Testimonials

 
“Such a truly uplifting experience, and a true team building, far more valuable than any meal or spa treatment could be. And it was FUN! Thank you Daniela for your very present facilitation and inviting everyone to share in such a safe space. It was really stunning.”
— Tanya (Clinical Audiologist & Director at Sandton Hearing & Balance)
 

“NLP coaching with Daniela was recommended to me by a friend and the experience was well worth it! Through an interesting mix of techniques I have discovered a new way of looking at the world and a new approach to living. I now have a resilient core in my being that is like a sturdy self assurance. Best of all I feel empowered to take charge of my life like never before! I am on a new trajectory ... Thank you Daniela.”

— Katherine S.

“The biggest insight I have had (so far) is that I don’t have to force myself to be a ‘boss’ and put my foot down. Lumina Spark highlighted for me that one of my biggest strengths is working WITH people, collaborating with them, rather than simply directing them. So I am now planning my employees’ daily schedules together with them rather than just giving them a list of things to do - everyone is happier, feeling more empowered and creative. Things are going much more smoothly. In addition, having my own creativity flagged has been very good for me, as for so long I have felt that I needed to suppress it - Lumina has shown me that it is in fact the solution to many of my challenges, and that using my creativity more will keep me happier, and thus a more harmonious boss and team player. Lumina has give me license to be a creative being again, which is huge!”

— Dee M. (Business manager, falls fish farm & retreat)

“I would strongly suggest Daniela’s NLP coaching course - as someone who has always been skeptical of coaching and seeking help, I truly felt that this course helped me to believe in myself more and to understand my emotions better.

Daniela’s ability to connect with people makes you feel comfortable to open up and deal with any issues without a feeling of being judged.

I have grown in my professional career (as a pilot) as well as my interpersonal skills with dealing with with people.

I am very grateful for having the opportunity to meet Daniela and to change my approach to life and it’s challenges - being more positive and ultimately just being myself.”

— Brett Rose

“My Lumina Spark course was an eye opener, to how I actually operate and am perceived at work.

Through Daniela and Lumina's insights I have been able to call myself out and correct behaviour patterns that I didn't realise were holding me back . In just three months I have seen startling results, I am more efficient, I have freed up a lot of misspent energy which I am able to put into the projects at hand. I am less stressed, able to be more creative in my approach to problem solving and interactions with my colleagues shifted in an incredibly positive way.” -

- James A.

“The Lumina Spark Portrait has served as an amazing tool for introspection for me as a director and has been instrumental in helping me build better working relationships with my colleagues.

The one on one session I had with Daniela was the most valuable part of the Portrait for me in terms of putting it into perspective, not only did she explain in great detail my qualities, strengths, and potential weaknesses but she suggested things that I could do to overcome them and methods to utilize my strengths.

I'd definitely recommend having a Portrait done if you want to become a better leader or the best version of yourself.”

— Lauren S. (Director, tv & film)

“Taking those first steps towards your coaching practice was indisputably the best decision I have ever made in my life, and certainly the most right path I had ever taken in the right direction, to save myself from crashing like computers do.

Before coming to you, I had suffered for months from dizziness and extreme migraines, and been told different stories by numerous GP’s whose prescription medication never helped me at all. I was feeling confused and lifeless, like the life had been sucked out of my mind, body and soul.

After our first session I felt alive; and though I was still in the dark, I could see a bright light at the end of the dark tunnel. I knew there was hope. Suddenly a week to my next session felt too long!!

You helped me to realise that I had never allowed myself to want what I truly wanted, because I could never see how it could have been manifested.

By the end of our sessions I had not only raised my general energy levels, got rid of my dizziness and migraines, but I had also increased my BSC year mark from a ‘C’ average to a ‘B’-average, so that I could go on to study my honours.

What you gave me was a gift of life. The sessions we had, and all the things that I learned from them, are securely locked up where they belong, in my subconscious brain. And no one, with any kind of authority whatsoever, will take that away from me.”

— petunia M. (bSC student)

“Thank you for creating such a beautiful space and the opportunity to learn from, Daniela, and to work out how we fit together in our team. I had such a fun time with our Lumina Spark team session!”

— Christina K.

“Thanks so much for everything you have done and I really appreciate your genuineness and care.

It has really helped me see things differently and accept certain things about myself, others and life itself.

I know I wasn’t the easiest client and you had to deal with other challenges I brought along too.

You are an incredible woman and I really have loads of respect for your honesty, integrity and humble self-assurance.”

— Craig H. (senior manager, construction/engineering)