What Clients Say

I began my journey with Geraldine at her public speaking women's retreat. The safety of this small group continued in the on-on–one coaching session with Geraldine over the year that followed. In her unique manner, Geraldine kept me focussed and on track to achieve the goals I had set for myself. The sessions are gentle, caring and completely without judgement so that you feel "safe" to explore the depths of your inner self. And, lets be honest, that is where we least like to go but really need to in order to move forward.

I'll really miss my frank and fearless conversations with Geraldine and can only recommend that you embark on a personalised journey to be cool, calm and connected. "

Geraldine has amazing gifts in leading her clients to insight and clarity on situations. I have found her style of coaching to be immensely rewarding and stimulating.

The coaching has come together as an interesting personal journey and adventure in which Geraldine was my fellow traveller, celebrating the discoveries and holding a steady light while I found my way through various issues. Trust, confidence, insight and relief emerged as we explored new ways of viewing and interpreting situations.

Although our journey was conducted entirely over the phone, I found Geraldine’s various visualization techniques very helpful in connecting with issues and finding my own strength and understanding. Working offline on exercises between sessions gave us the opportunity to start each coaching discussion with reflections and key learning outcomes.

Geraldine fostered a very safe environment for exploration of roadblocks and was totally dedicated to my journey. Her recollection of earlier discussions and insights always steered us on track. It’s really quite amazing to look back at where we started and see what I have achieved in my personal and professional life over the coaching period. The coaching has provided a foundation for even more confident growth ahead.

I have no hesitation in coming back for more guidance from Geraldine at any time in the future. "

Confidence & Connection e-workbook is a wonderful and generous resource to refer back to. It brought greater awareness to what I was learning. Helpful for staying on track and practicing."

Geraldine Barkworth has coached me both in group training and individually. Her training has helped me learn to enjoy communicating my passion to others and really connecting with my audience. Pass the microphone thanks, I love any chance for public speaking now! I’ve had lots of positive feedback about my public speaking skills since training with Geraldine. I highly recommend you talk with Geraldine if you want to deliver your message in a way that people will hear."

Shortly after experiencing sweaty palms, shortness of breath and a thumping heart during a 2 minute "introduce myself to the audience routine" at a local business breakfast, I met Geraldine Barkworth. Thank God!

She introduced herself and gave me her business card. The breakfast finished and we all left to get on with our daily lives. That evening I entertained every excuse I could find not to do anything about my fear of speaking in public... BUT, I was not happy to ignore this fear anymore and let my pathetic excuses overrule.

I made a commitment and went to see Geraldine. She explained how she could help and we got to it. There is a real process involved - there are techniques and exercises and it all works. Geraldine is an expert at what she does and she applies her craft in a very personalised, professional and thorough manner.

In my business I am paid to negotiate and the skills that Geraldine helped me develop and hone have improved me as a professional negotiator and also as a person. I have been able to apply more purpose and display more confidence in my day to day activities.

It's quite simple really, if you want to make a change in this area of your life you MUST go and see Geraldine Barkworth and be open to her help."

I have experienced Geraldine in one-on-one coaching, and as a speaker. She is a woman who walks her talk. Her calmness, groundedness, humour and warmth are truly inspiring. In our coaching sessions Geraldine skillfully guided me into realising I already had most of the skills I needed. I just needed to put them into practice! Public speaking has felt much more natural ever since."

Thank you so much for the huge part you played in helping me to face my fears of public speaking and to understand that my audience wants to hear what I have to say as long as I give them what they want - connection. I can see now that speakers who rely on putting up a mask, rob their audience of the authentic experience of being with them. Thanks for that valuable lesson."

Thankyou for the magic you helped me achieve. I overcame my "herd of dinosaurs" in my tummy and can now speak confidently and comfortably in public. It was a huge experience and learning curve to actually see myself on film talking to the group and be so at ease with it. Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou! I will be singing your praises far and wide for some time to come."

I made that call to Geraldine as I realised that I was nervous speaking in group situations such as meetings and presentations and while I had an inner confidence with my work on an individual level- I was lacking that confidence with my peers particularly feeling that I was not coming across at my natural self. I also wanted a job that was really important to me. It was time to do something about it.

I hated feeling sick with nerves when it came to my time to speak when underneath all that fear, I knew that I could do my job really well. I wanted to feel confident speaking to all people as I know that I am passionate about my work and when I trust myself I can speak from my heart. I sometimes avoided meetings and building professional relationships because of this fear of public speaking.

I completed a course and a coaching program with Geraldine, practising what I learnt every week – her techniques are much broader than “just public speaking” - they are applicable to every day life. They made me look at myself and see the strengths and capacities that I already had but did not realise. It was challenging at times but in this process particularly when I was preparing for a job interview, Geraldine assisted me to take a huge mental leap. It was a shift that I did not know was possible. It was trusting in myself... that I had the answers and that I was in control of the situation instead of letting fear control me.

The group work was fantastic, well facilitated and so encouraging as I was able to see positive aspects of myself and strengths in others in a safe and comfortable environment. I highly recommend this and if you are thinking - "oh that would be too confronting..." - I promise that you will walk away feeling happy and empowered. Geraldine's coaching will only build your confidence!

From doing the coaching and group work, I decided to present a case study at a conference – previously, I would never have volunteered to do this! The feedback I got was amazing, ranging from “your presentation was the best”, “you are so confident” to “you should consider a career in public speaking!” I’m now doing more and more presentations to big groups with confidence and ease (a few natural nerves but no sick feelings anymore)! My belief about what I'm truly capable of has really expanded and guess what... I got that job of a lifetime!!!! Thank you Geraldine!!!!"

Speaking With Confidence & Connection 1 Day Workshop allows you to challenge yourself in a non-threatening environment to develop, improve or take on 3 simple techniques of good public speaking. You believe you can do it by the end of the day!
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Just finished filming the DVD for the day... and today I did the introduction. I poured over the notes you gave me from our session and it flowed out of me.  I can’t tell you what a long way I have come since my personal coaching session with you at the beginning of the year.  I will feel elated when I stand in front of all those people at the Timber and Working with Wood Show in May, and I shall remember what you have taught me. To me that will be far easier than talking in front of a mute camera!

My Woodwork For Women book is on the threshold of being printed and self published, and with a bit of luck it will be ready for the Show. It will be launched at the Byron Writers Festival on the 8th of August. I think of you often and am most grateful for your agile, upbeat approach that has brought out the confidence in me! "

Geraldine is so much more than the “goddess of public speaking”. She has an exceptional gift of being able to get to the core of her client and their business needs. In order to ascertain what it is that her client most needs, Geraldine peels one layer at the time until she finds the essence and then she guides her client to find a perfect solution for their needs in public speaking and in their business.

went in thinking I would get some points on public speaking, but I got so much more from the sessions with Geraldine. She totally immersed herself in my needs and tailored the program to suit me and my business especially. Because Geraldine has a gift of being totally present and is a devoted listener, she gives so much of herself in order to help the person she is working with.

In just three sessions Geraldine was able to know and understand me so deeply like no one else has been able to. Her power of perception is amazing and because of that she is able to see what her client's personal and business needs are and to work with them to achieve their goals."

Prior to starting with Geraldine, I felt very alone with my anxiety around public speaking in all situations. I felt I was a lost case as nobody I knew experienced the same degree of terror as me.

From the first session with Geraldine, I was continually impressed by both her ability to understand my what happens for me in public speaking situations, and the effective tools and activities she has developed to address these issues and improve public speaking skills. I immediately began to feel understood and optimistic that I would gain control of my fears. 
In addition, after every session I left with practical and relevant advice for improving all aspects of my life that relate to and impact on public speaking.

I truly feel that conquering public speaking requires a holistic approach, and that Geraldine, with her vast depth of experience, was able to pinpoint the right methods for me. Highly recommended!"

It's no secret, I'm a big fan of yours and of this course - I do feel like I've changed a lot since starting and I AM, in fact, more cool, calm and confident than I've ever been in front of an audience or in my day to day. Thanks"

The six months coaching sessions with Geraldine Barkworth was the best money I’ve spent on professional development in years. Where else can you get a tailored program to suit the most important person in the training, YOU! And then, to speak with your coach every two weeks to ensure you stay on track with all that you’d like to improve in yourself and achieve in your professional life. Plus, the expense is fully deductible on your tax!

When I tell people about coaching, they are amazed that the coaching is conducted over the phone. Geraldine has amazingly perceptive honing skills, picking up every word you say. No stone is left unturned, and she will shine a spotlight on something that you might say as a throw away sentence. She will help you analyse blockages in your life and help you move through them. Sometimes you feel like she can see right into you, without being invasive. I believe this is a great quality in not just a coach, but any human being! I kept thinking, "This is the right coach for me." She not only walks the walk, but she can talk the talk!

recommend with coaching, that you push the boundaries, try new things, bounce them off Geraldine, analyse them, write them down and get things happening! Don’t rest on your laurels, but push your own boundaries to become a more effective information professional. Take all that coaching offers and more, as this program is for you, and you alone. You will not get an opportunity anywhere else to focus on yourself with so much dedicated time and your very own coach. With coaching, you will see your life transform in front of your eyes! And you will not be disappointed!"