Testimonials

Going into the interview I felt prepared. I was interviewed by a panel of senior managers. And the competition was stiff! When I left the room, I felt really good. Whether I got the job or not was out of my hands. Later I learned that I had done really well. I got the job! I attribute this to my preparation, expertise and skills, and having Wendy as a coach.

Sandra McFadyn, Senior Policy Analyst

Thank you for the class! It was great. I really enjoyed it. I will miss everyone tomorrow night. I found the diversity of the group wonderful. So much to learn and share, communication; that is what makes the world go around.

Terry G, Student of Mastering Conversational Skills Course

The exercises and role play where we practise with other class members was extremely valuable. John is excellent tutor. He is very engaging, fun and very relatable.

Reece, Student of Mastering Conversational Skills Course

Awesome! I discovered that some of my habits are annoying people when we are having a conversation. I had no idea that they were putting people off. It was really a lightbulb moment for me. You are right John, I need to take responsibility for my own communication and change this behaviour. Many many thanks!! Through your course, I am learning a lot and becoming more self-aware. I'm very excited!

Svetlana, Student of Mastering Conversational Skills Course

5 stars! I love hearing stories and telling them. This course was great for fleshing out story ideas and learning how to script them with a structure for maximum impact. John is an accomplished performer who encourages everyone to participate. It was really good to see others find their story and improve throughout the course. Thank you John.

Coralie, Student of Tell your Story with Impact Course

John did a fabulous job in keeping everybody totally engaged. Excellent insights and tips. I appreciated the gracious feedback from John and the other participants. 5 stars!

Ranjit, Student of Tell your Story with Impact Course

I definitely recommend the course as valuable - it gave great insight into human behaviour, especially those things that we may be doing unknowingly, and how we can modify our approach. The course and tutor rating are high. The online course made the experience quite enjoyable as it was in the comfort of one’s home.

Fortem Australia participant, Student of Tell your Story with Impact Course

John’s course and information made me recall previous/historical conversations that I had found hard or frustrating, along with my positive experiences. To take those moments into the group chats and breakout pairs exercises was very helpful. I really benefitted from practising my ability to form positive introduction conversations that can then continue, with people I have never spoken to before.

Brad, Student of Tell your Story with Impact Course

John puts the simplicity back into storytelling and the heart back into humour

Weekend Notes review

I have been working with Wendy since 2013. She is a constant source of creative and practical business and professional insight. Wendy supported me through the successful launch a new business and continues to be a sounding board for new ventures and business challenges.

Larry Rugoff, Owner, Fire Wise Landscaping, Northern California

Wendy Knowles is one of the most creative and engaging thought leaders I’ve had the chance to get to know. I was truly impressed with her Canadian Values Alliance Research Project and the Barrett’s Values Model. As a volunteer table facilitator for the Canadian Values workshop she coordinated in Halifax, I saw first-hand how she skilfully presented the Barrett Values Model and then facilitated a rich, provocative discussion among diverse groups.

Denise Delong, Education Consultant,
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (Province of Nova Scotia, Canada)

Wendy is a deeply wise coach who is conceptual but solidly practical. A an agent of change she is committed to professional growth and community development.

Denise Delong, Education Consultant,
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (Province of Nova Scotia, Canada)

We are living in a time where the quality of conversations must rise to meet pressing and complicated societal needs. In her work she is unafraid to tackle sensitive issues that if not explored, just keep the status quo in place.

Denise Delong, Education Consultant,
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (Province of Nova Scotia, Canada)

Wendy has the competence and capacity to help organizations / businesses and leaders see where values, authenticity, and heart-felt passion are central to meaningful change.

Denise Delong, Education Consultant,
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (Province of Nova Scotia, Canada)

Wendy is able to create a beautiful, safe space for self-discovery in the journey deep within one's heart to find one’s own heart answer. Wendy helps clients like myself access a depth mind and emotions noticing areas often left often unexpected that stand in a way of one’s happiness. I highly recommend Wendy's to anyone who is looking to be reflected and become more authentic, more vulnerable - someone who wants to find their true voice, someone who can join you on your quest off into the future – your personal visionary quest for what's possible. Wendy also really gets down to details of the process that lays ahead for one’s success in achieving the results that are include a better life.

Dorota Klimowicz,
Former Managing Partner, Polstar Group; Business Transformation Champion

It was great to know and understand how personal values impact both personal and work relationships.

Senior Manager, Not for Profit in Nova Scotia
Student of Values Workshop

I would recommend The Coaching Clinic to other leaders in my organization...The Coaching Model was most valuable. Made me stop and think through the process – not just talk...Wonderful tools to get me started on a new coaching process!

Managers at Conexus Credit Union
Participants of The Coaching Clinic

Wendy’s strengths include open and objective interpersonal coaching, exceptional ability to listen and guide self awareness and discovery in professional development and management.

Lucy Krucko, Former Senior Director, eCommerce, BCE Emergis, Bell Canada
Participant in Coaching with Wendy

Wendy Knowles has helped me nearly double my sales in just three months of working together but it goes much deeper than the numbers. Wendy’s sales coaching is about learning about ourselves and conducting all of our interpersonal dealing, professional and personal, from that place of self-awareness. The more self-aware we become the more we can relax and focus on the needs of others. I am so pleased with the results so far, and I am just starting to implement the learning. It really is life changing.

Barb Whyte, Senior Account Manager, Rogers Media
Professional Sales Coaching with Wendy

Though my Financial Consultancy practice has grown adequately over the past ten years, I felt I had ‘hit the wall’ in terms of available time to both service my existing clients and attract a flow of new business. I engaged Wendy Knowles to assess my predicament and provide coaching in the development of effective, sustainable marketing strategy and the overall performance of my practice. Wendy and I have been working together for approximately three months. During this time she has proven herself adept at identifying both the strengths in my practice and the areas most need of improvement. In particular, she has provided valuable insight on the effects of existing business image and marketing practices. She has assisted me greatly in conceiving and implement the changes needed to improve performance in the marketing area and indeed, the practice as a whole.

John Collins, Certified Financial Planner, Cartier Partners Financial Services Inc.
Professional Sales Coaching with Wendy

The Strategic Sales Skills Series provided me with focus, vision, and sustained clarity in the sales process for my consulting practice. Wendy’s approach involves crafting and maintaining professional business relationships that support the client in their goals and strategies. Listening and hearing the client at different levels in the essence of consultative selling.

Janet Porter, M. Eng. PMP, Synaptiqa Inc.
Professional Sales Coaching with Wendy
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John and Wendy, You two are awesome! The way you work together is brilliant.

Your feedback was right on the money, you never talk over each other and your differing perspectives dovetailed together. John’s level of expertise and attention to detail is unbelievable. Wendy’s helped me access more vulnerability and fun in my delivery.

Her business savvy kept the professional tone front and centre while encouraging spontaneity and freedom of expression.

You two take professional storytelling to a whole different level. I had a blast!

– Dennis Duff, Business Owner, Northern California