Testimonials from our Clients.

Testimonials are important. Far from being an exercise in self-promotion, they give a voice to the people, businesses and organisations we have helped.

C.S.D.A

Opal Training and Consultancy are an extremely professional company. The courses they have provided for us were of a very high standard, uniquely tailored to our specific needs and delivered with confidence. I would be extremely happy to recommend their services to other companies and would have no hesitations in employing their services again.

EMMA PYE
Castlereagh Sports Development Association

Weave Project

Opal Trainiung provided the National Training Award winning Weave Project with Peace and Reconciliation training,Stress Management and Confidence Building classes. the training provided is Unique and tailor made to suit the needs of the class. Some of the students feedback state,
" excellent sessions "
"It is a unique way of dealing with conflict and looking to the future "
" I can now say no confidently "
Thank you to Opal!

Maria Brady
Weave Project

N.D.D.O

My first experience of coaching was very positive and - in my opinion - very valuable. It did involve an element of honesty and soul-searching but it was very enjoyable. Lisa took me to a place which was beneficial to both of us, without me knowing I was being steered in that direction - an indication of her ability and expertise. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others - it certainly gave me more confidence in an area of my life which previously caused me anxiety.

Lynne
Chief Executive, North Down Development Organisation

SOLAS NI

Opal Training and Consultancy have provided training to over 130 people across 3 EU projects managed by SOLAS NI. Their input has been invaluable, and the feedback and retention rates on the courses have been excellent. Not every training provider could have done what they have done, and we believe their 'partnering' approach greatly helps voluntary groups.

ALEX THOMAS
Chair, SOLAS NI

The Life Coaching Experience: A Personal View.

I'm a born sceptic and when I was invited to participate as a willing coaching subject, I reluctantly accepted the invitation. I had one very brief exposure to the coaching technique many years ago during a conference for school Principals but it did little to inspire my continued interest. And so it was with some trepidation that I approached my first exposure to a personal coaching experience. I deliberately engaged with the coach having no preconceived opinions - other than : 'I don't know why I need this.' However I quickly realised this was something more than I had anticipated. From the very outset, Lisa - my coach was the consummate professional - never pushing an agenda but always intensely aware, incredibly patient and a born listener. As the darkening clouds began to break up and the sun began to appear on the horizon I gradually became aware of the power of the coaching experience.

Although I had always been aware of the inadequacies of my personal lifistyle I had never grasped the nettle.Suddenly I was very challenged in a very gentle way. ...

Try and re-programme your behaviour, take responsibility for yourself and just remember that - 'habit and imagination are more powerful than logic and willpower.' Yes! here was the beginning of a recipe that was to transform my life. When I was invited to consider the 'anchor technique', list ten positive things about myself and that 'self esteem is a social vaccine', I was hooked. Now I could understand why I could become 'master of my own fate and not the victim of my own circumstances'. Visualising the winning feeling was the perfect fantasy and the ultimate Neuro Linguistic Practice (NLP).Breaking the mould and practice what you preach now mean something more than I'd ever thought before. Becoming aware of my own vulnerability and lack of confidence gave me the humility to accept the challenge of change.

My life has been transformed and yet I can truly say: 'a lot done - a lot more to do.' I am now much more grounded, infinitely more healthy and ultimately a happier person than I had been prior to the coaching experience. Thank you Lisa for being that consummate professional and I wish you many years of great joy,peace,happiness and prosperity in your career as a life coach.

Patrick.