Coaching
What is Coaching?
Life Coaching is, according to the International Coach
Federation “partnering with clients in
a thought provoking and creative process that inspires
them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”
As coaches our role is to connect with our clients and
hold their greatness in front of them, in spite of the
circumstances they are experiencing. When standing in
the perspective of their greatest self, the change they
want is possible.
People come to coaching because they want change in
their lives. Coaching is primarily about discovery,
awareness and choice and it is a way of being in relationship.
The lens through which we view our clients is their
magnificence. This is evident in the way the coach holds
their client as strong and whole and not weak and helpless.
The coach connects with the client and listens for what
the client is really wanting in their lives through
powerful listening and deep insightful questioning.
The coach then holds their client accountable for learning
and action and keeps them moving forward toward their
dreams and goals.
PeopleActiv offers one on one Life
coaching. We will assist you to identify those thought
patterns and habitual ways of feeling that drive destructive
behaviours which prevent you from achieving your goals.
We help you learn self reliance and to reconnect to
your purpose, so you realize that you can shape your
own journey.
We are certified Professional Co-Active coaches who
are registered and accredited with the Coaches Training
Institute based in Los Angeles. This is a global organisation
that creates and supports a network of co-active coaches
operating in the space of change through self awareness.
We connect with people and connect them to their true
self. When in this space the power to create change
in their lives comes from the biggest part of who they
are. Co-Active coaching holds people naturally creative,
resourceful and whole and allows them to explore and
tap into their potential. Coaching is the vehicle for
creating sustainable behavioural change, if people are
willing to change.
If you would like to gain a more balanced and focused
life, contact us on stephen@peopleactiv.com
or frances@peopleactiv.com.
We would love the opportunity to live our purpose by
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Coaches Training Institute
Stephen & Frances are Certified Professional
Co-Active Coaches (CPCC)
with the Coaches Training Institute(CTI).
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International Coaches Federation
Stephen and Frances are Associate Certified
Coaches with the International Coaches Federation
(ICF).
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The Impact
Coaching Sample Session
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Clients Feedback
| “Frances is a brilliant, loving, and insightful
coach. She has the ability to be with her clients
in a way that moves them deeply into greater fulfillment,
no matter what the topic/coaching is around! She
has a gentle way about her but she is also courageous
in that she will stand with you at the precipice
and jump with you if needed. However, she will be
holding your hand. She is a great coach and guiding
light.”
Liz Hanzi,
CPCC
Professional and Personal Life Coach, Atlanta
Florida
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My coaching experience with Stephen was life-changing.
Stephen’s style of coaching is very direct
and extremely motivational. Every time I walked
out of a coaching session I felt inspired to live
my dreams. The coaching sessions has inspired
me to pursue my purpose in life. I finally overcame
procrastination which was a big challenge in my
life. Stephen doesn’t believe in spoon feed
but rather he believes in empowering people to
go after their own dreams. Stephen's coaching
style focuses on assisting and inspiring people
to take responsibility and ownership for their
own life.
Stephen is truly a phenomenal coach, one of his
kind and truly live what he preaches and that
is to serve others with true commitment.
Ambrose Sampson
Standard Bank South Africa |
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“My coaching with Frances has taught
me the following: When we are yearning for change,
we tend to opt for the easier alternative and
evade honest, objective introspection –
the very necessary ignition for change. Coaching
helped me to transcend that threshold - to take
a tour of my inner self and to give acknowledgement
to my hidden passions which became suppressed
by external influences and by a perceived persona
which became bigger than me. The process is uncomfortable,
unsettling and, as you’ll discover, an evolving
one. But it will take you back to a warm and familiar
place called YOU ….”
Roshni Gajjar
Private Client |
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Stephen is an honest, assertive and serving
coach who is always willing to push you to ensure
that you are getting the most out of each and
every session with him. The tasks and exercises
definitely challenge you to push your own boundaries
to ensure that you are growing constantly. You
can be sure that you are not going to hear what
you want but rather what you need to hear to become
the best you that you can be. The last 12 months
with Stephen have been the most life changing
in the best way possible.
Raylene Eksteen
Human Resources Manager, Wits Health Consortium
(Pty) Ltd |
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“My coaching with Frances has taught
me the following: Coaching has inspired me to
get to know myself. It sounds quite simple, but
actually is the most powerful life changing experience.”
Lisa Whittaker
Toyota Tsusho Africa (Pty) Ltd |
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“Stephen is a gifted coach. He has a
way that is both very gentle and compassionate,
yet is also very firm in how he calls his clients
forth to move us into purposeful action—really
aligning this action with who we are or want to
be in our lives. He consistently shows up as a
leader and a student at the same time, bridging
that gap of knowing and serving-a combination
that keeps him really present with his clients
in a ‘doing whatever it takes’ mentality
and stance. You couldn’t ask for a better
team mate, coach, and guide to stand shoulder
to shoulder with you and you move forward in your
life. He is ‘commitment’ personified—committed
to us, his clients, and our growth.”
Liz Hanzi,
CPCC
Professional and Personal Life Coach, Atlanta
Florida, USA |
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“I have found that it was really easy
to connect with Frances, she has a calming demeanor
and has been a great person to talk to, and has
always allowed me to express my feelings in an
open and comfortable manner. The environment in
which we work is quiet taxing and I found that
discussing things with Frances has made me think
differently. I have even begun to use the skills
that I have learnt from these sessions with my
15yr old son and my family. Frances has been a
great source of encouragement and I really appreciate
having these sessions.”
Robin Ogle
MatCH (Previously RHRU), Nurse Advisor |
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"I have been coached by Stephen on a number
of occasions now. He is a really soulful guy with
huge empathy and listening skills. I always felt
lighter and more in tune after our sessions! Certainly
worked for me."
Andy Evans
BA (Oxon) MA
Programme Leader, Thames Valley University, UK |
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“My coaching sessions with Frances and
Stephen have changed my outlook on life. I have
gained the ability to become more tolerant in
situations which were frustrating before, and
look at the bigger picture before making assumptions
and jumping to conclusions. I have found life
to be a whole lot less stressful from the advice
I have been given during my coaching sessions.
Thank you both for all your guidance!! “
Tshana Watkins
MatCH (Previously RHRU), Programme Assistant |
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There are two main reasons why I have found
such a huge benefit in working with Stephen:
1. His ability to listen (truly listen) and then
to understand how to phrase questions that expose
and unlock the underlying issues.
2. His ability to guide me in the process of choosing
what actions to put in place to move forward –
this was not telling me what to put in place,
but rather helping me determine possible solutions
for myself that I could implement and test. I
learned how to apply these principles to other
situations that have arisen and that will continue
to arise.
His relaxed and friendly nature makes him very
easy to engage with. He has helped me believe
that I am capable of so much more and that for
me the path is about putting small processes and
new thinking in place to achieve this; breaking
it down into manageable steps. It’s been
an invaluable experience for me.
Greg White
Private Client |
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