Sarah O'Connor

Aria School, King Country

It is important that you are in a positive frame of mind.

I am a second year beginning teacher in a small country school (Aria) in the King Country. Leadership at school mainly involves leading my classroom (students) however, with a small staff; we each take on wider school responsibilities. As I gain confidence in my profession, I hope to be given greater leadership opportunities.

I heard about the Inside-Out Leadership course through my Dad, who values the importance of leadership. At first, I was not sure if I was worthy to take this course as I am young and am not managing adults. After reading the website, peoples stories and getting in touch with Corene, I realised that this course would benefit me and provide strategies for my future. 

There have been a number of ‘breakthroughs’ for me:

• Understanding when you are above or below the line. This makes me reflect on the people around me and my own behaviour. I often catch myself out when I am below the line. I then think and turn my behaviour around so that I am above the line.
• Creating boundaries for myself. I did not realise the importance of having boundaries which allows me to control what I do and not tolerate. Having recognised boundaries has helped me to raise my level of self-worth.

This programme has given me confidence in myself and has helped to raise my self-worth. It has given me strength in a number of ways, which I am grateful for. I now know the difference between an inspiring leader and a leader who is below the line. In the future I would really like to lead a group of people and use the skills I have learned from Inside-Out. I hope to become a great leader!

I would recommend this programme to any person who enjoys learning new skills and wants to better themselves. I have learned that you do not have to already be leading a group of people for example, you are a leader of yourself. It is important that you are in a positive frame of mind which will lead you to success.

Karen and Peter West

Dairy farmers

Opened doors we never dreamed possible

What we were shown has been life changing, both as an individual and as a couple. We have learned to connect with ourselves through understanding us better and understanding our personal drivers. 

We now have tools to self lead and as a result greater values-based opportunities have opened up. The flow-on effect to our family has been heart warming to see as we lead the way taking full ownership of how we live in this moment and excited about the future that rolls out from here.

The journey of self-discovery has been life changing and life saving. It has given me a life worth living and a life with greater purpose. I cannot thank Corene enough as doors have opened up in our lives we never dreamed possible.

Ruth North

Amazing, awesome, magical and relaxed

I’m surprised how quickly the answers came to me. Going in calmly and quietly and I can do this with life. Giving myself time and space. Above all trusting. All new and what a difference.

Kaaren Davey

Working with the horses was totally astounding

To be able to lead, embrace, guide and be protected by the horses was beyond any experience I’d ever had. Such a “WOW” time.  The course was just as we all needed and the group sharing enlightening. I have gained lots of ides for self-support. Thank you for a fabulous weekend!