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Freedom To Choose
Published on August,5, 2016 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

I know from experience that it's not easy to be content with your circumstances. In a job, that you feel that your skills are not being utilised. In a relationship or friendship where you're taken for granted. I've been there and 'worn the tee-shirts'. I had to be patient with myself, l had to have a strong mind to find contentment in my circumstances.Then suddenly out of the blue my circumstances began to change. In the mist of chaos, things can and do change. Life can improve dramatically. I w... Read More...

WHY IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE JOB
Published on May,26, 2016 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

Just recently l was in conversation with someone that had been working in the same organisation for 15 years, and had been offered a new job in another. He mentioned the reason for the change was that ‘it was time to change the job’, and that he was ‘no longer enjoying the role’. I was delighted for him as the move would have meant a change for him, his family, friends and even his colleagues.HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO CHANGE YOUR JOB?You know when you have outgrown your job beca... Read More...

NO PAIN NO GAIN
Published on March,6, 2016 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

If you ever want to improve on something, you need to work at it. There is no easy way through life without ever having to put our soul into doing, into applying, into practising - those very things that promotes a 'growth mindset' and 'conscious leadership'.It is not enough to just read e.g. quotes, inspirational or motivational books, attend inspiring seminars etc., without having to apply those underlying principles. I am referring to some basic underlying principles such as ACCEPTANCE, GRATI... Read More...

EVERY LITTLE HELPS
Published on February,16, 2016 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

'Every little helps' happens to be a large retailer’s strap-line. How very true it is when we look at the spiritual aspects of these simple words in helping us in tackling our more complex challenges. Those very words have taught me to take things one-step at a time. Also, that the storms of life does get better, based on those little things that we choose to do each day. Whenever we shift our focus even for a few seconds on something that lightens our anxiety, could be all we need in help... Read More...

CLEANING UP YOUR ACT
Published on February,9, 2016 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

Just as we frequently clean up our homes, we also need to clean up our lives. There are times we really need to get rid of stuff that no longer serves us – and be unafraid to let go. You may find all sorts of reasons or excuses not to do this, and continue in allowing your internal dialogue to keep that very tight hold over you. Cleaning up our homes is physical, whilst cleaning up our lives is spiritual. Cleaning up our lives spiritually is far deeper, as it is cleaning up our hearts -... Read More...

RUN YOUR OWN RACE
Published on January,25, 2016 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

Most competitive runners have been taught to ‘run their own race.’ This means having a strategy or plan which involves not allowing other runners to dictate their pace.On the other hand, there are also those non-athletes we are aware of, who continually allow others to dictate their pace of life. They are too afraid to run their own race, worried about what others might think or say. Some are in constant need of validation, comparing and competing with others. They are more focused on what ... Read More...

No King is saved by the size of his army
Published on May,8, 2015 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

Some of us are so engrossed in trying to make things happen or lamenting over things we do not have. Continually searching for those things that we think may meet our needs, and make us happy. The more we search the unhappier we become.Only recently, I was in conversation with a commuter, who shared with me that they were going blind in both eyes. Having gone through multiple consultations, unconventional medicines, they are now certain, that their problem is ‘beyond Science’.Does it r... Read More...

Encouraging Growth
Published on May,4, 2015 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

Sometimes things, happen which causes us to droop a little. This does not mean that our whole being is dead. We are still very much alive, only what has happened is that our energy is depleted in particular parts of our body, causing us to droop.Things are not quite, as they were. We are exhausted from the pressure of being stretched, and emotionally strained.Eventually, we must learn to let go of whatever is bothering us, and take great strides to perk up again, or else we continue to dro... Read More...

Olive’s LiveTalk: Thoughts for the Season
Published on December,13, 2014 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

In Community talk.We each need to remember that Christmas is not solely a time for giving, as this should be demonstrated daily, giving and sharing love from the heart and not only from the pocket, because you feel compelled to.Parents do not spoil your children because other parents are doing it to the extent that Christmas loses its values even more. If you cannot afford certain things, start explaining to the children why, so they grow up with much more understanding. There is absolute... Read More...

The glowing colours of autumn
Published on October,1, 2014 | Olive Guillais-Lazure

One of the things I adore about autumn is the rich fusion of colours. The fusion of red, yellow, green, and burnt orange of the leaves, mingled together without completely losing their individual characteristics.Although, those changes may seem outwardly simple, we know that the results are caused by a range of composites, such as weather conditions, chemical compounds etc.A lesson I have learnt from autumn is that, despite those many challenges that we face, as long as there is life, there is... Read More...

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Once again thank you for the excellent training.

I found the presentation of the high level workflow very helpful. It enabled me to understand the organisational structure, the core duties for each section, the authorising procedure and the work processes required to achieve desired outcomes. This diagrammatic overview is worth more than a 1000 words and helps provide a mental picture of the ‘grand design’.

Being able to formulate these concepts in the way in which you did; displayed an ability to empathise with newcomers and empower them to effortlessly connect with the workflow more speedily. If I had not received your information at the time that I did; it would have taken longer for me to process overall procedures.

Also highlighting key concepts to manage data processing prevented overload and helped me understand core tasks I need to master in order to establish a baseline of future success.

Your assistance has been invaluable.

Andrew
I attended the ‘How comfortable are you shrinking to fit’ through business/personal life’ Workshop. It was the jump start I needed. I knew I had lots of skills and experience but I lacked the motivation. I was stuck and shrinking by the minute. The workshop helped me to release any negative doubts and to fulfill my potential. I left the workshop excited about creating a life without limits’. Thank you Olive you are an inspiration.

Bev
Olive has an empathetic and encouraging coaching style. Olive has helped me become more self aware and to vocalise thoughts and put actions into place to help me move forward with my goals. I have enjoyed working with Olive as my coach.

Clive
Brilliant and very professinal coaching sessions that I was looking forward to. They helped me to define my goals and made me very motivated to carry out the tasks necessary to reach them. Thanks to Olive’s positivity my outlook on life in general and on my abilitieis to achieve my goals, is now very positive, leading to an increased enthusiasm, focus and energy.

Catherine
Very powerful conversation there with Kamara. I loved it. Olive you have a very good voice for media & you instil confidence in the interviewee.

Spiwe
Before you even started your presentation, your positive energy was felt in the room. During the presentation, I felt I had went through a self discovery journey. Also, I have found answers to what was holding me back.
After the presentation, I felt very happy and physically a lot lighter than before.

The next morning, I woke up feeling very refresh and I was able to focus and get tasks done which would normally take me a couple of weeks to do, which it took me a couple of hours.

Maria
Olive has a very unique ability to address the key issues and was able to help me determine (for myself) what I needed to do in my life to achieve the goals I had set out at our initial session.

Anthony
Olive was clear in making sure I considered and exercised all options and tools available to me to which could help with managing my time. After each session I was encouraged to go away and think about my options, write them down in conjunction with statements so that, not only my mind was conditioned to think more optimistically about tasks that lay ahead, but also I became active in making sure that outstanding tasks were completed.

Soodesh
The coaching has really helped me in achieving my goals. It has helped in putting my business in the right perspective. It has also helped me to stay focused, and to have a more positive attitude.

Olive has really helped me to discover who I am. Now I can put things down on paper and take action, and to avoid procrastination as much as possible. Big thank you to you Olive for helping me discover myself.

Ola

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