What people are saying...
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
I normally sit a bit more conservatively on providing feedback, this course however was EXCELLENT!
LH - Environmental Manager
Very natural facilitator who moved with the group and provided genuine examples throughout and demonstrated how they applied to our group. I found the practical components very useful.
AW - Communications Officer
I found the workshop delivery to be clear, informative, helpful and knowledgeable.
HW - Aboriginal Support Officer
Spectacular! Just what I needed and very practical. Amanda is an excellent facilitator who is well prepared and very approachable.
MB - Communications Manager
I really got a lot out of the job skills day. It is the best jobs skills training I have ever done. We had staff meetings on Thursday and Friday, everyone who attended the job skills day all commented on how good the day was.
SL - Project Officer
Amanda had a fantastic knowledge/expertise and presented in an enjoyable fasion.
KM - Program Manager
The whole course was valuable, in fact invaluable despite my fairly extensive experience in applications and interviews. Well done Amanda for a great delivery and you're approachable and friendly style.
LM - Environmental Manager
Amanda was very up to date. She is a bright cheery presenter who keeps you tuned in for the whole day.
GB - Agronomist
An excellent course with very relevant information. Amanda is a fantastic presenter and really gained the confidence of the group.
MB - Office Manager
Amanda is an excellent facilitator, very positive given the circumstances of redundancies.
LJ - Environmental Manager
Excellent program with resumes and role-playing being the most valuable. Amanda know's what she's talking about and the section on current practice on resume-writing was excellent.
MC - Personal Assistant
An excellent workshop which was thought provoking and very encouraging.
LM - Environmental Manager
Great examples provided - along with good tips and advice in how to handle job search.
RC - Communications Manager
Amanda was enthusiastic and motivational. I appreciated the real life examples of what to do and what not to do.
PW - Administration Officer
Amanda was a wonderful presenter who engaged well with the group and has good presentation skills and a wealth of relevant experience.
WM - Site Manager
I found it very valuable to be shown simple clear steps to give me the confidence to take me through the whole process of trying to find a job. Thank you Amanda, I realise how little I did know! I now have the skills in place to help me approach changing my career.
JE - Career Transition
The content was very relevant and easy to understand. The course has been good as a motivator for me personally. Also was great to meet other people in a 'similiar' situation.
JNG - Return to Work Parent
A very good facilitator with clear experience.
GM - Natural Resource Director
Amanda is an excellent faciliator, competent and knowledgeable on the relevant topics such as interviews, resumes, applications and social media. The workshop was of a high standard.
PB - Natural Resource Manager
Amanda is clearly very experienced.
CM - Environmental Manager
Clearly knowledgeable on the subject and willing to share that knowledge.
JC - Academic
It was great to work together in a safe environment. Amanda provided a good mix of stories, practical info and a few laughs!
LM - Personal Assistant
Amanda presented this workshop with ease and was very easy to talk to. Well done Amanda
JC - Environmental Researcher
Amanda knows her stuff and I found the whole course very valuable.
NW - Natural Resource Officer
Highly informative and proactive workshop. It was well-structured with plenty of worthwhile information and cross participation which encouraged communication and collaboration.
MM - Taxation Manager
Amanda is an excellent facilitator.
JC - Office Manager
Great, easy to follow and ended with a positive attitude. Well worth attending.
JB - Environmental Researcher
An engaging presentation giving a contemporary view of recruitment. Amanda is a very engaging and knowledgeable facilitator.
WM - Site Manager
It was great to learn how to apply measurable examples in the resume. Amanda had very good examples from her experience to reinforce the concepts.
PT - Project Manager
I found the presentation relevant and up to date, not regurgitated and stale! Amanda kept us all engaged.
AK - Administration Officer
A well presented summary of hte need to prepare for change impacts.
PB - Environmental Manager
Excellent presentation and faciliation. A joy to be a part of.
JB - Project Manager
Amanda was well prepared and had done lots of research and investigation which provided a realistic and helpful approach.
SK - Field Manager
I feel like I've had a complete turaround since this morning. I was feeling quite stuck and helpless, but now I feel ready to charge forward with a whole swag of strategies ready to implement. The information was very relevant and was delivered with humour, clarity and conviction. Terffic - thank you so much!
RW - Environmental Manager
The course was most valuable in all aspects of the knowledge gained around the job hunting process, especially how to make my resume more relevant and the tips on interview preparation. I feel extremley grateful and thank you.
JP - Career Transition
I found your presentation to be excellent and many thanks for your valuable time.
JP - Administration Officer
Best workshop that I've ever attended! I can not find the words to express my gratitude and thank you for preparing me to enter my future career. I can only say "thank you". I will always remember you as my guide to enter the work world in Australia.
SZ - Return to work parent
Well run and managed workshop. Certainly found value out of the role-play interviews - thinking on the spot.
MW - Environmental Manager
Great workshop with 'strong personal involvement'.
CG - Research Scientist
A very good courses, I feel more confident about my skills and approach to the job market.
CL - Finance Officer
The workshop was well structured with practical examples which were useful and a perspective that was balanced.
KH - Enviornmental Scientist
INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY REDUNDANCY
Amanda, the one thing I do know is that I could not have done all this (secured a role) without your advice, help and support so I am sincerely appreciative of your efforts and concern.
PB - Environmental Management
Amanda, I just wanted to let you know my news - I was offered two positions and have finally decided to take the role at...
Thank you for all of your help over the past couple of months, you have been fantastic. I wish you all the best for the future - you are a great Career Coach.
NC - Liquor
I appreciate the support and assistance Amanda has provided me. She has dramatically improved my CV and also has given me great feedback with my interview skills. Overall my experience has been effective which resulted in being hired by the first company I interviewed for.
JC - Financial Services
Thank you for all your advice and support Amanda whilst I was on the job hunt. You were absolutely fantastic.
BK - Liquor
Just a quick thank you for your help the past few weeks. I appreciated your guidance on a number of fronts. Interestingly today another opportunity popped up based on a meeting yesterday.....fingers crossed!
DS - Wealth Management
Amanda, I just wanted to thank you for your support and guidance over the past 5 weeks. You have provided objective and constructive feedback where appropriate and you have helped me improve my resume and refine my interview skills. I appreciate your balanced view and I would like to keep in contact.
TS - Telecommunications
Many thanks again Amanda for all you wonderful advise, support and guidance, I was very fortunate to have been assigned to you!
JR - FMCG
Amanda, I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help with my interview preparation, you have been fabulous. Although difficult to watch the video replay, it was very very useful.
STS - Financial Services
Hi Amanda, in case I don't see you on site next week just a quick "thank you" for the help with my recent application.
Two things have come out of it:-
a) I got an interview, and
b) I got offered the job
Many thanks again for your assistance, your 'sessions' are proving to be invaluable to the staff here - you've got a good success rate
GA- Facilities Management
Thank you soooooo so much!! I really appreciate all your very valuable advice... You have such passion and great experience and a terrific nature for the kind of work you are doing.
JL - Human Resource Manager
Amanda, you kindly guided me through the resume and interview process. This is just a quick note to let you know that I won the Corporate Governance job. So thank you, thank you, thank you for all your help.
DH - Site Manager
I want to thank Amanda for all her support and guidance in preparing me for my job hunt especially as I was so nervous even with the thought of going for an interview. Amanda patiently worked me and gave me confidence for which I cannot thank her enough and it is because of the efforts she put in that I secured my current role.
MC – Team Leader
I’d like to say a “Big Thank You” for helping me prepare for my career move due to business transformation, as a result I have felt more confident and now have a full time job, all thanks to you. I feel like I am where I want to be at this point in my life.
KN – Processing Officer
Special thanks to Amanda & her very successful transformation programme “sell the sizzle not the sausage” which was 100% successful for me. To face a 45 minute interview for the first time in 10 years, be confident and secure the role was a fantastic outcome. Hats off to you - I really mean that. I am thankful beyond words…
NJ – Processing Officer
Amanda, I would like to send a huge thank you your way, I got the job!! and it was all due to attending your workshop and having one on one discussions with you! Thank you so much for assisting me with preparing my resume and cover letter; those one on one practice interviews were the icing on the cake, it was very insightful and prepared me for the interview, which gave me an extra confidence boost! Your service and dedication is above all else and without your assistance I am sure that I would not have succeeded in obtaining my dream role! I will definitely be recommending your services to all my friends! Invaluable!
SH – Client Liaison Officer
A quick note to say thank you for caring, sharing and for your assertive help. Losing a job is very challenging but your continuous support certainly helped me in moving forward. I have just completed a fantastic twelve week holiday, arrived back and scored a great job. All this happened because you took the time to help in my preparation as well as provided me with a clear direction.
WM – Settlements Officer
It’s with great pleasure that I give my testimony on the outstanding help and guidance received on making my career decision. The end to end process was dealt with highly commendable professionalism which led me to a postive outcome in securing the perfect role for me. I will definitely seek your services in future and highly recommend you to others.
LR – Administration Officer
1:1 CAREER COACHING CLIENTS
Amanda has been fantastic, really warm and easy to talk to.
JS - Return to Work Parent (FMCG)
Amanda is passionate about the success of her clients and works accordingly in tandem with you to reach your career goals and optimum end results.
I highly recommend her if you are looking to up-level your personal development. Thanks again Amanda, my future looks now very bright since we met!!
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
BW, Business Leader
From the moment I started working with Amanda I was on my way to quickly securing employment. I went from continual rejection to having interviews. At interview I felt more confident and able to answer questions and bring out experiences relevant to the questions. All finishing with gaining the employment I wanted. Thank you so much ...
NW - Radiographer
Thanks Amanda, it was a huge help to have your support at the beginning of the process (secured senior role).
MS - Telecommunications
It's been a couple of months since my self retrenchment, and our meeting… I have been offered several positions since and have decided to take one on. You suggested that this might take around the 3 months, you were correct! Thank you once again for your valuable time and input.
JD - Retail Management
I worked with Amanda to change career paths - switching from Consumer Marketing into my dream role in Sales. Amanda's thoughtful and strategic response to my brief delivered the result. By positioning my career history as a value offering to future employers, highlighting relevant skills, addressing issues and questions before they were asked and above all selling me as the most sought after candidate. As a result I received multiple interviews. Amanda's insight, industry knowledge, professionalism and sensitivity was unparalleled.
AM - Senior Account Manager
Having coaching with Amanda has been a major contributor to me getting some important work completed. The coaching sessions provided me with the space and time to focus on what was important and what obstacles I was imposing on myself. Even though the sessions were all done by telephone, Amanda's presence with me was palpable, and I felt fully supported, while being appropriately challenged. The experience was like having a constructively-critical friend to help me achieve my goals. Not only did I achieve the immediate work that was on my plate, but I had some real insights into how I could maintain that type of approach on an ongoing basis, and that was the focus of the last two sessions. Overall it was a very productive six sessions, achieved great outcomes, and was fun too! Would I engage Amanda again for coaching? - a definite 'yes'.
MF – General Manager
Working with Amanda has given me a huge amount of insight into the way I think and the way I deal with challenging situations. By helping me to see things from different perspectives and challenging my understanding of things which I had come to think were set in stone, I have been freed of some long-standing restrictions on my ability to be truly happy within myself. In addition to tackling some of these more ingrained thinking patterns, Amanda’s coaching style has been flexible enough to allow us to explore a few acute concerns. However, the strategies applied to these issues were presented in such a way that I am totally confident in transferring these skills into other domains for future use. Overall, I feel less stressed and more satisfied, not only in my career, but on a personal and relational level as well. I make absolutely no hesitation in recommending Amanda as a life coach, regardless of what aspects of your life you hope to improve.
LH - Research Assistant and PhD Candidate
I am very happy with the progress I have made in my career. It only took the first coaching session to identify the root causes of my dissatisfaction, and initiate a change with my frustrated work situation. Amanda’s style of coaching is very friendly, professional and most importantly for me it is honest. I felt comfortable during the sessions to speak my mind and voice my discontent in life . In being able to do this, I received feedback with insight into my own behaviour and I am now able to propel my career forward with my re-gained confidence.
RI – Project Manager
BUSINESS
Amanda Hubbard has been here doing training with us. I would just like to say that she is excellent. I am astonished at the amount of great feedback coming from staff.
I for one, was not the most keen of participants to start with, and thought I had alot of other very important things to do, but after spending ten minutes with Amanda, I realised that the next hours of being able to workshop and garner idea's, suggestions and general information from Amanda will be invaluable information for me in how I apply for positions going forward.
Amanda has also been great in her feedback to all staff on their resume's and interview skills, and has supported our message of how opportunities will come out of this process.
Ian Shepherd - General Manager, NSW Government Department
I had the pleasure of working with Amanda to implement a significant change (department closure). My role, as HR Consultant supporting the change was made significantly easy with the passion and drive that Amanda put into supporting impacted staff. Amanda developed and implemented additional outplacement opportunities, with engaging and motivating activities and personal development for staff to participate in during the change. This additional support was over and above what HR expected and made a significant difference to the staff morale during the change. It was fantastic to work with someone who was so focussed on people. Amanda worked closely with staff to get the best outcome, whether it be finding a job internally, externally, changing career or returning to uni. Amanda has a friendly nature and you can easily communicate with her. She listens well and helps to fine tune your thinking. Amanda has great ideas and is well resourced to coach people both professionally and personally and get their desired outcome. Amanda's style is a real winner, with Amanda's passion and dedication you'll be sure to reach great outcomes!
Jo Lewis – Human Resource Consultant, Financial Services
Being an outstanding, energetic and focused leader, Amanda was a key contributor in communicating and implementing a complex three layered strategy (offshoring, outsourcing and consolidation) within the business. Through this time she created a work environment that engendered positive energy, trust, creativity and teamwork among all employees, demonstrated by 37% lift in employee satisfaction, upholding the performance, service level agreements and diminishing the reputation risk throughout a challenging transition whereby the closure of the business unit was imminent and all employees (including Amanda) were confronted by job loss in 2009 and 2010. Amanda was also extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the business unit. Assuming a HR consultancy role which the business unit was lacking, Amanda has written and delivered effective training and personal development modules for staff becoming a truly inspiring and motivating change management leader. Amanda’s plans continue to be used and implemented by other business units within the organisation.
Bianca Bolocan – NSW/ACT State Manager, Financial Services
I normally sit a bit more conservatively on providing feedback, this course however was EXCELLENT!
LH - Environmental Manager
Very natural facilitator who moved with the group and provided genuine examples throughout and demonstrated how they applied to our group. I found the practical components very useful.
AW - Communications Officer
I found the workshop delivery to be clear, informative, helpful and knowledgeable.
HW - Aboriginal Support Officer
Spectacular! Just what I needed and very practical. Amanda is an excellent facilitator who is well prepared and very approachable.
MB - Communications Manager
I really got a lot out of the job skills day. It is the best jobs skills training I have ever done. We had staff meetings on Thursday and Friday, everyone who attended the job skills day all commented on how good the day was.
SL - Project Officer
Amanda had a fantastic knowledge/expertise and presented in an enjoyable fasion.
KM - Program Manager
The whole course was valuable, in fact invaluable despite my fairly extensive experience in applications and interviews. Well done Amanda for a great delivery and you're approachable and friendly style.
LM - Environmental Manager
Amanda was very up to date. She is a bright cheery presenter who keeps you tuned in for the whole day.
GB - Agronomist
An excellent course with very relevant information. Amanda is a fantastic presenter and really gained the confidence of the group.
MB - Office Manager
Amanda is an excellent facilitator, very positive given the circumstances of redundancies.
LJ - Environmental Manager
Excellent program with resumes and role-playing being the most valuable. Amanda know's what she's talking about and the section on current practice on resume-writing was excellent.
MC - Personal Assistant
An excellent workshop which was thought provoking and very encouraging.
LM - Environmental Manager
Great examples provided - along with good tips and advice in how to handle job search.
RC - Communications Manager
Amanda was enthusiastic and motivational. I appreciated the real life examples of what to do and what not to do.
PW - Administration Officer
Amanda was a wonderful presenter who engaged well with the group and has good presentation skills and a wealth of relevant experience.
WM - Site Manager
I found it very valuable to be shown simple clear steps to give me the confidence to take me through the whole process of trying to find a job. Thank you Amanda, I realise how little I did know! I now have the skills in place to help me approach changing my career.
JE - Career Transition
The content was very relevant and easy to understand. The course has been good as a motivator for me personally. Also was great to meet other people in a 'similiar' situation.
JNG - Return to Work Parent
A very good facilitator with clear experience.
GM - Natural Resource Director
Amanda is an excellent faciliator, competent and knowledgeable on the relevant topics such as interviews, resumes, applications and social media. The workshop was of a high standard.
PB - Natural Resource Manager
Amanda is clearly very experienced.
CM - Environmental Manager
Clearly knowledgeable on the subject and willing to share that knowledge.
JC - Academic
It was great to work together in a safe environment. Amanda provided a good mix of stories, practical info and a few laughs!
LM - Personal Assistant
Amanda presented this workshop with ease and was very easy to talk to. Well done Amanda
JC - Environmental Researcher
Amanda knows her stuff and I found the whole course very valuable.
NW - Natural Resource Officer
Highly informative and proactive workshop. It was well-structured with plenty of worthwhile information and cross participation which encouraged communication and collaboration.
MM - Taxation Manager
Amanda is an excellent facilitator.
JC - Office Manager
Great, easy to follow and ended with a positive attitude. Well worth attending.
JB - Environmental Researcher
An engaging presentation giving a contemporary view of recruitment. Amanda is a very engaging and knowledgeable facilitator.
WM - Site Manager
It was great to learn how to apply measurable examples in the resume. Amanda had very good examples from her experience to reinforce the concepts.
PT - Project Manager
I found the presentation relevant and up to date, not regurgitated and stale! Amanda kept us all engaged.
AK - Administration Officer
A well presented summary of hte need to prepare for change impacts.
PB - Environmental Manager
Excellent presentation and faciliation. A joy to be a part of.
JB - Project Manager
Amanda was well prepared and had done lots of research and investigation which provided a realistic and helpful approach.
SK - Field Manager
I feel like I've had a complete turaround since this morning. I was feeling quite stuck and helpless, but now I feel ready to charge forward with a whole swag of strategies ready to implement. The information was very relevant and was delivered with humour, clarity and conviction. Terffic - thank you so much!
RW - Environmental Manager
The course was most valuable in all aspects of the knowledge gained around the job hunting process, especially how to make my resume more relevant and the tips on interview preparation. I feel extremley grateful and thank you.
JP - Career Transition
I found your presentation to be excellent and many thanks for your valuable time.
JP - Administration Officer
Best workshop that I've ever attended! I can not find the words to express my gratitude and thank you for preparing me to enter my future career. I can only say "thank you". I will always remember you as my guide to enter the work world in Australia.
SZ - Return to work parent
Well run and managed workshop. Certainly found value out of the role-play interviews - thinking on the spot.
MW - Environmental Manager
Great workshop with 'strong personal involvement'.
CG - Research Scientist
A very good courses, I feel more confident about my skills and approach to the job market.
CL - Finance Officer
The workshop was well structured with practical examples which were useful and a perspective that was balanced.
KH - Enviornmental Scientist
INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY REDUNDANCY
Amanda, the one thing I do know is that I could not have done all this (secured a role) without your advice, help and support so I am sincerely appreciative of your efforts and concern.
PB - Environmental Management
Amanda, I just wanted to let you know my news - I was offered two positions and have finally decided to take the role at...
Thank you for all of your help over the past couple of months, you have been fantastic. I wish you all the best for the future - you are a great Career Coach.
NC - Liquor
I appreciate the support and assistance Amanda has provided me. She has dramatically improved my CV and also has given me great feedback with my interview skills. Overall my experience has been effective which resulted in being hired by the first company I interviewed for.
JC - Financial Services
Thank you for all your advice and support Amanda whilst I was on the job hunt. You were absolutely fantastic.
BK - Liquor
Just a quick thank you for your help the past few weeks. I appreciated your guidance on a number of fronts. Interestingly today another opportunity popped up based on a meeting yesterday.....fingers crossed!
DS - Wealth Management
Amanda, I just wanted to thank you for your support and guidance over the past 5 weeks. You have provided objective and constructive feedback where appropriate and you have helped me improve my resume and refine my interview skills. I appreciate your balanced view and I would like to keep in contact.
TS - Telecommunications
Many thanks again Amanda for all you wonderful advise, support and guidance, I was very fortunate to have been assigned to you!
JR - FMCG
Amanda, I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help with my interview preparation, you have been fabulous. Although difficult to watch the video replay, it was very very useful.
STS - Financial Services
Hi Amanda, in case I don't see you on site next week just a quick "thank you" for the help with my recent application.
Two things have come out of it:-
a) I got an interview, and
b) I got offered the job
Many thanks again for your assistance, your 'sessions' are proving to be invaluable to the staff here - you've got a good success rate
GA- Facilities Management
Thank you soooooo so much!! I really appreciate all your very valuable advice... You have such passion and great experience and a terrific nature for the kind of work you are doing.
JL - Human Resource Manager
Amanda, you kindly guided me through the resume and interview process. This is just a quick note to let you know that I won the Corporate Governance job. So thank you, thank you, thank you for all your help.
DH - Site Manager
I want to thank Amanda for all her support and guidance in preparing me for my job hunt especially as I was so nervous even with the thought of going for an interview. Amanda patiently worked me and gave me confidence for which I cannot thank her enough and it is because of the efforts she put in that I secured my current role.
MC – Team Leader
I’d like to say a “Big Thank You” for helping me prepare for my career move due to business transformation, as a result I have felt more confident and now have a full time job, all thanks to you. I feel like I am where I want to be at this point in my life.
KN – Processing Officer
Special thanks to Amanda & her very successful transformation programme “sell the sizzle not the sausage” which was 100% successful for me. To face a 45 minute interview for the first time in 10 years, be confident and secure the role was a fantastic outcome. Hats off to you - I really mean that. I am thankful beyond words…
NJ – Processing Officer
Amanda, I would like to send a huge thank you your way, I got the job!! and it was all due to attending your workshop and having one on one discussions with you! Thank you so much for assisting me with preparing my resume and cover letter; those one on one practice interviews were the icing on the cake, it was very insightful and prepared me for the interview, which gave me an extra confidence boost! Your service and dedication is above all else and without your assistance I am sure that I would not have succeeded in obtaining my dream role! I will definitely be recommending your services to all my friends! Invaluable!
SH – Client Liaison Officer
A quick note to say thank you for caring, sharing and for your assertive help. Losing a job is very challenging but your continuous support certainly helped me in moving forward. I have just completed a fantastic twelve week holiday, arrived back and scored a great job. All this happened because you took the time to help in my preparation as well as provided me with a clear direction.
WM – Settlements Officer
It’s with great pleasure that I give my testimony on the outstanding help and guidance received on making my career decision. The end to end process was dealt with highly commendable professionalism which led me to a postive outcome in securing the perfect role for me. I will definitely seek your services in future and highly recommend you to others.
LR – Administration Officer
1:1 CAREER COACHING CLIENTS
Amanda has been fantastic, really warm and easy to talk to.
JS - Return to Work Parent (FMCG)
Amanda is passionate about the success of her clients and works accordingly in tandem with you to reach your career goals and optimum end results.
I highly recommend her if you are looking to up-level your personal development. Thanks again Amanda, my future looks now very bright since we met!!
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
BW, Business Leader
From the moment I started working with Amanda I was on my way to quickly securing employment. I went from continual rejection to having interviews. At interview I felt more confident and able to answer questions and bring out experiences relevant to the questions. All finishing with gaining the employment I wanted. Thank you so much ...
NW - Radiographer
Thanks Amanda, it was a huge help to have your support at the beginning of the process (secured senior role).
MS - Telecommunications
It's been a couple of months since my self retrenchment, and our meeting… I have been offered several positions since and have decided to take one on. You suggested that this might take around the 3 months, you were correct! Thank you once again for your valuable time and input.
JD - Retail Management
I worked with Amanda to change career paths - switching from Consumer Marketing into my dream role in Sales. Amanda's thoughtful and strategic response to my brief delivered the result. By positioning my career history as a value offering to future employers, highlighting relevant skills, addressing issues and questions before they were asked and above all selling me as the most sought after candidate. As a result I received multiple interviews. Amanda's insight, industry knowledge, professionalism and sensitivity was unparalleled.
AM - Senior Account Manager
Having coaching with Amanda has been a major contributor to me getting some important work completed. The coaching sessions provided me with the space and time to focus on what was important and what obstacles I was imposing on myself. Even though the sessions were all done by telephone, Amanda's presence with me was palpable, and I felt fully supported, while being appropriately challenged. The experience was like having a constructively-critical friend to help me achieve my goals. Not only did I achieve the immediate work that was on my plate, but I had some real insights into how I could maintain that type of approach on an ongoing basis, and that was the focus of the last two sessions. Overall it was a very productive six sessions, achieved great outcomes, and was fun too! Would I engage Amanda again for coaching? - a definite 'yes'.
MF – General Manager
Working with Amanda has given me a huge amount of insight into the way I think and the way I deal with challenging situations. By helping me to see things from different perspectives and challenging my understanding of things which I had come to think were set in stone, I have been freed of some long-standing restrictions on my ability to be truly happy within myself. In addition to tackling some of these more ingrained thinking patterns, Amanda’s coaching style has been flexible enough to allow us to explore a few acute concerns. However, the strategies applied to these issues were presented in such a way that I am totally confident in transferring these skills into other domains for future use. Overall, I feel less stressed and more satisfied, not only in my career, but on a personal and relational level as well. I make absolutely no hesitation in recommending Amanda as a life coach, regardless of what aspects of your life you hope to improve.
LH - Research Assistant and PhD Candidate
I am very happy with the progress I have made in my career. It only took the first coaching session to identify the root causes of my dissatisfaction, and initiate a change with my frustrated work situation. Amanda’s style of coaching is very friendly, professional and most importantly for me it is honest. I felt comfortable during the sessions to speak my mind and voice my discontent in life . In being able to do this, I received feedback with insight into my own behaviour and I am now able to propel my career forward with my re-gained confidence.
RI – Project Manager
BUSINESS
Amanda Hubbard has been here doing training with us. I would just like to say that she is excellent. I am astonished at the amount of great feedback coming from staff.
I for one, was not the most keen of participants to start with, and thought I had alot of other very important things to do, but after spending ten minutes with Amanda, I realised that the next hours of being able to workshop and garner idea's, suggestions and general information from Amanda will be invaluable information for me in how I apply for positions going forward.
Amanda has also been great in her feedback to all staff on their resume's and interview skills, and has supported our message of how opportunities will come out of this process.
Ian Shepherd - General Manager, NSW Government Department
I had the pleasure of working with Amanda to implement a significant change (department closure). My role, as HR Consultant supporting the change was made significantly easy with the passion and drive that Amanda put into supporting impacted staff. Amanda developed and implemented additional outplacement opportunities, with engaging and motivating activities and personal development for staff to participate in during the change. This additional support was over and above what HR expected and made a significant difference to the staff morale during the change. It was fantastic to work with someone who was so focussed on people. Amanda worked closely with staff to get the best outcome, whether it be finding a job internally, externally, changing career or returning to uni. Amanda has a friendly nature and you can easily communicate with her. She listens well and helps to fine tune your thinking. Amanda has great ideas and is well resourced to coach people both professionally and personally and get their desired outcome. Amanda's style is a real winner, with Amanda's passion and dedication you'll be sure to reach great outcomes!
Jo Lewis – Human Resource Consultant, Financial Services
Being an outstanding, energetic and focused leader, Amanda was a key contributor in communicating and implementing a complex three layered strategy (offshoring, outsourcing and consolidation) within the business. Through this time she created a work environment that engendered positive energy, trust, creativity and teamwork among all employees, demonstrated by 37% lift in employee satisfaction, upholding the performance, service level agreements and diminishing the reputation risk throughout a challenging transition whereby the closure of the business unit was imminent and all employees (including Amanda) were confronted by job loss in 2009 and 2010. Amanda was also extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the business unit. Assuming a HR consultancy role which the business unit was lacking, Amanda has written and delivered effective training and personal development modules for staff becoming a truly inspiring and motivating change management leader. Amanda’s plans continue to be used and implemented by other business units within the organisation.
Bianca Bolocan – NSW/ACT State Manager, Financial Services
