Forward Steps - Testimonials

“I kind of think of her as my 'secret weapon'! I know her really well and she has integrity with a captial 'I'. All coaching calls are confidential and focused where the client requests. You, or your group could 'try before buy' with a 35 minute free (no obligation) session, best to have your seat belt on in a call with Thea because its an exciting ride when you can see yourself achieving your freedom! I wish I'd had her from the beginning :-) That is what Thea is for, setting and GETTING goals accomplished!”

"Thea is positive, patient and understanding. She is full of ideas on how to take the gradual steps towards realising your goals.”

"To where you want can be difficult because you just can’t truly see yourself there. A coach (like you Thea) does and they keep you going & focused when you’d normally stop or slow down or (even better) self sabotage & procrastinate. With coaching it’s just a matter of time & consistent action. By myself, I feel it’s overwhelming and almost impossible.”

“Thea’s ability to simplify, prioritise and inspire action as well as her supportive, cheerful nature has allowed me to create a balance in my home that works. My family, business and myself get the attention required AND in the time scheduled, without feeling like I’m running on adrenaline. Thea is brilliant in her approach – simple, systematic, thorough and energetic. Thea is enthusiastic and inspiring whilst giving me direct feedback that makes a difference to my progress towards my business and personal goals. In addition, her ideas and comments provide me with invaluable help in organizing my projects in order to maximize leverage and efficiency.”

“I am very focused on what I want to achieve and people have been commenting on my motivation! Thanks for your words of wisdom. As always you help me to refocus!!”

“Thea provided personal/professional coaching for me over a period of 3½ months this year. I found Thea’s coaching structure very effective and coaching style excellent. Her weekly telephone sessions were greatly appreciated and did not intrude on my work commitments. In my experience, Thea’s skills in particular included highly effective listening; she was committed to my success and was a clear coach to assist me with personal vision and to create an engaging future. Thea always followed up her telephone coaching conversations with an e-mail summarizing my actions to be done and I found that terrific support. Thea was always organized and communicated her commitment to making a difference in my life.”

“Thank you for your response and asking what my name is. I have received several emails in response to my interest in coaching and you were the first to get on a personal level. So you are the first person I have responded to.”

“A major area that Thea has identified and has been facilitating coaching is in the area of my non-verbal communication. This was an area that I was not aware of requiring improvement and Theas' instruction and ability to utilise other resources to ensure I have access to the necessary training have greatly improved this area of my communication, and as such has earned the thanks of my team, my family and my wife.”

“My expectations were exceeded, as the advice was really personnal, every session always stimulating, and motivating, and in any case progressive from one week to the next. Most of all Thea used integrity and objectivity, as well as fun which was very unnexpected but so enjoyable!!”

“I have found coaching a very interesting way to make changes in life, subtely but surely those changes happened from session 1, every day I thought about it constructively with always the way "possible" in my mind. All the way through new challenges were raised, at my individual pace, I always felt heard and validated and that reassurance helped me to make the right changes for me. It has been now more than 2 month past the end of session 12, and still those changes are maturing and happenning. I know now that I can raise to the challenges of my life, and that confidence can never be taken away, because I have the skills to do what needs to be done thanks to Thea's advice and professionalism. I would recommend it to anybody feeling stuck and in doubt of where they want to go as well as anybody not really knowing what they want. Thea helped me to find in myself the issues which needed to be readressed, as well as finding the strengh to go for it and without that time and advice I would have been stuck for years!!”

“This was for me the beginning of a new life. Thea was more than a coach, she became a friend and shoulder to cry on and a mother at times of total despair. But always with the coaching in mind. I enjoyed the stimulation and the challenges, and her vision was alway right on the spot! No way to turn around the problem or deny it she was really on top of it!! I enjoyed the 12 weeks, and it is really the time needed to make real changes in you, at least. I would love to use coaching again if I would feel the need, but for now I feel it is time to put into practice what I have learnt. As a friend to another I would also add that Thea was a great coach who exceeded my expectation on all levels, and most of all she is just great!! If you don't know what to do: Just go for coaching!!”

“Expectations where fully met with accountability and support provided. Coach ascertained the key motivators in my achievement of the project on time and in full. Thea provided the tools to allow me to achieve my project and allowed me to see how I could obtain a result that I would have seen as daunting. My particular project was completed within the time frame. The coaching and the method of coaching allowed me to perform to the best of my ability and stretched me to achieve a goal within a timeline and standard that I thought was previously impossible. Thea identified the factors that had stopped me from performing the project task/s and enabled me to readily identify those blocks/factors. Thea also identified those factors that motivated me to achieve an exemplary result: a result that was ratified by my appointed inspectors for my particular project.”

“Thea, thanks again for your support, I truly consider you as an extraordinary person, and really acknowledge all the time and insights you provided me, your coaching is invaluable and I will always be grateful to have crossed your path.”

“I approached Forward Steps because I knew I was capable of achieving more than I was. I had goals and ambition but I needed a helping hand sorting out what my priorities were so I wasn’t running myself ragged. Thea helped me to focus and to create an action plan so that I could reach my full potential. Thea is easy to talk to, always informed, imaginative, supportive and patient. You are always there when I need to get some clarity, you have a wealth of knowledge about a lot of different things, you conduct yourself professionally and you genuinely care about the successes of your clients. The core reason that I wanted to work with a coach was because I knew I had talent but I couldn’t apply it because I wasn’t focused. I accomplished this. I don’t believe there is anything that stands out in my mind that I didn’t, in some way, accomplish.”

“How cool is this? So simple yet such a struggle to come to grips with. So anyway, once again, the clarity of the words you provided helped me to get to that point (amongst other contributors) and I am glad that you were part of this transformation.”

“EXCELLENT advice! My mind didn't even go there. I didn't expect it! What a FIND you are! It seems that as soon as I made a commitment to your service all these things are happening...I'm a little overwhelmed and it's just starting.”

“Thea approaches her coaching in an inquisitive manner that has me inquire and identify my commitments to areas of my life and the actions that I am taking or not taking in those areas. Theas' listening for feasibility, clarity and achievement of my commitments and her honest feedback, provides me with a valuable partner allows me to look at different areas of my life with clarity and respect.”

“I am definitely noticing a shift taking place. A tad more empowered I am...my husband even notices a difference in me and he's a tough critic! Thank you Thea!”

“I want to thank you for being an awesome coach and your persistence in contributing to my coaching - it does sink in. And the theory of what you impart is correct - though my nature is that I know what you provide and suggest is what I need to do - knowing it through my own expereince/s and readings I do tend to fight it - and would probably be the toughest client you could have. I think it is called 'fear of success' – i.e. would I know myself achieving all that I know I can easily achieve. I acknowledge the need for a coach (refer to story of Green Bay Packers football team - where the players could play the game but needed a coach to focus their energies). I look forward to resuming our coachingn sessions in January.”

“Well Thea, I'm feeling solid about my life path at this time and I also like the way it feels, almost like "second skin". I've awaited this time for several decades, so I am extremely grateful for your help.”

“I feel quite chuffed that I’m at this stage so quickly (and again really comfortably). I know that this is only a preliminary thing, and for a variety of “me” (e.g. Deciding that I’d like to pursue something else, like the acting course) and external (e.g. not being accepted into the course) reasons may not lead to anything. But I feel really good that I am doing something towards a new direction and that this direction must be a good one, because I’m excited and feel good about the possibility (of even applying, let alone being accepted). Thanks again for helping me get here!”

“Best to have your selt belt on in a call with Thea because its an exciting ride when you can see yourself achieving your freedom! I wish I'd had her from the beginning :-)”

"I have much to work on which is exciting and wonderful to have clear steps that are specifically for me. I have really appreciated being able to talk these things through, work out my problem spots and where I need to focus on and I love knowing I can organized a time to do it all again – all from home. A wonderful service."

"Thank you for your wonderful support over the past yer. I have grown and learnt so much. I doubt that I would be as confident in my abilities if we hadn't met."

"You have turned a few of my well cemented realities totally our of their ruts. How could I have expected you to be judgemental? Isn't it totally 'normal' to be so after so many practical solutions were offered with little take-up? You offer me further validation Thea but it is I who should be (and am) very happy to know you."

"Things generally are progressing as well as can be expected and I'm taking your advice and having breakfast with the kids most mornings and even get to drop them off at school occasionally which we all enjoy. So as you can gather progress is being made in many ways."

"I have had some progress with the 5 behaviors that hold me back. And I have also clarified my goals more precisely and made progress on one of them - pursuing more musical projects that will help me reach my overall goal of making a living and a life as a creative artist (which encompasses music, writing the script, music journalism."

" It was wonderful talking to you. You are a lovely person and I continue to work on the ideas we discussed, which were inspiring(vitality, clothes fitting well, hero myth, etc.)"

"Thank you very much for the session! It was awesome! I've had coaches in the past, so I'm not a newbie who doesn't know what's what.
I will get the books you recommended, and make the little shifts that you suggested as well. That will make a great difference. And I'm so glad I finally met someone who understands international calling."

"Your call was extremely helpful to me. You have such fresh, positive energy. I have my three goals of health, happy relationships and world caring sustainable communities at the front of my mind now thanks to you."

"You were a great help to me as you suggested I join national speakers, which I did. I'm also creating the type of future I want for myself in a slightly different direction. Please read the attached and know that you helped me to get to this point."

"I "met" Thea at the Social Networking Community at APSense, and have been very impressed with the quality of the content she produces. Thea is clearly an expert in her field and in addition to her vast knowledge, she brings a kind and caring approach to the table. Anyone seeking a life coach would do well to take a closer look at what Thea has to offer."

I always enjoy reading Thea's posts. She is very knowledgeable in what she does and very helpful to those who post questions. She has put together many article on how to best use APSense as well as posts of motivation and inspiration. I would not hesitate to recommend going into business with Thea. In fact, because I have gotten to know Thea through APSense I have gone into business with her and I am enjoying what she had to offer me.

You are awesome Thea!!! I send that same e-mail to several of the people I respect in the business and your answers not only fit exactly what I was looking for but, you went way above and beyond my request. I am grateful to have a friend like you!