Testimonials

When I reflect on my life so far I am able to see a "not-so-helpful" recurring pattern. On one hand I've always sought opportunities that pushed me beyond my natural comfort zone in my desire to pursue success & be the best that I could be. On the other hand I have also always harboured self doubts about my ability to manage & been quick to pull back when things became too challenging or complicated.

With hindsight I can see that I was actually undermining my own success & gathering evidence that my secret beliefs were correct, that I wasn't good enough to be all that I wanted to be as a professional, as a mum & as a person. I was validating my self doubts & began to believe that I was being unrealistic wanting a great job & a happy family, that I should learn to settle for less - a simpler way of life. But where did my life's purpose fit in with that decision?

Then I started life coaching with Authentic Success. Shiona helped me to see that I had the power to change how I saw myself & that my self-limiting beliefs were generating the results I thought I deserved rather than what I was really capable of achieving. While I thought they were protecting me from failure & disappointment, they were actually becoming my ball & chain.

With Shiona's help I came to recognise my personal strength & believe in my self worth. I now have a job that I love as well as having an improved family life. By embracing my own strengths I have been able to help my children to do the same & they are growing in self confidence also.

I truly feel that I am living my life the way I am meant to be & am looking forward to a fulfilling future. I would happily recommend the Authentic Success program to anyone looking to break free from the past & get more out of life. - Fiona -

I had hated myself and doubted myself for so long. Shiona delved into the core of me and brought out all the things that made me feel bad about myself and turned them into something positive. She made me realise that my two feet were already firmly planted on the ground, I just had to see it for myself. I do matter in the world, I do make a difference. I do have a purpose and I really love being me.

So if you are feeling inadequate in your life and want to change, then I urge you so call Shiona Long and start believing.

Jean - Administrator: Not For Profit Organisation and Mother

After finishing the values elicitation process with you I am asking myself: How could I possibly show my appreciation, how grateful I am and how blessed I feel for having you as my guide through this powerful process? Having done the process before, I was amazed how much had changed since then and how much more powerful the procedure was with you.

When I look back on only a few weeks since our values elicitation, so much has already changed for me. And the transformation is still going on, especially in getting clarity of my true purpose, the message I am here to bring to the people I work with. I am now living in alignment with my values and I can feel the benefit of that in all areas of my life.

Of course I am aware that this is not a one off thing, because our values may (need to) change as we grow and I am looking forward to working with you again. Thank you from the depth of my heart for being the shining light and example that you are.

                                                                                                                     - Petra-

Not only Shiona taught me how to believe in myself she has given me so many tools that can be used not only in performing but in all aspects of my life. I was so closed in, scared of rejection, not knowing how to handle the nerves, to now not looking back, taking in every experience I can get and knowing that I can do whatever I set my mind to.

I wanted to say thank you so much for all your help with not only in performing but in life in general. I can truly say I am the real me and loving it!! I would not have thought that with just the 6 sessions I am such a different person and it is truly because of you and your help. You are a star - you have switched on the light that was so desperate to be turned on!!!    -Vanessa-

I was a bit optimistic about coaching to start with but I gave it a go and I'm so glad I did. It was such an awakening inside of me that I could feel confident, strong, respected and loved just by talking through what was holding me back. I feel like I am shining brightly now and can take on the world. I would recommend coaching to anyone who wants to improve the quality of their life and reach their deepest dreams. - Karen -