Enough About You – Let’s Talk About Us

Making the decision to use a trainer or coach was only your first hurdle.

Now, of course, you have to find the right one, and that choice is going to directly affect your results.

Faith Wood You’ve established that something’s holding you back. You’re going to need a whole new set of skills, a different approach and maybe even a kick in the butt to get your life and career moving the way you want.

Now what are you going to look for in a trainer? Qualifications – of course. Experience – obviously. But what is that X factor that makes the difference between a satisfactory and an outstanding result?

A lot of it comes down to personality. If you don’t connect with your coach, develop a deep trust, and even have a little fun, then opening up and challenging yourself is just not going to happen.

One of the first things you’ll notice about Faith is that she’s able to help people find the humour in even the most serious situations. She loosens up those bonds that we all have to ‘being right’ and pushes people to take a different viewpoint.

It’s easier to delve a little deeper and probe your most serious challenges when you’re able to find some humour in your frailties and your obstacles. Of course, people also focus better and work harder when they’re engaged and enjoying themselves.

And that’s why, whether she is working with individuals, teams or corporations, Faith uses her natural ability to connect, question and laugh.

So, now that you know Faith won’t let you take yourself too seriously, what about her credentials?

Sounds great, in theory

The expertise Faith brings to all her programs is based not just on her extensive theoretical training, but also on her experience dealing with human behaviour under some of the most stressful circumstances.

Faith brings to the table an unusual combination of theory and experience:

Fully certified life coach
Highly trained and experienced hypnotherapist
Master's in neurolinguistic psychology
Worked for 14 years as a law enforcement officer
Certified in conflict resolution and advanced mediation and negotiation
Endorsed trainer for the International Consortium for Resiliency (ICOR)
Provider of mandatory conflict resolution training for Alberta peace officers
Holds specialty training designations in police leadership and sport performance coaching
Specialty designation in forensic hypnosis
Certified handwriting analyst

She has dealt with people at their most stressed and vulnerable. She has a deep understanding of how humans interact, react and behave. And she has the ability to get inside people’s heads and bring out the best. Your best – or your team’s best.

Read more about Faith in the Spring 2008 edition of Airdrie Life Magazine.
About Faith - PDF

Our team is ready for your team

Faith’s team of highly trained consultants works individually with clients who are seeking to dramatically improve their performance in all aspects of their lives. The consultants have their own unique experience and perspectives to bring to their clients, but they also work closely within the framework of programs which have been demonstrated to have powerful, immediate and long-lasting results:

Kevin Linehan: Kevin Linehan is a CI with NGH and a certified NLP trainer with NFNLP. Kevin is the owner of Mind Synergy Consulting LLC which provides certification training for hypnosis and NLP practitioners, as well as offering specific training using the tools and techniques of hypnosis and NLP. He also works with individual clients looking to make positive changes in their lives.

Kevin has 30 years of corporate experience as a director of operations, engineering and product management and holds an MBA from Southern NH University and project management certification from George Washington University. He founded and is past-president of the Stateline local chapter of NGH and also leads the NGH local chapter leader forum.

Darlene Roblin: After completing her degree in justice and law enforcement at the University of Winnipeg, Darlene Roblin has compiled more than 20 years of experience working within the law enforcement field, including:

Public education officer, Manitoba Attorney General
Probation officer, Alberta Justice
Coordinator / trainer for youth justice committees, Calgary Youth Justice Society
Peace officer (municipal traffic/commercial vehicle enforcement)

Darlene’s public speaking abilities are further enhanced by the training and practical experience she has garnered as a public information/media relations officer. During the floods in southern Alberta in 2005, Darlene’s ability to provide concise, accurate information to those living within an ever-changing flood zone, in addition to local and national media outlets, was vital to enhancing public safety. Darlene’s passion for teaching and her vibrant personality ensures an open and engaging learning experience for her clients. As the owner of DKR Consulting, Darlene’s focus is on providing information and skills that will enhance the professional and personal lives of her clients.