Testimonials

Coaching Diploma Graduates

“Completing the Diploma in Life and Business coaching with Coach Academy PLUS has been an incredible life changing journey that has left me with a new found purpose and confidence, renewed energy and an unwavering belief in the capabilities and potential of myself and others. It has been an honour and privilege to have been trained and coached by Noel & Elizabeth. Their dedication and commitment to coaching in all its wonderful dimensions and the energy, support and encouragement they so willingly give to all the students is second to none. The training was highly participative, experiential, challenging and a lot of fun. As the course comes to a close, I move forward with many new skills, tools and insights that I know I will use in all I do, both professionally and personally. Thank You Both.”
Jan Harte – Human Resources Director – Stryker Orthopaedics – Cork

“This is not your normal diploma course. This is an awesome life changing experience. It equips you with the tools and confidence to choose your own destiny and if you desire, to coach others to choose their own destiny. For me this is by far the most valuable education experience to date. Thank you Noel and Elizabeth.”
Roy McGrath BBs Hons. – Lecturer C.I.T.

“The Diploma in Life and Business coaching run by CoachAcademy Plus was great fun. I learnt a lot of new ideas and skills that I have already applied in my professional and personal life. My understanding of coaching has changed completely since starting the course last October. Noel and Elizabeth created a very positive learning environment that encouraged interaction and experimentation by all. They provide excellent one- to-one support at all times. For those interested in learning about coaching I would strongly recommend this course.”
Dermot Sheehan – Quality Unit Manager – JMPMI

“I thank you most sincerely for the wonderful experience of your Diploma course. It has been a most enlightening journey, one which has indeed equipped me with excellent new skills for the future. I also wish to acknowledge the total professionalism of your organisation and look forward to many years of working together.”
Sean Tobin – Managing Director – Goalpost Ireland

“I have just completed the Diploma in Life and Business Coaching with Coach Academy PLUS. I found the style with which Noel and Elizabeth delivered the course suited me and made learning very easy. Noel and Elizabeth are enlightened educators, who create a safe environment in which you can experiment and develop. The course has made a huge difference in both my business and personal life. Now I take time to listen actively and understand fully. Realising that to get the best from colleagues one needs to let them come up with their own solutions, not to tell them what to do. By listening and encouraging, I can now help people reach their full potential. That awareness is all thanks to Noel, Elizabeth and the wonderful course they run. For business or just personal development, I would recommend this course to anyone, who wants to reach their full potential.”
Garry O’Sullivan – A.C.I.I. – Business Unit Manager – Hibernian Insurance Co. Ltd – Cork Airport

“This course proved to be a life changing experience for me. The relaxed style of presentations on the course greatly eased fears and encouraged full participation by everyone. We are all capable of achieving much more and being the best we can be. Completion of this course gives us the privilege of realising this and allows us to spread this powerful message. The follow up and support service provided by Noel has greatly assisted and encouraged me in my quest to launch my coaching career.”
Gerry Fitzgerald – Business Coach

“I completed my Life & Business Coaching course last May. This course was organised by Noel Brosnan who is also the main tutor. I can say that my decision to attend this course was one of the best decisions I have made in my life as it has transformed the way I interact with people. I have found that Noel’s teaching skills and his ability to relate the theory of coaching to our daily lives has been excellent. Noel has a great understanding of the way human beings think and react to different circumstances and I have found his humorous approach to life very stimulating. I am hoping to continue learning from Noel in some other capacity in the future.”
Paul Martin – Financial Accounting Manager – Black and Decker

“Participation in the Diploma in Life & Business Coaching Course has benefited me enormously, both professionally and personally. The course gives you a really good mix of practice and theory. The supporting materials provided were wonderful and the tutors were excellent.”
Angela Murphy – Senior Executive

Coaching Clients

“I have engaged the services of CoachAcademy PLUS on a number of occasions. I have been provided with a coaching model that is clear, informative and very relevant. In summary, a great practical approach. Noel has also presented a number of ‘The Manager as Coach’ workshops for our branch managers. His style, approach, techniques and delivery have met with universal approval.”
David Hurley – Regional Sales manager – Bank of Ireland

“Noel Brosnan has been my coach since April and I have found him to be of great benefit to me regarding challenges within my business and private life. He listens well and allows me time and space to explore different thoughts and avenues. He will never offer a solution but gently and expertly point me in different directions where I have found answers to my satisfaction. I would gladly recommend Noel to anyone who needs support and I have found him to be a thorough professional at all times.”
Donal Attridge – Company Director

“Working with Noel over the past 5 months has allowed me to grow and develop my business a lot quicker than I would have otherwise hoped to achieve. Noel has challenged and questioned my beliefs and has kept me focused on my commitments to myself. I find the Coaching/Mentoring style that Noel applies very effective and productive.”
Fergal O’ Connor – Synergy Coaching Services

“Noel has worked with me over the last six months and critically to me I have found his approach to be open, honest and challenging. He has helped me focus on what is important through the use of a practical and effective coaching style. I find the coaching sessions help me clarify, re-evaluate and prioritise my never ending “to do” list. I would recommend Noel as a coach to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.”
Simon McAuliffe – BBA Training

“The coaching sessions with Elizabeth were extremely insightful. Elizabeth is a good listener, but also knows how to ask challenging questions. She brings in theories and models with regard to leadership and management styles at the appropriate junctures in the coaching process, without forcing. The intensive series of coaching sessions were beneficial and I fully intend to use Elizabeth’s services again in the future.”
Dr. Maria Hinfekaar – Director – Limerick Institiute of Technology

“Our committee skills training had been well prepared and designed to suit our specific needs. Elizabeth’s training methods made the sessions interesting and allowed us to identify the appropriate roles and skills associated with a successful committee in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. As a group we have benefited very much from working with Elizabeth and feel we are more effective now as a committee.”
Angela Sheehan – Lightbulb Youth Theatre

“Avondhu Development Group has contracted Elizabeth as a coach/facilitator on a number of projects all of which have been very successfully completed to a very high standard. Over the years, Elizabeth has proven herself to be highly committed, very efficient and very professional in approach. She has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work with people in a wide variety of settings. She has always shown energy and enthusiasm for her work and is very committed to empowerment and participatory approaches. Elizabeth is highly regarded by the staff and board of Avondhu Development Group as well as all those with whom she has worked”.
Jim Sheehan – Manager – Avondhu Development Group

“Noel has been my coach for approx two years now, and during that time he has helped me identify, understand and develop my goals, both for business and for personal development. I look on Noel as my personal non-executive chairman, there to help in determining the direction I am taking going forward, teasing out why I have chosen the direction I want to go in, and helping me overcome the obstacles that I meet, and yet he doesn’t get involved in the day to day process of goal attainment. I couldn’t have achieved my goals over the last two years without Noel’s support, encouragement, and guidance.”
David Beechinor – Entrepreneur