Wellness Coaching Australia

One day Wellness and Fitness Skills Workshop Ryde on June 6th

“The workshop was so enlightening, the materials clear and well organised, and Fiona has a very effective teaching style. I'll be able to immediately incorporate some of the techniques I learned into our staff training materials and I can apply the concepts, questions and tools as we re-design our Member Intake Assessment. Thank you for providing a critical skill development opportunity in a one-day workshop!”

Fiona's workshop confirmed my belief that it is through relationship that real change occurs. The model for Wellness Coaching provides a vehicle for change, whilst the Wellness Coach allows the client to be the "driver" which is so much more effective than being told what to do and how to change. The working model is simple yet effective. I learned that change can occur in very small steps or in momentous ones, yet they are all significant. Well done Fiona!

I flew from Brisbane to Sydney to attend the 1st workshop anticipating that Fiona was at the cutting edge of a new whose time is now. I wasn’t disappointed. The book, the workbook and the coaching all fit together as great tools for anyone interested in excelling in Wellness Coaching. We immediately booked Fiona to speak at our national Healthy Inspirations conference as a great way to help us get even better at weight loss coaching. Highly recommended for any health or fitness professional who want to improve the compliance and results for their members, clients or patients.

As someone who has worked in both the medical and fitness industry, I think this seminar on wellness coaching accurately addresses the underlying problem that is so often missed in those industries. In the medical industry we are constantly telling people what to do and hoping to scare them into taking action. In the fitness industry, I think there is a tendency to drag people along with our motivation, rather than giving them the motivation to do it themselves. Most people know what to do, they just don't know how to get there by themselves. I think the wellness coaching is about helping people clear the "mental clutter" that holds them back from achieving sustainable, healthy behaviours. Well done on bringing this information to the health and fitness industry.

Fiona is a fabulous engaging speaker who speaks from the heart. Her approach to change is sincere, directive and thought provoking. I would recommend her new book to anyone contemplating change who needs a nudge in the 'change' direction

The Wellness Coaching material covered in this workshop is a must for all fitness professionals who want to take their success with clients to a higher level. It provides the framework and practical skills to help practitioners in the fitness and wellness industries to actively help their clients to achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Fiona Cosgrove is an engaging and informative presenter. She draws on her eclectic professional background and a deep understanding of the needs of the fitness industry to make the workshop personally relevant to the participants.

Fiona Cosgrove was a guest speaker at an event that marie claire and Clinique held for Marie claire readers based on the theme of confidence.

Fiona was an engaging speaker and a pleasure to work with. Guests left feeling motivated and inspired to make changes in their lives and I would not hesitate to recommend her services within a similar professional capacity.

“Thank you for a fantastic workshop. Our team was so impressed and excited about the concepts presented. Every team member walked away inspired to make changes in both their work and personal life… As a presenter, Fiona, your enthusiasm and positive approach was infectious. Your ability to listen and ask the right questions of the team kept our momentum building throughout the afternoon.”

“In April of this year, Fiona Cosgrove was a keynote speaker at the CTP conference held in Bangkok, entitled “Making Change happen”. The title of Fiona’s address was Energy Management and in her talk she spoke about the importance of bringing optimal energy to the workplace and the various energy sources in a business. The session was highly relevant for an industry that has high pressure and deadlines daily and for which staff recruitment and retention is a major issue. Fiona entertained the group with her information that she presented in a lively and compelling manner. Her anecdotes and illustrations from her own business experience were well received and pertinent to the subject matter, helping to reinforce the messages. Well done”.

“Thank you for your presentation at our Line Managers’ Conference on 17th October. Your material on Life Planning and Life Goals was pertinent, interesting and well presented. You met your brief perfectly providing a model for personal planning and issues resolution which can be easily transported to the work environment. Thank you again for a most stimulating and enjoyable presentation.

"Thank you for your presentation at the department’s Spokeswomen’s Conference recognizing International Women’s Day 2005, “Real Women in a Real World”. Your presentation was both informative and enjoyable. It captured the imagination and provided practical application to compliment the days’ theme. Your personal anecdotes and experiences were a highlight, which engaged the audience in spontaneous bursts of laughter. The presentation was greatly enjoyed and led to many comments of appreciation from the women present.”

“I would like to thank you and your team at The Health Club for putting on the Men’s Health Boot Camp series. It far exceeded our expectation and everyone involved enjoyed it tremendously. The level of professionalism your showed my staff and our clients was outstanding and no stone was unturned to deliver us the best event, which truly brought our brand to life and reinforced our market position.”

“Fiona Cosgrove from No 1 Health Club was a guest speaker at our recent executive offsite conference. Fiona facilitated a coaching session on lifestyle management with particular focus on managing stress. The team found her session very relevant in the hectic life of corporate executives. The coaching session was interactive, informative and emphasized the importance of developing a balanced approach between corporate and family life. This session has already had an impact on my executive team, many having set new personal and business goals, resulting in very positive change.”

Fiona Cosgrove has delivered three one hour motivational and work-life balance seminars for TMP/Hudson.

This is what the participants had to say:

“The session made me think seriously and logically about my life and how I would like to change”.

“The session enabled me to understand that habits can be changed and goals are achievable.”

“Excellent. Highly relevant and well delivered. Lots of food for thought.”

“Excellent course. Could have listened to Fiona all morning.”

Fiona displays a high level of integrity, honesty and energy in her delivery. I have no hesitation in recommending Fiona to deliver group coaching sessions in this field.”

“Thank you for putting together a fabulous and rewarding workshop. Personal training is not just about fitness anymore. Clients are looking to you for their overall general wellness. We are more-often-than-not the person they see most during the week so you find yourself dealing with a range of issues with them. I found the information gained from the Wellness Coaching workshop an invaluable tool to help me deal with my client's needs better.”