The following two testimonials’ are from OTs who had coaching with OTCoach over a 6 to 10 month period, having 8-10 sessions. The names have been changed.
Diana’s Story
“At that time I was home, on sick leave from work due to a work related injury which impaired the function of my arm. I was struggling to cope with my subsequent disability as a result of a world created for two handed individuals. My employer’s attitudinal barriers reinforced the struggle, their short sightedness not providing reasonable adjustments prevented the return to work. I was isolated, despondent, and concerned about my future career and quality of life.
My life had seemed so unmanageable and spiralling downward before my first session. The first session was a breath of fresh air, the gentle breeze of encouragement to focus on myself in a positive way. By my second session I was feeling that things could be different and I did not have to keep suffering, waiting for my employer to treat me differently. I began to treat myself differently. This meant, listening to my intuition which had been drowned out by the physical pain of my injury and the emotional strain of lack of sleep and social isolation.
Jen’s strength is her ability to hone in and listen to what was being said, and in some way helped me arrive at a place, like a spotlight appearing. Between each session I grew more confident listening to my intuition and leaping forward with change. The rest, shall we say is history. I steadily looked for opportunities, signed up to courses to retrain in an area of work more in line with my values. My coaching sessions were a valuable tool which helped me continually move out of my comfort zone and I soon found myself surrounded by people who enjoyed my company and valued my contributions.
I am now working on my business plan to become self employed, something I never imagined was possible that first coaching session a year ago. I have a new professional network, supportive friends and a positive outlook for my future. My time with Jen’s coaching was the catalyst which not only made a valuable impact on my life; it has allowed me to build a meaningful future”
Jane’s Journey
“Over the last year I have benefited from coaching sessions which have co-incided with retirement from full time work. These sessions provide me with a focus through the transition period and enabled me to reflect and develope my creativity whilst learning to let go of old beliefs and working patterns which I no longer required. I have had to recognise the cycle of loss which is always present( but not always acknowledged ) in any period of change. It has been an exciting journey and the coachimg sessions have provided a structure to the process of adjustment:learning at a different speed and relearning new boundaries.
I am feeling rejuvenated and am now able to embrace new activities including digital photography and new ways of doing and being. I have realised that I need to be more patient with myself and that ‘Iam enough@ also the importance of small things, small steps and small reminders. Than you Jen very much for your support , time,wisdom , patience humour and eZineYou are a star.”
Pamela’s Feedback
“It’s been an extremely busy and stressful year, and I have found my coaching sessions with Jen very useful. During the sessions, she assists one to start thinking in a different direction about how to solve problems or tackle what seems like mountains of work, and to get some order into things to make them manageable. She has been a great help to me over the year, and I don’t think that I would have been able to cope with everything in the way I have if I had not been able to have these coaching sessions with her. She has always been honest about what her expectations and responses are, and is very supportive, which is also a great help
Although, I originally found the idea of having coaching sessions over the phone a little strange, it has actually worked very well, and I would definitely recommend anyone else to try these sessions with Jen, whether face to face or on the phone”
