“Natalie has been instrumental in assisting me with objective introspection to identify my personal- and work-related developmental needs. She actively listens to my views, continuously utilises a questioning culture to better understand my values and the manner in which I work, and offers potential solutions to the subject matter discussed. Successful outcomes are measured by demonstration of practical implementation of the solution. Detail of the agreed objectives and outcomes to date are reflected in Natalie’s document.”
– Reshma Soma, Standard Bank
“As close to text-book-perfect coaching as it gets.”
– Susie Astenga, on observed coaching session for Ekin Astengal Coaching
“People build organisations and organisations build businesses, not the other way around. Natalie Vlismas has helped to grow our people to create effective organisations and grow our business.”
– Gary Cross, Director of Service, Surgery, South East USA, General Electric Healthcare Services
“What I have enjoyed the most about the sessions is that I have been put outside of my comfort zone, but still feel completely safe. This has allowed me to discuss pretty much anything within the sessions. The questioning in terms of 'so what' or 'what if' makes you look at your issues/concerns in a completely different light and see the various angles. This allowed me to see things through others eyes and not just my own.”
– Sylvia Macleod, Deputy General Manager, Clinical Risk Discovery / Pru Health
“Absolute enthusiasm and commitment to bringing forth in her clients their own insights and willingness to enable them to be the best they can be, and more. Natalie’s past experience and sincere interest in the world of human growth and spirituality combine beautifully with the coaching profession, with heartfelt and honest passion for being of help and making a positive contribution in this world, and to the people she coaches.”
– Jurgen Erhart, CEO of Efcon Holdings
“Leadership Coaching has removed the blind spots that might be there because of arrogance or ignorance and opened my mind to different perspectives to find common understanding. I am able to set realistic milestones for myself and my teams, share the strategy and create buy-in from all stakeholders.”
– Warren Dent, LCT leader, General Electric Healthcare Services South Africa
“Natalie’s coaching serves as a catalyst to achieve the ultimate in personal paradigm shifting.”
– Hanje Botha, Organisational Development Manager, TCTA
“I like the processes followed in terms of stepping into the future, a day, a week, a month from now and looking how things could be, again allowing me to see the bigger picture and not just being bogged down with the here and now. The insights you gave on the types of questions to ask non-performers i.e. the ‘what’ instead of the ‘why’… allowed me to make a
lot of progress and made the person/s come up with direct answers and stopped the issues being skirted. The entire process thus far has allowed me to think and work in the bigger picture and has lifted me from a day-to-day operations focus to a more strategic focus. There is still a lot of work to do here, but I can feel a difference. I can also hear the conversations I have on a personal and business level are far more mature. The way I react to situations, the words I use, etc.”
– Sylvia Macleod, Deputy General Manager, Clinical Risk Discovery / Pru Health
“10/10”
– Lalainya Clarke, Investec Bank
“I have finished my book and I mention you in it. That’s a great testimonial…”
Heidi Cornelissen, Completely Human