Testimonials
Before meeting Jodie at a one day course she presented, I thought Life Coaching was for people with more dollars than sense. But during the course I felt strongly that Jodie could really help me develop a clear course towards my goals. Once we got talking about what I wanted out of my career and out of my personal life, Jodies insights were a revelation. Life Coaching has shown me how to make important changes in my life and I feel confident about my future for the first time in a long time!
Rachel Flannery
(Copy Writer) Corrimal
Meeting with Jodie came with perfect timing! I was at the start of a week full of important meetings and deallinds, and feeling the preassure! I was also at a point in both my personal and business life that required some clarity and direction. Jodie worked with me to remove the stress I was feeling and the pressure I was placing on myself, and see the future clearer through goal setting and realistic planning. I will be refering my friends to Jodie and look forward to implementing the systems she has given me.
Paul Munro
(Director Vision Studio) Mittagong
Through the gentle and caring coaching I have received from Jodie I have been guided to clearly identifying what I want in my life and totally removing self-defeating thoughts. These thoughts are so powerless now I am no longer even able to recall them.
I am confidently moving towards short-term and long-term goals. I am clear on where my personal happiness lies and on a daily basis enjoy the freedom of being at peace with me.
Gabby Anchor
(Mortgage Success) Bulli
Jodie helped me organise my dreams, wishes and ideas into realistic and achievable goals. Her straight advice backed with plenty of real world experience gave me a 'head start' on my path to the goals I set. She packed so much information into all the life coaching sessions! Jodie's' coaching isn't an expense- it's an investment into your future.
If you ever feel stuck, lost, clueless or wondering what to do next, Jodie Cooper at Advanced Coaching Solutions is the person to turn to.
Michael Schurr
(M & S Money Recovery Services) Warrawong
If you want to be the best you can be, then Jodie's 6 week program will head you in the right direction. Arriving for my first session feeling quite apprehensive about what to expect, Jodie very quickly put me at ease with her motivating and caring manner. She has a unique ability to inspire without being pushy or forceful. After leaving my first life coaching session I was already looking forward to the second.
During the next 6-8 weeks I found myself leaving every session feeling inspired and excited about both long and short term goals. Jodie is very wise for her years constantly surprising me with ways of coping with difficult situations both personally and professional which in time develops an inner strength.
I would have no hesitations in recommending Jodie to anyone who wants to tap into and reach their full potential!
Michelle Forte
(Freelance Dance/ Pilates Instructor) Austinmer
For the last twenty nine years, I am now aware that I have been psychologically 'beating my self up' due to many awful decisions I had made in my personal and business life. This was the worst possible impediment one needs when wanting to support a family, look after employees and the interests of shareholders.
On one hand my self-belief, intuition, training and skills would propel me into endeavours that were impossible at worst or extremely difficult at best. I came to believe that only I could find the worst possible way to attempt a project or undertake a new venture. I realised very recently that I needed some help to overcome some problems about the way I approached things that I could not define let alone understand, and that I needed help. Those readers of this testimonial who know me would certainly say, "Yes, you needed help!"
I contacted Jodie Cooper and she was gracious enough, after I had completed her Introductory Questionnaire, to spend an hour with me in a FREE interview. In that FREE interview, Jodie was sufficiently astute to quickly recognise my problem - she provided me with the key to unlock the shackles that I alone had placed around my entire approach to life. In days my personal and business life has turned around with tangible results to demonstrate that change. I am looking forward to the next six weeks of Jodie's Life Coaching Course.
I am now able to say I made one smart decision in my life.
Dear readers, the only way you will learn Jodie's secret solution to problems that I admit I had, and that you might have, is to contact Jodie and enrol in one of her coaching courses.
Anon
(Executive Chairman)
I believe the essential criteria of Life Coaching are listening, challenging and facilitation. Jodie strikes a great balance between all three, drawing out the answers from within.
When taking on a coach, my goal was to attain an understanding of the process with an aim to use this knowledge to improve my interactions with people. I have been able to achieve this goal and more. At the same time learning more about myself and the importance of setting goals. Coaching has enhanced my ability to understand “just what is important”. With focus and belief anything is possible.
Coaching provides the opportunity to critically evaluate yourself. There is nothing so challenging than to question your long held beliefs. The best outcome of coaching was to extend your reasoning power by having someone that will listen, question and facilitate but not judge. The benefit of hearing yourself explain yours goals and thoughts cannot be underestimated.
If you are seeking to challenge yourself, maximise your output or simply to learn more about yourself then coaching could be for you. Coaching provides the vehicle for you to focus on whatever it is that is important to you (it is different for everyone; it is definitely not one size fits all.)
Greg Pollock
(Butler & Pollock) Woonona
I first met Jodie at a business networking meeting in Shellharbour at the beginning of 2008. She immediately made a friendly and very professional impression on me. She openly welcomed me to the meeting and to the area as I had only moved here from Sydney not long beforehand.
When I met Jodie life was starting afresh for me, I had no contacts for my business and no direction as to how to grow my client base and business contacts. At her invitation I embarked on a 6 week program with her and at the end of these sessions I had realised all of my personal and professional goals and am now running a successful bustling Cooking School in our local area.
Jodie stood by me every step of the way, guided me and encouraged me to do the things I would not have had the confidence to do on my own. She kept reinforcing with me my natural abilities and even though I know I would have eventually achieved these successes, I also know I would never have done it in the short space of time without her support.
I would recommend Jodie’s’ life coaching program to anyone wishing to expand their possibilities in any area of their lives. Jodie is establishing herself as Illawarra’s leading Life Coach with her simple yet determined guidance, which she hands over with intimate care, precision and clarity.
Maria Mitzikis
(The Food Muse) Shellharbour Village
Advanced Coaching Solutions was very helpful in providing an answer to the issues i had in my life. These issues were tackled both mentally and physically to give me some purpose and motivation for the next day.
Robin Pezzutto
(Tennis Professional) Figtree
I have gained so much insight and inspiration from my sessions with Jodie. What an amazing, open and gorgeous woman! She has drawn the best out of me and helped me see the best in others and the world in general. Anyone who thinks their life can be better – It can be! So much I have worked through – I am truly a better Linda – with determination, vision and self confidence to boot! Not only is my life more positive, my mind feels as though it’s been opened to endless possibilities and my hands have been placed on the steering wheel of my life……… and I have gained an awesome friend too.
Linda Brown
(DRB Receptionist) London
I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Somewhat sceptical to start with and realised this was the experience I wished I had years ago! My car is serviced more regularly than my business! You have given me the motivation to turn my pipe dream into a reality and the experience has been invaluable.
Craig Ramstadius
(Director Illawarra Glass Brick Professionals) Mangerton
WOW, Jodie. You blew us away with your great and incredibly relevant presentation. It significantly exceeded our expectations, and I personally consider the workshop as a life changing experience, as I will definitely convert this motivation into real action. Thank you so much.
Hilton King
(Hilton King Lawyers) Fairy Meadow
Jodie’s presentation on Happiness has been very inspirational in showing how we can raise our level of happiness at any given moment! Even when we are living life up to the fullest there is always room to raise the bar and experience an even higher level of happiness. Jodie has been able to show me how to continually raise the bar.
Lyn Bailey
(Dynamic Excellence Coaching) Wollongong
Jodie Cooper is amazing & I wouldn't be where I am today without her. My positivity, drive and focus have increased and my business and family have received the benefits. Thank you.
Jodi Thomson
(Designer Staging Solutions) Mangerton
I have learnt to accept myself for who I am regardless of my past failures. Past is past, Jodie encouraged me to move forward by setting goals for my future.
Heidi Yi
(Heidi Yi Cosmetics) Wollongong
I would say even though I have had excessive focus on communication skills prior to meeting Jodie, she helped me realise that it was still possible to find a solution. I realised I was wrong with an assumption that I had made and had been working on for 6 years. It has made all the difference. Something that I had given up on all came together in one evening. A fantastic result.
Marie Stewart
(Administration Officer) Primbe
Your coaching sessions were quite informative and I was impressed with your infections enthusiasm and ability to streamline the training process. It helped to improve my confidence and comfort level and allow my natural ability to flow. My current skills were strengthened, and well as new skills developed. In the time we spent together I made several leaps of learning. I have applied them to my business – and look out world! Thanks, it has helped me to understand exactly what I need to do to become successful in my business!
Tania Makaroff
(Real Estate Investor) Picton
I’ve learnt, through Jodie, that I am in control of my life and realised that others have been dragging me down. I now feel good about myself and am taking back control of my life.
Stacey Thomas
(Full time carer) Dapto
Jodie is extremely outgoing and always encouraging and uplifting those around her. I find her very inspiring with her organisational skills, her self discipline and her energetic desire to have fun and share it with others.
Shaaron Kramer
(Director Dee Kramer Photography) Tullimbah
Jodie helped me to focus on goals, set goals I hadn't even thought about and has been there as a mentor to listen and support me during this difficult transition. Yours Sincerely .
Dawn J. Smith
(Customer Service Manager) Mangerton
Having coaching sessions with Advanced Coaching Solutions has forced me to confront personal & financial issues, and by identifying clearly defined goals I have been able to focus on a plan to achieve them. Jodie has also assisted in helping me overcome self-doubt and negativity issues and now continues to provide assistance as I build an expanding business. Jodie's expertise was highly recommended to me and I have no hesitation in doing so for others.
Richard Beath
(Director Jenard Services) Bowral
Jodie's style of coaching is thorough and to the point but with a relaxed feel to it. Jodie you are a fantastic coach and I couldn't have done this without you. And I will definitely be using you again to keep building my business's success. Thanks again.
Rebecca Eaton
(Director Rebecca Eaton & Associates) Prahan
Wow what a difference a couple of months can make, with the proper coaching. From a place where I could not even recognise that there was a problem, to identifying the issues then working through how to deal with them. Jodie took me to a place where I am now back in control of my working life and feel truly liberated. Looking forward to continuing the ongoing maintenance program to keep me on track. Warmest Regards.
Dianne Chalk (DIP FP JP)
(Proprietor Chalk Financial Planning) Fairy Meadow
Jodie seems to have the ability to open the box to opportunities within and has allowed me to see and acknowledge things in my life in an entirely different light. Through coaching I have removed all the negativity and self doubt that has been holding me back for over 15 years. I have refined my goals and have achieved a much greater clarity on what I want out of life. I have an increased awareness about who I am, my beliefs, my values and a much greater focus on becoming the person I want to be. Thankyou .
Theressa Demartin
(Full time Carer) Illawarra
The feeling of having someone really supporting me and on my team has given me so much clarity & motivation to do what I now know must be done. Thanks so much Jodie, this has already changed the shape of my life dramatically and I'm now so excited about my future. Thankyou.
Lisa McDonall ( B. Chiro Sc)
(Chiropractor) Sydney
Thank you Jodie....we got the motivation thing going together....you are very good at what you do. Best wishes.
Jennifer Maxwell
(Artist) Mittagong
Coaching from Advanced Coaching Solutions was exactly what I needed to identify my self imposed limitations and develop strategies to overcome them so that I could move forward, with a positive frame of mind, to achieve my goals. Whilst personally confronting at times, coaching allowed me to step out of my comfort zone with the full support and encouragement from my coach. I would not hesitate to seek more coaching in the future to achieve further goals. I highly recommend Advanced Coaching Solutions as a professional and valuable coaching service.
Nicole Hickman
(Occupational Therapist) Sydney
I commenced my learning journey with Jodie at ACS in late 2006. In hindsight, I wish we had met years earlier. The changes I have adopted from my time with Jodie have been fundamental and profound. It was like someone had pulled back the curtain to help me see a bigger picture, a picture with more clarity, a wider angle, resulting in a better way to communicate and enjoy my life. I am very appreciative for the experience I have gained.
Through the various methods and tools Jodie employs, we tackled some often complex and difficult issues both close at heart and those purely business in nature. I would describe Jodie's service delivery as professional, courteous, well structured and highly defined. Jodie has the ability to qualify and define causation of issues; no matter how complicated they seemed to me. Once defined, resolution was arbitrary.
If you believe there is room for improvement in any area of your life, make a start, make the change in direction and let yourself, your family and your business benefit from the overwhelming improvement. The only ingredient we must bring to the table is commitment to change. “If you continue to do what you've always done, you will continue to get what you've always got.” Christopher Howard.
Don't wait another week to make the changes necessary for a better quality of life.
Life is short; make it the best it can be.
David Reed
(Account Manager and Investor) Shellcove
It really helped with dealing with my parents and organising my goals
Angus
(Student: Wollongong Performing Arts High School) Wollongong
Valuable workshop sessions that were targeted at specific students with an identified need. Jodie is helpful and able to tailor packages to meet student’s requirements.
Glen Randall
(Year Advisor: Wollongong Performing Arts High School) Wollongong
Thank you for the talk you gave to help motivate our members to achive their body shape gaols. For these women to feel empowered to take control in one short evening has been amazing to see. Your talk was exactly what they needed to hear, exactly when they needed to hear it.
Ali Binskin
(Contours Fittness) Albion Park
I write to thank you on behalf of CPA Australia Illawarra Branch Members, for the time and effort you afforded us when you addressed our members meeting. It was a great success! Your presentation was well received, taking members 'out of their comfort zone'. Feedback from attendees was quite positive. Thank you.
Anne Abraham
(CPA Australia Illawarra Branch Chair) Wollongong
This has been a truly motivational and inspirational workshop. It has given me greater insight into how I can improve my life on a daily basis. I strongly recommend this workshop and any others that Jodie may run as a way of achieving a happier, more balanced lifestyle.
Anonymous
(Workshop attendee) Illawarra
An inspiring experience (Inspiration & Motivation Workshop), presented in a creative, open environment.
Aimee Pitt
(Student) Shellharbour
Jodie provided a good insight into motivational & inspirational concepts for people who are looking for direction. Jodie has a warm, natural ability to communicate and her presentation was clearly developed.
David Reed
(Joy Mining) Shellcove
I learnt more about myself and how to maintain focused when i face the constant problems that arise in business.
Michael Schurr
(M & S Money Recovery Services) Warrawong
Jodie Cooper is a confident and professional presenter. Her passion and enthusiasm are contagious! I can only imagine the amazing results that will be born from this two hour session. I am leaving with a genuine belief that anything is possible!
Anonymous
(Workshop attendee) Illawarra
Jodie has been engaging our students in The Choice Program for the past few weeks and has both inspired and challenged their ideas. Through a variety of strategies, Jodie is able to act as a catalyst for students to unlock their thoughts and beliefs about themselves and their immediate and extended world, without judgment, and then to assist them in exploring ways of achieving their goals.
Jodie's Program is insightful and outcomes driven, while at the same time building confidence and self esteem for all participants through discussion. The Program content is sound and focuses on helping the individual and/or group to arrive at a predetermined aim or idea. The students are enthusiastic and are enjoying the variety of activities in each session.Jodie has quickly developed a rapport with the members of the group and is very professional in her preparation and delivery of each session.
Karen Brookes
(Warilla High School Careers Advisor) Warilla
It’s (The Choice Program) great, because it’s offering us an opportunity to see outside of school and what we need to do in the future. This program helped us gain confidence and knowledge for the 'outside' world.
Jacqueline Willets
(Warilla High School Student) Warilla
The presentations were excellent! Jodie was a great mentor and I believe I will achieve my goals. Jodie has inspired me!
Cindy Outeiro
(Warilla High School Student) Warilla
It’s (The Choice Program) like nothing we’ve done before…. We’re grateful to Jodie for coming in to teach us these things. This experience has been very beneficial for my personal motivation and well being.
Megan Eades
(Warilla High School Student) Warilla
The (Choice) Program has improved my confidence and also I am much happier.
Luci Allport
(Warilla High School Student) Warilla
A great way to re-evaluate your life and work out what to do in the future to improve it. Thank you.
Fiona Connery
(Your On Line Community) Illawarra
I found it very relaxed and an extremely friendly atmosphere. I feel very motivated and will endeavour to pursue my goals further.
Sonia Musal
(Your On Line Community) Illawarra
The workshop exceeded my expectations. Jodie is an excellent presenter and I really enjoyed the content. It was a great reminder to make happiness a priority in my life and to continue to get happier.
Anonymous
(Workshop Attendee) Illawarra
I 100% enjoyed this workshop. It makes sense, it has opened my eyes – happiness is my choice!
Anonymous
(Workshop Attendee) Illawarra
I felt happy when I came here, but I’m leaving even happier!
Anonymous
(Workshop Attendee) Illawarra