TESTIMONIALS
Success Story 1
Prior to meeting with Wayne I had many ideas about Career Progression but was experiencing Groundhog Day every time I went to work. I had numerous ideas about what I might like to do next but was too busy engaging with “Why not?” as opposed to “I could do this because….”. Approaching midlife years I knew it was time to work out something that school leavers are meant to know, with that being “When I grow up I want to be …….”.
Working with Wayne enabled me to narrow down a specific career pathway from a massive list of possibilities. The responsibility of working to find the answers lay with me but the skills Wayne provided assisted me to draw conclusions and develop clear goals for future sessions were excellent. I also arrived at future sessions with improved subject knowledge and clarity about the pros and cons my decisions and actions would deliver. Over the course of three months I’ve found a pathway that I’m committed to and whilst I still have to work towards securing my dream career, I’m enrolled into tertiary training and far more motivated. I realise my current job will be pivotal in reaching the end goal so I’m feeling better about it despite my long tenure and its repetition.
One of Wayne’s best qualities is his positivity, it’s contagious and it is so helpful in dismissing negative thoughts and encouraging self-belief.
I would recommend Wayne’s Coaching to anyone who is experiencing the need for change in career but struggling to take the first steps to make it a reality. Having said that there’s more to Wayne’s service than career advice, call him and explore the range of possibilities.
Dan – March 2014 – Perth, Western Australia
Success Story 2
I originally contacted Wayne as I wanted assistance improving my confidence after an extended period of time off work to raise a family and an increased need to network and socialise with new people to promote a personal project.
My assumption was that Wayne would provide me with exercises to help improve my outlook or encourage affirmations or another form of positive reinforcement to raise my self confidence.
Fortunately for me, my assumptions were incorrect.
Wayne is incredibly understanding and perceptive and able to help others to recognise the behaviours and reactions that are at the root cause of the issue. Understanding these behaviours and realising for myself what needed to change was overwhelming, but also empowering. I realised that my confidence had suffered due to placing greater importance on the needs of others than my own; in turn making me feel like my needs and happiness deserved less consideration. With the insights that Wayne helped me to unearth regarding my interactions and responses, I know I can instigate lasting change. I feel confident that I now have the tools to understand myself and my communications with others and that this puts me in good stead for my future pursuits.
Thanks to Wayne, I feel more in control and comfortable undertaking interactions with new people. I am confident in my ability to make solid decisions that take me in the direction of the outcomes that I require. With the tools that Wayne provided I can ensure that my future interactions are positive and will assist me in reaching my objectives emotionally and personally.
I would recommend Wayne to anyone who is looking for long-term change. The insights and guidance that Wayne provides have been invaluable. By helping me to clarify the direction I want to take; and the behaviours I need to nurture and cultivate and those that are a hindrance I am able to move forward.
Sioban Timmer –April 2014 - Perth, Western Australia
I originally contacted Wayne as I wanted assistance improving my confidence after an extended period of time off work to raise a family and an increased need to network and socialise with new people to promote a personal project.
My assumption was that Wayne would provide me with exercises to help improve my outlook or encourage affirmations or another form of positive reinforcement to raise my self confidence.
Fortunately for me, my assumptions were incorrect.
Wayne is incredibly understanding and perceptive and able to help others to recognise the behaviours and reactions that are at the root cause of the issue. Understanding these behaviours and realising for myself what needed to change was overwhelming, but also empowering. I realised that my confidence had suffered due to placing greater importance on the needs of others than my own; in turn making me feel like my needs and happiness deserved less consideration. With the insights that Wayne helped me to unearth regarding my interactions and responses, I know I can instigate lasting change. I feel confident that I now have the tools to understand myself and my communications with others and that this puts me in good stead for my future pursuits.
Thanks to Wayne, I feel more in control and comfortable undertaking interactions with new people. I am confident in my ability to make solid decisions that take me in the direction of the outcomes that I require. With the tools that Wayne provided I can ensure that my future interactions are positive and will assist me in reaching my objectives emotionally and personally.
I would recommend Wayne to anyone who is looking for long-term change. The insights and guidance that Wayne provides have been invaluable. By helping me to clarify the direction I want to take; and the behaviours I need to nurture and cultivate and those that are a hindrance I am able to move forward.
Sioban Timmer –April 2014 - Perth, Western Australia
Success Story 3
All my life I have felt like I wasn’t ‘good enough’, or ‘worthy’. Something that, I later discovered, kept me in a perpetual loop of working at maximum effort full tilt 24/7 in order to break through the horrible feeling, yet simultaneously unconsciously stopping myself from achieving anything ‘worthy’ or ‘of value’ because my beliefs wouldn’t allow anything better. This made myself feel extremely tired and extremely miserable.
It was during my marriage separation when the feeling of worthlessness became apparent to me during a marriage counselling session. Although the marriage ended, I continued counselling on this issue for the next 4 years with that counsellor, then a clinical psychologist, life coaches before being put into contact with Wayne.
Throughout my time with the excellent counsellors/coaches before Wayne, I definitely made some great improvements of my own self worth. However it was Wayne’s approach that finally took me to the absolute deep deep heart right at the very core of my issue. And he did it with such ease.
After my final session with Wayne, I now feel free. Free to be myself, free to believe in myself, free to do the things I want to do and move on with my life. I feel relaxed, and calm, and confident, and I have real almost tangible hope for my future.
I would absolutely definitely recommend Wayne to anyone who is struggling to take themselves to the core of their issues. And once you get there, Wayne will show you how to find the answer...with ease.
He’s awesome!!!
Liam Muldoon - April 2014 – Adelaide SA
All my life I have felt like I wasn’t ‘good enough’, or ‘worthy’. Something that, I later discovered, kept me in a perpetual loop of working at maximum effort full tilt 24/7 in order to break through the horrible feeling, yet simultaneously unconsciously stopping myself from achieving anything ‘worthy’ or ‘of value’ because my beliefs wouldn’t allow anything better. This made myself feel extremely tired and extremely miserable.
It was during my marriage separation when the feeling of worthlessness became apparent to me during a marriage counselling session. Although the marriage ended, I continued counselling on this issue for the next 4 years with that counsellor, then a clinical psychologist, life coaches before being put into contact with Wayne.
Throughout my time with the excellent counsellors/coaches before Wayne, I definitely made some great improvements of my own self worth. However it was Wayne’s approach that finally took me to the absolute deep deep heart right at the very core of my issue. And he did it with such ease.
After my final session with Wayne, I now feel free. Free to be myself, free to believe in myself, free to do the things I want to do and move on with my life. I feel relaxed, and calm, and confident, and I have real almost tangible hope for my future.
I would absolutely definitely recommend Wayne to anyone who is struggling to take themselves to the core of their issues. And once you get there, Wayne will show you how to find the answer...with ease.
He’s awesome!!!
Liam Muldoon - April 2014 – Adelaide SA
Success Story 4
Overall I felt in a fairly good space, but a little frustrated at some communication issues with my wife, plus not overly happy with my progress on a particular project I am undertaking.
Two things in particular came from the coaching session:
i. A clearer understanding in what motivates me best in undertaking my pet project. Previously I had felt that I needed to “drive” myself to complete this project (even though it was my own undertaking). Through the session I came to understand what “leads” me (which in turn feels a much more motivating and a far better “heart space” from which to work).
ii. A clearer understanding of the dynamics in what drives (at least *some*) of the “miss-communication” with my wife. Also a clearer understanding of some of our relationship strengths and weaknesses – which allows me to better play to our strengths and avoid or nullify our weaknesses.
As a result of working with Wayne Cook, I now feel more confident in a number of work and relationship areas of my life, specifically:
i. How better to motivate myself
ii. How better to deal with my wife’s frustrations
iii. How better to recognise and acknowledge my own frustrations
iv. How better to deal with my own frustrations and therefore achieve more with less effort
I would recommend Wayne Cook to anyone who is looking to improve their life in any way. I believe Wayne has a wonderful “box of tools” to help anyone, from the novice who has finally decided they should seek outside support to enable them to live a richer and more fulfilling life, right through to anyone who has previously done a lot of self-improvement but has perhaps reached a “plateau” (which was my case). I was genuinely surprised – and very pleased – at what Wayne and I were able to produce in terms of personal insights for me in a relatively short period of time. Wayne showed to me that he not only has the tools and the skills to use them, but also a wonderful intuitive and compassionate intelligence to ask the right questions and dig deeper.
At least one session with Wayne is “worth a go” if you want a richer and more fulfilling life. Through perceptive questioning, Wayne will discover with you what truly energises and motivates you – not what you think should motivate you!
David Tehr – April 2014 – Perth, Western Australia
Overall I felt in a fairly good space, but a little frustrated at some communication issues with my wife, plus not overly happy with my progress on a particular project I am undertaking.
Two things in particular came from the coaching session:
i. A clearer understanding in what motivates me best in undertaking my pet project. Previously I had felt that I needed to “drive” myself to complete this project (even though it was my own undertaking). Through the session I came to understand what “leads” me (which in turn feels a much more motivating and a far better “heart space” from which to work).
ii. A clearer understanding of the dynamics in what drives (at least *some*) of the “miss-communication” with my wife. Also a clearer understanding of some of our relationship strengths and weaknesses – which allows me to better play to our strengths and avoid or nullify our weaknesses.
As a result of working with Wayne Cook, I now feel more confident in a number of work and relationship areas of my life, specifically:
i. How better to motivate myself
ii. How better to deal with my wife’s frustrations
iii. How better to recognise and acknowledge my own frustrations
iv. How better to deal with my own frustrations and therefore achieve more with less effort
I would recommend Wayne Cook to anyone who is looking to improve their life in any way. I believe Wayne has a wonderful “box of tools” to help anyone, from the novice who has finally decided they should seek outside support to enable them to live a richer and more fulfilling life, right through to anyone who has previously done a lot of self-improvement but has perhaps reached a “plateau” (which was my case). I was genuinely surprised – and very pleased – at what Wayne and I were able to produce in terms of personal insights for me in a relatively short period of time. Wayne showed to me that he not only has the tools and the skills to use them, but also a wonderful intuitive and compassionate intelligence to ask the right questions and dig deeper.
At least one session with Wayne is “worth a go” if you want a richer and more fulfilling life. Through perceptive questioning, Wayne will discover with you what truly energises and motivates you – not what you think should motivate you!
David Tehr – April 2014 – Perth, Western Australia
Success Story 5
At the start of my coaching sessions I had just commenced a Leadership role at work and, having not managed a large team before, I was struggling with my new challenge. Longer hours meant that I needed to refocus on my work/ life balance, and a large team brought with it some challenging team dynamics (how to work best with other leaders in the team and how to engage older retirement aged team members).
One of the main realisations I had very early on, from coaching, was that I can only influence things that I can control.
Any outcome I am looking to achieve must start with me – who do I need to be? By using this strategy, the actions and language that follow will assist me in achieving/ influencing the outcome.
As a result of working with Wayne Cook, I now feel confident, empowered and “good enough” to be in the position that I am in and to be successful.
I would recommend Wayne Cook to anyone who wants to tackle any challenges in life both personal and professional and/ or who wants to learn more about themselves.
Not having being professionally coached before, I didn’t quite know what to expect or what I would gain from this experience. Wayne made the process very comfortable, explained things along the way and ensured that by the end of each session I had an outcome or strategy that I was satisfied with / could work with. And the best thing was that I came up with it myself – he just asked all the right questions!
Thanks Wayne for making this a positive and worthwhile experience – I’m so glad I put my hand up for it!
Patricia Souto – July 2014 - Peakhurst NSW, Australia
At the start of my coaching sessions I had just commenced a Leadership role at work and, having not managed a large team before, I was struggling with my new challenge. Longer hours meant that I needed to refocus on my work/ life balance, and a large team brought with it some challenging team dynamics (how to work best with other leaders in the team and how to engage older retirement aged team members).
One of the main realisations I had very early on, from coaching, was that I can only influence things that I can control.
Any outcome I am looking to achieve must start with me – who do I need to be? By using this strategy, the actions and language that follow will assist me in achieving/ influencing the outcome.
As a result of working with Wayne Cook, I now feel confident, empowered and “good enough” to be in the position that I am in and to be successful.
I would recommend Wayne Cook to anyone who wants to tackle any challenges in life both personal and professional and/ or who wants to learn more about themselves.
Not having being professionally coached before, I didn’t quite know what to expect or what I would gain from this experience. Wayne made the process very comfortable, explained things along the way and ensured that by the end of each session I had an outcome or strategy that I was satisfied with / could work with. And the best thing was that I came up with it myself – he just asked all the right questions!
Thanks Wayne for making this a positive and worthwhile experience – I’m so glad I put my hand up for it!
Patricia Souto – July 2014 - Peakhurst NSW, Australia
Success Story 6
I started the personal coaching with Wayne Cook Coaching in November 2014 because I found it increasingly difficult to negotiate my workload with my line manager and my position was under threat of being cut. Basically it was around insecurities in my career.
I benefited from the coaching in several ways: first, I became more aware of my work style from doing the E-Disc; second, I developed my work/life balance by creating certainty in my personal life through activities, rituals and exercise; third I moved forward with a toolbox of specific strategies to use when negotiating workloads; and fourth, after six months from completing the coaching I have been able deal with job insecurity in a calmer way.
As a result of working with Wayne Cook Coaching, I now feel confident I can deal with situations that create feelings of insecurities and cause anxiety in the workplace.
I would recommend Wayne Cook Coaching to anyone who struggles to maintain a work/life balance and feel confident about their own abilities in their workplace.
After the coaching in February 2015, I had to re-apply for my position by submitting a two page expression interest; I was reemployed. This experience was very stressful; however, the coaching helped me to maintain perspective and not let the set of circumstances affect my ongoing work (over a 6 week period).
Corrine Turner - May 2015 – Perth, Western Australia
I started the personal coaching with Wayne Cook Coaching in November 2014 because I found it increasingly difficult to negotiate my workload with my line manager and my position was under threat of being cut. Basically it was around insecurities in my career.
I benefited from the coaching in several ways: first, I became more aware of my work style from doing the E-Disc; second, I developed my work/life balance by creating certainty in my personal life through activities, rituals and exercise; third I moved forward with a toolbox of specific strategies to use when negotiating workloads; and fourth, after six months from completing the coaching I have been able deal with job insecurity in a calmer way.
As a result of working with Wayne Cook Coaching, I now feel confident I can deal with situations that create feelings of insecurities and cause anxiety in the workplace.
I would recommend Wayne Cook Coaching to anyone who struggles to maintain a work/life balance and feel confident about their own abilities in their workplace.
After the coaching in February 2015, I had to re-apply for my position by submitting a two page expression interest; I was reemployed. This experience was very stressful; however, the coaching helped me to maintain perspective and not let the set of circumstances affect my ongoing work (over a 6 week period).
Corrine Turner - May 2015 – Perth, Western Australia
Success Story 7
When I was first coached by Wayne, I was feeling very much in a ‘rut’ and felt there was no real hope for anything but struggles and hardship in my future. I had lost my job, my home, my car and felt I had also lost my dignity, self-worth and confidence just to name a few things.
After a few ‘chats’ with Wayne, I feel like a different person and now look forward to my future with renewed hope and great excitement. It was like taking one brick out of the dam wall and down came the whole wall! An avalanche of possibilities started opening up for me.
By raising awareness to some of my thoughts and behaviours that were not working for me, we were able to replace them with ones that do work so much better. I also have some really useful strategies and tools to help me achieve this thanks to Wayne’s knowledge, compassion, guidance and belief in all I could be.
I continue to get stronger and better at this game of life by applying what Wayne has taught me. I can’t recommend him highly enough. If you are facing challenges in your personal life and/or career then here is a possible solution for you. Take the chance, you’re worth it and Wayne is worth it!
Much gratitude and many thanks
Pip - May 2015 - Victor Harbor, South Australia
When I was first coached by Wayne, I was feeling very much in a ‘rut’ and felt there was no real hope for anything but struggles and hardship in my future. I had lost my job, my home, my car and felt I had also lost my dignity, self-worth and confidence just to name a few things.
After a few ‘chats’ with Wayne, I feel like a different person and now look forward to my future with renewed hope and great excitement. It was like taking one brick out of the dam wall and down came the whole wall! An avalanche of possibilities started opening up for me.
By raising awareness to some of my thoughts and behaviours that were not working for me, we were able to replace them with ones that do work so much better. I also have some really useful strategies and tools to help me achieve this thanks to Wayne’s knowledge, compassion, guidance and belief in all I could be.
I continue to get stronger and better at this game of life by applying what Wayne has taught me. I can’t recommend him highly enough. If you are facing challenges in your personal life and/or career then here is a possible solution for you. Take the chance, you’re worth it and Wayne is worth it!
Much gratitude and many thanks
Pip - May 2015 - Victor Harbor, South Australia
Success Story 8
To be honest, I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to gain from my sessions with Wayne, but knew there was ‘something’ to be learnt about myself. It started with the EDISC profile, and there was my first big surprise. I was so not the category I thought I was, so there were some reflections and understandings that fell into place after that. We then moved onto individual sessions. I didn’t have major problems in my business or personal life so again didn’t know what I really wanted to get out of the sessions. However, with general conversation, and well worded questions from Wayne we discovered various situations that needing ‘pulling apart’ to get the desired outcomes. We worked on strategies that fell within my realm, and as such I have been able to practice these and achieve.
I have definitely grown from my program with Wayne. He has brought things top of mind, and given the tools to progress to the next level in various aspects of life and business. Wayne is easy to work with, he is very focused on getting the best results for his clients, and I have no hesitations in encouraging others to work with Wayne Cook Coaching.
Suze - August 2015 - Perth, Western Australia
To be honest, I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to gain from my sessions with Wayne, but knew there was ‘something’ to be learnt about myself. It started with the EDISC profile, and there was my first big surprise. I was so not the category I thought I was, so there were some reflections and understandings that fell into place after that. We then moved onto individual sessions. I didn’t have major problems in my business or personal life so again didn’t know what I really wanted to get out of the sessions. However, with general conversation, and well worded questions from Wayne we discovered various situations that needing ‘pulling apart’ to get the desired outcomes. We worked on strategies that fell within my realm, and as such I have been able to practice these and achieve.
I have definitely grown from my program with Wayne. He has brought things top of mind, and given the tools to progress to the next level in various aspects of life and business. Wayne is easy to work with, he is very focused on getting the best results for his clients, and I have no hesitations in encouraging others to work with Wayne Cook Coaching.
Suze - August 2015 - Perth, Western Australia
Success Story 9
A journey within a journey, Wayne assisted me in recognising where I am at now in the greater context of the many things that are swirling in my mind. I regained a sense of perspective of my personal and professional accomplishments and how important and valuable they are in my life. The convergence and recognition of what is most important to me at this moment in time was explored and amplified to a whole new level. Inspiration comes from within, and knowing that I can inspire or motivate others has provided incentive for me to put pen to paper and to trust that what I write will have an impact for the greater community. Wayne revealed a pathway for me to explore and articulate my inner genius, and in doing so, I know I can create a rich tapestry in the words I creatively compose. I am appreciative of the manner in which Wayne delivered, he is engaging, energetic and enthusiastic and that made our sessions enjoyable and productive. I would happily recommend Wayne to someone who is looking to explore their inner brilliance and be on path to a more vibrant life. Thank you Wayne for being a part of my journey, ‘the butterfly effect’...
Antonietta Genovese - August 2015 - Melbourne, VIC., Australia
A journey within a journey, Wayne assisted me in recognising where I am at now in the greater context of the many things that are swirling in my mind. I regained a sense of perspective of my personal and professional accomplishments and how important and valuable they are in my life. The convergence and recognition of what is most important to me at this moment in time was explored and amplified to a whole new level. Inspiration comes from within, and knowing that I can inspire or motivate others has provided incentive for me to put pen to paper and to trust that what I write will have an impact for the greater community. Wayne revealed a pathway for me to explore and articulate my inner genius, and in doing so, I know I can create a rich tapestry in the words I creatively compose. I am appreciative of the manner in which Wayne delivered, he is engaging, energetic and enthusiastic and that made our sessions enjoyable and productive. I would happily recommend Wayne to someone who is looking to explore their inner brilliance and be on path to a more vibrant life. Thank you Wayne for being a part of my journey, ‘the butterfly effect’...
Antonietta Genovese - August 2015 - Melbourne, VIC., Australia
Success Story 10
Before being coached by Wayne, I had a lack of confidence about my ability to socially interact with others and I had no real clarity about where I was headed in my business.
Through Wayne’s coaching, I was able to become very clear about where my career is headed and how best to move forward to bring my vision to reality. Wayne also helped me to gain some real strength and confidence about myself and empowered me to feel comfortable in social settings that I had previously found uncomfortable.
Thanks to Wayne’s coaching, I now feel more certainty, clarity and confidence about myself and where my business is headed.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Wayne’s services to anyone who is seeking more from life, who wants to get the best out of themselves and who want to be the best they can be.
Trevor Carll - September 2015 - Port Pirie, South Australia
Before being coached by Wayne, I had a lack of confidence about my ability to socially interact with others and I had no real clarity about where I was headed in my business.
Through Wayne’s coaching, I was able to become very clear about where my career is headed and how best to move forward to bring my vision to reality. Wayne also helped me to gain some real strength and confidence about myself and empowered me to feel comfortable in social settings that I had previously found uncomfortable.
Thanks to Wayne’s coaching, I now feel more certainty, clarity and confidence about myself and where my business is headed.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Wayne’s services to anyone who is seeking more from life, who wants to get the best out of themselves and who want to be the best they can be.
Trevor Carll - September 2015 - Port Pirie, South Australia
Success Story 11
"When I started my coaching sessions with Wayne, I was dealing with issues that were holding me back in the areas of career and relationships. Wayne helped me to understand my most important values, and to see how conflicts had arisen in both of these areas.
He also helped me to recognise unresourceful behaviours that were preventing me from fully engaging with new projects. This was leading to a lot of self-doubt that would have turned into self-sabotage. With Wayne’s support I have put processes in place that allow me to feel I have the support I need, which, in turn, allows me to fully engage with new projects.
Wayne created a supportive environment in which I could raise the issues that concerned me and fully explore them. He provided insightful feedback and directed me to additional resources to help me achieve my goals.
I would happily recommend Wayne for anyone trying to deal with issues that are leading to self-doubt and self-sabotage. This might be in their career, or in their relationships. Wayne created a safe and supportive environment for me that was essential in allowing me to trust him with very personal issues.
Thank you Wayne for your respectful and empowering support."
Graham, October 2015 - Dee Why, NSW, Australia
"When I started my coaching sessions with Wayne, I was dealing with issues that were holding me back in the areas of career and relationships. Wayne helped me to understand my most important values, and to see how conflicts had arisen in both of these areas.
He also helped me to recognise unresourceful behaviours that were preventing me from fully engaging with new projects. This was leading to a lot of self-doubt that would have turned into self-sabotage. With Wayne’s support I have put processes in place that allow me to feel I have the support I need, which, in turn, allows me to fully engage with new projects.
Wayne created a supportive environment in which I could raise the issues that concerned me and fully explore them. He provided insightful feedback and directed me to additional resources to help me achieve my goals.
I would happily recommend Wayne for anyone trying to deal with issues that are leading to self-doubt and self-sabotage. This might be in their career, or in their relationships. Wayne created a safe and supportive environment for me that was essential in allowing me to trust him with very personal issues.
Thank you Wayne for your respectful and empowering support."
Graham, October 2015 - Dee Why, NSW, Australia