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Certified life coach, Georgina Laros, is the epitome of dedication to lifelong learning. Her passion is to achieve success through the sharing of knowledge with others. This is demonstrated in her belief that every individual can achieve success in both his or her personal and professional life. Georgina’s mantra is ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’ and this provides the essence of her success as a facilitator of various workshops such as ‘Living your Dreams’ and ‘Life after Divorce’. Georgina’s life experience, background in training and facilitation and New Insights Coach Training has equipped her with a reservoir of knowledge that she uses to empower her clients and enhance their life journeys.
Name of Practice: Achievers Network
Where: Benoni, Gauteng
Born: 1961
Qualifications: Train the Trainer Diploma; New Insights Certified Life Coach
Specialises in: General life coaching
USP: Level of professionalism and commitment and dedication to her clients
Fees: On application only.
COMENSA Registered: Not stated
Contact: Click here
Since my teens, I always wondered what ‘we’ were doing ‘here’ and this led me to read extensively in search of the answers. Over time, and through a process of self-discovery I now believe that we all have a purpose while on earth – to live our dream life, to live our best life … whether that is to be the best mother or father we can be, achieve success in the corporate world, be a world renowned author, athlete or clergyman … it is a calling … something we feel in our hearts. Sometimes we hear the ‘calling’ early in our lives and sometimes it comes much later.
In my case, my talent for inspiring and motivating others only became known to me whilst pursuing a career in training. This led me to developing and facilitating many successful inspirational workshops. My dream is to create a Network of Achievers through my workshops and also through personal development coaching. This is a dream in progress and one I hope you will be part of.
Listening to your heart and following your dreams is never an easy journey, nor is it meant to be…. I am testimony to this as I am sure are many others. It is, however, a journey worth every tear, worth every tumble, worth every moment of doubt and uncertainty. I truly believe that we are all special and are meant to live a life of significance. I think you believe this too…. My passion is to inspire, encourage, guide and support you in, not only achieving success and balance in all areas of your life, but to find your purpose and live the life you dream of.
Clients have said to me, ‘I am blessed to have you in my life’ … and this is wonderful to hear…. I feel blessed to have them in my life, for in me helping them to discover their purpose and live their dreams, they are helping me live mine. I look forward to the possibility of sharing your journey with you.
Warm wishes
Georgie
After 21 years of hiding from my own self with clever ways of sabotaging my life through justifying, blaming and procrastinating, I have managed through the guidance of Georgina Laros, my Life Coach, to unlock my own truth. She has given me the tools necessary to break the cycle and emerge strong and true to how I am. Each day brings me closer to being free from all that previously held me back. I bear no illusion in making things happen overnight, thanks to her guidance and I take joy in every milestone I achieve no matter how small. So to whomever feels ‘stuck’, with no direction, I highly recommend my Life Coach, Georgina Laros. Before you know it she will feel like your best friend…..
- Kat Lizon Webb
There are the fundamental criteria of a Life Coach… and then there’s Georgina. Nothing about her approach to Life Coaching is text book. It is evident that she has studied but Georgina brings her own brand of warmth, sincerity, encouragement, knowledge and life experiences to the table. I have had the privilege of being coached by Georgina and as a result, am seeking out and following my own life’s purpose. Chikita Coach ~you’re an inspiration!
- Alice de Sao Joao
An insightful navigator on my journey of self discovery – Georgina is a Life Coach who puts into practise in her daily life the skills and life tools she passes on in her Life Coaching sessions.
… Lesleigh Kardolus
Georgie has done for me exactly what she promised- to help me work out what I really want, and what I really stand for, and then to give me the tools to go for it. I have really looked forward to our conversations as I know I will be re-energized and refocused, and will also laugh quite a lot!
As a result of my sessions with Georgie, I love getting up in the morning, I delight in my children and my husband, and I am allowing myself to enjoy the journey.
Georgie’s guidance, creative approach, support, and honest feedback is teaching me to embrace life and live in a way that truly brings me joy.
I was referred to Georgina last year – I started the process in July – when I originally met with Georgina I made mention that I felt the light in me had gone out.. I was no longer excited about things such as being a wife and mother a business owner – Georgina made me realise that it was up to me to light that fire again – and that there are steps to take – you need to find direction – well it is now January 2010 and my fire has been well lit for a while now – I need to keep things going and stay on course and if I sway a little all I need to do is stop and get back on track. Thank you Georgina for helping me find myself again as I was lost for a while – you are a true gem and wonderful person.
..Ashleigh
Apprehensive at first, holding on to my personal beliefs on Life Coaching, but unhappy nevertheless, I decided to book my first session with Georgina. Georgina’s professional approach changed my whole perspective on the coaching. She helped me realise how easy it is to set a goal and taking small steps and staying focused, I soon began to feel the change. I felt completely recharged and motivated after each session, thanks to her constant positivity and the sharing of her own life experiences and skills. What sets Georgina apart from other coaches is that she is the perfect example of someone living their dream, and if she can, so can we all. If you are looking at doing something with your life and are not sure of how to go about it, contact Georgina. Georgie, thank you for everything.
i love you Georgie
“I’m really blessed to have you in my life. ”
Being coached by you is priceless, I have learnt from you how to listen to my heart and follow my dreams and live my dream life ..
I’m still working on it =) Thank You
I wish you all the best Georgie!
Hassan~
I have achieved a lot in a short time with the help of Georgina. In the sessions she has assist me prepare for my certification as a Life Coach I could not ask for anyone better with her insight and never holding back I have fast track my career. It is rare that you find people giving of themselves unselfishly so that you can attain your own goals and achievement’s this is a gift in it’s self.
Thank-you Georgina
Georgina Laros… You are ‘The One’
Let me tell you my story. I have recently been toying with idea of a mid life career change.I pray everyday that I find my niche. When suddenly a consultation with a certain life coach, takes away my fear and replaces it with a renewed feeling of excitment and determination. I then take it upon myself to investigate this life coaching a little further and Bill Burridge sends me the NIA brochure. I go home thinking, about how I’m going to make it work and how good this all makes me feel and so on…. but something tells me to be 100% sure and to choose the best institute. So I go a little further and emailed ICAS and asked them for institutions that provide life coaching. Last week Thursday, I’m paging through the Benoni city times. I’m sure you know, our local newspaper and by chance read your article about the book you wrote and that you send it, to Oprah as well. I silently wish you well. Then I read on to find out that you are a Life coach yourself. So I immediately put a reminder note on my phone to call you the very next day. Your reminder alarm goes off and I don’t get to call you and tell myself I’ll do so later.But in the mean time, I’m still waiting for confirmation from the universe since nobody knows about my plan. SO whilst I’m living my day to day life. I’m still waiting and getting verrrrryy impatient and fearfull that this positive good feeling is going to whither away unless I do something. Hah! and then I subscribe to the Insights e-zine. I’m scrollling down the list of titles of previous publications when ‘Follow your heart’ gets my attention… I read this inspiring poem and at the bottom, it was signed by Georgina Laros. I laughed so loud with appreciation and happiness.I know what I have to do and I’m confident with the decision I’m making. So thank you, without you even knowing it, you were my sign. I do believe that we all connected in someway or the other. Even now looking at your picture. I’m smiling…
Georgina has been fantastic to work with, helping me to achieve clarity and confidence during a period of considerable change in my life – enabling me to take the road that will lead to fulfilling my personal goals
She has helped me to identify issues that have stood in the way of business success and assisted me in developing techniques for working around or through these issues. If you are willing to really dig in and find a fulfilling life, a life you deserve, she will guide you on that journey.
So my last words to anyone reading this would be to JUST GO FOR IT! =)
Georgina is my inspiration, she has helped my through the deepest darkest pit in my life, she helped me find true friends, she helps me to see clearly the goals that i would like to achieve in life… She truly is one of the most amazing people i know
one thing Georgina taught me that has really stuck, is that no matter how bad a day you are having, looking in the mirror and shouting ‘Megan you are AMAZING’ really does make everything better
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You can tell people about what you have learnt, but the real reward, what you are actually remembered and appreciated for, is what you potray, and how you live your life. Through Georgie’s wise, kind and caring guidance, I learnt how to be positive & that living out your dreams is as easy as waking up in the morning and believing. Thanks to Georgie, and her fantastic knowledge of creating & setting goals(not forgetting our rewards), I created my own personal ABC system to live by: Attitude, Belief, Commitment. This is not a quick fix, it takes your own hard work to change, but Georgie(being as amazing as she is), helps bring out the wonderful, confident, positive and successful people that we all are. I have blossomed as a person and this has not only fired up my personal life, but has had an extraordinary impact on my work performance, which I have been complimented on by those around me – and let’s face it, we all love doing a good job.
So Georgie, I must say a true & heartfelt “Thank you”.
You are a friend, a teacher, a great listener, and a living inspiration to all around you.
Warm & Happy Wishes,
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Roxy
When I first started the course, I was still unsure if I should go for life coaching or psychotherapy. What eventually made me choose life coaching was my viewpoint on psychiatry. I am not willing to be judged by what is considered the norm of human behaviour and then probably be given some sort of drug to sort things out.
Through the insights, guidance and inspiration of Georgina, and some mental images of a brick to the head, she taught me the value of living life according to my dreams.
Today I am a happier person, I find myself enjoying the process of the unfolding life without pushing my requirements upon it.
I learned and found that by just handling life as it comes my way, and doimg what is necessary when it is my turn to act, life has become simpler and as things happen to be, all my needs and my wants is and will be met, it turned out that it is just a matter of perception.
We do not need psychotherapy or expensive drugs to get to our happy place.
I would recommend life coaching especially to parents for many of the lessons I can now transfer to my daughter, so she can live a life full of potential without making the mistakes I have if she so chooses.
I read an article about Life Coaching and thought…”THAT’S what I need” and doing some research, found Georgina. What a treasure! We clicked straight away, and she drew out my abilities and potential. When I read my first session now I am amazed..what on earth was wrong with me?? I mean, of course I am capable of all this, I have done it all and more. The spin-offs are astounding. What silly things we are, and all we need is a Georgie to help us break out of that mold and get on with life !!!
Highly recommended!!
Testimonial to the worth of Georgina Laros,
One often hears the word “life-coaching” and automatically assume that sessions are likely to be like a pep-rally, or even worse a room filled with over-eager people with extraordinary positivity-similar to the movie Yes Man
My experience with life coaching began after the tragic death of my mother from a metastasized cancer in February 2010. My dad had suggested that I go through the program as he had been through it, and was just about to celebrate reaching his goal that he had set at the beginning.
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As far as choosing Georgie was concerned, the decision was easy: she was my dad’s coach, and she was his sister-in-law so I felt comfortable with the prospect of entering into this adventure. Now one might wonder how authentic could my experience had been if I had known Georgie outside of coaching? Well I think that it was even more authentic than most.
What most people forget is that one invariably makes a deep connection with ones coach, and because Georigie knew many of the people I spoke of in my sessions, progression was relatively easy. Of course, the other side of the coin begs the question: Was Georgie impartial, given her close connection to my family? The answer: Absolutely. It had been a long time since I had encountered someone as sincere, nurturing and full of spunk (seriously she runs on Jet-fuel, next time your Kulula flight is running late you’ll know why
The coach however is only one part of the experience; the other is the stuff you actually learn about yourself and those around you. I can still hear Georgie saying, “You know Ricardo, why not eat a roll at home instead of buying food on campus, it’s cheaper”. I have learnt many skills that help me not only with my interaction with my own day-to-day life, but also with my interaction with others.
My goal was to enroll for a LLB at Wits, get someone to sponsor me and move in on my own. Today, I live on my own; I have a Merit Award, which pays my tuition, and an unexpected turn was enrolling for a Master of Arts Degree at Wits. Life coaching has helped me to think to achieve, before doing to achieve and it has made the world of difference.
Ricardo de Sao Joao
BA(Hons) Witwatersrand
Master of Arts Candidate
Department of International Relations
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
I heard about Georgie from a work colleague, whom had heard good things via a friend of hers.
I was at a serious cross road in my life, full of fear and confusion.
In a moment of desperation and in great need of some guidance I emailed Georgie via her website. Please help!
I didn’t know what I needed, but all I knew is I needed to talk to someone who could help me recognise my truth.
I had considered a shrink, but like others whom have written testimonials, I didn’t want to go through countless expensive sessions, pulling out all the dark and reliving it in the hope of some clarity… Medication was also a big no-no.
Within the same day Georgie and I arranged an appointment.
After the first session I already felt clearer and the load got lighter.
Georgie helped guide me through my own thoughts, fears, wants and needs to realise the path I needed to follow to change.
Change happened fast – so fast it even surprised Georgie!
Georgie has been understanding and supportive every step of the way. She has given the space to attend sessions in my own time, and she has been flexible with her time too.
The change I experienced has affected my whole life – every spoke in my wheel of life. I think adjustments (in thinking, wanting, dreaming) are infinite, they can’t stop, neither can change and rerouting your path. Guidance along the way makes the journey much smoother and a whole heap more clearer!
I was coached by Georgie in 2009 into 2010 and have been kicking up my heels in Italy for the past 5 months as a result. Looking back, every session I had with Georgie was like the next rung in the ladder – ‘upwards and onwards to brighter and better’. I’m living ‘My Dream’ and loving life…and take this opportunity to once again say ‘Grazie mille di tutto’. ‘You are, and always will be my rock in this world’. SmileyLove, Ali x
At the beginning of this year I knew something had to change, I was alive, but not living. Work completely consumed me. It felt like I was looking at life through a very dirty window. Georgie showed me how to clean the window and now I can see clearly! I realise the window is going to require continuous cleaning, but I CAN DO IT. I am extremely excited about life and now live every moment. Thanks Georgie.
Coaching with Georgie has given me a fresh direction in life. I am more positive and confident. I now have the tools to achieve what I really want in life. I totally recommend coaching with Georgie!!!
Thank you Georgie:)
In January 2011 I took the challenge of studying to become a certified life coach. Without too much direction on knowing where this would take me I hand picked Georgie for guidance and to walk with me on this new path.
Wow, what an inspiring woman. Even through there are slow times in business, Georgie is always there giving me hope, to stay on top of things and reminded me that through the law of life results always come to those who believe in themselves. She is inspiring and motivating and I intend, through the rest of my journey as being a life coach to have Georgie by my side. x