Chris Harding
The empowerment of others has defined Chris's life, and work experience.
Beginning as a social worker in child health, Chris moved from a government position to the not-for-profit arena. The move was passion based. He wanted to change the world, while having no clear idea how. The first 20 years were immersed in face to face youth work before Chris realised he could affect greater change working with leaders; not just local, but national, and now international, leaders.
In 2006 Chris added coaching and coach training to his skill set. Working exclusively within the international arena he has amassed vast experience in coaching leaders and creating coaching cultures in organisations. Travelling to over 30 nations, multiple times, and training participants representing well over 70 nations, his training bedrock goes down deep. He has a heart to see leadership empowered to work with integrity and excellence the world over. He brings 40 years of experience though he insists the answers are not his - they come from within the clients themselves. His skill revolves around finding, then implementing, these answers.
“I’ve found the coaching from Chris personally empowering as I’m not just given advice, but rather given questions that draw the answers out of me .”
Linda Harding
For Linda it has always been a process of ‘helping others to find their voice and purpose’ Hearing their heart and giving it voice.
Starting as a teacher in English and History she moved quickly into a specialist role in Resource Teaching. Linda has lectured at TAFE, mothered a family of 4 boys, co-authored a book on healing, and written poetry and songs, all while helping not-for-profit organisations enunciate their stories. Her expertise in this area, and the tragic loss of their 3rd son in 1987 led her to understand and embrace the journey of grief, assist and counsel others internationally, including tsunami victims in 2005, and help people find ways through whatever they were dealing with at the time. She helps others to find their purpose, along with the words and actions they need to bring it to reality.
In 2006 she moved into coaching and coaching training. She now provides a particularly understanding and compassionate coaching experience. She has travelled extensively around the world, training and speaking with groups in over 30 nations, helping others be motivated to embrace life and work, through the asking of powerful questions.
“My Coach’s input and decades of experience in coaching around the world have helped to make a significant impact on my life and times of decision-making. Linda has coached me through times of important transitioning, including a job-change, assessing work and life commitments, and making decisions to ensure a good balance between juggling career, dependants, and family life. ”
“Over multiple years, my national leaders were trained by Chris and Linda Harding as coaches and I directly saw my national leaders’ effectiveness improve as they empowered their teams.”