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Testimonials of Strongest Story women

The design of this course (which is to guide women to discover their passions & strengths and to look at the general needs around themselves and in so doing uncover a purpose) is absolutely phenomenal! It is powerfully executed by two amazing women. Jacqui and Deborah unreservedly share their own personal life stories in order to drive home points and concepts which are a part of the course content. Their level of personal investment in simply empowering the lives of other women is admirable and heart-warming. Working through the workshop with these two women makes you remember that there are still good people in the world who are good just for the sake of being good, and who do things for others for no other reason than to help, and make the world a better place. I left this course feeling excited. Excited that I had given myself the opportunity to become deeply introspective and honest. Every step of the course is designed to help you uncover your truth, from introducing your ability to see your life as a story (can make us decide how we want our story to start and end), to helping you uncover your passions (what really makes you tick), to acknowledging your strengths (Jacqui Mol is honestly amazing at this, she has done her homework and is extremely knowledgeable)....and ends with you having to complete a goal statement which will spur you into action and includes your assertions of what your passions and strengths are. The greatest thing about this course is that every inch of it guides you towards putting all of this into action! action! action! - Mary-Ann (Wife, Mother & Business Owner, June 2019)

Strongest Story is a very insightful course that gives women permission to be the main character of their own life story. Equipped with this confidence, I realized we have to be part of something bigger than ourselves and serve others or impact them in a positive way. We can start small in our spheres of influence with acts of kindness. We have to use our natural strengths to achieve this purpose and I have intentionally decided to find my supporting cast that will help me achieve this purpose. - Mokgaetsi (Professional, June 2019)

Strongest Story is perfect when you are ready to hear that you have a story. I now realize that I have a story and am equipped with the energy to ensure I am the main character. Because of this course, I have intentionally decided to pursue actions that I was too "shy" to do. - Sheana (Full-time professional, June 2019)

The Strongest Story workshop was absolutely fabulous - I got out far more than I had hoped. You have included so much valuable info and relevant examples. I was totally blown away - thank you! - Brigitte (Full-time mom, June 2019)

The course is fantastic :) ... energizing, challenging & supportive, intentional. - Gretel (Wife & Mom & teacher & coach, June 2019)

This one day workshop was amazing, inspiring, I would do it again! It made me realize that I need to live intentionally and not be ashamed of my story. - Avril (Home-maker & single mom & school teacher, June 2019)

Strongest Story is a reminder that I don't have to be Superwoman in every area of my life, I can say 'no' to someone and cut out one or two things in my life. The course is worthwhile to learn more about oneself, and build self-confidence. – Kirsty (Certified Financial Planner, June 2019)

In my opinion, Strongest Story is an important intersection in any woman’s path. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with what is really most important in your story and to write a different script. And of course, to walk with other women and connect with each other in some way. I saw fresh courage well up in the ladies I met... daring to pick up a dream and, in some of us, realise that the “commonplace” we hold in our hands is actually the gold of our lives. And, perhaps, our great treasure. - Antoinette (Strategist, August 2018)

The Strongest Story course made me realize that we tend to tell other people's stories and listen to their stories but fail to share and live our own strongest story. In my opinion this concept is innovative , eye opening and empowering. I would advise every women to attend this course! - Thandie (Administrator, August 2018)

Strongest Story is created to give you back your confidence. - Susan (Teacher, August 2018)

 The Strongest Story concept is extremely helpful in simplying one's focus - in realizing our passions and strengths and the needs around us. - Megan (Project Manager, August 2018)

The Strongest Story course is an eye opener and a guide to understand why we were created and why we need to share our experiences of life with others, as role models, mentors and  cheerleaders. - Mama Vivian (Managing Director, August 2018)

This was the most valuable experiential journey in search of my sweet spot! Although I have not yet reached my destination; Debs, Jacqui and the team helped me find and get that tool-filled backpack on! - Eleni (Presentation Specialist, October 2017)

Every single aspect of the course touched my core. I know now which story I want to LIVE and which one I want to divorce. The course is presented with so much HEART it is impossible to walk away unchanged. - Helen (Nurse & Diabetes Educator, October 2017)

I loved the course & how personal it was. I felt it put me in a much more positive place & inspired me to get better organized for making the time to pursue the things that are important to me. I've had the biggest photography job I've ever had since the course, so sure it all helped to put me in a better and more positive frame of mind & allow me to reach for my dreams. - Hannah (Mum-of-2 & Professional Photographer, October 2017)

It was lovely to be on the course - just awesome. You have got a great "product" !! It is also inspiring that you live what you teach. - Karen (Business Owner, October2017)

 I loved the flow of the course, how it went through each of the sections and then helped pull them all together at the end.  I also liked how it looked at moving from good intentions to intentional living as I think that is a crucial step that is often missing from courses.  It is easy to leave a course/workshop/talk inspired and then not really ‘do’ anything with it. I have been putting into practice some of your suggestions and have already made some changes to my schedule and am starting and ending my day with an admin time to plan and create order. - Michelle (HR Consultant & Mum-of-2, October 2017)

What an inspired, pertinently insightful and invigorating time. I was riveted! Your message is so worth sharing, here in SA and across the world. – Sally (Speech Therapist, May 2017)

I absolutely LOVED the course, the content and presentation of it was excellent. One or two of the exercises
were profound,  I wish we had had more time to ponder and think over but I know time restraints made that impossible. – Danielle (Full-time Mom with part time business projects, May 2017)

I loved the course and felt most inspired after the first session in particular. I think I left with a feeling of great excitement and anticipation for what lay ahead… I almost wish there was a follow up to the course so I could hear from others, where their journeys took them. I still feel that I have not yet pin-pointed my Purpose but there has been a positive ripple effect in my life of all the seeds that were sewn and I find myself using the “decision filter” more frequently than before. So there certainly are positive yet subtle changes happening which are heading in the right direction. – Candice (Home-maker, May 2017)

I really want to thank you for your time and energy you all put into this course. I gained an immense amount out of it.  Whether I use it or not, its up to me, and that is indeed what I enjoy about it the most. I have enjoyed speaking to my friends about my thoughts and ah-ha’s. – Brooke (Jewellery Designer, May 2017)

It was without doubt one of the most uplifting and wonderful things I have ever done! I am still blown away by the content – very cleverly thought out and made so much sense. – Jean (Entrepreneur and business woman, March 2017)

You run such a professional and insightful course for women and have so much to teach us all. I am so grateful I could attend this one. – Julia (Interior Decorator, March 2017)

Such a great morning. Left feeling so alive. – René (Textile Designer, March 2017)

I always hoped for children to be a huge part of my story, and I am blessed enormously by having them and my amazing husband, but during the kids young years I shelved parts of my own story. I am now trying to be brave enough and strong enough to find, to pick up, and to treasure, some elements of my story that I have lost touch with. I now feel inspired to find a way to bring music back into my life and use it to find more "meaning" and to reach more people. – Nicole (Mom-of-Three, March 2017)

I LOVED this morning. You did an amazing job encouraging through your own stories and guiding so practically. – Alnere (Executive Director Life Matters Foundation, January 2017)

The course has forced me to re-engage with myself and grapple with many issues in a more concrete way.
I believe that this course will help many women put structure to their thoughts and feelings and hopefully
re-emerge as stronger and happier women with a new sense of purpose, understanding and acceptance
of ourselves. – Lesley (School Teacher, October 2016)

I was actually blown away by how the course affected me. I was touched by so much of what was shown and said and found real value in what we did. – Penny (October 2016)

Thank you for the clear, concise and informative way in which you presented this course. It was refreshingly real, easy to understand and inspiring. I have been motivated to follow through and make some necessary changes in my life. – Cathy (self-employed mother and wife, October 2016)

So many of us are not following our passions. It was clear to witness this by just watching the ladies reactions to the questions at the workshop. Thank you opening our eyes and our hearts to finding our stories. You've given us so many tools with which to better our lives. Thank you. – Vanessa (Clinical Research Technician, October 2016)

We were utterly spoilt by the care taken in providing such a glamorous space, treats, coffee, water etc. SPOILT!! On a practical level I was so impressed with the incredibly high standard of material resources, presentation and time keeping. Very slick!! – Barbara (Design Entrepreneur, October 2016)

It certainly opened up our hearts as we heard their stories, to go into similar places in our lives that are not easy and often painful. The fact that they could speak of their journey’s gave us courage to look at the painful parts of our own journey and also gave us links to identify with them as they shared. Thanks for a reason to stop the treadmill rush of life and just take time out to work out how to do life better. – Caro (Mom on a journey, October 2016)

The course was just great!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it -  thought provoking and energising. I walked away feeling very happy that I had attended the morning. I felt as though I learned something, have lots of things to think about and that there are amazing people out there all in a very similar boat! – Chantale (Architectural Technician, August 2016)

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! .... Completely exceeded my expectations! – Mary-Ann (Skills Training Professional, August 2016)

I SO enjoyed it and felt refreshed by Debbie and Jacqui’s authenticity and vulnerability. – Claire (Full time Mom, August 2016)

I just want to applaud you for a phenomenal and powerful morning. So well executed and professional.  I feel so encouraged, uplifted and empowered. Your combined gifting is a powerhouse! – Mandy (Property Management, August 2016)

Thank you for most amazing workshop today! Thank you for sharing your stories with such humility and grace. Your messages were of great inspiration and encouragement to myself and I’m sure many other women who feel like we are too ‘insignificant’ in this world to even have the right to own a story. I am going to work through the workbook you handed out and celebrate the narrative of my own life. Thank you for highlighting today, that every person has the right to claim their own story and live a unique life. – Daleen (August 2016)

Thank you, Saturday's morning session changed my life!!! – Erhyn (Academic Quality Manager, May 2016)