OTHER CLIENTS

I had the pleasure of working with Gilly as part of a senior leadership workshop run by her.  Her engaging and supportive style really challenged my perspective on what “excellent leadership” looks like in action. Through her coaching and support my ability to listen effectively and act in a timely and courageous manner in difficult situations resulted in a marked improvement in my effectiveness as a leader. The performance of the senior team was dramatically enhanced by improved individual and team self awareness. To this day I still successfully engage the techniques that Gilly shared with me and truly believe her coaching results in better business outcomes overall.

I have also engaged Gilly’s services to provide individual coaching to one of my employees who was talented but lacking in self awareness and with a challenging communication style. Gilly’s coaching resulted in a significant change in self awareness and improved collaboration and communication within the department. The employee has recently been promoted to a senior position which would not have been possible without the excellent coaching and feedback they received from Gilly. During this period Gilly maintained a confidential and professional relationship with me offering further leadership advice to support the ongoing coaching of the employee. A win for all.
Patricia Kirby, Sales and Marketing Director, Global Pharmaceutical Company

I guess the most profound difference for me personally, is the fact that I am so much more comfortable with other people than I ever have been – or ever thought possible.  Of course this has also meant that I have had to accept my own “idiosyncrasies” and to let go of things that happened in the past and also stop trying to control everything that might happen in the future (I think Gilly would describe this as “living in the moment”). This approach not only freed my analytical mind to think more clearly, but more importantly it was based on using the innate strengths I already had.  I could stop feeling as though I was “broken” and needed fixing.  In fact, I don’t feel as though I’ve had to change “me” at all – Gilly just helped me feel better about myself and consequently, travel more comfortably through the world around me.
I am feeling more confident about the journey ahead.  Although it was Gilly’s wisdom and insight that lead me towards this new road, I like the fact that I feel in control of my own progress. I like the fact that I have a new vision for success as well as mechanisms to deal with my imperfections. I like the fact that I can still feel true to myself yet have a new respect for people that don’t share the same truths that I do.   I really like having a calm state of mind.  Or at least knowing it is always an option!
Joy Millar, Senior Manager, Banking Industry

Gilly has shown us that calmness and clarity of thinking are two vital components in making the right decisions and overall she has provided us with a greater sense of resilience needed to be successful in this busy world we live and work in.  She has also taught us that having the right attitude in today’s competitive world is so important; it’s the vital ingredient that helps us see difficult situations in a far more positive state, therefore critical decisions are made with far more clarity, calmness and accuracy.  Gilly is just as effective with individual one on ones as she is in a group environment and I would highly recommend that you talk to Gilly about making a difference to your business and to the people within your team.”
John Pivac, GM Sales, Plastics Industry, Australia

Gilly made me realise that I was dealing with things from the outside-in rather than from the inside-out. This fundamental insight into the way I was thinking about things made me realise that if I was to ever move away from being consistently stressed and uptight about what was happening around me, I needed to build the inner strength to fortify me against anything that was happening outside my control.  By the end of the coaching sessions, I had made this fundamental change in thought process, having gained the inner-strength through Gilly’s support.
Joe McDaid, Country Manager, Communications Industry

The insight gained of understanding my thinking has had a profound effect on my work and the teams that I manage.  So often we know that something is wrong, either with our own performance or the way the team is working, but don’t know how to address it.  Through understanding the way our thinking affects the world we create, we can produce the most amazing results.
Mark Jamieson, Programme Director, Software Industry

I’ve had the chance to work with Gilly on one a one basis a couple times over the last 10 or so years and recently Gilly has worked with my Regional Sales Mangers. Without doubt the transformation of my teams communication and leadership skills have far exceeded my expectation it has been a truly enlightening experience for all involved. Gilly has been instrumental in changing our culture and mode of operating, she is a regular guest speaker at our annual sales conferences. I value her input immensely and look forward to working with her for many years to come.
Jeff La Haye, General Manager, Plastics Industry

In May 2010 Gilly was the guest speaker at the Orewa Lions Club meeting. Those present enjoyed hearing about Gilly’s experiences and adventures. She was both humorous and very interesting. Her manner was interactive which hooked in the audience. .
Audrey A Metcalfe, President, Lions Club, Orewa

Gilly‘s message is inspiring. It has a fresh approach to themes that are timeless. Extraordinary stuff that was thought provoking.
Neville Aitchison, Rotary Club of Penrose

From Gilly’s opening words she demonstrated her undoubted talent. We were treated to an interesting and compelling story of how her life experiences had influenced her view of life and its true values. Gilly is a speaker who encompasses all the important requirements of a professional presenter. She delivered a memorable message and interspersed it with appropriate humour. Her style is relaxed so that interaction with her audience is natural and unrehearsed and her physical appearance is pleasing to the audience. I have no doubt she will be appreciated by anybody who has the good fortune to be present when she is a guest speaker.
Gerald H. Hunt MBE. JP. Probus, Auckland

Rousing everyone out of the winter blues, Gilly Chater’s recent presentation to the South Kaipara Rural Women left everyone feeling positive, enthusiastic and ready to take on whatever life throws at us. Gilly is a fascinating and uplifting person. Her message of “courage under fire” is one that touches all ages and stages of life. Gilly encouraged our audience to find opportunities in our lives every day. She is a lively and engaging speaker.
Linda Wright, Rural Women South Kaipara

Thank you very much for giving us such a vibrant, original and thoroughly entertaining address to our Club.  I am certain there was not a single member who didn’t feel inspired and encouraged by your wonderful story.  I only wish I had been able to hear such a message years ago – you really had the audience in the palm of your hand.
Marge Scott, Speakers’ Manager, Takapuna Rotary Club

Thank you for talking to my Rotary Club.  I personally found your talk very inspirational and am still relecting on the messages.  I have received many enthusiastic comments from Club members too.
Margaret Horsburgh, Rotary Sunrise