Compilation Series
Hear Directly from Our Graduates
Five graduates answer the same question. Three questions. Three compilations. A cross-section of perspectives on what this programme delivers.
What are some of the biggest challenges you overcame?
"I always considered myself to be a good listener, but I discovered I was an active listener. Learning to switch off the solution mode has actually enriched my ability to communicate and enriched my connections."
Melinda Chapple-McCamish
Featuring: Mina Tausan · Toni Levin · Rhode McCarthy · Melinda Chapple-McCamish
What have been some of your biggest insights and learnings?
"This programme has really made me understand that I can change. Everything is a work in progress and nothing is going to stop that aside from me. To many, that may not seem like a big thing, but to me, it's huge."
Rhode McCarthy
Featuring: Toni Levin · Rhode McCarthy · Melinda Chapple-McCamish · Mina Tausan
What would you say to someone considering this programme?
"I looked at the price and thought, that's a lot of money to spend on myself. Now I look back and think I'd pay double for that."
Melinda Chapple-McCamish
Featuring: Melinda Chapple-McCamish · Rhode McCarthy · Mina Tausan · Toni Levin
In Their Own Words
What Our Graduates Say
Out of the practice sessions we've done, I've gotten more traction in making genuine changes in my life than I have in all the counselling I've had over the course of my life.
Karen Hlady
How I've changed as a person did not even enter my mind as an outcome of the coaching course. I'm 53 and this has given me a new zest for life.
Melinda Chapple-McCamish
This investment is something I should have done a very long time ago. I believe a lot of the barriers I experienced would probably not have happened if I had gotten this help.
Rhode McCarthy
What comes from within is the most appropriate medicine. That was such a phenomenal moment and something that has really affected how I work on myself.
Hugo Ménard
I was a lawyer in the corporate world for 14 years. All the promises that were made are being fulfilled. If you're feeling drawn to it, it's resonating with you for a reason.
Marla Tseng
I asked just one question: what do you think? And just listened. It's made me definitely a better leader. People feel empowered, they feel valued, they feel heard.
Lorena Hutchings
You get a lot more than what you bargained for, in the best way possible. You're not just learning how to be a coach. You're also going through that transformation. There is a really massive investment in you and you grow tremendously from it.
Mina Tausan
I didn't know what to expect. It felt more like a calling. I really didn't realise how much you'd be coached yourself and change internally.
Lora Courtois
Lawyers, senior leaders, educators, consultants, trades professionals, energy workers, psychologists, entrepreneurs. Twelve graduates from different industries, different countries, different starting points. The same transformation.
Graduate Conversations
Extended Interviews
In these extended conversations, graduates share their experiences in depth: the shifts they experienced, the community they found, and the ways they have applied what they learned across their professional and personal lives.
Extended Interview
Hugo brings a background in energy work and mind-body modalities. Jordan spent 13 years in the construction industry before making a career change. Two strangers who became part of the same coaching cohort.
"We both kind of just realised, wow, this actually does work. We all came out and we're like, this is it. This is working."
Hugo Ménard & Jordan Beattie
Extended Interview
Marla left a 14-year legal career to build a coaching business. Lorena is a senior leader in the non-profit sector. Laura spent 30 years in education and HR leadership, from principal to superintendent.
"I had a psychologist who'd done this coaching programme and she said this is the best coaching programme I've ever done, and I have done many."
Lorena Hutchings
"I can honestly say you will come out a different person to the one that initially walked in the door. I am so excited that I am now going to have the opportunity to take other people on their own journey of discovery."
Lorena Hutchings
"Be ready to do the work. Be ready to go inside and go deep. And if you're not, this isn't the course for you."
Karen Hlady
"If you're called to something like this, this is a great programme for you. The programme is self-paced, so if you think you don't have time, you can make the time that is convenient for you."
Lisa Abbott
The Founder
The Founder Behind the Methodology
Those who have worked closely with Dr. Catherine Plano (PhD, MCC) share their experience of the founder behind the programme's proprietary methodology.
"Catherine was a relentless, stable, nurturing, supportive force. She helped me to turn negative circumstances into personal life transformation."
Sonia Hickey
"Catherine is gifted in her ability to guide you as you take a deep dive into that greater part of which you are. Catherine Plano is transformation personified."
Rhonda Ferridge
"Working with Catherine has taught me major life and spiritual lessons. I have evolved as a woman, as an entrepreneur and as a spirit."
Niva Thongkham
Catherine has a deep understanding of human behaviour. Most energy workers create a temporary shift. Catherine has the ability to address problems on a level that actually changes them."
Gizem Darendelioglu
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