Banksia Coaching's Philosophy

'Coaching is the art of bringing out the greatness of people in a way that honors the integrity of the human spirit'
Results Coaching System, Intensive Coaching Training

Banksia Coaching International works with clients of all sizes and varieties. We do not discriminate by ‘niche’, size or stage of lifecycle however we do discriminate by attitude. My clients are individuals committed to become aware of their potential and turn it into reality, willing to enhance their balanced lives, willing to progress, willing to grow.

Elisabeth Legrain's bio

Elisabeth Legrain, Managing Director of newly created Banksia Coaching International, processes a broad range of skill sets, competencies and experiences unique in the business world.

Elisabeth’s professional career as an IT engineer included training (skills transfer) teams in implementation of complex new systems and project management roles in multinational companies in France, Germany, South Korea, Australia and Japan, including participation in the EU-Japan Centre’s program for industrial cooperation.

As a mother and wife living in different Asian-Pacific countries over 17 years, Elisabeth has courageously and successfully guided her family through changes in language and culture ensuring relevant adjustment while maintaining the self-actualization.

Elisabeth is now a Certified Professional Coach having trained with Results Coaching Systems, an ICF accredited training organization, which is based in Australia and US and a pioneer in the coach industry. With over 100 hours of coaching experience in both English and French languages, Elisabeth has facilitated client achievements in entrepreneurship, life career transition, adjustment to new culture environment (re-inventing themselves in the midst of new challenges), life balance.

Elisabeth, the entrepreneur, is putting her corporate and multicultural experience at the service of organizations with the coaching approach. Having experienced different career cycles along with the adjustments that life demanded, it is the totality of her experiences Elisabeth brings to bear on behalf of her clients: the open mind and commitment to support changes with a strong background of flexibility to work in different cultural environment and willingness to facilitate clients to act on their best ideas in order to transform their vision into a momentum.

References

• During the few hours I spent with Elisabeth, I found an attentive and discrete listener who led me towards the achievement of my ambitions.
  
  Until then, many of my projects seemed futile and remained confused thoughts. These projects then became objectives. Step by step I applied myself, and realized that with a bit of determination, will and method I could achieve my dreams. A veil was lifted, I felt complete and was proud of myself. I had achieved my dreams.
  
  I found, at last, in Elisabeth, someone who brought back my confidence. In other words, she was the one who gave me the kick I needed. Freedom at last! V.L. writer on the way to publish her first book.

• Elisabeth is excited by life's possibilities and this is evident from the first time you meet her. With her warm and genuine approach to coaching, she stays focused on your potential and soon has you focused on your potential. I am grateful to Elisabeth for all of the support she provided me both during and in between coaching sessions. The coaching journey can bring tremendous positive change to your life. Experience it for yourself! NLB, Singapore

• Singapore Entre’pass Visa obtained with Elisabeth’s coaching support : Lacking dramatically of self confidence due to repetitive failure history, thanks to Elisabeth listening and attention, to her commitment to bringing out my potential and even translate it into my business plan, I regain trust in myself up to the success of having Singaporeans authorities honoring my entrepreneurship project.
  
  Coaching is not a new fashion’s word. With Elisabeth, it’s about a quality support that allows you to reach your goals and develop yourself powerfully. Her process of effective questioning and thinking lead me to finding the most relevant words and actions that drive me to the change’s achievement. NTT, Paris-Singapore

• As the relationship and trust has built over the sessions, I truly experienced and enjoyed the ‘richness’ and extensiveness of her coaching abilities, passion and true professionalism in this field of work.
  
  I really looked forward to my sessions with her and without fail after each session I experienced much more clarity along with an in depth understanding of myself that I have never known before.
  
  Her down to earth manner and style, her genuineness along with her warmth and inspiration are combinations that are really working for me!
  
  Thank you Elisabeth with all my heart and soul
  
  Pamela Williams
  Developmental Life Coach
  Heart & Soul (2004) Unlimited Ltd
  Auckland, New Zealand