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TEACHING / COACHING CLINIC

­­­­Kaye has conducted twenty six (26) Coaching Clinic® programs between August 2007 & November 2009, with 622 leaders and managers participating.

Here is just some of the feedback:

"The Coaching Clinic not only gives you the skills for professional growth and development, but it also gives you the skills for life by empowering and enabling others to achieve their own goals and outcomes." Ester Taylor, Electronic Health Record Program Graduate Offier - October 2009

"The Coaching Clinic really made me step outside my comfort zone. Many new skills were learnt and applied in such a short time, and we even managed to progress some of our real-life challenges that we are facing. It was a fun course and at times quite funny (actually hilarious is a better word). Thanks to Kaye and my fellow participants." Rachel Murphy, Scientific Support Coordinator - October 2009

"My greatest learning was how to have the 'difficult conversation'. Thanks Kaye." Elesha Toscano, Nurse Educator - September 2009

"Kaye conducted an engaging workshop. Her presentation skills are fantastic and I found the content to be most beneficial - both for at work and at home!" Louise Smith, Registered Nurse - August 2009

"Participation in the Coaching Clinic has changed my perspective on how to help people become the best Health Care Worker they can be. It has changed my way of thinking and challenged me to reflect on my use of language and my approach to communication. OH.... it was a lot of fun too!" Andrew Lankowski, Information Technology Services - August 2009

"Excellent way to learn how to improve communication skills & provide feedback. It was a very motivational course. I couldn't wait to put my newly acquired skills to use." Aimee Crawford, Clinical Nurse - July 2009

"I highly recommend Kaye's Coaching Clinic. Once you've learnt the coaching skills, you'd be surprised at how things can run more smoothly at home, at work and with friends. Helps me trouble shoot my own challenges too." Vimala Panchalingam, Registered Nurse - July 2009

"In two days I learnt so many useful strategies as a manager that I will use in every day life as well as in my place of work. This course gave me an abundance of inspiration and a new found love for my job. Kaye is an excellent coach with brilliant strategies that can help any situation even the most difficult." Hari Kouvidis, Director Childcare Centre - June 2009

"The Coaching Clinic was a very interesting, refreshing, thought provoking and challenging 2 day workshop. At the end of the workshop I feel that I have reflected on the behaviour of myself and others. I have become motivated to develop further and have gained coaching skills that are complimentary to my previous experiences and will equip me to be more effective in my role as facilitator, midwife, mother, friend, colleague.... the list is endless. Thankyou Kaye." Tracy Roper, Midwifery Manager - June 2009

"It would be impossible to walk away from this workshop without being positive of improved outcomes in your coaching skills. Kaye inspired me to reflect on how I can successfully integrate these skills into my management style and ensure a happier and healthier workplace." Jan Fields, Outpatients Department Manager - June 2009

"All level of management will benefit from this training, not only does it give you tools to develop your staff it will help you to manage staff and issues more effectively." Esme Strydom, Group HR Manager, St Vincent & Holy Spirit Health - May 2009

"The Coaching Clinic workshop was an extremely valuable use of my time. The learnings from which can be directly and immediately applied to my workplace. Kaye is a fantastic presenter whose fun approach mixed with real-world scenarios helped me to hone my new-found skills through practice and critical appraisal. I left the workshop confident and keen to try the coach-approach with my staff." Michael Tomaszewski , Group Facilities Manager, St Vincent & Holy Spirit Health - May 2009

"The Coaching Skills workshop uses theoretical and experiential learning techniques to deliver real and relevent skills. The results are tangible and can be applied in both professional and personal situations. I can thoroughly recommend this workshop for anybody at any level and best of all, the workshop was alot of fun." Cherie Dryden, Dietician, Mater Health Services - May 2009

"The Coaching Clinic is a fabulous workshop for leaders choosing to develop their capacity and confidence in leading and developing their teams. The content covered is very relevant, and also very applicable to day to day scenarios in every workplace. A very inspiring and enlightening experience"! Louise Johnson, HR/OD Business Partner, Mater Health Services - April 2009

"Kaye's style and methods of teaching are extremely effective. She is a wonderfully energetic and inspirational woman, whose passion for her work is obvious in the enthusiasm she shows for her students. I would recommend the Coaching Clinic to anyone at any level in any job - the skills learned are applicable in almost any situation." Frances Oerton-Stafford, Registered Nurse - April 2009

"I came away from the Coaching Clinic enthusiastic to deal with negative issues in a positive manner and looking forward to empowering my staff to tackle their own concerns." Deborah Morgan-Purrer, Perioperative Educator - April 2009

"This is by far the best workshop with the greatest learning I have ever attended - thanks Kaye." Sara Graham, Manager IT Projects - March 2009

"This course has inspired me to support and coach my staff to deal with their issues. I am excited about developing my own coaching style to complement my existing skills." Susan Greenbank, Manager Diabeties Center - March 2009

"Kaye helps mitigate a change from problem solving issues to engaging a coaching approach and allowing staff to grow and develop." Kelly Green, Corporate Services Manager - March 2009

"The opportunity to practice, practice and practice coaching skills in a very non-threatening environment has made it SO much easier to use in everyday situations. Alison Ellis, Mater Foundation - March 2009

"If your idea of learning is to sit back and be 'talked at' for two days then don't come to this workshop! While Kaye does provide plenty of information, insights and guidance, it is most importantly about participants trying out the strategies and starting to build new skills in a comfortable and supportive environment. Very useful and enjoyable!" Joy Smith, Health Information Systems Manager - March 2009

"This was the best 2 days I have ever spent at a workshop. You actually learnt skills that you could put into practice everyday and feel comfortable using them". John Poncini,  CNC, MECC.- February 2009

"A fun way to practice some confronting skills in communication, well worth the effort". Amanda Bromley- February 2009.

"Thank you Kaye, you have shown me that I do not have to solve all the problems and as such I should sleep a lot better! No more waking at 0200 trying to come up with solutions to problems that are not mine to solve. Thank you" Helen - February 2009

"It took me out of my comfort zone.  It has given me great focus and provided me with coaching skills and strategies.  I highly recommend it". Participant - Tourism NT - November 2008

"The Coaching Clinic provided a new perspective on providing feedback." Dr David McCrossin, Director Paediatric Medicine - October 2008

"Great workshop - great learning, thanks Kaye". Alison Lee-Tannock, Sonographer - September 2008

"I now feel more comfortable tackling the 'difficult conversations' we all need to have from time to time". Paul Bolton - August 2008

A very worthwhile workshop that has helped me become a leader who listens". Amy Drysdale - July 2008

"The Coaching Clinic went well beyond my expectations. It really opened my eyes about how to achieve the best out of my staff." Rowena Phillips - July 2008

"The Coaching Clinic was a most worthwhile experience. It always amazes me how one can continue to deepen and refine communication skills; a bit like peeling off the layers of onion skins...they seem to go on forever! June 2008

"The Coaching Clinic challenged me to question my current managerial and leadership approach. I plan to embrace and implement the techniques I learned into my daily responsibilities and hopefully achieve greater productivity and effectiveness in my position. Thank you Kaye." May 2008

"Thank you Kaye for making the course both interesting and fun with your unique activities that applied to various topics. Without a doubt, one of the best workshops I've attended in terms of content and facilitation". April 2008

"Kaye did a fabulous job throughout the two days - it was obvious that Kaye is very skilled in coaching. Another highlight for me was that Kaye identified when delegates weren't quite getting out of the workshop what they needed and was willing to flex the agenda to suit peoples' learning needs." April 2008

"This was one of the most powerful learning events I have attended in my career - it has enabled me to question myself about how I go about achieving through others and provided me with some very practical tools for how to do this better. In the week following the workshop I have used the skills in a variety of situations and achieved the results I wanted everytime". March 2008

"Hi Kaye, just wanted to tell you thanks !  For and excellent course, I had a lot of fun during the 2 day Coaching Clinic workshop. It's not often you can look at your deeper self and have fun doing it.  My aim is to encourage more of my colleague to come along and do the course for themselves. Big, Big thanks!" Daniella, Clinical Facilitator, Emergency Department - February 2008

"During the Coaching Clinic Kaye challenged the participants to identify how they communicated with others in different circumstances and how that communication may be perceived. Kaye facilitated session using scenarios to assist the participants to identify and develop communication and awareness skills which could give positive direct to future interactions in the workplace". Wendy, Nurse Educator, Critical Care Units - November 2007

"I came away from the Coaching Clinic with a lot more confidence in using a coach-approach in my communication and know that I can enable others to take ownership of their own issues". Jodie Shephard, Clinical Associate Mater Private Hospital - October 2007

"The Coaching Clinic went well beyond my expectations; It really opened my eyes on how to nurture staff to achieve the best from them." Rowena - September 2007

"The Coaching Clinic is a great way to develop new skills and gain an understanding of the different leadership styles. The hands on aspect of the course allows you to recognise that as a manager we all face similar issues and it is how we deal with these that can determine our success as an individual and that of the team we manage. It has certainly made me recognise areas of my weakness and has given me the ability to rectify these." August 2007

"The Coaching Clinic was excellent! I came away with many ideas to help staff reach their potiential. It inspired me". - August 2007

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Feedback about benefits of the Coaching Clinic:

  • The Coaching Clinic has been the most useful workshop of my management career! - February 2009          
  • A fun way to practice some confronting skills in communication, well worth the effort. - February 2009 
  • A must do if you want your team to be the best they can be. - February 2009
  • I really felt empowered after this clinic.  It was great to get validation on some aspects of the course that I had already started to implement. November 2008
  • The Coaching Clinic gave me an insight into what coaching is all about. It gave me a model to use, how to give acknowledgement, contextual listening and involving people to slolve their own problems rather than solving it form them which will eventually empower them. - August 2008
  • Whilst it may not be a lightening bolt moment for everyone, each person comes away with new skills and can hopefully experience more productive conversations. - July 2008
  • The Clinic helped me to become a better & more confident communicator. - June 2008
  • This workshop will give you the confidence to address any issues you may encounter, be they in the workplace or your personal situations. - November 2007
  • Learn how to manage any awkward/difficult situation with grace and confidence, as well as the pleasant ones - November 2007
  • It is worth stepping out of your comfort zone to learn in a forum such as this one. - November 2007
  • Kaye's engagement on this program is outstanding. The level of information shared and pace of the program strikes a good balance for an individual's learning and ability to participate.
  • The two day workshop with Kaye was invaluable. I learnt better methods of communicating with others including specific skills that can be used to communicate with different personality types. I also learnt a lot about myself, my personality traits and how to adapt myself to better communicate and get along with others.
  • You just have to pass the word around - my colleague said it was one of the very best workshop she had attended, and having been, I'm telling my colleagues the same thing. It's not just for use in the corporate sector - coaching is a skill for life.
  • I can recommend this workshop to anyone who is wishing to improve their communication skills, particularly in the workplace. Its focus is very practical and it gives you a tool that you can use in many situations.
  • The two day workshop was a valuable opportunity to revisit how I communicate with staff. It provided me with valuable tools for assisting staff to reach their maximum potential.
  • An informative and engaging workshop which provides useful tool to facilitate problem solving with staff. Good networking opportunity to share issues in common with other professionals.
  • The workshop was interactive and creative motivating me to learn more
  • The course shows participants that they have the skills and just need to use them appropriately achieve results.
  • This is the workshop all managers should do before engaging as a leader of teams no matter what the focus or how big or small the team is. It provides participants with the necessary skills and understanding to interact fairly and appropriately with others in order to help them develop personally and professionally
  • I recommend the workshop to everyone so that they develop appropriate skills for coaching staff
  • The energy and passion Kaye displays through this program takes everyone on a journey of self discovery and fun. Two days of highly valuable learning!
  • The Coaching Clinic challenged me to question my current managerial and leadership approach. I hope to embrace and implement some of the techniques I learned into my daily responsibilities and hopefully achieve greater productivity and effectiveness in my position.
  • I would highly recommend this workshop. The practical ‘hands on’ approach made it easier to relate the theory to real situations. I returned to my workplace feeling renewed and armed with some new skills to put into practice.
  • This was one of the most powerful learning events I have attended in my career.  It enabled me to question myself about how I go about achieving through others and provided me with some very practical tools for how to do this better. In the week following the workshop I used the skills in a variety of situations and achieved the results I wanted every time.
  • This workshop gives you the confidence to address any issues you may encounter - be they in the workplace or your personal situations.
  • I learnt how to manage any awkward/difficult situation with grace and confidence, as well as the pleasant ones.

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