Testimonials

Yvonne’s skills have helped me grow my business (and myself). I have been attending business and personal development seminars for the past seven years and the results are only now starting to manifest themselves. Why has it taken so long? I knew what to do to be successful! But, deep down I knew I sabotaged my own good actions with inactivity, procrastination, or just doing half hearted jobs. I was not consciously admitting this. Often I would play the ‘blame’ game. No matter how you look at it, my business was not successful because of me. Not because I was lazy, or unskilled, and especially not because I had a lack of knowledge (I probably averaged one seminar every week for the last two years, and learnt something new at nearly every one of them)

With Yvonne’s help I realised that those encouraging self help books, motivation seminars, and goal setting law of attraction activities were helpful, but in essence just methods of escaping some of the realities in needed to face. Through Yvonne’s processes I learned, and implemented, ways to replace limiting beliefs with empowering beliefs. I came to understand why I had a mindset that was ‘holding me back’ and what emotions were attached to those restricting activities. More importantly Yvonne helped me introduce new positive beliefs that allowed me to start my success journey.

For those who want numbers: My business had an increase in gross turnover of about 3-5% during the 2003 and 2004 years. I managed to improve this to 9.1% for the 2005 to 2007 years. For this year the business turnover has increased by 20%, and this was achieved just by implementing some of the action points had learnt over the past few years.
- Gary Tumminello, Owner of GTax Accounting. Providers of quality tax advice. December 2008

"Before I started Coaching with Yvonne I was absolutely terrified of public speaking, to the point of having to medicate myself! Now, just 2 days ago I presented to 40 people and it was great! No anxiety or panic attacks! I am so excited about this change and this new skill I now have! Overall Yvonne has helped me uncover new confidence and resources that I can now use to achieve my goals ad plan my future direction!"
- Corina Tickelpenny, Property Development Manager, Sydney

"All I can say is "WOW!!!". I can't believe the change from just one session. I feel like every cell in my body has changed somehow. Already, I'm speaking out, but in a non-aggressive and non-blaming way - doesn't sound like me at all!"
- Susan Rochester, Managing Director Balance at Work Pty Ltd

"Yvonne's coaching guided me through a time of major change in my life. She made me realise that the pathways to future success lie within, and by using her techniques I was able to draw out and focus on what I wanted to achieve. The result of Yvonne's coaching is that I felt empowered to achieve my professional and personal goals. Without this guidance I would still be just wondering about my future instead of taking positive action.

Yvonne's coaching has also given me an increased understanding of how others view things and how to draw their views out of them. This has been particularly beneficial in regards to understanding my family better.

The coaching process requires a lot of personal commitment for it to be a success. I found this to be enjoyable as I was "working" on the most important project I know - me. It can be difficult to look at yourself and Yvonne was able to make the process relaxed and comfortable. I always felt that I was in control of my own destiny as all of the answers and realisations came from me. This process is not just for change in one's professional outlook, but can also be very beneficial for those looking for clarity in their personal life."
- Steve Waring, CEO Otex Pty Ltd

"I feel that the changes I made to myself changed my life quite dramatically, even after the first few sessions. The process makes it happen gradually, and certainly can't happen without Yvonne's guidance & appropriate solutions. The coaching sessions have improved the quality of my personal & professional lives. I have now become a much more productive employee & understanding person."
- Grace Hartono, IT Key Relationship Manager

"I achieved a connection with my unconscious mind and as a result there is harmony within body, mind and soul. Before I was seeing a psychologist for a few years, and although it also helped, it was lacking the connection with my 'soul'. My mind went into overdrive and it made me more confused. The session with Yvonne helped me understand my true self and find a path that I'm comfortable with consciously and unconsciously."
- Karolin, Data Administrator

Before I met Yvonne I and did her courses I was angry and frustrated. I could see problems in all aspects and they seemed to be reocurring themes. I knew it must be something I was doing as I was the common element in all that happened but I was unsure as to what I was doing to create these circumstances.

I have read many self help books, done a few courses and while I was able to improve some things, life would eventually come back to doing the same things.

I felt desperate to find something to change my life.I signed up to do the Practitioner Course, I then spent the next couple of weeks worrying about the cost, especially as I wasn't sure if I would get the results I was after.

I met Yvonne at a networking breakfast a couple of weeks later and she invited me to another intro night. We came to the part where Yvonne was going to do a demonstration. I volunteered before she got a chance to ask for anyone to volunteer. Within 10 minutes any anger and frustration had disappeared. I felt lighter, calmer and more energetic than I had felt for a long time. I 'poked' and proded trying to find the anger for weeks afterwards sure it would come back but 8 months later it still isn't there.

The tools I learnt doing NLP have now set me up to work out for myself the implications of the actions I take or the limiting beliefs I hold and I am able to work through them. The last year has been an amazing journey of discovery.

My apologies to Yvonne for the delay in writing this testimonial I have wanted to write a message that was heart felt and summed up the gratitude I feel towards Yvonne for showing me how to appreciate my life.

I could not recommend more highly the skills, understanding and empathy which Yvonne employs to help you help yourself gain the understanding we all need to life our lives to the fullest.
- Lisa Ginns, MD Living Room Landscape Designs Pty Ltd

“Over the last 15 years I have participated in many training programs and have found Yvonne McIntosh’s training to be up there with the best. Yvonne really knows her stuff, she is a very professional, well polished speaker who posesses a natural ability to simplify complex subjects in an easy to understand way. I found her training to be very interesting and fun which made learning so much easier. Yvonne demonstrated specifically how I can use and apply NLP in my business and personal life to go to the next level. I highly recommend Yvonne to anyone wanting to achieve more success in their personal life, business or career.”
- Matthew Ward Managing Director RewardCorp Pty Ltd Crows Nest

Yvonne began working with my team in October 2005 to assist our business in the development and implementation of a business wide coaching model. The model has been accepted and rolled out across our 400 strong Collections team and has had significant positive impacts on both behaviours and business outcomes. During Yvonne’s time with us she also designed, constructed and facilitated a highly effective Collections Agent training program (ACE) which has resulted in increased promises to pay and ultimately a reduction in our bad debt expense.

Whilst Yvonne’s work has driven a strong cultural shift across our broader business, her personal coaching of myself and my Executive Management team has personally assisted us to focus on bridging our behavioural and business competency gaps.Yvonne has enabled us to establish a strong coaching template and baseline and I intend to continue to engage Yvonne in our leadership development programs into the future.
- Gary Parsisson, General Manager, Commonwealth Bank

“Yvonne McIntosh has introduced NLP techniques and processes to us very effectively. She has spent time to understand our business environment and tailored an effective solution that is delivering tangible improvements. Her easy flowing style and practical approach has also been appreciated by all participants.I would like to thank Yvonne for introducing me to the power of NLP, and its use in today’s business environment.”
- Manoj Bisen, Director Solutions Delivery, Pfizer Australia

“…Yvonne’s ability to interpret issues, articulate feelings and understand behaviour has helped me to own my choices, challenge my belief system and grow. With sincere thanks.”
- Alex Czipak, HR Consultant

"As a key relationship manager in a large and rapidly growing company I found my workload and working hours increasing significantly. Yvonne’s very constructive coaching program has assisted me to better manage client expectations, set priorities and organise my time. I am now working smarter instead of longer and producing better outcomes for my employer."
- Denis James, Key Relationship Manager, Pfizer Australia

"Over the years in the finance industry, you come across individuals that end up playing a significant part in your life. Yvonne is one those people. In a leadership role, obtaining the best out of your staff can be challenging. That is, until you meet Yvonne. It felt like someone had secretly provided me the key to unlock the answers to great leadership and coaching. I found more confidence in my role as a leader and as a coach, which triggered a flow on affect with my own staff. I still use these tools and techniques today in both work and private life, and results speak for themselves. I have recently been moved into my mangers role and have a fulfilling and happy home life. Thanks Yvonne for the assistance and guidance with life’s challenges."
- Gavin Smith, Manager, Commonwealth Bank