Working with Gwendolen
Coaching
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
Meeting with someone who is neither a friend, partner or colleague has been most beneficial. I have been able to talk to my coach, put things into words, think things through in a way that I would never have been able to without Wendy as my thinking partner. I have been able to think things through and find solutions in new ways. This has been hugely valuable. Wendy asked me questions I would never have thought of before and certainly never have taken the time to answer in such detail. The coaching gave me the space to be and think more creatively. Wendy helped me come up with not just one option but a couple but without telling me what to do. Instead of arriving back at work in “go mode” I allowed time for reflection. Wendy also helped me work with a number of assumptions. Having seen the way I was thinking in a new light, I was able to go in differently. I became more present. I am less reactive. Wendy helped me become much calmer. I now stop when I am faced with something and no longer feel so pressurised to make a decision. I will take time to think a thing through – even if I have to shut my door.
Coaching has been a very powerful experience for me and I would recommend Wendy highly as a leadership coach.
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
Meeting with someone who is neither a friend, partner or colleague has been most beneficial. I have been able to talk to my coach, put things into words, think things through in a way that I would never have been able to without Wendy as my thinking partner. I have been able to walk away and think differently. I have been able to think things through and find solutions in new ways. This has been hugely valuable. Wendy asked me questions I would never have thought of before and certainly never have taken the time to answer in such detail. The coaching gave me the space to be and think more creatively. Wendy helped me come up with not just one option but a couple but without telling me what to do. Instead of arriving back at work in “go mode” I allowed time for reflection. Wendy also helped me work with a number of assumptions. I became more present. I am less reactive. I have become much calmer. I now stop when I am faced with something and no longer feel so pressurised to make a decision. I will take time to think a thing through – even if I have to shut my door. Coaching with Wendy has been a very powerful experience for me. I would recommend her highly as a leadership coach.
Nicci
Coaching has given me more than I ever expected. Although business coaching, the coaching bridged what was happening for me personally and what I needed to develop. Working in this way gave me far more powerful tools than if we had just looked at the situational. Each session I wondered what more we could possibly cover. I was always amazed that in session after session more layers were exposed and we unravelled so much more. I have realised that I can be who I am and that I am becoming more authentic as a leader which is very freeing. I feel I have moved back into my power and that this is coming through in my persona and at work. I have now created space to observe which is allowing me more choice in how to be and respond in the world. I feel much more balanced in my life. Before it was about being “in control”; now I feel I have more control. I am so grateful to Wendy, from the bottom of my heart, for all that she has helped me discover these past few months.
Lei
“I signed up for coaching with Wendy because I was in search of discernment over personal matters that have been unresolved for years. I wanted to find answers which were true for myself. What I gained was a profound reconnection with my self, clarity and the answers I was looking for and the courage to make the decisions I knew I needed to make. Wendy is highly intuitive and was able to help me identify areas of myself I had hidden deep down. She helped me re-focus my energy on more positive aspects of myself. I would absolutely recommend Wendy without hesitation.
Sarah-Jane
At the beginning of my coaching program with Wendy, I had low self-confidence thus my voice projection was very low. I had lost sight of my potential. Also I lacked structure in handling my projects and prioritising in order to get the most important tasks out of the way. Wendy, believed in me from the minute she listened to my story and she never imposed her ideas on me. During the coaching, I used to talk a lot….lol! I poured my heart out and sometimes also my tears….. we would sometimes do breathing exercises which I found most amazing simply because it worked. I was calmer and more relaxed. What changed was the way I saw myself. I became much stronger and I was able to speak my mind more. My public speaking skills also improved as we did practice runs together and she would be my audience. Wendy introduced me to toastmasters. There I further honed my speaking skills. I am now speaking confidently in big groups. Wendy saw my potential and never doubted me. Coaching helped me to know myself better. To be committed to self-improvement and to be the best I can be.
Violette
Wendy uses humour, imagination, intuition and intelligence to inspire her students and clients to call forth the best in themselves.
Marlese
Wendy Ward is a very talented, intuitive coach who employs a holistic approach in the way she support her clients to seek and realize the outcomes they desire. I appreciate her passion, rigour and discipline to her craft.
Shanaaz
I truly believe that the coaching is contributing to the way I live my life. I experience that I can respond with more wisdom than being just a fighter pilot! Coaching with Wendy has helped me to stay focused, disciplined, to lead, to create balance and to acknowledge my inner self. Wendy is a professional coach with a clear coaching model. She displays great command of people behaviors and coaching tools. As my “thinking partner” she has the ability to ask incisive questions, getting to the core of an issue and she is not side tracked by any executive talk. I can recommend her to any executive who would like to better themselves and keep ahead of their game.
Daan
From the outset Wendy impressed me with her ability to listen and feed back with great accuracy. I felt she used not only cognitive listening skills but also her empathetic skills. Wendy would very quickly pickup on how I was feeling and emotionally responding to any given question or topic of discussion then clearly feed back to me in her own words. There was a sense of safety and containment in the space Wendy provided. I felt she built trust and intimacy organically, giving me the space to explore boundaries, share my thoughts and ideas and examine my emotional reactions. I felt Wendy was particularly good and breaking down goals, providing very clear step by step action plans, without loosing sight of what I ultimately wanted to achieve, making progress simple and contained. Wendy’s feedback notes were clear and concise providing me with an accurate account of our previous session, what we had contracted to achieve before our next session and any added readings or information Wendy felt may be of interest and help with my process. I would highly recommend Wendy Ward as a coach as I feel that her very clear understanding of the process made for an exciting yet secure journey through growth.
MA
My request of Wendy was that she be my ‘thinking partner’. To this end Wendy was that and so much more! Where I ended up was not what I had envisaged at the outset! I wanted Wendy to hold a space of mirroring back what she heard me say; to challenge me when she heard something that sounded off-key; to hold me accountable to my goals and desires. Yes, I achieved a number of the ‘tick the box’ goals and yet the ‘so much more’ was around the insights relative to my way of being that really hit home.
Wendy brought a calmness to our conversations; almost like looking into a still pool of water and being in a position to reflect with clarity. It is with appreciation and thanks to Wendy that I am in a position to be still in my busyness and for this I am grateful as this is worth far more than the ticking of boxes.
Juanene
At the beginning of my coaching program with Wendy, I was looking for a sounding board and mentor at a crucial juncture in my career, specifically whether I should remain at the bar. Coaching helped me reorient myself, and to become more clear and focused on where I was going and were I ultimately want to be. I decided to take on Wendy as my coach because I was very impressed by her outlook and coaching philosophy presented at the Fine Women Business Breakfast.
During the coaching, I had the opportunity to explore my motivation for choosing to practice as an advocate and the passion which I have for my work. Wendy gently guided me along the path of following this passion for as long as I am in a position to do so. What changed was I found space to be fully heard. I started meditating an finding room for simply being. I find that I am generally more grounded and confident in both work and social situations and feel far better equipped to cope with challenges. Wendy was compassionate, inspiring and quietly challenging. I would highly recommend her as a coach.
Melanie
These coaching sessions could not have come at a more perfect time. While I had a vague idea of my bigger picture and long-term goals, I was in dire need of clarity to help me figure out exactly what is was I wanted. Add to that ‘lack of self-worth’ issues and ‘shame’ issues around my earning capabilities…suffice it to say Wendy had her work cut out for her. Well it turns out Wendy was more than up for the challenge. She asks exactly the right questions in order to extract the answers I had inside me all along. I would leave our meetings feeling uplifted, inspired and with a much clearer sense of purpose. More than that, I left with practical tools to not only help me recognise the self-sabotage patterns when they surface, but effectively circumvent them as well.
Sheer brilliance!
Angela
My coaching sessions with Wendy were exceptionally beneficial, providing me with a clearer perspective into my own ambitions, motives and inhibiting beliefs. With this greater awareness of self, I find I am better equipped to make appropriate decisions for my future, with crisp motivation to do so. Wendy was professional, insightful and engaging. Most importantly, she empowered me to move immediately into action. Each session was most valuable and the whole experience has given me greater drive, awareness and purpose. I fully recommend Wendy to any person looking to grow collaboratively through a coaching environment.
JJ
Wendy exceeded all my expectations. Thank you for helping me verbalise, find my words, see the essence of who I am becoming and for giving me the space to reassess my path. Thank you for your honesty when I asked for help. The day flowed, connected and breathed. The day was alive and you held us and guided us with exactly the right rhythm. Your care for each one of us was mirrored in your words, your silences (so essential) and your firmness. What struck me was that you reached everyone at whatever level they were at. The pre-work you gave us was essential and you adapted it so well. WOW!! The unity between us was palpable. Thank you.
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
When I started the coaching process with Wendy I felt hopelessly locked into a single trajectory with regards to my life and career. I felt there was little in my life that I could control with very little room for me. I’d like to tell you that there were such radical changes in my life that Oprah wanted to talk to me but that would not be realistic or true. What the process did give me is a mental hand rail with which I can pull myself up from my current circumstance and look at the world beyond. This is so vital to gain perspective and to challenge my current norm. I’ve created space for myself and I am establishing healthy boundaries. My life is slowly changing. Wendy is an agent of change. She is someone who challenges the conventional and models constant reinvention.
Tom
I am an actress and started coaching with Wendy because I wanted to grow in the creative process, continue working on myself and become more aware of my beliefs and patterns while working on my insecurities. During the coaching, I made big decisions and was able to feel comfortable with these decisions and not keep questioning them or myself. What changed was that I started playing to the beat of my own drum. Wendy was very understanding, giving and I enjoyed working with her. She made it easy to open up and talk to her. I would say that overall my time with Wendy helped me make a very big decision in my life and own it and learn to trust myself more.
Lauren
Wendy is a phenomenal coach and I would highly recommend her sessions. My objective of being able to face an interviewer and enter back into the workplace from a wholesome, “Real Me” has been reached. This was about knowing what I want, recognizing and accepting and appreciating all the aspects of me. Embracing this has put me in a strong position to look for a job with self-confidence, with a positive attitude. It has also empowered me to face rejection AND reach for more than I did before. I now look forward to accepting a position that reflects my abilities and my passions and that is not merely a means to earn money.
But my coaching with Wendy gave me far more. I am able to create my world how I would like it and my behaviour patterns accordingly. As coach, Wendy made this possible by asking the right questions at the right time. She made me look at myself and my issues from “out of my own box”, enabling me to give answers to myself. Her non- judgemental and “inviting” non prescriptive approach helped me “ease” from one layer to the next. Thank you, Wendy!
Bee
Wendy is an amazing and professional woman and coach and has the ability to hold an awesome space. I trust that anyone going on a coaching journey with her will benefit tremendously from her joyous spirit and incredible insight!
Hayley
In looking over our Coaching Notes starting in Nov 2010, I recall clearly being apprehensive of the process and not really believing that the “answers are within me”. To my delight you were calming and re-assuring just as I remembered from our first business meeting a few months earlier. My biggest concern at the time was settling into my new role in which I had about 5 different functions, which left me quite overwhelmed. The one staff member that we had was not performing and not responding to my guidance, which was causing me great stress.
Wendy, with your guidance and being my “thinking partner” (pushing me to think) not only have I grown personally but the business have grown from a 3 man office to 6 member team with two temp staff. We have also grown strong in our administration and systems. The bonus for me is that the one employee that was causing all my stress has blossomed beautifully in our new dynamic environment, which is a testament to the ripple effect from our coaching sessions. This is but one victory noted there have been many little victories in our time together.
Your professionalism and genuine interest has made the journey easier (facing one’s demons is not exactly a garden tea party). I look forward to a continued “thinking” partnership and will continue to recommend you highly. Thank you!
Joy
Hayley
Courses & Workshops
I arrived excited and pensive. I was hoping for enlightenment, knowledge, insight. What opened up for me was huge insight into my essence and truth about myself.
What struck me was the incredible power of this state of being. During this day I came to a deep understanding of myself, and I experienced the incredible power of intuition that is always there, but often hidden.
Wendy was AMAZING – truly in sync with our group, each one of us, a gifted guide and facilitator. She created an open and safe space in a beautiful environment.
I felt I was being guided on a path to greater joy. I would change nothing. I am leaving with a sense of realisation of possibility, a sense of my destiny, a sense of wholeness and a peace that is profound and quite magical!!!
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
I arrived excited and pensive. I was hoping for enlightenment, knowledge, insight. What opened up for me was huge insight into my essence and truth about myself.
What struck me was the incredible power of this state of being. During this day I came to a deep understanding of myself, and I experienced the incredible power of intuition that is always there, but often hidden.
Wendy was AMAZING – truly in sync with our group, each one of us, a gifted guide and facilitator. She created an open and safe space in a beautiful environment.
I felt I was being guided on a path to greater joy. I would change nothing. I am leaving with a sense of realisation of possibility, a sense of my destiny, a sense of wholeness and a peace that is profound and quite magical!!!
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
Speaking Gigs
At the beginning of the day I was a little skeptical about how much could be achieved in a single day.
What opened up for me is a reminder of how experiential exercises can generate much more profound “aha” moments and realisations than the merely theoretical.
What struck me was the massive amount of preparation and fluent knowledge Wendy has of each of us when arriving in this space, she really had done so much prep.
What I learnt is that I am who I am and I can not deny it. Wendy was flexible and playful and highly intuitive. She held the space beautifully. The environment was safe and open and experimental.
What worked for me was tapping into our intuition to receive information and guidance.
What I love and am leaving with is a strong sense of re-connection to the divine within me and one-ness with the Universe.
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
I came into this day open to possibility. I was intent on not controlling how things would be and going with the flow. The day truly confirmed for me that we all, and most importantly, that I carry greatness, a well of wisdom and all the answers I seek are within me. I have learnt that my journey and all its challenges were relevant to this realisation at this point in time.
Wendy was phenomenal in persuading me to trust the process an she helped me tap into my intuition. I thrive in this realisation.
I feel so energised, empowered and ready to live my purpose. I am leaving with the knowledge that I am powerful beyond measure. I am liquid gold.
Wendy you are an ALCHEMIST. You are so powerful and there is so much more to you. I respect you deeply and thank you!
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
At the beginning of the day I was quite nervous about what to expect. I woke up feeling quite tired but set the intention to have a day of enlightenment, learning, and growth. I was not disappointed. I found myself in an environment and safe space where I could be honest, truthful and courageous. What struck me immediately was Wendy’s spiritual connection on top of her brilliant coaching and professional skills set. What I learnt is that I am an unopened rose with so much potential to blossom, to be profound, to move beyond my pain and my past, to move beyond my self-doubt and to change and be the best version of myself while being true to my inner essence of elegance, beauty and strength. What worked for me was the manner in which Wendy reigned with us and guided us through the processes. I only wish we had longer than one day. I am leaving with excitement and energy to move forward!!
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
I do not easily discuss or share feelings and emotions but Wendy opened my eyes and my heart. I can honestly say that I was 100% comfortable in opening up and sharing more of who I am knowing and trusting I was not being judged. Wendy you are truly an inspiration to me. The environment was safe in all aspects. Everything worked, all the pieces fitted together like a perfect puzzle. I am leaving fulfilled and happy and with lots more to learn and explore. Here’s to many more sessions with Wendy. Thank you.
YPO Retreat and Forum Attendee
To begin with I was a little nervous. I was hoping for a breakthrough in my understanding and wanting to change negative patterns. I was surprised at what opened up for me – the fact that I could look inside myself and that I could “see” differently. I learnt that I could trust myself even if I got it “wrong”. Wendy was a fantastic, calm and calming guide whose knowledge and empathy was humbling. I highly recommend her programs and her group coaching.
Breaking the Fourth Wall Participant
This Master Class was exciting and unlike anything I have ever done before. but so worth it. Wendy was vibrant, open and dynamic. All too often we go to these kind of seminars and it a one-way knowledge exchange. This was different in the sense that it was rhizomatic in terms of learning structures and dialogue. I think that this allowed the conversations, ideas and exchanges to flow a lot further than they would have if it had been hierarchical. I learnt to access new levels of openness and flexibility in my thinking and being. As an academic and someone who works primarily with abstraction, I look for the solid and pragmatic and am less inclined to explore the purely existential. Wendy’s leadership and coaching style provided me with the perfect balance between left and right brain thinking and cemented so much of what it going on for me right now.
Breaking the Fourth Wall Participant
Wendy has a special energy around her. The Master Class that she conducted was enlightening, giving the mind the space to contemplate both itself and its surroundings. She made it both personal and collaborative. What struck me was how Wendy was particularly dynamic in thought, constantly engaging me to consider her words and my being.
What worked for me was the way the topic of the evening was explored. Giving time for self contemplation and interaction was great. It gave everyone a feeling of “ahh… that was quite cool, I’d like to think about this more in my day-to-day life”.
I learnt about the power of perception and that there are many different interpretations of what I say and what other say, and the importance of deep listening and well as clear communication.
If you have an open mind and you are keen to think and engage, you will get a great deal from Wendy’s work. Thanks again for you time Wendy, you rock!
Breaking the Fourth Wall Participant
This Master Class was illuminating, surprising, participative, positive and fun!
Wendy is dynamic, unconventional and creative in her facilitation.
What struck me was how engaged all the participants were in spite of being out of their comfort zones.
I would highly recommend this Masterclass – whether you are a millennial or boomer particularly if you are an introvert, frustrated at not being heard and wanting to be less invisible. You said to me: Create your end results from your genius…and that has become my mantra.
Breaking the Fourth Wall Participant
This Master Class was incredible.
Wendy was exceptional at orchestrating how the day unfolded. I personally appreciated not being forced to think a certain way about the topic of discussion. Wendy was honest about what made her uncomfortable and this gave us permission to show up fully and be vulnerable.
What struck me was the authenticity and honesty of people’s views. No one was trying to disguise how they felt and they were willing to reveal their discomforts about the topic of discussion. The masks came off. This was refreshing. I would definitely endorse this masterclass to others of my generation because it is such a unique and valuable topic which reveals how we perceive and interpret life and create our reality. It became clear that we perceive ‘reality’ differently to others and this is beautiful and not something to be ashamed of. Thank you so much Wendy!
Breaking the Fourth Wall Participant
This Master Class deeply resonated with me. It was a tool for me to speak my truth. The level of participation and experience was astounding.
I left feeling more myself and extremely balanced and centred for the days after that. Wendy/s ability to follow her intuition, and to create a magical space was incredible and refreshing!
What I learnt was how important it is to listen to your own inner voice, and to take things others say with a pinch of salt. The answers are within.
Wendy is undeniably herself and shines her light, and this unconsciously gave me permission to do the same! To shine my light! To be myself.
Rather than pour out her knowledge seminar style, there was participation and action. I found this profound. I would definitely tell other young people about this.
I have found the courage to overcome my fears and shame, take off my masks, be my authentic self, show up and speak my truth in front of a number of people! I felt no judgement from anyone. A couple of hours of pure ecstasy. I love and crave this type of environment.
Breaking the Fourth Wall Participant
This Master Class deeply resonated with me. It was a tool for me to speak my truth. The level of participation and experience was astounding.
I left feeling more myself and extremely balanced and centred for the days after that. Wendy/s ability to follow her intuition, and to create a magical space was incredible and refreshing!
What I learnt was how important it is to listen to your own inner voice, and to take things others say with a pinch of salt. The answers are within.
Wendy is undeniably herself and shines her light, and this unconsciously gave me permission to do the same! To shine my light! To be myself.
Rather than pour out her knowledge seminar style, there was participation and action. I found this profound. I would definitely tell other young people about this.
I have found the courage to overcome my fears and shame, take off my masks, be my authentic self, show up and speak my truth in front of a number of people! I felt no judgement from anyone. A couple of hours of pure ecstasy. I love and crave this type of environment.