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How clients describe their Inner Coaching experience:

  • "A fantastic, great, discovering journey with a lot of highs and new energy. I feel empowered and revitalised."
  • "It was a journey of self discovery that opened my mind."
  • "Emotional, enlightening, invaluable."
  • "It was quite challenging to establish what the issues were and how to go about resolving them but Telana’s enthusiasm made it a very satisfying, fun and ultimately successful experience."
  • "An absolutely ground breaking method of drawing out the best and challenge weak area of myself. Allowing me to achieve my full potential and at the same time giving me the ability to check up on myself constantly without supervision."
  • "Live changing. The Neuro-Semantic model in itself is astounding and Inner Coaching definitely does it justice by introducing the right mix of personal & intimate delivery, facilitation & academic teachings, making it relevant, understandable & highly practical, with the use of real-life scenarios."
  • "I admit to a high degree of pessimism initially – as a philosopher, lawyer and an educator myself, I neither believed that I "needed work" nor that personal coaching was much more than a collection of colloquial catch-phrases. To my surprise it was much more than that! It allowed me to realise other centres of strength in my personality and as a result I purchased my first home, with which decision I am extremely happy."
  • "I personally gained far more from each session than I expected. I found the resources provided excellent and found I was able to easily integrate them into day to day life. As we progressed through each session I enjoyed and became aware of, my ability to build on previously integrated tools. The quiet time to reflect on myself was invaluable."
  • "It was a life-changing experience that I do not regret going through. I learnt so many things about myself that I was not aware of. It also taught me the importance of planning and actually implementing the plans."
   
  “Those who do not create
the future they want must
endure the future they get.”
Draper L. Kaufman, Jr.
 
   

 

 

 

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  • "I guess for many people, the word “coach” denotes a wise old bloke, who has experience in life\ business\ relationships \ the world, who is going to guide and direct us. That’s typically what a sports coach does. Inner coaching seems to me to be more about facilitation – helping you to define the problem and helping you to find the answers. They are not going to build the plan to the desired outcome for you, nor will they tell you what the desired outcome will be, though they may reflect back some reality checks for you to look at."
  • "It was hard work, at many levels. On one hand I gathered and synthesized a lot of personal data. On the other I was encouraged to think outside of my habitual norms. I had to allow for possibilities outside of some fairly well defined boundaries that I had unconsciously set up."
  • "Very useful and empowering."
  • "I would say that it has helped me identify challenges in my personal and work life and working hand in hand , Inner Coaching has helped me overcome the challenges and re-align my goals"
  • "The coaching was valuable to me in terms of my own goal setting and also in terms of setting and achieving goals as a family through joint coaching with my wife. It provided good insight into my own ability to benefit from this type of experience and its limitations."
 

What clients say they have gained from their Inner Coaching experience:

  • "A new found passion which has lead to more structure, excitement, and new challenges."
  • "Interpersonal skills that improved my interaction with people both in a work and private context."
  • "Huge leap in building relationships, confidence, self understanding."
  • "Increased confidence in my skills, and ability at work and socially. A greater understanding of myself and enthusiasm for life. Motivation and methods of motivation to do all the things I want to do with my life and find more."
  • "Gained knowledge of self and insight to true efficiency. Learned to be a better listener and improve myself as a person."
  • "An understanding of how my state-of-mind affects my state of being and physical behaviour. Greater awareness of my own paradigms. Clearly defined direction and how to convert that sense of knowing, into action. Programming my brain to support my strengths and supplement my weaknesses."
  • "How to keep my own thoughts in perspective while still being considerate of others opinions. "
  • "The ability to view financial decisions from a positive perspective and not merely as taking on further debts. I also learned to listen to my instincts and not negative voices when making important financial decisions in my life. Risk breeds reward."
  • "A structured framework for managing personal goals and the ability to assess for myself when issues arise on how I might overcome them."
  • "Personal growth."
  • "I had a vague feeling that my work life was not working for me, and that I wanted to make different work choices for the next 10 to 20 years of my life. Through the disciplined and systematic approach of coaching I was able to understand and clarify what was not working, why it was not working, and to identify the directions I did want to move in. I didn’t expect this direction, which became evident through the process, so that was a welcome bonus."
  Freestyle Coaching Testimonials:
  • “Thank you Adele. Your appraoch to coaching was so seamless, I did not realise the full impact of it until my life began to evolve before my very eyes. You stretched and challenged my emotional thought feeling process allowing me to emerge from my cacoon into my butterflyness. You enabled me to see that I am the dream every single day. Thank you.”
-Michele McDowell, Psychologist, July 2011
  • “Dear Adele, Just a few words to TRY and say thank you to you for the most awsome session yesterday. While you are aware to some extent of the situation I am in at present, what perhaps you were not aware of is the deterioration of my relationship with someone very close to me. Sadly this had reached such lows, that I was seriously considering ending the relationship. Then came your session.  
I can't even begin to tell you the wonderfull benefits I felt and still feel. The changes which took place within me during and after our session made me realise that in order for change to take place, it must be from within, and one must be in ones place of power, without fear. This realisation allowed me to open my heart, and "see" just how closed off I had been.
When we can get this part right, there is nothing which we cannot accomplish.  That which seemed so very difficoult yesterday to say and do, flows as easily as a gentle river of loving understanding. I was in a spaced out zone driving home, feeling nothing but joy and wonder at it all. It continues today, and I hope from this day forward with no change. I send you much love and gratitude. Until the next time we may spend some time together”
-Agi, July 2011

  •“Dear Adele, thank you so much for helping me shift. I did not realise I was stagnant, only after the kick start to "feel" did I see that I was not moving! Thank you for being the trigger to make me move again! Love you always”
-Eduard, Maths Teacher, May, 2011
  •“I am very pleased to say - I received my results on Friday 16:00 - and I PASSED!!!!!!
I have now passed my final exam during my journey in becoming a Chartered Accountant!!!!
I would not have been able to do this without your guidance; assistance; motivation and the techniques that you taught me during our sessions!
The following techniques really helped me:
1) The Genius Exercise.
2) The Plan of Action E-mails with the summery of all the conclusions sent to me after each of our sessions.
3) Power Session: Self Esteem vs. Self Confidence.
4) Helping me with understanding and addressing "My all or nothing thinking" - and helping me in giving myself permission to relax and take the required study breaks.
5) Helping me realize that this is just "another test" (Not the end of the world) and that I can in fact do this!
6) Exam day and study simulations - helping me to have a "vision" of the exam day, venue, how to handle stress on the day, and how to handle what could go wrong.
7) Developing a plan of action to study for the exam, taking breaks, what to do during study leave, and what to do on exam day.
8) And finally helping me in my journey to pass this test!
Thank you very much!!!! Wouldn't have been able to do this without your guidance and coaching!"
- Mordie Kruger, Internal Auditor, March 2011
  • "Surprisingly efficacious. I would recommend that persons, particularly of strong or willful character as I am and who may be embarrassed to attend self-improvement seminars or the like, consider approaching a coach in order to assist with big decisions. As a multiply-degreed, successful professional with some background in counseling I can attest to the utility to be gained from having a patient listener who can assist in mobilising your inner resources. I'd use the services of Inner Coaching again."
-Sean D. Ramsden, BA (Hons) MA (Phil) LLB (Rhodes); Attorney of the High Court of SA
  • “One of the best experiences I have had. An experience that has rekindled my passions and my senses. It has woken me up to what our purpose is on earth. It was an experience I needed and I hope others will not shy away from”
-Neil Philipson, Sales Team Leader, Liberty Life
 

• “I was faced with what I found to be an enormously challenging and difficult emotional decision. The situation was causing me a lot of distress; so much that it was affecting me physically through back-ache, headaches, stomach pain and cramps. Working with Telana helped me to see what choices I had, what the implications of those choices were, and to define what a good outcome would be like. Her clear questions, helpful insights and structured approach gave me a huge amount of confidence in coming to a decision and feeling confident about it. I understood why I had made the decision, the limitations of it and how to go about communicating it. Overall the experience was very empowering - I felt I had taken grasp of my life.”
- C.D., Marketing Director

  • “Telana has an empathic and insightful approach combined with an ability to challenge appropriately and gently. Telana’s wisdom is beyond her years, and she is both professional and highly skilled in the work she does. Her coaching skills made the process both enjoyable and meaningful to me. I would not hesitate to contact Telana again in the future, should I have goals I need clarification on and assistance in achieving them.”
- A.D. Psychologist
  • "I needed so help in making a big life changing career choice, didn't know which way to turn. Was I making a mistake? Is it the best time for me? I remembered Telana, a Life Coach, and thought, "What have I got to loose?". Lets see what this is all about. I gave her a call, made a plan to see her, not knowing what to expect. We met for 2 hours, I spoke most of the time, with Telana guiding my mind with well placed probing questions. I drew on the board, wrote down ideas, thoughts and Telana coached. After the session I had made my decision and felt very confident that I had chosen the right path and was rearing to put the change in motion. Thanks Telana. I don't know how you did it, but you did!"
-M.B.
  Coaching for Excellence Programme Coaching Testimonials:
  • My testimonial of my Inner Coaching experience is… "A life altering, profound experience which has afforded me with the privilege of getting to know my true self and understanding the concept that I am so much more than I give myself credit for. This has filled my life 'toolbox' with all the equipment I need to face life head on, with love and inner understanding."
- Vanessa Parish, Business Analyst, EOH. April 2011
  • "One of the best decisions I have made, Telana is a highly talented coach and managed to guide me through what was at times a challenging yet ultimately life-changing experience. I found the integrity, passion and commitment that Telana brought to all my sessions a huge inspiration and the personal outcomes I managed to realize far exceeded my expectations. I am quite sure the skills and personal awareness I have developed through this coaching experience will continue to contribute to my personal growth and the realization of many goals."
- Lynn Chalmers, Head Service Coordination, Standard Bank South Africa
  • "All my desired outcomes have been almost met. I learnt how to meet deadlines, be more bold, be more courage’s and that all fears are created in the mind based on everybody’s frame of mind (beliefs). I discovered that everything is possible if only I want it badly enough. My business moved forward considerably and I am motivated to go out and market myself. Telana pushed me far enough to manage my actions and to experience them which was the best learning process. I learnt al lot from her and I am able to use it for my own business. It was an awakening and motivating experience. Positive Changes happened to me which will last."
- Ulrike Schöttler, Jan 2009, Owner and Career Coach, Ulrike Schöttler Business & Life Coaching cc
 

• "A sure way to discover what one needs to do to make life lasting changes and become a better person."
-AF, Entrepreneur, May 2009

 

• "Inner Coaching’s inspiring coaching sessions really helped me get the most out of my life. It has given me unstoppable determination to achieve my goals."
- Kenneth Sun, MD, companion's business design, May 2009

  • "I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to clarify their thinking, and who needs the guidance, a framework and some discipline to do that successfully. Though I consider myself a self motivated self starter, it took Telana to make me dig deeper and wider than I would have on my own."
- Michael Payne, Manager: IM Governance, Sept 2008
  • "This was an experience of a life time – I grew in ways that I did not think possible."
- Erica Mackay
  • "The reason I went on the course (Coaching for Excellence) was that I lacked confidence in myself both in work and social environments. I had a low self-esteem with friends and mistrusted the products of my brain at work. I also feared looking for a new job and being in an interview situation. The result of personal coaching is that I now know that I can deal with any work situation. I feel confident about going for an interview, as I know any employer is lucky to have me. My expectations of myself are more realistic and my success rate at work has been much higher than ever before. In fact, a less confident colleague has labeled me as ‘arrogant’. Not a good thing to be I’m sure, but a great success in my growth! Socially, I have become much more outgoing and have seen much more of my friends than I have in years and they have remarked on the positive change."
-F.J.
  • "I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to get ahead by breaking down self imposed barriers and beliefs. Using logical methods and models, Inner Coaching has helped me challenge irrational thoughts that have held me back in many areas of my life. It has and continues to be a motivational factor in my life. It’s a program for those who are on the fast track, its all about achieving everything you want out of life. I have increased my weak areas and at the same time become even stronger in my strong areas. Its for individuals that want more out of life."
- Kenneth Sun, MD, companion's business design, 2005
  • "This was a useful experience that will have an impact on my life. I would have benefited a lot more and might even have changed some things in life if I undertook this earlier on."
- S.D.
  • “After learning about NLP and the degree to which it promises to facilitate the process of unlocking the unrealized potential of a human mind, I decided to make use of Telana's services. Telana's application of Neuro-Semantics is deeply stimulating, and through Telana's coaching I have found myself considering avenues of thought which I have never explored before. I found myself becoming measurably more aware of lucrative investment opportunities during Telana's coaching, as well as measurably more capable of pursuing and claiming those opportunities. Over and above Telana's professional knowledge of the human mind and the manor in which it operates, I have found her ability to facilitate the very necessary and taxing processes of altering inhibiting beliefs to be most beneficial during my coaching experience with her.”
- R.G., Software Developer/Analyst
  • "This program brought me a sense of direction & focus that would not have been possible otherwise. It’s like reprogramming your brain with your own desired version of success. The inside-out approach drilled down to my deepest believes & fears and magically changed them to become supporting outcomes in what I want for my life, personally, professionally & spiritually.

I first had to identify & flush out some of my own “faulty” paradigms to unleash the potential within me. Then, through a series of well-defined & focused sessions, I was able to turn this potential into action. As a result, I am more efficient, directed and passionate & my efforts are more fruitful than ever before. I’m now able to ask for what I want with full conviction & confidence, while also adding real value to other people’s lives!

This was truly a mind-blowing journey. Not only is the entire course well researched, psychologically defined & scientifically relevant, but it works in a non-threatening, non-invasive way to help you achieve the results only YOU want…

The monetary return I received in a very short time after completing this course is already more than 5 times the amount I invested. I see it as an investment in myself. Just the savings in time, effort & frustration alone makes this course an absolute must.

This program is not necessarily for “hopeless” people. It gives highly driven, successful people an empowering edge to become brilliant, instead of good…

What struck me most was my ability to convert the knowledge into sustained action… which is priceless… undoubtedly the best coaching experience of my life."
-Ruan de Lange, Marketing Director, BiNuaral Information Systems

  • "A great experience without which I would not be where I am or who I am today. The whole experience transformed my life."
-Fhumulani Mashau
   
  Leadership Coaching Programme Testimonials:
 

• "Inner Coaching provided a great structure for me to articulate my goals and follow up to achieve them. Telana was an organized, efficient and readily available coach who went out of her way to help me achieve the goals I set for myself."
-DD, April 2009

  • "I found that I have always been interested in the way I think and was battling to find direction until I went through the processes with Telana in Inner coaching and I find I can almost systematically understand myself and others with more ease."
-Minette Alexandre, Agency Development Manager, UNIGLOBE TRAVEL
   

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