Testimonials

Coaching Testimonials
Training Testimonials
Conferences Testimonials

Coaching

'The coaching was fantastic. It was a turning point for me not just in my career but as a person. I became much more aware of myself and developed my leadership and management abilities in all the ways I wanted to. I'm now more confidently demonstrating strong leadership with my managers, my colleagues and my direct reports. I highly recommend it.' - Carolyn Mapuna, Operation Services Manager, Cigna Life

'In working with Leanne, I have made a huge improvement in the way I interact with my staff, my manager and my peers. The coaching has provided me with practical tools and strategies to use in a variety of scenarios, all of which I have used. It's given me more confidence around my communication ability when faced with confronting situations. Now I know I can handle them powerfully and leave everyone with a good experience.' - Michelle Dalley, Customer Services Manager, Asteron

'Words describing the coaching with Leanne are too few. You have to experience it to know and feel the benefits. I have gained valuable skills which I now use in all areas of my life. I continue to learn a lot about me and who I am and what I stand for. A truly enlightening experience. Thank you.' - Donna Wi-Repa, Programme Manager, AFS Intercultural Programmes

'I have found Leanne's approach to be relevant and focused on the goals I want to achieve. At times the coaching has been challenging but I value Leanne's explanations for the assignments. The coaching consistently provides me with new ways to view and approach challenges. I have enjoyed Leanne's style of coaching and have had significant benefits in both the professional and personal areas of my life.' - Geoff Wylde , Director, Zebrano

'Leanne's coaching first provided some insights as to my personal and working style, some clarity around balancing all aspects of my life and then created a series of systems that I could put into place to maintain that balance. I continue to find the coaching invaluable. I am more confident, achieve results more easily and feel a greater sense of satisfaction in all aspects of my life.' - Jenny Smith, Director, Zebrano

'Through Leanne's coaching, I have increased my confidence and my skill set in working with groups and with individuals. It has increased my self-awareness and helped me to identify my strengths and areas I need to work on. It's not only made a difference in the workplace but also for me personally.' - Linda Glogau, Manager, NZQA

Training

'After the programme, there was a huge lift in peoples' awareness of how they had been handling interactions with customers. This has had a very positive effect in the way they now serve customers and it has continued even 9 months on. People work much more cohesively now as a team than they did before.' - Monica Clark, Manager, Ministry of Transport

'Since the workshop 8 months ago, myself and others are still using the skills and continuing to go from strength to strength in our presentations.' - Peter Hart, Regional Manager, Public Trust

'This workshop exceeded my expectations. The Thought / Action line gave me an insight which is very useful. The 'leading teams' work (we did) was especially valuable because of a pending situation.' - Ian Cameron, Ministry of Justice

'This was a fabulous course and I have learned so much from It' - J. Gray, Solicitor, Public Trust

'Really enjoyed (it). Far more useful than I expected. Enlightening and a good mixture of humor and serious issues.' - D. Turnbull, Ministry of Fisheries

'This was one of the few workshops that I've attended where I've actually been engaged throughout. I was actually interested in what was coming next' - K. Mischewski, Public Trust

'Excellent programme; covered all elements of Customer Service. Liked the focus on personal responsibility and delving into psychology of things rather than just being given a process.' - M. Dalley, Manager Customer Service, Asteron

'Much better than I was expecting, was a great refresher on things I 'thought' I knew. Look forward to putting them into practice.' - M. Patelesio, Asteron

'Exceeded expectations' - Greg Simpson, Finance Manager, Telecom

'I have since had the opportunity to practice and found that I easily accessed the new skills, felt more confident than ever in front of a group and didn't have the usual butterflies.' - Erin Sinclair, Sysdoc Group

'Greatly impressed with skill & style. Very inspiring!' - Janet Attrill, Franchisee

'Content well covered and relevant to current work situation. Good practical examples and felt comfortable doing exercises. Thank you.' - Deborah Sua, Team Leader, NZQA

'Challenging and worthwhile. The real challenge is to integrate it all!' - Raewyn Bleakley, HANZ

'I would recommend this course and consider others' - Cristine Della Barca, Pharmac

'Extremely valuable' - Martin Glynn, Manager, Ministry of Transport

'Just a quick email to retrospectively say that I found the presentation course really motivating and inspiring. It has had to date had more benefits than a Covey Seven Habits Course I did several years ago!. I really did find the course useful and value for money.' - Nicola Chapple, Ministry of Health

'Leanne Babcock was recommended to me by another manager at AXA who had great results from her team after the training Leanne had provided. I discussed my issues with Leanne and she identified my needs and quickly designed an appropriate programme. Leanne is very perceptive and by meeting each of the team members before the workshops she had a clear picture of not only how to improve the team as a whole, but also how to ensure each member was personally challenged.

The results of the workshops were instantaneous, the members of the group now behave as a team, they are empowered to take responsibility and most importantly the improvements have been continued and sustained. I can clearly see that issues are now resolved faster, communication has improved and individual confidence levels have grown.

The outcomes of Leanne's workshops exceeded my expectations and I would certainly recommend Leanne to other managers considering a team development programme.' - Heather Waugh, Information Systems Manager, AXA NZ Ltd

Conferences

'The two hour session that you spent with my BDM team was exactly what the team needed. Apart from being re-energized myself and being reminded of lessons previously learnt, but promptly forgotten, I have seen a huge improvement in my team's thinking and attitude. I would be keen to arrange more sessions in the future.' - Lynn Bray, National Sales Director, AXA NZ

'Got much more out of it than was expecting from a 1 hr session' - K. Harris Pharmac

'Fantastic Session, thoroughly enjoyed it ' - A. Swan ANBNZ

'Fantastic' - R. Balfor, Lifeworks

'Excellent Presenter, great content with useful tips' - S. Brooks RBNZ

'Very engaging. Good Presentation Style' - G. Scott, GFSG

'Very enthusiastic presenter' - Philippa Brown HR Consultant

'Great speaker, good discussion' - Anna Crossling

'Inspiring presentation' - N. Lee

'Great Presentation' - B. Earl, MSD

'Very helpful - lots to think about' - K. Sommerville, ANBNZ

'I found the whole session very enjoyable. Very energising, informative and easy to understand and follow.' - J. Oliver

'Inspiring' - D. Beswarick CYF