What attracted you to Redwood Life Coaching?

"I was really struggling to make sense of what it was with me that needed to change with my dialogue with my girls.  I knew it was about my communication but I didn’t know what it was."

How has your life and relationship with your girls changed as a result of you're group coaching experience?

I can now see my own interactions more clearly and am more respectful in my dealings with myself, family and friends.

My relationship with my girls has changed immensely – there’s a greater sense of love, respect and space in the home. I would say that the quality of our relationships has shifted from a 3 to a 7 out of 10…and now I’m looking for the 10!

What’s been the major outcome from your coaching experience?

The major outcome has been learning to accept myself, realising that my ideas and needs are valid without requiring the approval of others.

Seeing myself more positively has allowed me to see my parenting as a gift as opposed to a heavy responsibility that I had to fulfill.

What was the group coaching experience like?

It was very different to any other personal development work I had experienced before. Instead of focusing on “the issues” we were more focused on what to do about them. It was a very proactive and enjoyable process.

What was Dixon’s style like?
Dixon was skilled at holding the group so that I felt safe sharing my thoughts and experiences. He was gentle, non-invasive and very caring - yet got the job done! His approach gave me a model for dealing with potentially disruptive/unpleasant events in a light yet effective way.

Who would you recommend Dixon’s Liberating Parenting coaching group to?

Anybody who wants to feel more empowered within their family rather than feeling burdened by their role as parent - and to ultimately free themselves and their kids in the process!

Janelle Leong, Maleny,
March 2007

What attracted you to Redwood Life Coaching?

I was at a point in my business where I felt as though I needed some new ideas about the way I run and promote it.  I had done some mentoring in the past with LEED and found it very helpful, so when I heard about Dixon's coaching group I thought this may be a good opportunity to learn something new.

How has your life and business changed as a result of your coaching experience?

I thought that I was going to learn mainly business skills, whereas in fact, the main benefit I have received is in my self-confidence and self-esteem.

I am now more confident in myself and less worried about my shortcomings.  As a result of this I have discovered that running my business can be fun and enjoyable. My increase in confidence has also allowed me to comfortably raise my fees while trusting my clients are still receiving excellent value for money.

What was the group coaching experience like?

It's helpful because there's other people to listen to, which takes the pressure off, and it also gave me the chance to discover that everyone's got pretty much the same issues happening!

I am in the business of giving people insight about themselves and their environment in order to enhance their own life. So it was great to be on the receiving end - I found  my coaching experience was insightful and empowering.  I had a few "aha" experiences about myself and the way I work which has led me to feel more positive working with my own clients within my consulting.

How did you find Dixon's coaching style?

I found Dixon's style is very positive - he consistently invited us to focus on what is going well in our lives and business as opposed to the negative.  This approach has had positive spin-offs to the way I look at my life in general - whereas in the past I would have been more likely to dwell on what went wrong in a day and get stuck  - now I am equipped to move on more quickly.

How would you describe your experience in terms of value for money?

It's good value for money.  The positive approach and techniques combined with the group situation made it a very enriching experience  - and being able it to pay it off over time provided me with an excellent option to manage my cash flow.

Who would you recommend Redwood's Small Business Coaching to?

I would certainly recommend Dixon's small business coaching group to people working in the health and wellbeing area, especially those who are ready to refresh their business outlook and approach.


Richard Giles,
Conondale,
Astrologer/Feng Shui consultant/Geomancer

" I got in contact with Dixon because I wanted to move forward with my business - and wanted to do so in holistic way that tied in with my values.

The key outcome of my coaching experience has been clarifying my business vision and direction - and as a consequence I have been able to achieve goals I had set prior to commencing coaching. 

Making decisions in various aspects of my life, including financial and personal areas, now flow more naturally.  This has enabled me to increase my income, gracefully, and improve my relationships with others.

Dixon has a grounded approach & exceptional listening skills, I would recommend his life coaching to anyone who wishes to transform fears & doubts into strategies for creative change.

 Jodie Persovic - August 2006
(Dietitian/Nutritionist - Maleny)

One of my ‘problems’ has been that there isn’t enough time for all the things I do in my life.  And, beyond that,  not enough time for me, for friends, for walking on the beach,  cooking, making music...

 During the four sessions I had some breakthroughs in perceptions about my life and the world.  These affect how I plan each day, and life in general;  how I  make decisions (or avoid them); and how I feel about change.   It was, as Dixon said, not therapy; more discussing changes I wanted, agreeing to do certain steps in the following week,  and watching, with bemusement,  as the changes happened. 

 During the work Dixon clearly and assertively reflected back to me the limitations of some of my thinking.  Perhaps the biggest penny dropping was when I realised that conditions I lived with I could abandon simply by giving myself permission to not do them.  Then, when I saw that I did have a choice and was not trapped,  I found that doing the thing was really fine,  and I chose to do it. (This was around work and family.) 

My coaching experience with Dixon has taught me that change can be surprisingly simple and even fun!"

 Gillian Pechey - March/July 2006
Owner - Gillian Pechey Sandals

Dixon offered me a sample session eight weeks ago. I agreed - basically to be polite. But I had no intention of signing up - I figured I'd heard it all before.   But then, by the end of the session I had no hesitation to continue - it was fantastic.

Dixon has given me strategies to clarify what I want to do and where I want to go. He has awakened that clarity and helped me realise the confidence and skills to get there. 

I now have more structure with more control over my life, and I feel like I'm well on the way to creating the balance I've always strived for.

The strategies Dixon has given me will be with me and my family for life."

"Life coaching with Redwood Life Coaching has resulted first and foremost in my having a clarity around the way I present myself and my business...

My work can be very dry and academic even though the overarching purpose of my business is extremely exciting and offers hope of much needed organisational and planetary transformation. Many in this field use corporate 'speak' within a dry and colourless presentation. I didn't want to tow that line.

 Under the astute guidance of Dixon Hammer I was inspired to present my business as colourful, with an uncomplicated model accessible to all. This approach has proven popular and is readily embraced by organisations. I am also comfortable in presenting myself colourfully (and neatly) clothed, and presenting an alternative to the corporate image.

 Without Dixon's assistance I would not have had the courage to 'do it my way'!"

Marcelle Holdaway - Aug 2006
Social/Environmental Accountant
Director - Accounting for Life

As a result of my coaching experience with Dixon I now have greater clarity and therefore a more refined movement in my life.  A lot of restricted emotions have been jettisoned which has enabled me to walk a lighter path.

I have an increased awareness when relating to other’s, and have been able to face and let go of my fears with respect to succeeding in growing my ideal business.

Dixon’s coaching style is well educated, intuitive and dynamic.   I would recommend his services to anyone who is interested in making a change in their life.

Chris Sanidas- August 2006
Craftsman/furniture designer