James Harper – Professional Development Manager
BMW Group Australia
“ The introduction of coaching to support on job application of what is learnt in the training room, particularly in the area of behaviour change, makes a lot of sense. However it also costs, in our case, more than the actual training. I am fortunate that I work in an organisation that is enlightened enough to see the value of coaching and therefore provides me with the necessary funds. The experience to date we have had with coaching is that it has easily paid for itself based on results. ”
“ We are also fortunate to have found Vivat to carry out this coaching. Coaching has become a bit of a fad. Consultants calling themselves coaches have become a dime a dozen. I would encourage you to be careful in your selection, check for qualifications, get them to coach you to test out their capability, ask for frameworks and principles that they work to. We did this with Vivat and both the concept of coaching to assist transfer of learning and the quality of coaching that training course participants have been fortunate to experience, have resulted in coaching becoming institutionalised with all our behaviour based programs. ”
Kym Marker-Ok – Senior Human Resources Manager
Apple Australia
“ Apple commissioned Vivat to provide follow up support to our US designed and led Apple Management Program. Vivat’s Turning Learning into Action program has resulted in its participants making positive changes to the way they manage and work with their staff.
These results have generated some very favourable feedback from the participants and their managers alike, which reflects its positive impact on the company’s perception of training. Vivat’s program has also reinforced in the minds of our executive management team that investment in effective training and development support can deliver real value to the company ”
“ We are very pleased with the results and in fact are now looking for other areas where Vivat’s very effective support program can add value to our own training processes.
I have no hesitation in recommending Vivat’s services to others. They are professional, reliable and flexible and, above all, their work really gives a measurable boost to the effectiveness of training. ”
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" Ensures that agreed goals are followed through, thus re-enforcing the original training. This programme would be of broad benefit to the company as a whole if rolled out through all layers of management.” – Regional Sales Manager, Jaguar Land Rover
“ Informative and thought provoking.” – Sales Exec, BMW NZ
“ I found the coaching really helpful to remain focused on the goals I set at the end of the training. I also found it very useful as a way to better reflect my progress and to clarify what still needs to be achieved. I found the coaching to very helpful, even when it meant doing the hardest thing, honest self reflection.” – Sales Exec, BMW NZ
“ The coaching held my feet to the fire on the agreed issues. The result was a translation from an agreeable concept on an intellectual level into actual behaviour change. ”
“ I found the course has given me new focus. The follow-up sessions have been invaluable in maintaining my focus on the action plan that I set at the completion of the three day course.” – Parts Manager, Subaru Australia
“ I found this course to be quite an eye opener. I have been to many sales courses over the years, but nothing as good as this. The phone coaching is what really sets it apart and helps generate results.” – Parts Manager, Subaru Australia
“ I found the phone call training follow up to be most effective & helped to set new skills learnt into action. – Sales Exec, BMW Australia
“ Very worthwhile exercise, I was certainly a sceptic, now I'm a convert!! – BMW Australia Head Office
“ When I was first informed that I would be having these follow up sessions I felt as though they would be a complete waste of time and that there was very little that I could gain from a telephone conversation. Boy was I wrong! I have become more confident as a person and in my role as a Sales Exec. Whilst the BMW Training was incredible I do not believe I would have implemented and remembered a lot of it without the follow up and coaching that Emma provided!” – Sales Exec, BMW Australia
“ It was an effective way of ensuring that was taught was put into practice.” – Sales Exec, BMW Australia
“ I would just like to thank Maree for doing such a good job with me. I was a very impressed with how much I got to take away from my phone calls. It wasn't just positive compliments to put me in a good mindset but really effective action plans and great advice to take me to the next level. Thanks again.” – Sales Exec, BMW Australia
“ I was sceptical at first but the as the sessions progressed and through the experience and expertise of my coach, I started to see not only the benefits for the organisation but also some personal benefits that were unexpected. Critical to this result was the relationship with the Vivat coach Sandra, who was excellent.” – Manager, Electrolux
“ Thank you Sandra and Electrolux for giving me this opportunity, I thoroughly enjoyed it.” – Manager, Electrolux
“ I can't recommend enough the coaching Vivat (Marie) has provided me over the past few months. Not only did I receive specification assistance and practical advice around my goals but also in relation to any operational and tactical management issues that arose during this period. I have found the advice and in particular the practical nature of it to be some of the best training I have encountered and I would readily encourage Sensis to keep this engagement active as part of its training plan.” – Manager, Sensis
“ The coaching sessions were a very worthwhile experience and I am seriously considering having a full time coach as part of my professional development. To have such a fantastic resource such as a coach to help me deal with situations during a very new and stressful period was a big benefit. Thanks so much Maree.” – Manager, Sensis
“ There is no substitute for personal coaching. The opportunity to fine tune the program of the coaching sessions depending on the needs or desires of person being coached is invaluable. The benefits and impact of this coaching program far exceeded my expectations. I believe that all Sensis employees should have opportunity to participate in this Leadership program. Key elements of the program should become part of the Sensis induction program. Over the years I participated in number of similar programs. I rate this program the highest. If it's made available to majority of Sensis employees it has potential to significantly improve performance of the corporation as a whole as well as benefit employees in their private lives. The value of the program in my mind is unquestionable. The 6 personal coaching sessions significantly enhanced my understanding of leadership and its importance. I joined the coaching program with a bit of apprehension and finished it with renewed confidence and enthusiasm. I'd like to pay tribute to Sandra as my personal coach. The success of my personal coaching sessions was largely due to Sandra’s passion and professionalism with which she runs them. Highly recommended.” – Manager, Sensis
“ It kept me on track! It is very easy to let activities slide when daily work commitments can change your priorities.” – Manager, Sensis
“ While I enjoyed the original course, I got the most out of the follow up meetings afterwards. It has also lifted my enthusiasm in general as well as a drive to keep pursuing my goals and the use of the course material.” – Team Leader, A Global FMCG Company
“ The telephone coaching sessions were instrumental in solidifying all content learnt during the Apple Fundamentals Course. The guidance offered during these sessions assisted in honing and applying the skills acquired and also provided an area to reflect on how the course affected my approach to my job on a day-to-day basis. I believe that the Apple Fundamentals Training was an invaluable experience but would have been significantly less effective without the Telephone Coaching sessions.” – Manager, Apple Australia
“ I got far more out of the coaching than I expected. This is the first business coaching I've done. The coaching allowed me to apply everything I learnt in the training and also tailor what I'd learnt to suit my own situation.” – Manager, Apple Australia
“ It was of big help to be able to discuss work-related issues to someone not part of Apple.” – Manager, Apple Australia
“ The personal coaching sessions made the biggest difference to my application of what I had learned from the training course. The required action plan at the end of each module meant I was able to think about what changes needed to be made and then focus on them. Also knowing I had a follow up session increased my focus. I did not want to attend a coaching call admitting I had not done anything.” – Manager, Apple Australia
“ Sandra was a great support and I loved having our meetings. A great listener and I received some great advice. Couldn't have asked for more. – Manager, Apple Australia
“ I found the follow up more effective than the Actual training itself. In this particular case the goal changed half way through and adaption was necessary.” – Manager, Apple Australia
“ The coaching has been extremely beneficial in identifying and resolving a number of hurdles I have faced as a day-to-day manager. Many I strongly believe would not be near resolution at this stage have been fully resolved and are moving forward well based on the work undertaken via the coaching sessions.” – Manager, Apple Australia
“ Theresa has really been fantastic; I have thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with her. I did feel at first that the coaching would be an interruption to my 'work' but the reality has been that it has been an invaluable time for me and therefore the company.” – Sales Manager, BMW UK
“ Being able to speak to someone outside the business was very important and I found the coaching really helped me with my 3 goals.” – Sales Manager, BMW UK