‘Banyule Council has engaged Debbie Marks to facilitate its Senior Management Team Coaching Program workshops for emerging leaders in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Debbie offers an exceptional understanding of Coaching in the workplace. Her inclusive approach to workshops provides participants with a relaxed environment that allows communication to flow easily. She is quick on her feet, engaging with all participants throughout, and makes the sessions lively and uplifting. I strongly recommend Debbie for training and support and look to her involvement in a similar Coaching Program in the future’. - Scott Walker, Director – City Development – Banyule City Council
Excellent program - it exceeded my expectations. It was fun, informative and very motivating. Debbie was a terrific facilitator, she was both candid and inspiring. She really helped me shift my perspective on being a working mum. - Monash University participant
I absolutely loved the program! Debbie was a brilliant facilitator and really helped us understand what our values and goals are. I didn't realise that I actually do enjoy being a working mum as difficult as it may be sometimes. Thanks Debbie! - Monash University Participant
I found the program to be informative and very motivational. Fantastic presenter who has clearly 'been there' :) - Monash University participant
Debbie was excellent and helped create a friendly environment where many "light bulb" moments would occur. - Feedback from City of Stonnington Series
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I am highly appreciative of Council offering this program, not only for the personal development opportunities, but for the community connections that are created through a program like this. I very much hope that there will be ongoing opportunities to connect with other working mums in my local community, and further opportunities to explore related topics. - Feedback from City of Stonnington Series
"I attended last nights workshop about 'Handling Guilt' facilitated by Deb Marks. I really enjoyed being surrounded by other mum's who, like me, struggle to find the time to juggle motherhood and have a career. There were some fantastic issues discussed and it was a great time to think about 'myself' and how I manage may feelings of guilt. Deb was a great facilitator, kept the session light and humorous and it was great to 'have a voice' 'be heard' and 'acknowledged. I look forward to the next session in July". Julie Hilton - The Daily Diary
"Would like to thank Debbie for being a very enthusiastic and energetic facilitator. The staff who attend the Working Parents Workshops stated that they thought these workshops where fantastic, very informative and worthwhile in attending. They all came away with something that they could use or a better understanding of challenges they face daily. The best part of the workshop, was being able to share with other parents in a very open environment." Business Services Officer - Tourism Victoria
"Great facilitator - engaging and good ability to think on feet and adapt course to needs of group" - Tourism Victoria Participant
_"Debbie has
conducted 2 workshops for my swimming club; the first on Time Management &Goal Setting and the second, following
up on Motivation. Both were well attended and all swimmers gained
much from them. Ages ranged from 11 year olds through to elite Masters Swimmers
and her ability to cater for such a wide spread of ages is testament to her
planning, organisation and communication abilities. Younger swimmers were
accompanied by their parents who assisted by facilitating the process and even
the parents were impressed by what their youngsters took in. All were
actively engaged and animated throughout the duration, sparking plenty of
discussion and debate. Importantly, she managed to take what could be
fairly dry topics and turned the workshops into fun, lively and interactive
events. I can highly recommend her!" - Anita Kilmier, H2O Swimming Works
"Thanks Debbie – what a sensational session tonight. So great seeing a group of women going home after the session equipped with some strategies to reach their goals. Very well done!!" - Shira Kramer, Founder of Be Active Physio
About the coaching
_ “I really found the session very helpful and you are so wonderfully supportive and non-judgemental yet still able to steer me where I want to go.” - Shani, Coaching Client
"I just had a strategy session with Debbie, and found her to be most helpful. She has structure with her approach, yet listens well and was able to respond to my individual concerns, thoughts and feelings. She has a friendly, easy going manner, which is great for discussion, especially when bouncing ideas around. Debbie seems well able to think about the big picture and can help define the detailed action steps to make achieving goals a reality." Thank-you, - Elizabeth D, Working Mum
"It has been my experience that, at different stages in my life, I have experienced a gap between where I am(current reality) and things that I want to happen in my life. I am at such a crossroads now. The support, encouragement and structure that Debbie has provided, in her business, has proved invaluable in making decisions that will help me move forward." - Jeanette Pritchard, Career Transitioner
About the mentoring
_"With every meeting I have had with Debbie I have come away with information and motivation. She sparks up my creativity and desires enabling me to put them into action. There hasn't been anything I've referred to her where she has not had an amazing answer for. Her knowledge is vast and broad. She has fantastic answers - she has facts, information, tips. The energy you get from talking with Debbie gets my job done!" - Nicole Pawley, Pinpoint Acupuncture
_“Thanks so much for yesterday.
It's good to have some time to focus, someone to help me deconstruct the
task at hand, and walk away with something manageable to achieve and feel good
about.” - N Lane, Crash Test Mummy and Blogger