From past workshop participants:

Celestine is full of energy and passion. This workshop exceeds my expectations – It feels as if I’m attending an executive workshop! It is really very good for self-improvement, knowing yourself, exploring and unlocking talents within. I felt the self-discovery, emphasis on prioritization and experience sharing were very good! – Pamela Yeo, 38, Executive Secretary

“This workshop has been very beneficial and I have learned a lot. I can now brush up on my resume and also now I know how to prepare myself better for my next interview. Key things I learned include how to enhance my resume, how to land that job and how to answer interview questions we all hate! Celes, I’ll call you when I get my next job. I’ll DEFINITELY recommend this workshop to others!” – Nadine Ralph, 31

“Speaker (Celes) draws on her own experience as well as those of other participants. Highly applicable tips, shows you how they relate to real work situations. The key things that are good are the energetic speaker, how the speaker cares about listening and understanding/helping to evaluate individual’s situation and the speaker giving useful suggestions” – Kristi, 29, Fresh Graduate

A highly participative workshop! The speaker was friendly able to put participants at ease. The materials are helpful – handouts given are able to leave a memorable action plan. I felt involved in the workshop and it has helped me set my direction in life. Thank you! – Anonymous, 24, Student

A very educational workshop with many hands-on practices. The power of this workshop is the speaker and its topic. The things I felt are good are how its easy to understand, the full participation of the group and the good sharing session. Its good that its cater for the younger age of people as well as the older age! – Anonymous, 40, Planning & Logistics Manager

Celes is a very good speaker and coach! I have found today’s Career workshop very beneficial and learned things i can immediately apply moving forward. This workshop is worth all the money I paid. I’m now more clear about what I should do. Thank you Celes! – Chai Lee Chin, 24 on the Career Excellence Series

I found today’s workshop very beneficial – it is better than other career workshops I have attended before. There are very engaging discussions. I learned many new knowledge, techniques and how to build my confidence. Overall, it is very good for people seeking new jobs. Keep it up! – Mr Khoo, 53, Technician on the Career Excellence Series

“This workshop is very engaging and has lots of interaction. It’s not theoretical at all and relates very closely with real life experiences. I’ll recommend this workshop to others.” – Calvin Huang, 25, Technical Executive, who has been to over 15 interviews

(The workshop) makes me realize the potential I acquire and confidence I have. To believe in myself and just go for it! I CAN DO IT! I feel like a reborn person! You have built the confidence in me! – Nurhafizah

The speaker was one of a kind! What stood out from the workshop was the part where we removed our fears and when we gained clarity on what we wanted – Masturah

I’ve learnt much… With faith of a mustard seed, I can move mountains! The things I felt are good are the writing of goals, the action plans and renewing our mind. It is refreshing… to once again begin anew – Wanxin

I felt the impact, especially when we were asked to remove the negative doubts. When I did that, I finally felt free from all the doubts and fear and I felt motivated! The speaker was engaging and good in ensuring the program was a mixture of fun and learning

Overall, the programme has helped me in believing in myself more and to have the strength in mind to achieve my goals and dreams. Everything that was taught was great, including the videos shown and the stories told that had meaningful lessons for us! I enjoyed myself very much!! Thank you so much!! – Wan Nur Nadiah

It is one of the workshops that made me really think through. What I felt are good about the workshop are the inspirational stories and the laughter – Jane

It is an inspirational session with the speaker. Now I know my goals and I have thrown away my doubts and fears! – Wei Cheng

Limitless… Nothing is impossible if I believe. What I felt was good was the moment when I poured away my limitations and when I wrote down all that I want to do. The speaker is very good and an encouragement to me. – Wanxiu

This workshop is interesting and I’m really more ready to embark on a new journey! =) The things I felt are good about the workshop are the parts on goal setting, believing in myself and coming up with our dream collage! It’s interesting to know what other dreams my peers have. Thank you for bringing joy to all of us! – Yu Hui

From past 1-1 personal coaching clients:

“The coaching by Celes exceeded my expectations. I had eurekas almost every week! I got my life, which was eluding me for years, back. I didn’t only get it back; I improved on it. What I feel are the best things about her coaching are her Socrates coaching method, her genuine energy and dedication to see you through and her almost immediate SMS responses.

Celes is a great coach because she asks the right questions. She is a great coach because she is an enabler and a genuine listener. It’s amazing that, she is right all long – the answers are all within ourselves. I will definitely recommend her to other people!

- Stevens, Assistant General Manager, 30

“The coaching results was beyond my expectation. I rate it a 10/10. At first I was hesitant because I was not sure whether it was worth enough to spend on self development which I think I could learn by myself. But within the first 3 sessions of coaching, I found out what I knew as the theories of living my best life had actually never been applied by me into my life.

And Celes helped me to point out the past experiences and peoples’ opinion should not stop me to move forward and getting what I want. Now my confidence increased and I smile everyday happily to welcome my new day. My relationships with my family and friends are getting better and I feel surrounded by love more and more each day.

I can feel Celes’ energy and her passion on what she does as a coach, so I am very fortunate to get to know her, and her positive attitude as a coach really affected me. I know if she can, I can be as positive as her too.

I am surely will recommend her to others who really want to improve their life.

Thank you very much Celes. ”

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, IT Manager, 35

“I did not expect to see the results so fast.  It is so magical! I am more confident to cope with life challenges.  Celes is the best coach I have seen, no motherhood statement, no bluffs, she come across as a very authentic and genuine coach during the coaching sessions.  The best things about the coaching is she is able to steer me the right issue to focus on, she does not make judgment and session is professionally conducted. I will recommend her to others.” -

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, Business Woman, 44

“I’m very satisfied by the coaching by Celes. What especially worked in the coaching were Celes’ explanations using diagrams and drawings, her creative methods and her relentless and never give up attitude.

She is a very responsible and professional coach and a very positive and confident person. Really appreciate her relentless attitude towards coaching a difficult coachee like me. Through the coaching, I learnt more about myself. I learnt more about my obstacles and the ways and methods to overcome them. One major obstacle is low sense of self worth and I’m glad that Celes helped me have a clearer picture of this issue. I would say Celes have in one way or another given me a whole new perspective and straighten out thoughts that have been blocks in my mind.

Thank you Celes for everything!”

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, Male, Nurse, 30

“The coaching experience on a whole was awesome. A real fruitful 8 weeks. At the start, I wasn’t too sure as to what to expect. At times I was even skeptical as this was the first time I signed up for such sessions. This perception quickly changed when we sat down and really identified my key goals, broke them down into milestones and set deadlines on when to achieve them by.

To tell the truth, I was clueless at first when it came to planning. All along, all the ideas, wants, goals and what not were all just a jumbled up mess in my mind. But through the 8 weeks, I began to learn how to organize them in such a way so as to make them clearer to myself. The best part was seeing the results, especially in terms of milestones achieved.

Celes as a coach – I think I couldn’t have asked for anyone better . Being skilled in her trade, she knows just the right questions to prompt you to probe further and deeper into the root cause and understand the limitations holding you back from achieving your goals.

I’d say, one of the most invaluable lessons I got out of the whole experience was the application of ESPER. I think people in general tend to underestimate the power of proper planning and the benefits it can actually bring to their lives. All in all, I’m all set and ready to apply what I’ve learnt from the 8 weeks into my life.

To put it simply, if not for Celes, I’d probably still be where i was at 8 weeks ago – lost and messy.

I’ve learnt to identify the key reasons behind my frustrations and also learnt a lot about myself in the process.”

- Trey Cyrus (Alias), Entrepreneur, 20

“The coaching has exceeded my expectations. More new ideas were introduced than I expected. Celes is an agressive coach, in a positive way, to make sure I take action on my plan and make them come true.

I think most of us have our own goals, which remain only a vision with random efforts on them. Taking up the coaching is a significant start to achieve my desired life. It has helped me develop a clearer and tangible plan for my goals and create workable steps towards my goals. Now, I have higher self awareness compared to who I was before taking up the coaching.”

- Jess Tsen, Engineer, 28

“The coaching experience was enriching. I found out several barriers that were holding my back and worked towards removing these barriers. Celes as a coach was excellent. She was lively and constantly giving encouragement to think big. She tries to help beyond the sessions and constantly checks on progress.

I have learnt that I am in control of my own life, I should live by my own values.”

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, Male, 24

“I am really blessed and satisfied with the coaching by Celes. Being with positive people is something I need and indeed Celes had given me the positive energy throughout the coaching. I know I wouldn’t be able to be on my two feet after what had happened in my life but I was surprised that I am able to do it. I never notice differences until I do little things in my life, like smiling at strangers, reading self-help books, attending yoga classes, and upgrading my skills. After the coaching, I have become more focused on loving myself, being more confident and achieving happiness as a result. With her wide knowledge of spectrum of life perspectives and her sincerity, I would definitely recommend Celes to others. I wish the coaching wouldn’t end so fast. ”

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, Female, 30s

“In my interactions with Celes both as a friend, coachee of hers and also (very importantly) a fellow life path seeker, she has been most encouraging and inspiring. What I like most about her (and perhaps indeed what drew me most to her as a friend) is her absolute positivity and great energy: that is something that is so incredibly rare, especially in Singapore. It is such a fresh breath of wonderfully invigorating air, to be able to converse freely and share ideas and dreams with someone who is not cramped and who does not cramp others, by stigmas, fears, negativity or pessimism.

Second would be her aptitude in coaching. It is friendly, direct and exploratory without being overly confrontational, deep yet peaceful and peace-seeking. The realisation that I obtained from my coaching session with her was quite fabulous, and yet I was not at all tired out or dampened or scared or depressed by what transpired to get to that realisation.

All in all – a terrific coach and guide; and even more so – a much treasured friend, confidante and someone whom I’m altogether proud and delighted to be marching on in life with. ))

You go, Celes!!!”

- Denvie (Alias), 25

“Before I entered coaching I was doubtful that coaching could help me, but since I had committed to the coaching I had to also commit to being coachable. The coaching was more useful that I imagined it would be. I think the thing I’ve begun to realize is that since the future is indeterminate (at least in the way we experience it), so any way we choose to orientate ourselves to it is perfectly valid. There is no one perfect choice to be made.

Celes has been a very careful coach. She is alert to possible areas of concern and attempts to uncover the actual issues you might be having. Before I begun the coaching I was directionless, so it’s as if she put a compass in my hand and nudged me forward. The coaching progressed very smoothly and was very structured and focused on actionable things.”

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, Female, 24

“Hey Celes! I can say with total honesty that you have been one of the greatest and most positive influences on my life to date. A lot of people have contributed to the potential I have, for which I’m eternally grateful. But you have done so much more than that. What you’ve contributed was allowing me to really SEE that potential within myself, and ignited a fire within which propels me to actually work on giving that potential to the world around me.

I always had an inkling inside that I could be capable of something amazing, but it wasn’t until meeting you and spending a lot of time talking with you that I realized just how narrow my view of amazing really was. I always thought of it as accomplishing something that people would recognize me for. What you managed to get through to me is that that’s barely a first step in the life I want to live! I never knew I don’t have to stop after accomplishing one thing, one significant goal. How you’ve opened my eyes!

Some may say that at your age, what could you possibly know about life? But I now know that what you know about life is what a lot of us older folks have long since forgotten. That big things are often not accomplished by people who think they’re impossible. They are accomplished by people who know they are possible.

I owe my life to you, and I’m not talking about living and breathing, I’m talking about everything I experience and everything I’ll accomplish for the rest of my life. Those are the things I owe you, because had it not been for you, I never would have even tried to accomplish them. Thank you so much! And thank you for who you are and what you stand for.

Keep doing what you’re doing! You reach not just me, but everyone I reach, and everyone reached by everyone you reach. You’re doing a good thing. ”

- Keith Dunnigan, 34

“Having been coached personally by Celes, I have witnessed in person her professionalism during the sessions and she handles each session with her utmost attention. Coaching sessions were conducted in a professional yet relaxing manner. Celes engages me by guiding me and probing me to think of solutions instead of providing ready made answers which would have stopped me from exploring alternatives.

Her coaching has improved my time management and goal setting. She painstakingly follows up on the progress made by me on every session and that in itself shows her dedication to helping me.

Despite her tender age, Celes has never failed to keep on motivating herself and upgrading her skills set by attending various courses which will aid her to help others. Her postive attitude towards learning and helping others is a wonder and I am blessed to have her aiding me during my times of stagnancy in life!!

Thanks Celes and may others be touched by you too!!

-Vincent Lim, Engineer, 24

“Through coaching, I began to see a clearer picture on what exactly I want in life, the type of life that I will want to lead and the person I hope to be in future. I came to realise that I have been procrastinating many things that I want to accomplish because of the attachment to the belief that I had developed sub consciously. The little exercises for each session has helped me rediscover my life once again and I hope to be able to fulfil all the goals that I have set.”

- Name withheld for confidentiality reasons, Female, 21

“I’m very satisfied with the coaching by Celes. I learned quite alot from it as well as skills I can use in the future. Especially the techniques and how to improve my confidence level. Now, I understand the meaning of what is self-worth and I always think about the motivational techniques she taught me which keeps my momentum going.

Thank you Celes for your time and your effort in teaching me. Really appreciate you for being here throughout these 2 months and helping me to endure during this tough period!”

- Albin Ng, Student, 18