WHAT IS COACHING?


The very fact that you have clicked this part of our site suggests that there is a part of you that knows you can be living at least one area of your life more effectively. Correct? Well:

  1. You are perfectly correct. Unless you wake up feeling as though life is exactly as you would like it, then coaching can help you to progress to that goal;
  2. Good on you for taking action to find out more; and
  3. You aren't alone.


Coaching is a growing industry in Australia, and internationally, because many of us who have achieved some level of success in life - even if that is just having sorted out the basics such as food and shelter - are coming to the realization that there must be more to life than this. And there is!

We encourage you to continue reading and see if what we offer fits for you. If it does, then let us know and we will introduce you to a coach and program that is tailored specifically to where you want to go in the future and help you get there. Let's start with some background.

Beyond Success has been providing personal and professional development, coaching and coach training to individuals and organisations throughout Australia since 1984.

Feel free to tick the box that your coach is from a company that has the tenure and the track record to be here for the long term. For more extensive information on Beyond Success, please read about our company history and experience in the 'Home' menu and select 'About Beyond Success' and 'Our Team'. We think you will be suitably impressed.

Isn't it time to...

  • Reach your full potential?
  • Find the easiest way to achieve your goals?
  • Create strategies to manifest wealth?
  • Make your relationships work?
  • Have what you want now instead of soon or someday?


By working with a Beyond Success Coach, you can!

What does a Success or Life Coach do?

A success coach does what an athletic coach does except the subject is the quality of your life - and what could be more important than that? Every world champion has one because they understand that they are not necessarily the best managers of their own talents and abilities.  They know they need an impartial person who can provide the insight into improvement that they might otherwise miss.  So, they are willing to hire a coach.  No serious athlete would expect to progress very far without one.

Our clients understand that they progress further and faster by having someone on their team. Someone to act as a sounding board for their strategies, hold them accountable to their commitments, and, perhaps most importantly, their coach has no agenda other than what you - the client - want.

If you think about it, how many of our friends and family can be entirely impartial when we discuss things that are important to us? They may not intend to be biased, but they often are. Your coach is trained to listen so that you feel heard and understood, and to empower you to create the life you want.

As Coaches, we help people who are living reasonably well but would like to live even better. Our aim is to empower you to come up with your own strategies so that you can continue to achieve your goals long after you have stopped working with us. We help you to see things from a different perspective, support you, and task you to take immediate action.

How does Beyond Success coaching differ from others in the marketplace?

Beyond Success differs markedly from the more common phone-a-friend coaching because, in addition to regular coaching sessions, there is also significant learning and growth through the Beyond Success module system.

These modules are a series of e-units and are specifically selected by coach and client, depending on the outcomes the client would like to achieve in the coaching process. It is a self-paced and tailored system that enables you to maximise the progress you make through throughout your coaching.

We have modules made up of anything from seven to 22 units, in areas such as finances, self-esteem, communication, assertiveness, leadership, relationships, life management and job-seeking skills, just to name a few. Beyond Success offers in excess of 150 units, which clients can complete over their 12-month coaching period.

Naturally, most clients do not make it through such a huge amount of material. This is why your highly trained coach guides you through the most appropriate units for you and your goals. Simply stated, your coach will match your enthusiasm, but the pace is up to you.

What does Beyond Success coaching include?

  • Unlimited email contact with your Beyond Success Qualified Coach. This is necessary for support, being held accountable, and to clarify your actions as your progress towards your goals.
  • Regular coaching sessions with your coach.  These can either be one hour per month or one half-hour session per fortnight.
  • The use of unit work relevant to the goals you define once you commence your 12-month journey with your coach.
  • Use of Beyond Success tools, such as the Beyond Success Goal Tracker, Personality Profile and Life Management Survey Report.
  • Monthly teleconferences with members of the Beyond Success team that contribute to you taking your life to a whole new level.


What am I looking at in terms of costs?

The cost of a Qualified Beyond Success Coach depends on whether you are looking at phone or Skype coaching, or if you would like to meet with your coach face-to-face. There are also different charges if you are seeking strictly business coaching, as opposed to personal coaching with some business assistance as part of your goals, or no business issues at all.

The cost is easy to provide to you once we have an idea of what you are after. Please contact the Beyond Success office on 02 6247 8336; email us on office@beyondsuccess.com.au; or complete the 'Contact Us' section under the 'Home' menu on this site. We look forward to giving you all the answers you need.

How long does the coaching go for?

The term of the coaching is 12 months. Why? Because most of us can stick at something for the short term, but remaining consistent is where we often struggle. With so much experience in the personal development industry, we know that having your own coach for a full year makes a huge difference in the progress you make in all aspects of your life, and how sustainable these changes are.

Who are your coaches and how are they trained?

Your Beyond Success Qualified Coach has undertaken a comprehensive 12-month training program and passed a rigorous evaluation process to be able to coach you. You are welcome to read more about the Beyond Success Coach Training program by viewing the section on our site titled 'Train as a Coach'.

You are also welcome to have a look through the Qualified Coaches listed on our site under the section titled 'Our Coaches'. We have people from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and skills that they bring to the coaching process.

When you contact Beyond Success, our Director of Coaching (DOC) will assess your specific needs. One of the corner stones of effective coaching is to get clear about what you want, and you will find that you will get more clarity about that even before you get a coach!

The DOC will select your coach based on some information we ask for in our Preliminary Assessment and through intuition. Coaching isn't just about two people working together; it is about two people that have a special connection working together to achieve the results for which they are striving. It can be fun, challenging, and everything in between, but it is definitely rewarding for the client and the coach.

Let's get started. Please contact the Beyond Success office on 02 6247 8336; email us on office@beyondsuccess.com.au; or complete the 'Contact Us' section under the 'Home' menu on this site. If you are emailing, feel free to provide as much information as you like, but your name and one sentence will do. Remember, small steps can lead to big results.

How does coaching differ to counseling or other professionals?

A therapist or counselor: The role of a therapist or counselor is generally to focus on the past and explore how circumstances affect your current emotional experience. Beyond Success Coaches recognize the importance of emotions with respect to blockages that can make success elusive. Unit work also explores specific past issues that the Coach can soundboard with you, but the focus is always on moving forward in practical ways.

Emotional intelligence is a strong focus for Beyond Success coaches, so they are capable of working well at an emotional level. We don't believe in driving you forward at the expense of your feelings if those feelings are causing you to sabotage yourself in the first place. It is a tricky area, and one that most people find impossible to navigate themselves. That's why you invest in a coach who has the expertise to guide you through it.

A consultant: someone who gives you advice. We don't want you to become dependent upon us to make decisions in your life. We want to empower you so that you can go on your merry way and live a terrific life independent of your coach. Our aim is for you to leave us because you have the strategies to create the life you want without us. We get lots of business from past clients because their friends and family ask how they managed to make the changes they have, and then they come to us. An abundance mentality is a core part of the Beyond Success philosophy.

A mentor: The title 'mentor' usually suggests that the person has achieved the goals sought by the person they are mentoring. A good coach can assist the client in areas where they have had no previous experience at all. It is not necessary for your coach to have been there, done that. Remember, their role is to empower you to create your life, not instruct you to do it, nor do it on your behalf.

What are the benefits of coaching?

Well, we are happy to tell you if you have a couple of days! There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of benefits to having a coach. Some obvious ones are:

  • You can maximize your potential – imagine how your life would look and feel if you lived to your full potential.
  • Increased energy, enthusiasm and satisfaction with life.
  • A greater understanding of yourself and others.
  • Solid self-confidence.
  • A clearer vision of what you want from life.
  • Strategies to overcome obstacles.
  • Enhanced communication skills.
  • More productive personal and professional relationships.
  • Clarity and balance.


What are the disadvantages of having a coach?

If you want your life to remain exactly the same as it is right now, then don't get a coach. Coaching will ensure that your life improves as you progress toward and achieve your goals.

If you are into being a victim, coaching won't suit you. Coaching is all about empowering you to have choice in life and take advantage of opportunities presented to you.

Some people might consider that paying for coaching is a disadvantage. We say that investing in pain relief like alcohol, cigarettes, overworking, and overeating is much more expensive to your mind, body and wallet than investing in helping you to be the best you can be.

That is about all we can think of!

How do I enquire about getting a coach so that I can start creating a life that I will enjoy?

First of all, give yourself a pat on the back for making a good choice. Then go to the 'Get a Coach' section of our website under the 'Coaching' heading and follow the instructions. See you there.

What have other clients said about Beyond Success coaching?

Beyond Success PO Box 692 Dickson ACT 2602 Australia
  • ABN: 54 003 272 311
  • +61 2 6247 8336

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