Career Management, Progression & Coaching

CAREER MANAGEMENT, PROGRESSION & TRANSITION, & COACHING TESTIMONIALS
Here is a selection of the many testimonials we have received:
“Simon, you have a gift for this kind of thing and your own mixed background is such an advantage, the precision of military without the rigidity and the genuine understanding and interest you have in people.   I think when people have counselling they go around in circles but with the coaching it seems more result driven. It’s more about feelings and working things out yourself but sometimes you just need to have a plan to change it rather than just think about it.”

Manager, NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet

“Unfortunately I didn’t get the 9/10 position, but the feedback was really good.  They decided that the technical learning curve would be too steep for me at the moment, however they said they were really impressed with my interview and experience and that they will be keeping a close eye on me with a view to promotion in the future.  Based on this interview they are going to directly appoint me to the similar 7/8 position, so I now have a job!

I can’t thank you enough for all your help.  Without you I doubt I would have applied for the higher graded role.  You helped me realise I was closer to that level than I believed and the process has also lifted my reputation to a higher level.

I have been so impressed with the real help Southern Cross Coaching & Development has provided.

Annette, NSW Dept of Premier & Cabinet

My coaching experience with Southern Cross Coaching & Development was invaluable. Simon has a unique way of stripping the layers off things and looking at facts. We tend to overkill on career issues with wordy resumes and applications. Simon’s no nonsense approach manages to very skilfully get to the important aspect and focus on your skills and abilities. He is particularly adept at helping to recognise and acknowledge your talents and the results you achieve. He understands both the public and private sector and can easily adapt his coaching. Simon also has a natural talent for engaging with people and can make confronting things seem so much easier as he is with you every step of the way with his support and his honesty.  He challenges you to think about yourself, to be accountable and to really identify what makes you both as a person and as a worker. He gives you deadlines and you keep them! Simon has an incredible knack for making the experience ‘all about you’ and a particular talent for keeping things on track. As I’m sure is often the case when one is assessing oneself, the temptation to go off on different tangents is very strong.

Tina King, Manager, NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet

Southern Cross Coaching & Development gave me some very useful information on strategies to use when applying for jobs or when preparing for interviews. I learned how to recognise my own skills in a more succinct manner but also learn about the importance of results and how to articulate them.

NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet

Thank you for the information that you supplied at the training. I have applied for another position within the department and was successful in gaining an interview yesterday. The training could not have come at a better time. I could believe how lucky I was to do the training then find out I had an interview next week.
So, thank you for your time and I will certainly be using the techniques that you taught us on Wednesday.

Donna, NSW Housing

“I think coaching is a very positive tool especially for people who have been in a position for a number of years and have not had to go for interviews.  I had been in the service for 15 years and had not gone for a interview in that time so for me this was a big step to take to go for interviews and write criteria so the help I received was very important to me. The coaching gave me the confidence to see things differently.  To address my criteria by telling them what I can do.  Motivating me to seek positions.  Helping by keeping in contact by both phone and e-mail. Sending me questions on how to answer interview questions. How to sell myself with out being cocky. How to stay calm in my interviews.

I am very happy in my new position – I have not felt this alive for quite a while!”

GB, NSW Dept of Premier & Cabinet

“As a career adviser who works with others, I was surprised at myself to find I did not know what I was looking for in a new position. Simon helped me to focus my search for a new position on the skills, responsibilities and work culture I enjoyed most. He made me use my experience to identify the aspects of my work and work environment that gave me satisfaction. I now feel equipped and confident to find a job I will enjoy.

When I came to see Simon I had improvements I wanted to make in my life and work and never quite found the time to deal with them. I was seeking a way of gaining some perspective on these issues and essentially wanted to ‘find the time’ to sort them out.

PC, Senior Manager, NSW Government

Simon provided some tools to sort these issues out in a structured manner. I found the coaching very useful in obtaining an ‘external’ unbiased view on certain points and a way of stepping back to analyse and provide perspective on the improvements I wanted to make.

By the end, I was on track and had made many decisions that were long overdue.

Thanks Simon for your inspiring support.

Cheryl Hambly

“I knew from day one that I had found the right coach that could provide me with the necessary tools, enthusiasm and know how that I needed to be able to identify my new career goals, to develop the appropriate plan and execute the final strategy.  Thanks for all your encouragement and support.”

Natalie Farrell, Senior Manager

“Simon coached me after I learnt that my position had been deleted through a work restructure. Simon worked with me on improving my resume especially my skills and abilities as well as assistance in job applications and interview techniques. My self confidence and belief in my skills and abilities were greatly enhanced through Simon’s encouragement and confidence building. I have now moved on and looking forward to an exciting career ahead.

Simon is a great coach with a warm and friendly personality and I highly recommend his services.”

-Lyn Nasir, Project Officer (formerly of NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet)