Success Stories

We are very proud of our work and the accomplishments of our clients, at an individual, team and organisational level:

"I worked with Horizons on a tailored coaching program to enhance my Leadership skills. I was encouraged to develop an action plan, agreed with my boss, to achieve my goals but it was always made clear that it was my accountability. This stuff is hard and my coach created a safe and supportive environment and let me explore areas where I normally feared to go. She challenged me appropriately, helping me to see different or new ways of doing things. She was well prepared for our sessions and I felt the need, but not pressured, to complete the necessary work between sessions. At the end of our time together, I  have increased my personal resilience, improved my own coaching and not doing, learnt to communicate with safety, developed better relationships with my peers, been able to have and enjoy a weekend (work/life balance), improved my team effectiveness and leadership which resulted in me having greater impact within my organisation.”

- Director of Operations, Industrial Gases Company

“The results were simply remarkable – not only did the Leadership Team benefit (both individually and collectively), but the whole organisation benefitted greatly by a significantly improved sense of cohesion, purpose and clarity of message coming from the Leadership Team. I would recommend Graham and Horizons Unlimited to any executive team who feel the need to improve their performance and deliver a high performance culture to their organisation.”

- CEO, Financial Services

“Working with Horizons, I was able to identify what I needed to do to continue in my pursuit of excellence - delivering high quality outcomes, and be an effective leader - inspiring and motivating others to achieve their full potential.”

- Senior Development Manager, Property Company

“I first worked with Horizons Unlimited when I was at NRMA Motoring & Services., for whom they designed and implemented a tailored, robust sustainable Mentoring Framework that underpinned the strategic initiatives across our group of companies.  Horizons Unlimited was selected for their professionalism, extensive knowledge and expertise in the Mentoring field.  They supported my team members with a sustainable "train the trainer" model, enabling us to be self sufficient after the first two years    Many participants exceeded their goals and expectations.  Year after year we had staff wait listed to participate in the Mentoring Program.  It was a huge success, thank you.   I have moved over to TNT Express and look forward to working with Horizons Unlimited to provide mentoring solutions.”  

- Michelle Nichol, Organisational Development Manager, TNT

“I have always been a passionate, driven individual.  As I progressed in my career and my responsibilities increased, I found myself struggling to understand how I could be an effective leader without compromising my very high standard of work. Working with Horizons, I was able to identify what I needed to do to continue in my pursuit of excellence - delivering high quality outcomes, and be an effective leader - inspiring and motivating others to achieve their full potential.  The benefits this has provided me with have far outweighed my expectations.  As a result, I'm able to work efficiently and effectively to contribute to our business (and the people within it), without relinquishing my focus or high standards.  I’ve also developed a greater capacity to perform in challenging environments without taking on high levels of stress and affecting my family.” 

- Senior Development Manager, Property Company

“Horizons Unlimited has provided coaching services to a number of lawyers and senior associates in our firm, and in 2012 will facilitate our first structured mentoring program. Not only do they get great results, they anticipate my every question and give highly tailored and innovative solutions for each individual and project. I value the Horizons team highly as trusted partners and expert advisors for our talent development initiatives.”

- Suzie Cooper, Head of Leadership Development, Gadens Lawyers

“From a rigorous tendering process we selected Horizons Unlimited to facilitate our 2011 pilot Mentoring Program.  Their depth of experience, program structure and engaging style rated them well above other prospective providers.   Exceptional support and expertise has been provided throughout the program, with the consultants consistently delivering beyond our agreed deliverables on all elements of the program.”

- Senior Learning & Development Advisor, NSW Government Department

“It's been great working with you over the last year. I have had a few coaches during my career but none have helped me reach any significant new level of self awareness until you, and I have taken something of real value to me from our discussions as a result.”

- Business Unit Head, Resources Company