Coaching Testimonials

"Dear Pollyanna,
I want to let you know that you have had a profound impact on my life... Not only has my life changed but also the lives of my loved ones, colleagues and friends.
By constantly challenging my perceptions of myself and the world around me my “map of the world” has changed. Your insight, and ability to challenge me was confronting some times, but was always uplifting and inspiring.
The journey we undertook together through our workshops, and complemented through one on one sessions enabled me to grow dramatically as a person. More importantly you gave me the skills to continue to grow, and improve my relationships with others.
I have attended a lot of “motivational” seminars, and while I usually leave feeling “warm and fuzzy” I have not attended one that has been as beneficial as my experience of Perspectives Coaching.
There have been tangible benefits in my business life with increased volumes, and bigger value deals.
Anyone who is interested in improving their lives, both personally and professionally, should be beating a path to your door."
Mark Bennett, Mortgage National

"Homestyle Aged Care Services, committed to become one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, has engaged Perspective Coaching to assist with the refinement of an organizational culture to match future strategic goals of the company. Positive leadership and improved communication skills have resulted from the impact of Perspective Coaching’s Pollyanna Lenkic working with executives and staff. Homestyle Aged Care Services values the association developed with Perspective Coaching." Brian W Hewitt, Chief Executive Officer Homestyle Aged Care Services


"I found your coaching method to be of a superior standard. Your approach was relaxed while keeping focused on my needs and that put me at ease and as well as confident that you were leading me towards some resolution. It was a great session and would most certainly use your services in the future. It isn’t easy finding someone who can give immediate results. Our lives are busy and stressed which is why your services are so important and likewise we also expect immediate results. High expectations I know but I found the one session with you helped me to see clearly and move out of the rut I was in. As a result I was able to handle a very difficult resource situation at work and although the situation itself did not change I had new skills and tools that enabled me to manage the problem with courage and confidence."
Liz, Corriehill Pty. Ltd, Melbourne.

"I have worked out that the discomfort I was feeling with my life and status was actually about the fact that I was working against my true self. Its hard to come to terms with - a continual process - but so much better to be able to make decisions based on what I REALLY want - rather than what I thought society wanted for me!
I love the 'intuitive' style - not the pushy American motivational coach style. It works for me. It has integrity. Its truly supportive, and knows when to push.
Coaching makes you feel important. Worth spending time on. Makes you feel good.
I am a little less dramatic in my approach to things, and am much fairer in my relationships with other people, whether it be husband, daughter, other family, friends and work colleagues. I realise that their 'map of the world' may not be the same as mine, or even simply that their use of words may not be the same as mine. I ask for clarification more."
Debra, Business/Diversity Consultant, London.

"Pollyanna has worked closely with the Royal Women’s Hospital’s preceptorship program over the last 12 months. Her sessions have focused on assisting participants to recognize and utilize strategies to build positive work environments and to motivate, encourage and build the confidence of preceptees.
Pollyanna’s genuine expertise and energetic nature and her understanding of people encouraged involvement and commitment from all that attended. She uses an intuitive, practical and solutions based approach. Participants consistently rated Pollyanna’s sessions as inspiring.
Pollyanna’s superb facilitation skills are easy for me to recommend. In the words of one of the participants “bring back Pollyanna.”
Dr Fleur Llewelyn, Clinical Educator (Nursing), Clinical Staff Development, Royal Women's Hospital

"I am constantly surprised by how much Vivienne wants more for me than I think is possible. I am constantly and more importantly, consistently stretching myself and achieving the outcomes we set up together.
They are my outcomes as I devise them, and they are always a challenge. To get this sort of attention to my goals is impossible for me to achieve by myself. I sell out, or I just don't have the objectivity needed to see what's possible, and then constructively plan to achieve it.
Vivienne brings a voice of experience and challenge to our coaching and NEVER lets me sell out on my business and personal vision and goals."
Alan, Executive, global technology company

"Coaching with Vivienne Barrett has opened my eyes and mind to my true capabilities and has helped me get on the road to true fulfilment both professionally and personally. I am now achieving goals I once only dreamed of."
C. L., MBA Recruiting Manager

"Coaching is an amazing and practical tool to achieve your dreams and the life you desire. Working with Vivienne Barrett for two years I have rediscovered the values that are of primary importance to me. I have also gained the confidence to set and achieve goals that would have previously intimidated me, but are central to my happiness and to becoming the person I am meant to be. I am happy and in control of my life. Thank-you Vivienne. It’s a fabulous state of mind."
L.T., Senior Accounting Manager

"Personal coaching is an exhilarating adventure, an absolute necessity, in the discovery of one's potential and actualization of life goals and dreams. Working with Vivienne Barrett has been a most positive and rewarding experience as she continually challenges me to learn about myself, see situations in new perspectives, and appreciates the qualities I have to offer others."
E. Heard, Small Business Owner, Professional Musician and Piano Teacher

"In the time I've undertaken coaching with Vivienne Barrett I've managed to change ways of thinking that have held me back for years. Coaching has enabled me to recognise and manage negative behaviour and to focus on what is truly important. The tools used are simple yet powerful - so much so that positive results started showing almost immediately."
C. S - Business Planning Manager


Workshop Testimonials

"Very inspiring & motivating workshop. Enjoyed interactive discussion and facilitation - looking forward to reviewing the topic presented & implementing new strategies & thinking."
Susan, General Manager, Melbourne.

"It's great to be in a room of people and feel that it is so easy to learn from everyone & express your own experiences."
Georgina, business owner, Melbourne.

"It has made me want to sit and think about what I want to achieve and has given me the tools to get there."
Ed, business owner, Melbourne.

"I had a super time and really began to think about my values on the journey home. Thank you - I truly believe it is very worthwhile exercise."
Pandora, financial services, London.

"The approach to the workshop is energetic and open minded with an optimistic, holistic focus on both personal and business development."
Lisa, business owner, Melbourne.

"Thank you so much for the Fearsome Workshop! Really I was so happy to be there and so impressed with all the thought that went into it. What an enormous topic it is. I feel I have a lot to contemplate, try out and benefit from. You all made us feel so comfortable that it wasn't scary at all."
Sandy, California.