increased greatly", Don Gresseux, ANZ

Testimonials from our Diploma of Workplace and Business Coaching program

 "I am humbled by the amount of connection, openness, sharing that occurred. The info provided by OD met more than I had expected", Yolande Hart, Authentic Leadeship
" Significantly increased my skill level, confidence", Sam Riddle
"Exceeded expectations - all the goals were met in a very straight-forward and fun way. Natalie continues to inspire and be a fantastic facilitator, Deneille was a wonderful presenter and Helena and Brigitte provided great support and input", Jill McGinn, HR Director, ADP Employee Services.
 "The Diploma program exceeded my needs", Gac Cooke, HR Manager, AMCOM.
 "Trainers and models where the strengths of the program", Emma Doyle, Tennis Innovations.
 "It was what I was looking for and needed, case study style and interactive process where strengths", Glenn Irvine, Director, Solutions4You.
 "Strengths of the program - inclusion, participation, models, the class numbers, and "Coach of the Century, Open Door Team, Nat, Dee, Brigitte thankyou!", Nick Bennett.
"Nothing short of inspirational! ", Ann Buik
Good strong team. Like the little tips given on the side.",  Mick Francis, Dept of Justice
"The 4 day program clarified the planning and implementation process of a coaching plan. Drawing on the experience of others on the course is invaluable", Noleen Turner
"Outstanding! ", Paul Lloyd, Coaching Craft Pty Ltd
"I learned a lot from materials also from a demonstration of Natalie and Mick, how I should ask questions.", Yoshimi Fakuda

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