David Savage | Training & Style
Certified RCS Coach | Master NLP
Pract. & Instructor | Leadership Specialist Trainer, Coach
Before landing in New Zealand to become
a coach, I travelled as a photographer and writer. With my own
eyes I've seen people living at crisis point as well as disturbing
environmental abuse, and so Elevate Coaching is committed to creating
a positive and sustainable future by working with people intent
on achieving the same.
I take real pride in my capability as
a Coach and Trainer. I take a brain-based approach that allows
me to work with people at an intrinsic level. In other words I
understand how to help people create insight into their own lives,
think outside the box and change what needs to be changed.
Training & Experience
- Results Coaching Systems: Advanced Certification
- Master NLP Practitioner & Instructor
- Previous: Mentor, Trainer & Assessor
for Results Coaching Systems
- 1500+ hours Coaching over 3000 people since
2003
- Over 1000+ people via teams & workshops
- Speaker & Workshops in NZ, Australia
& Samoa
- Key knowledge bases include: Positive Psychology,
Sports Psychology, Social Intelligence, Neuroleadership, Personal-Leadership
and Chi-Kung. See also 'Science-Base'
What to expect from David Savage
Expect to go somewhere different and open
new doors
- Intelligent and intuitive approach
- Commitment to authenticity
- Resolute belief in human potential
- Insight matched by humor
Becoming a Coach
Before becoming a Coach, I was a photographer.
The camera had taken me around the world and been a part of my
life since a very early age. However, it wasn't enough and after
seeing people really extend themselves on the development of a
Reality TV show I worked on, I realised I wanted to play a bigger
role in helping people achieve greater things.
At that point, I knew what I wanted my work
to feel like, but I didn't know what it was. Arriving in New Zealand,
I heard about coaching and it was such a powerful inspiration
that my plans of traveling suddenly changed - I spent my English
pounds on a coach training course leaving me with just $20 in
the bank that Christmas, and yet I had no doubts it was the right
decision.
It was the right decision because I love seeing
people push past limitations and create new opportunities by applying
their skills and strengths in meaningful ways. Training as a coach
allowed me to do this as a professional with great effect. It's
fair to say that Coaching was a calling for me, and I now love
helping others find the same.
Personal Background
Never
work with a Coach who doesn't inspire you!
Business Goals & Highlights
- In business since age 17
- 12 solo exhibitions in the UK (pre-coaching
as a photographer)
- Created a sustainable coaching business
with a full client base within two years
- Designed Team & Leadership programs
with 100's of participants to date
- Speaker on Social Intelligence & Coaching
in NZ & Australia
- Lead Trainer for Results
Coaching Systems (2006-2009)
Personal Goals &
Highlights
- Sailed by Tall ship Sydney to Hobart
- Trekked the 'ABC' in the Himalayan mountains
- Walked the entire North Cornish Coastline
(160 miles completed in 14 days, I'll be back!)
- Learned the art of Chi Kung in Canada
- Learned the art of Thai Massage in Thailand
- Cruised the Mee Kong River on fast boat
- Sailed Sydney to Brisbane and escaped a
cyclone
- Survived India, escaped to Nepal
- Camped in the desert with Aborigines in
South Australia
- Visited and photographed the Townships in
South Africa
- Married a wonderful Kiwi lady and have two
amazing Kiwi kids who I now work for
