Testimonials

"Very insightful."

Bec Newman, Author and Mother

"Loved Yvonne's enthusiasm - you can tell you are very passionalte about the topic."

Janie Looi, Mother Who Has Just Returned to Work

"Engaging, constructive and excellent 2 hours which gave me food for thought on my life & myself"

Mala Neery, New Mother About to Return to Work

"A bit like the Apple story - I'm leaving today having learnt something that I didn't know I needed!"

Kate Stevenson, Working Mother of 3

"Bring in husbands as well. I feel I got lots of info from the experience ...to see things from a child's perspective, stop and observe"

Samantha Dobrin, Fulltime Mother

Yvonne was so inspiring! I loved the breadth and depth of her knowledge. Her sources are so varied (books/philosophies) there is something to interest everyone. This course was brilliant and much fun was had. Some very useful tools. Facilitator Yvonne was absolutely lovely and charming and was equally intelligent and engaged.

Senior Manager

"When I started the program I had no idea how fantastic the experience would be, or how it would let me reflect not only on my business life but also my personal relationships. Personally I found the process a great way of challenging not only my thoughts but also helping me then challenge the people around me in a positive way. I would highly recommend the coaching program to anyone that is lucky enough to be given the opportunity to participate. My coach, Yvonne, is not only a great coach but a fantastic person who has enabled me to achieve beyond what I thought possible during a turbulent time in my life."

Nerida Trappett, CUA Head of Accounting

"Both Yvonne and I nominated some personal and professional goals for me to achieve during the [High Performance Coaching] programme. These have either been met or milestones have been achieved towards meeting them fully. The support Yvonne has offered, particularly through a period when our family suffered a personal loss worked well." Tony Martyn, CUA Head of Mobile Lending and Commercial Finance

"I found the coaching to be invaluable to my development and the development of my team. My goal was to learn new tools and techniques that could be classed as "Best Practice" and I believe I achieved that."

Peter Jensen, CUA Regional Manager

"All in all a fantastic and valuable coaching experience that I felt safe in exposing and exploring some very deep and challenging aspects of self both personally and professionally. Yvonne used tools and techniques that added great value and insight to truly challenge me which is were most value came. Yvonne assisted me to view many aspects of life in a different way which has truly added to my happiness and well being. This has positively impacted me in both my professional and personal life. Yvonne is an amazing lady and through this coaching experience, Yvonne and the learning’s provided will remain with me for the rest of my life. Thank you!"

John George, CUA Group GM Service Operations

“Impactful ....excellent speaker and insightful content! Highly practical! A GOLD for any leader!...Refresh the thoughts and commitment to turn practice to habit.”

Keith Teh

“The facilitator use story telling effectively to convey her ideas.”

Rahim Aziz

“I have made commitment to master NLP (frame, reframe etc) skills, to become an effective communicator. Your Walt Disney story inspire me to pursue my dream, I will go into the reality room then the critic rom in next 6 months, to make it happen! TQ, Dr Yvonne, u really inspired me! My dream is to create a blue ocean market in Malaysia performance art industry! & to revive the industry!”

Winson Phuah

“.... Interaction, the way of bringing us into a new path (stories, practical examples etc) ...”

Yoann Sapanel, Market Analyst/ Consultant

“Thank you for being honest and truthful in your sharing & encouragement.”

Chun

“I find the power point presentation really amazing. A picture paints a thousand words; The chart that she used stimulate my visual & enhance my understanding on the message; Related stories and example strengthen the message... It totally transform my mind and gave me a new perspective of communication”

Leslie Lian, Project Coordinator

“Within such a short time and despite challenging training facility (setup), Yvonne is able to connect so well with the trainees. I am on the verge of being transformed. Can you be my coach?.... Excellent delivery. V Professional... Inspired to put lessons learnt into practice”

Leong Lai Fong, Managing Consultant

“Storytelling was beautiful! Facilitator’s VOICE >> clarity of speech & intonation. Excellent use of slides & choice of pictures in slides”

Yen

“Leading examples.”

Josephine Woon, Business Development Manager

“Visual illustrations & simple message. Use of stories.... Sound Principles. Just need the discipline of Practice & consistent practice.”

Sam Wong

“Open up more my mind ....The stories are good; even for old guy like me.... In relation to strategy thinking, to stop Red Ocean mentality”

Ong Eng Chuan, Managing Director

“A true reflection of a leader’s role put into a practical perspective.... Tremendous sharing and experience; a positive direction in prospecting with your client... The insight of the sensory channels in relation to leadership coaching...Find the gems - A diamond you want to take with you rather than having pebbles in your saddle.”

Stephen Cornelius, Managing Director

"Helpful perspectives to think further about. I found it helpful to be reminded to check out other perspectives and to ‘know’ myself. Facilitator’s energy and use of personal examples helped to maintain focus"

Manager

"The personal learning was insightful in how to approach various situations. Development of different strategies, group work exercise, and gaining a broader understanding of concepts worked well."

Manager

"Use of colour and personal stories to which we could relate."

Manager

"Case studies and discussion worked well."

Liz Noble, Office Manager

"Have re-learnt communication practices to take away. Well organised and presented.Vibrant."

Felicia Fitzgerald, Sustainable Living Program Manager

"Small group worked well. Personal input from the facilitator. Well organised facilitator."

M. Connolly,Manager Westlink

"Yvonne presented very well and shared her passion and passed that on to us. Thank you Yvonne very much for your facilitating .... Your passion it is very catchy. [Personal learning outcomes] has increased to be able to step back more often and all times."

Vicki Moore, Program Manager

"Greater realisation and structure. Still have much to learn. Lack of PPT was engaging - more participating. Relating content to sales/boutique."

Elise Karadjian, Fashion Trainer

"The structure of the program and the amount of group and individual participation. Yvonne makes everyone feel comfortable and is very approachable. I have definitely learnt a lot about the way I communicate and my learning style/s."

Marisa Caruso, Assistant to Buying Manager

"Friendly/Positive energy makes a comfortable environment. All outcomes put forward have been covered today."

Shalina Truelove, Fashion Advisor

"Small group activities. Practical examples. Information was presented in an easy to follow manner. All outcomes were covered and we were given ideas and skills to use them in our work everyday and to develop them further."

Amy Connell, Fashion Advisor

"Best training and most relaxed, yet most effect I’ve ever had! “Relax, no one is going to be called out to present at the front of the room.” It’s so relieving!!! Puts everyone back into their comfort zone and eventually stepping out of our own comfort zone and into a learning zone comfortably and efficiently. Even terror zone, but at our own pace! To the extent that all of my outcomes can be achieved so easily if we use the training materials. It’s not rocket science!!"

Irene Candra, Fashion Advisor

"The course made personal goals for the future ....The visuals, eg demonstrations and writing on whiteboard, worked well."

Penelope McGufficke, Fashion Advisor

"I think it has been a bit more of a realisation and now it has to be applied properly because I’ve learnt the process. Engaging different topics with different enthusiasm and severity, ie importance."

Cleo-Rey Sebla, Fashion Advisor

"Excellent program, very useful, facilitator exceeded my expectations :) I was in the terror zone this morning, Yvonne made me feel comfortable and wanting to participate."

Lena Karbovska, Asst Boutique Manager

"Yvonne was great at using tone and body language to not make it boring. Everything at the end related to things said in the beginning. I realised that there are many things I did not know - I did not know. I wanted more perspective when delivering content = Achieved."

Alan Buanne, Asst Boutique Manager

"I found Dr Sum’s teaching style entertaining and very informative. The material presentation format that covered the essentials in such a short time. Examples in storytelling. Excellent. A step closer to combine communication methods and application into an art form."

Alan Weinstein, Operations Manager

"Great! Learned a lot. Information I can use at work and everyday life. Very engaging and involving. Relevant to everyday situations."

Tim Wardell, Fashion Advisor

"The program will be well applied in work situation and also in personal life. Yvonne was so passionate and energetic. I was her captive audience throughout the day. Thank you Yvonne. You were so dynamic and passionate in what you taught. You made me more aware of what I do everyday. It made me aware that what I do everyday I have to structure and that I was on the right path but this program gave me details and objectives to work on."

Sooki Crow, Floor Supervisor

"Yvonne gave me a very friendly but at the same time a very insightful coaching to structure how I could improve myself with the skills I needed. It was a real demonstration of how meta-coaching could help a client. She spoke clearly and precisely, which was a great value to me who was contacting her from Japan. I was able to reach my milestone as we figured out during the session. Thank you, Yvonne, for your fabulous energy, attention and encouragement to me!"

Mitsi Okamoto, MetaCoach

"Whether Yvonne is working a room or coaching one-on-one, her greatest strength is her ability to build and maintain rapport with just about anybody. She understands the coaching process from both the coach and the coachee perspective - having experienced it from both sides. She demonstrates an authentic presence that draws people to feel comfortable very quickly. She is engaging, dynamic and entertaining. Seemingly highly technical content can magically come alive and even seem fun.

Philippa Bond, CEO

“...Very valuable in career and advancement...reinforced my values....variety of learning activities.....parts of the program all linked and all valuable...facilitator effectively communicated course content and created an interactive, enjoyable and productive learning environment....interested in applying framing presentations in the workplace.”

Alan Weinstein, Cruise Director

"Yvonne - fantastic! Full of energy, great at always asking us what we needed/wanted. Great knowledge of content!!...could be a little longer!! ....my learning outcome have not only been achieved but also have began to change. I feel this bar has shifted."

Jessica Sofo, Bondi Junction Boutique Manager,

"This learning has given me confidence to be more open and communicate better. Your (Yvonne's) knowledge and ability to get everyone to work together and share stories. I like the work group sessions."

Alma Stanonik, Retail Operations Manager,

"Pace of the program... Notes and participation... I am a visual and kinesthetic type of person. I need these types of stimulus. Also allow me to learn about other different sensory acuity. I have achieved my personal learning outcomes to the extent I feel comfortable in expressing my ideas and thoughts in a big group/diverse group. Also gained self-confidence in knowing other professionals share commonality with me.... wish it was longer."

Michaela Choong, Melbourne Boutique Manager,

"I have learnt a great deal over the past two days, this including the wisdom training. I have learnt about my personal weaknesses, this including the confidence to step forward and reach for my personal goals. Interaction.... facilitator (Yvonne) made me feel very comfortable.... non-intimidating environment."

Irene Kirchner, Marketing Executive,

"Yvonne was great in communicating to us. It was very enjoyable. I have learnt of the tools I can use to be more confident and apply it to my workplace. That the room was small enough and the amount of people was enough. It created a level of intimacy and trust."

Maurice Gacusana, CRM Executive,

"Breaking the group in small teams, changing these teams around, so we worked with different people. Yvonne's style in natural and engaging. This kept the two days interesting and dynamic..... Greater insight into areas that need work and development...A renewed confidence in areas of strength."

Rebecca Teyhan, Visual Merchandising Executive,

"Yvonne's structure of the program and her easy nature made the course very comfortable and the digestion of information easy."

Kathleen Ryan, Marketing Manager Fashion,

"I would just like to say thank-you for the best course (Managing Personal Growth-Career Decision Making) I have ever done. I feel so enlightened and motivated to find that path that will give me the greatest satisfaction in my life. You (Yvonne) were a truly inspirational facilitator and I am completely envious about the role that you have. It is so obvious when someone loves and has a passion for what they do. It is extremely contagious."

Jamie Gooding, Production Manager,

"Once again thanks for making the (Managing Personal Growth-Career Decision Making) course over the past 2 days not only enjoyable but very relevant."

Belinda Claffey, Commercial Development Project Manager,

“Leading examples.”

Vince Evans, Thomas & Coffey Business Unit Manager

“I’ve been leading teams to complete maintenance programs and projects for more than 20 years …..Thank you for the energy and enthusiasm you displayed for your subject and participants - it will certainly influence the way I deal with people and myself.”

Paul Rodgers, Thomas & Coffey Project Manager

“Learning outcomes were achieved – feeling of being awake!! Well planned.”

Peter Buckley, Thomas & Coffey

“Yvonne was extremely interactive which made it enjoyable to participants. I believe I have been given some excellent tools to apply to people / conflict management.”

Michael Walsh, Thomas & Coffey Construction Manager

“Given me tools to be more comfortable with who I am…Constant interaction & role playing made everyone feel comfortable so that people can be open & share things about themselves so that others can learn from them.”

Mark Henderson, Thomas & Coffey Estimating Manager

“Yvonne’s energy was great & generally infective.”

Jason McCallum, Thomas & Coffey Commercial Manager

“Flexibility, relevance, puts you outside your comfort zone to bring out the best in you. The way it was presented kept you interested.”

Tony Walker, Thomas & Coffey Operations Manager Townsville Defence

“Yvonne was an engaging facilitator and kept the content of the program interesting.”

Thomas & Coffey Operations Manager

“Great to see a vibrant & passionate presenter/coach who has a different perspective on me so I can understand others and assist others moving forward”

Paul Chambers, Thomas & Coffey

“What worked well: The material and the way it was delivered.”

Mark Rouse, Thomas & Coffey Site Services Manager

“It has helped me understand others & myself better. The facilitator really knew the subject matter & delivered it very well.”

Joe Arnone, Thomas & Coffey

“I have been provided with useful tools, some confirmation of experience, some structure and some learnings that will enable me to “play” with day to day, which will enhance myself and others...The combination of colour, information reinforcement & review supplied with the belief displayed was entertaining way to learn.”

Paul Rodgers, Thomas & Coffey Project Manager

“Course content provided an insight into how to look at and perceive others”.

Mark Henderson, Thomas & Coffey

“Yvonne had a very passionate delivery style and which she took time out to fully explain if no one was clear… Starting to understand the reasoning behind the way I tend to act or perceive through the MBTI documentation…Starting to believe in myself & others.”

Paul Chambers, Thomas & Coffey

“Having read some of Carl Jung’s work, I was very interested on how his theories were applied in the MBTI forum. I was delighted to find that the course went into detail on the various typologies and the implication/application of the information provided.”

Vince Evans, Thomas & Coffey

"I have known Dr Yvonne Sum for about 12 years. She is simply exceptional. A disciplined intellect supported by superb facilitation and presentation ability makes her an incisive, engaging and consistently excellent in all that she does."

Colin James, Professional Training & Coaching Consultant

"What worked well regarding program & facilitator: Understanding personalities of team members. Take time out to reflect & collaborate. Use of Practical examples. Less reliance of printed documents. All the participants participated/ contributed to the fun of learning."

Siva Moorthy,

"Helps me to understand others in the group. What worked well regarding the program and the facilitator: the interactive exercises."

Connie Burnell, Project Adminitrator,

"I came with no real expectations. I enjoyed the day and participation – some new things to apply. Yvonne was able to elicit active participation and involvement. A good balance of “instruction” and participation."

Warwick,

"Stretch comfort zone. Now need to take the techniques back to world/life to keep stretching…. Doing with team rather than a group of individuals, Yvonne was very clear in her discussions and involved everyone"

Andrew Schille

"Thanks Yvonne. You were very good at expressing ideas & expanding our perspectives & skills"

Jemena Regulatory

"Good [team building] course

Paul Johnston,

"Yvonne Sum has an extraordinary way of bringing out the brilliance in her clients. She is exceptional in her compassionate facilitation as she guides you to deeper self discovery. She will coach you to think about your life patterns and connect them to your core values in an intriguing, practical and useful way. Together you will journey the seasons of your life and revel in your authenticity and what makes you personally extraordinary. Yvonne sees and celebrates the natural leader in all of us. She shows us how to be the best of who we are as we determine our contribution to make the world a better place. She's a lot of fun too!"

Jo Romano, Parent Coach

"I have always found your teleclasses on parenting to be informative and practical. Great tips to help me raise my now-13-year old. Now that my daughter is 13, the time together is co-created. I practice as many of your "7 R's" as possible - especially respect and role modeling. I enjoy being totally present with her as we play and grow together."

Karen McMillan, Coach

"I became aware of excellent influencing techniques that are more than useful in my role

Cristine Balanica

"Facilitator shared experiences to provide perspective"

Daralyn Hodge

"Development of empathy/rapport …..Facilitator demonstrated the principles being taught."

Brett Ellwood

"I have got a better appreciation of next steps to improve my individual and group influencing. Facilitator created an excellent relationship with myself and audience."

"Yvonne’s energy, enthusiasm and passion are inspirational. Fantastic!! Great!!"

Lisa Foster, HSE Adviser

“This was a very effective course full of helpful information I can take back to achieve better results dealing with training, negotiating & coaching skills. I loved every second! … I felt the program was timed well keeping us engaged throughout the day. I also felt we were asked what in particular would be of most benefit to us & this was great having a say on what we needed to focus on. I thought it was very effective & would be even more so with a continuation at a future date.”

Stephanie Silva

“Thank you Yvonne – This day has been valuable and I will put many ideas into practice immediately.”

Sue Armitage

“Yvonne delivered a very relevant day for us. She totally engaged us and I appreciated her ability to be flexible with the content…. Tailored to meet outcomes & tailored to learning level of each participant, great demonstrating of a coach & trainer.”

Patricia Jones

“The day was beneficial to implement at work & in my personal life. I thoroughly enjoyed myself & have learnt new things that I can’t wait to put into practice… I liked the way the program was based on our desired outcome & every piece of content & activity was centred on these.”

Sally Morris

“Thank you for providing such great facilitation and for providing me with the skills and knowledge to be a more effective coach…… Yvonne was very engaging and created a comfortable environment conducive to sharing experiences and asking questions… I would have loved to have another day to further practice skills learnt.”

Georgia Manning

"It was a pleasure to meet with you today at the AAL Pulse session and it was refreshing to see how you drew parallels in nature, sports and business in terms of accepting and managing change. I am a firm believer that basic laws of nature are applicable in every aspect of life and it has been the underlying assumption in my investment plan in the stock market and the development of my risk management application (TradeRisk)."

Arpad Marton
Requirements Manager
Alcatel-Lucent Australia Limited

“Small group worked well. Excellent use of time during program and effectiveness of facilitator.”

Robert Riseley, Field Sales Manager

“The program content well selected, and presented & pitched at exactly right level. Could not be improved as it was excellent. I wanted to become a better leader & the content was perfect to enable me to take away new skills & concepts.” Carolyn Passmore, Sales & Education Executive

“Very much a non-threatening environment and facilitator was really able to get the message across. I thought it was great and easy to follow and understand. Great outcome. I wanted to learn and gain new tools to make me a better communicator and leader.”

Renato Peter, Sales & Education Executive, WA

Relevant. Pace was very appropriate for group. Great to review & refresh.

Patricia Jones, National Education Manager

“Yvonne built great rapport with the group right from the start, and with a small group this enabled us to have a positive learning environment. The topics were presented in a fun but interesting way which made the learning ‘stick’. Excellent. Have some great new stuff to work with and have also been ‘refreshed’ in other areas. More! ”

Sandra Haines, Retail Sales Manager, Qld

“Well organized content. Interactive sessions/ well facilitated. Fantastic to see my team working together … learning. Common goal of better, enhanced leadership skills.”

Carolyn Muir, National Retail Manager

“Yvonne has a fabulous energy & attention to detail. Everything I mentioned to her in our planning of the day was discussed & dealt with. She has a very quick & clear grasp of problems, a professional yet compassionate & therefore effective way of bringing them to the participant.”

Robyn Mailman, Practice Manager,

I am interested in NLP. I found the information on NLP today very interesting and would like to find out more about this.

Diane Lowe, Registered Dental Hygienist,

“Didn’t know what the course content would be…really enjoyed my day and hope not only to continue with your suggestions at work but to start at home too.”

A. Wan Wyte, Treatment Coordinator,

Excellent understanding of the complexities of team dynamics using NLP as a working model.

Dr Ken Marshall, Managing Director,

“The understanding of all the programme: it made me to be always positive thinking and change my attitude towards people around me, especially my family. All are very useful…..The Disney Pattern, Hero’s Journey & Learning Styles….. [Yvonne’s] colourful tools are very clear & simple.”

Tres Andrew Taki, Melanau Association

“It helps me to have change of mindset of learning new things and taking others’ suggestions with more open mind….. The way of getting people to share their own experience, getting crowds to do relaxing exercise (dancing) which was a new thing to certain people. [Yvonne] presented in creative way (colours wording, chart, drawings).”

Yii Ming Mei, Ban Hock My Centre Youth Worker,

“I learnt how to take colourful notes, to share my own hero’s journey to others, built rapport, be thankful and paid gratitude to all things happening around me. …..Built up my relationship with my family members….. [Yvonne sharing] her family story.”

Hong Boon Swee, T.M.C. Youth Worker,

“I learnt how to understand another person’s learning style, which helps me to be a better trainer in my field…..Built up my personal life journey…. [Yvonne] repeating the point and bringing it out for discussion …which is good for learner….. Lots of application exercise.”

Ting Khin Liu, Youth Trainer,

“Everything [worked well]…..Stories and [Yvonne] made everybody comfortable to ask questions and sharing.”

Emily Wong, Housewife,

“All topics are of help and lesson worth knowing. What worked well…teaching you to discover yourself and the roles of parents. [Dr Yvonne] transforms and motivates me giving more confidence to myself.”

anak Lamteng, Retired Banker,

“Stress, Coaching, Hero’s Journey, Learning Styles, Outcome Planning, The Disney Pattern… most useful… with [Yvonne’s] explanation & experience.”

Galoh Jeno, Biro Hal-Ehwal Wanita, Asap,

“ ‘Diamonds are Forever’ but these few days with you, Yvonne, have shown that – Diamonds don’t take forever to form. Thank you for letting us go home with 4-day-formed Diamonds…… I was stuck! This NLP is the lifeline I need so I can continue my journey. What worked well – non-threatening environment, positive participation & learning which carry over into application. The participants really got it!! Bravo Yvonne! Use of visual aids & reinforcement in Psyche & Eros story effectively transferred learning to me.”

alice Lai/Wright, Parent/ Wife/ Teacher/ Mentor/ Counsellor, Hope

Cordelia Lee, Sessional Lecturer, Swinburne University,

Julia Liah, Ernst & Young,

“I’ve realised that a lot of the things covered in the course I’ve already been practising to certain extent even though I didn’t know their ‘technical’ terms or the methods before, and being here further reinforced my confidence I’ve been doing some things right. Also there have been some gaps in these areas that have now been filled. …… Various tasks and ample opportunities for all to participate and integrate while trying out the models……In a very friendly, warm, relaxed and fun-loving style. Yvonne is very real, sharing her own life with us with such sincerity. This, together with the quality material presented, makes it work for me. I’ve learnt to be positive with even very negative issues, now seeing them as a necessary part of my learning and growth – NO PAIN, NO GAIN! And I can still rejoice and be hopeful through it all. The effectiveness does not end with the course but is extended into our working life with invitation to help & support one another in our work.”

Cordelia Lee, Sessional Lecturer, Swinburne University,

“:I came to the course not quite knowing what to expect but found that a lot of dry ‘dormant’ & existing knowledge have been activated & given new & extended meanings to…. Material was well presented & explained, variety of delivery styles (theory, application, experiment, stories) to keep us interested, and convey ideas & concepts clearly. Also the facilitator’s ongoing enthusiasm, conviction & passion in sharing her knowledge. The models help to structure information in a way that makes it easier for me to access & see the links & remember. Also the emphasis on revising material to aid retention. The revision activity at the end of Day 2 against the background music was good. Also by being encouraging & non-judgmental, the facilitator creates a non-threatening learning environment.”

Helen Chua, Sessional Lecturer, Swinburne University,

“I have a deeper understanding of the importance of having good parenting skills which I need first to digest and then impart / show what I have learned during this 4 days’ course to others….. through the chart presentation (simple drawings) and the role play workshop.”

Sr Genevieve, Day Care Centre Operator, Religious Sister of St Francis of Sarawak,

“[What worked well]: the different learning styles…. [Yvonne facilitating] in different colours.”

Stevenine Chang Ah Moi, Principal, Genius Kids Learning Centre,

“The ‘rapport’ session is indeed an enlightenment! A beautiful time- never boring. Practical too! Will change my relationship with others. Thank you…Very interesting! Some new thoughts to ponder and to apply in my own life….Understanding the rules of ‘coaching’ ….that I am a unique person with the hero’s journey module … how to manage stress and finally to build rapport with others around me….Through [Yvonne’s] rainbow-like modules and teaching aids….Her friendly disposition and of course her friendly approach and her sweet smile!”

Catherine James Johnson, Melanau Association,

“I came expecting to learn how to best handle situations with rebellious, egocentric teenagers but have instead seems to focus more on self. Yet, I believe that I have probably benefited more as a change in self has far more reaching effects. The ability of the facilitator to understand the participants’ needs worked well….. She checked with participants on theory understanding, revised where necessary and summarising at end of day to link up - very effective. What I really want now is to digest what had been transferred to me over the past few days, apply the relevant patterns, adopt the effective ones and make them my habits.”

Juliana Yeo, Ex-Co, Sarawak Women for Women Society,

“The Learning Outcomes of this workshop did give me new insights of how to deal with certain situations and challenges in my life journey. I hope to apply it in my daily living and to those whom I meet everyday….I learnt the technique to manage stress…and new ways of teaching and learning on young children. I felt all the inputs were very useful to me…I appreciate the sessions very much. …..The brain gym exercise and poco-poco dance, the group discussions and workshop, active participation in all activities…. [Dr Yvonne] used lots of learning styles and teaching techniques. She used lots of colours in jotting out the notes. It is very colourful and gave new ideas how to teach young children in our centre.”

Sr Angela ak Dahiam, Religious sister on teaching, Sisters of St Francis of Sarawak,

“I know where I stand and what to do when I become a ‘coach’ to someone else, …..and how important for me to accept ‘Hero’s Journey’ in my life. For me personally, all [from the program] is important and useful … but take time for me to adjust myself to put it into practice in my daily life…..Active participation in all activities, especially learning style and rapport, worked well. [Dr Yvonne] truly true to herself and she used all her past and present life experiences which I gained a lot from it.”

Sr Diana Butau, Sisters of St Francis of Sarawak,

“I came to reinforce my understanding of how to respond better to the needs of others and this program has done just that for me while at the same time fulfilling my needs. The flow of the material delivery as I felt Dr Yvonne responding to the needs of the participants worked well. By telling stories, she effectively transferred learning. Thank you, Yvonne! God bless.”

Wendy Chang, Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology,

“I had learnt new tools that I can use for counselling, teaching and facilitate learnings for students – new presentation styles which I can use for learning. All sessions are very well presented and very easy to absorb. Well-facilitated.”