Read what our clients have to say...

"Judge a man by his friends" is a pretty good concept for life - so on the basis that you'll want to know the kind of company you'll be keeping, we've included a list of just some of the organisations we have worked with (of course, for confidentiality reasons, we can't list them all):

Banking - MBNA, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland
Insurance - Norwich Union Health Care, Life Insurance Association
Agriculture - Genus PLC, Promar International, The Duchy College
Telecoms - Hutchinson 3G (3)
Government Bodies - Welsh Development Agency, Wrexham Borough County Council
Construction - AMEC PLC
Aerospace - British Aerospace Consultancy
Food & Drink - Calypso Soft Drinks Ltd
Charities - ChildLine, Claire House, The Prince's Trust
Education - Howell's School for Girls, Manchester High School for Girls

Corporate Gifts/Long Service Awards - Cottrills UK

CORPORATE TESTIMONIALS

"Our organisation has now invested in over two years of Olivia’s input and the results have been  phenomenal.  As well as a 20% growth in revenue and a 6% market share growth in a diminishing industry, we have also seen a 30% improvement in sales productivity.

Management and staff alike have been through the Eklektika programme – and have not only increased their own motivation levels but have also learned the correct behaviours and habits needed to create successful results.

Thanks to Eklektika, the future for our company is very exciting, the sales team is on fire and our competitors are in for a very difficult time!"

Steve Dunstan, General manager, Genus Breeding Ltd

"Working with Be Your Own Guru has led our business to accomplish things that otherwise would have been put on the back burner, not by working harder, but rather more efficiently and therefore smarter. Instead of getting overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks, Olivia guided the team to take measured steps that are really helping us achieve our longer term goals.

"The beauty of working with Olivia is that both myself and my team members felt empowered by the one-to-one sessions and both focused and re-energised by the team session.  

"Olivia has been happy to go ‘above and beyond’ where the average trainer may go in order to help us reach our goals and I would wholeheartedly recommend working with Be Your Own Guru to empower your team to reach your business goals.

"Olivia has a unique passion for this profession and a genuine interest in her clients.  I feel very fortunate to have worked with Olivia, who has proven to be a source of energy and ideas, which in turn have given the obsidian team direction and focus."

Victoria Shone, Business Centre Manager, Obsidian Offices.

"Calypso retained Olivia on the recommendation of the Welsh Development Agency who said, and I quote “Eklektika is so confident of success that they offer a 100% refund if you don’t get results and have very impressive statistics on work they’ve done with other companies”.

"Needless to say, we didn’t need a refund!  Olivia was a breath of fresh air, someone who wanted to get to the heart of the company and understand its culture and how we could improve things.  Individual one-to-ones, listening to opinions at all levels of the business using subtle and confidential journalistic skills (an unusual mix it itself!) gave Olivia an insight into the company culture. No lectures or text book management training but, straight forward, hard hitting advice to help in “Creating a Juicier Future”.

"With Olivia’s help, we have achieved objectives hitherto unattainable."

Sheila Davie, Human Resources Manager, Calypso Soft Drinks 

"The Emotional Intelligence test in itself was really enlightening.  But more than that was Olivia's help in the discussion and interpretation of the results - which helped me understand a lot more about myself. In particular, Olivia conducted a Personal Enlightenment and Release process that literally changed the software that is running in my mind. I now have a different view on the things that were dragging me down. It was brilliant and I recommend it to anybody who wants to get more out of their careers and life."

Brian W Fulford - BWF Consultores Ltd. - São Paulo, Brazil 

"The real benefit to the business of Olivia’s training wasn’t only in terms of business growth. Her training also enabled the team to maintain focus – and interestingly absenteeism dropped substantially. People who had streaming colds were so motivated that they still turned up for work! Over the last three months, team time lost to sickness has been minimal. In fact, other than 3 people who are off in the long term with serious illnesses, we’ve had NO absenteeism of note (in a 300-strong workforce).

"Of course, this has had an important impact on the team in terms of morale. Without people off sick, the good guys – who are always there in a crisis in any business – were able to focus on achieving their own goals, and not feel as though their loyalty was being abused by having to cover for other people. Finally, the reduced stress from wondering who was turning up did make a huge difference to the overall team spirit."
Ian Hildon, Regional Sales Director, Genus ABS Global.

"Thank you very much for your time! I really enjoyed our session and it's highlighted some great development areas - ones I can actually do something about quite simply!

"I really liked your suggested solutions to some of the more sticky areas and I particularly appreciated the way you used the profile questions to help examine whether the differences between my perception and reality were a result of a "snap-shot in time" or genuine "non-awareness".

"I found the idea of taking a couple of hours "out" much more useful than having several smaller sessions. It was fantastic to devote a period of time to examining these issues in some depth - if we'd done it over a number of bite-sized sessions we'd have lost the continuity."
Sam Dounis, Senior Consultant, Corporate Learning & Development,           Bank of Scotland.

"Before I went on your development programme last year, I feared that it might be like the many other courses I have attended throughout my career. Often what you learn in the training arena can't really be applied in the 'real world'.

"However, after attending your programme, I can honestly say that for the first time I have come away from a course and been able to utilize - and implement effectively - about 85% of the course content! It was a very thought provoking session and at the same time an enormous amount of fun".
Mark Armstrong, Regional Sales Director, Genus ABS Global

"I am dropping you a line to thank you very much for speaking at the Rotary Club 75th Annual Dinner. I heard you had to wait for ages to perform but your performance was superb with lots of food for thought!  I just wanted to say thank you for waiving your fee as this week Rotary have sent us £500 - so you must have been fantastic!"
Margaret Davies, Claire House

“Just a quick note to say thank you for giving such a wonderful two-day course. I felt totally energised when I left your house on Saturday and showed my husband the “smashed” wood with pride! I would highly recommend you to any of our clients as you are highly knowledgeable in your subjects and come across in no way patronising as some trainers have in the past.”
Lisa Carew, Brighter Choices

“Many thanks – we’ve all learned an awful lot about each other and how we can move forward as a team. Coming in to work after the weekend, I had the best Monday morning ever!”
Melanie Horton, ChildLine North West

"Thank you Olivia for a brilliant session at The Sales Leadership Seminar. The feedback from your ideas was first rate and many of my clients now want to engage you to do in-house sessions for their people. Your style and humour engaged everyone and the board-breaking was the icing on the cake. I'm certain that people will be taking action with your ideas and getting better results as they use their minds more effectively than before - again many thanks ... "
Dr Peter Thomson, Chairman - Peter Thomson International PLC

"Be Your Own Guru has helped us greatly with the management of change within our organisation - especially with our new specified areas of business … "
Barrie Yates, International Projects, AMEC Construction Ltd

"Team work is never more important than in a small business and it is often difficult to break down the barriers between staff and owners. Be Your Own Guru lifted the veil to reveal that bosses are human too …"
David Lewis, Kall Kwik Printing, Chester

"Olivia shows you how to harness some of the hidden powers to turn ideas within into reality - unmissable …"
Derek Thomas, Professional Association for Financial Services

"The content and presentation of the training is excellent. It provokes thought and action to ensure we all fulfil our individual potential and our dreams … "
Mark Scrivens, Promar International Ltd

"Many thanks for delivering a wonderful session to the 5th and 6th form students. Their appreciation and continuous references to it are, I think, testimony to an excellent presentation... "
Louise Robinson, Headmistress, Howell's School, Chester

PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS

"You've just answered all the questions I didn't know how to ask..."
Alistair Wingate-Saul, Dorset

“Thanks for yesterday - I slept for 10 hours last night. I also told my wife that I was able to say that I loved my Dad – both she and I know that before yesterday, I could never have said that.”
Roger Kerr, Yorkshire.

“Just a note to say thank-you for the help you gave me when my father died. With just one session of hypnotherapy, I felt I could move on with my life."
Ann Lea, Tarporley.

“Six months ago I did Reiki 1 & 2 with Olivia. There is no shadow of a doubt that Reiki has been of enormous benefit to me. Those who know me well say that I look better, am more confident, have ‘lightened up’ and am more capable. I say that I feel more relaxed yet energised – and have an inner glow. I also sleep like a log. I recommend Reiki in general and Olivia in particular.”
Terry Carmen, Ellesmere Port.

“By way of a thank you, I feel that I must write down my thanks for all your guidance in helping me to be my own guru! When I first came to you, I was incomplete as a person – even though I had read all the books, listened to the self-help tapes and attended the seminars! Because of my “blocks”, I had been concerned as spending yet more money – however, I can honestly say that after just five sessions, I am complete or whole as a person. I am also less stressed, more efficient and happily more productive – so once again, a big thank you!”
Ewart Matthias, Chester.

“I would like to thank you for helping me and my girlfriend save our long-distance relationship. Because of our work commitments, we had to spend a year living on different continents, which severely strained our relationship. At one point we even broke up. Soon after, we realised we wanted to be together – but we knew we needed help. Both of us arranged to spend time in the UK – and during that period we had three sessions with you. That was all it took – now, a year later – we’re happily married!"
Jibin Chi, Australia.

"Olivia is a teacher inspired by the gift of being able to tap into universal energies and use them as a healing instrument of mind, body and spirit. Olivia is a teacher so immersed in her belief in these universal energies, that they become a tangible tool in her hands which are experienced simultaneously by all five senses.

"The first call I make when I slip a disk – a monotonously regular occurrence over recent years – is to Olivia. Within ten minutes of localized healing, eighty per cent of the debilitating pain of disk with trapped sciatic nerve accompaniment completely disappears. I leave the remaining twenty per cent to the Chiropractor. My back (a long-standing weakness) is now healthier than it has ever been."
Suzie Sharpe, Life Mapping Coach and Holistic Trainer

"I can honestly say having met you both - and enjoying your continued friendship - has been one of the most significant factors in my life. To be perfectly frank, I have never experienced the training and therapy techniques practiced by you until we met. In essence, to put it bluntly, I honestly believe you have saved my life. As you both know, for the last nine months, I have been under immense pressure both at work and home – but you have helped me cope with this better than I could have imagined."
Ken H Simms, Chief Executive

CD TESTIMONIALS

“I had to go in for a knee operation but was told my blood pressure was too high, and had just 24 hours to reduce it or my operation would be cancelled. After listening to Chakra Journey twice – my blood pressure dropped by 25%. I was happy - the hospital was amazed!”
Denys Smith Hart, MD, SnapBack, Lancashire

"Chakra Journey is like having a bottle of gin - without the hangover!"
Lynne Williamson, Warrington.

"Thank you so much for the CD which arrived just as you said it would! I don't know whether it was in any way connected but I listened to it and that day I had a wonderful burst of energy to do some painting in the house which I had been putting off for ages! I think you have a great voice for this type of relaxation CD and I loved the background music..."
Kate Diggory, Cheshire.

“This is by far the best mind/body/spirit CD I have come across. The voice and tempo are perfect for sessions and attunements – with the result that I recommend it to all of my students!"
Yvonne McSherry, Reiki Master – Cheshire

"Just to say that the other two CDS arrived this morning! I listened to the Soul Journey on Sunday afternoon, and was quite surprised by the effect it had on me! I couldnt stop the tears from flowing, I wasn't crying but tears were streaming down my face! It has made me think a lot about my life, and maybe the changes that I could or should make in my life. I look forward to listening to the other two. Many thanks.
Linda Edwards, Wrexham.

“I recently received one of your stress-relieving CDs – and may I say what a difference it has made to my life! Life is lived by so many people at an almost break-neck speed and we have time for everything, apart from ourselves. Our bodies and our minds suffer accordingly, producing what is acknowledged to be stress. Your CD has put things in a far better light for me.”
Kathy Fellows, Chester.

"One of the CDs produced by Olivia is called simply, “Chakra Journey” and is best described as a way to maintain the equilibrium and alignment within each of the chakras. Listening to it regularly acts as a solid programme of maintenance in alignment of the spiritual self to the universal energies surrounding us. It is also a daily devotional act which serves to strengthen the spirit and harmonize overall well being.

"I regularly ‘prescribe’ this CD to private clients and my students of Reiki, astrology and meditation as an aid to self-understanding and spiritual awareness. The feedback is always first class."
Suzie Sharpe, Life Mapping Coach and Holistic Trainer

"One of my Senior Managers has recently been signed off with long term sickness – having suffered a Heart Attack. The Chakra CD, I truly believe, has helped me cope with this added trauma – better than I otherwise would have done. The extra workload, as a result, has been simply taken in my stride. I have also learned to let go of things now and not get as stressed as I used to – which is great news!

"In conclusion, therefore, I do not believe my recovery process would have been as quick had it not been for my trusting your judgment and having the confidence to try and regularly use the CD. It’s brilliant really. I must admit though to being somewhat sceptical at the outset – but I suppose that’s only natural. Thanks again."
Ken H Simms, Chief Executive