Meet Toni

I established Flourish Coaching Ltd in 2003…wow time does fly! I love the word ‘flourish’ it resonates with women and embodies so much of what we want to be in our own lives. As a coach I have the privilege of learning all about my clients professional and personal lives,so it seems only right that I share a little about my own life and experiences.On a recent personal audit my family, friends and colleagues described me as ‘incredibly loyal and supportive’ ‘always willing to help others with a great sense of humour!’ These qualities are really important to me and are pivotal to the success I achieve in my client coaching relationship.

Professionally

I love working alongside women who want to live fulfilling and successful lives. I am particularly passionate about helping mothers combine the demands of motherhood, running a household and career through enhanced life management and personal coaching. I also love working with women who are courageously becoming ’solopreneurs’ and supporting their business vision. I place great importance on offering a very personal level of service to my clients, which is open, respectful and fun.

Walking my own talk is paramount to my continued growth and success, both personally and professionally. Being a professional coach is of utmost importance to me and I am dedicated, passionate and committed to my ongoing learning and professional development. As an Associate Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) you can be assured that you are working with a professional coach who is coach specific trained to a high skill level, adheres to core coaching competencies and a transparent code of ethics. I also enjoy ‘giving back’  in my role as a mentor coach to coaching students.

In 2010 I began a new area of training as I undertake a three year course in Counselling. I believe that this will broaden my learning and strengthen my skill set, adding value to all my clients. Here is a little more about my professional background to date, it will continue to grow as I explore new avenues of learning and personal growth.

Diploma in Counselling, currently studying 2010-2012

International Coach Federation (ICF) Credentialed Coach 
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

Secretary/Membership Coordinator, ICF Canterbury Branch

Accredited Life Coach, Cert IV Life Coaching
Life Coaching Academy, approved Coach Training School of the ICF

Certificate in Professional Organising
HG Training Academy, USA

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Communication
Massey University

Diploma in NZ Policing

Personally…

I really enjoy combining a rewarding career with my first love, my family. My husband Paul and I have been married twelve years and love the Canterbury lifestyle and raising our family of three young boys. Life is busy, but the older and wiser I get, the more I realise what is really important to me and my life reflects my true values and my vision for life to fun, fulfilling and rewarding.

Since turning forty I  made a commitment to set myself a goal each year that scares and stretches me. My ‘break through’ goal last year was training for my first marathon which for me was a true test of belief…in myself! I completed the Auckland Marathon in 4hours 25 minutes and felt estatic that I finished! What next? Well watch this space and my blog for more ‘break through’ goals in 2010.  Our family time is focused on our children’s sporting and cultural activities and catching up with family and friends. I also love cooking and reading , watching films and living a  fit and healthy life.