Now, what’s different about Yvonne, as coaches go? Well, rather than blah-ing on about my public service background, years of self-study in personal development, psychology degree, coaching diploma, and training in the school of hard-knocks, I’d prefer to tell you why I choose to coach people like you.

Well, if you’ve done a little research, you’ll have found some coaches sell you months of coaching for eye-popping sums of money. I don’t do that. Why? Because I’m in a hurry.

The Story: some years ago, I was watching a program in which a middle-aged man was lamenting the fact that it had taken him way too many years to work out what he wanted to do with his life, with no help handy.  Some people never do work it out.  Even my 90 year old mother, who is still wondering what she might do when she grows up, realises that her options are narrowing. Yeah... okay... she knows it’s a little late. But there’s people out there acting like they’re going to be here forever, going to be fit and able enough until they grow old – ‘old’ being ten years older than your current age; ‘young’ is always ten years younger, of course.

I’m in a hurry to coach as many people as I can - people just like you, trying to work it out on your own - to get on with living the best life possible in the brief time allotted on planet Earth.  To overcome obstacles, real and imaginary, in a timely fashion so you can live a satisfying life – this is a fundamental desire that you deserve the chance to fulfil. Yvonne will help you with that.

Any number of things could be stopping you from making way-overdue changes in your life – the thought of uncertain income, disparaging remarks from the rels., or fear of not ‘making it’ in whatever field you’re hankering after.

I want to get you on the right path and wave you a fond farewell, preferably after three or four sessions, max.  I want you to be independent, confidently striding off into the future, no holding back. How do you get there? I’ll go into that soon.

In the meantime, consider the probability that, when you come to see me, things will happen fast. Is that what you want? Do you want to pick yourself up, make the necessary mental adjustments and change your life?

When you talk, you repeat what you already know; when you listen, you often learn something new.

The first thing I will do when we meet is congratulate you on having the courage to do just that. Because it is scary, let’s face it. And all sorts of people around you might object to you changing from being that comfortably non-descript person they all know and love. Yes, changing your life can ruffle some feathers, so be prepared.

You might start doing something you really want to do, however bizarre it may seem to your friends and family. One of my clients explained that she had a psychology degree she’d never used, and perhaps she should? Sheepishly, she confessed to a passion for designer high-heels, handbags and lingerie. Read her unsolicited email:

Hi Yvonne,

Thanks again for your advice - you've helped me immensely! Your advice about my personal life has also been extremely helpful.   I really appreciate it and I know that I wouldn't have pursued my business idea without your suggestions.  I also feel more motivated to pursue my real passion, particularly since it's aligned with my values.

I will let you know if I require your help in the future.  I've also recommended you to my friends who are very interested in your life coaching services.  Thanks again :) Sussan

From our in-depth discussions and using a few pertinent coaching tools, her real interests became obvious, as did her shrewd business instincts. It happens to those who come to see me, men and women from both the public and private sector.  

Talking to me, the coach, in a safe and private environment, you can say what you really think. 

I’m here to coach you – not to laugh at what others might think is absurd.

Whatever your obsession, working out how to turn it into something you do every day can be challenging, especially if you’re not in a related field – difficult but not impossible. There are many ingenious ways to get where you want to go. Once you are clear about the ‘where’, the ‘how’ becomes relatively easy.

Then there are those who think they haven’t a clue what they’d be good at, or how to find fulfilment. Again, with appropriate discussion pinpointing what really matters to you, a pretty accurate picture of your idea of a satisfying life can be painted.

If that sounds a bit woolly, it isn’t.  The coaching process gets quite specific – certainly enough ‘Ah-ha!’ moments to make things perfectly clear.  I’ll show you there’s light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not an approaching train.

There are coaches whom you can consult for months on end for $3-5K upfront. In my experience, few Australians need that level of attention or care to stand the expense. Come and see me for three or so consultations and you’ll be on your way ‘from misery to happiness today’.

In fact, if you’re not happy with your progress after a month of sessions, I’ll refund your coaching fees in full, GUARANTEED, no exceptions. I’ve offered this GUARANTEE since 2006 - no takers so far, but the promise stands.

As I said, I’m in a hurry to get you on the right path. And feeling good about it. You and I will meet for coaching sessions for as long as it takes, which will be no time at all. The only thing you’ll wonder is why you didn’t contact me earlier.

Talk to you soon –

Yvonne