Antoinette has helped me remodel how I write, talk and feel about myself and my skills, enhancing my strategic expression and guiding me through a career transformation!

I found her to be an inspirational, knowledgeable and captivating Executive Coach and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking clarity, new direction and heightened courage! 

- Director R&D

I enjoy my coaching with Antoinette because she challenges my normalized way of thinking. It’s emergent, disruptive and even disconcerting - that’s where the magic is.

Antoinette considers things from a deeper dynamic perspective. Her focus on embracing our uniqueness is inspiring and amazingly effective.

- Executive General Manager Transport Systems

Antoinette was exactly what I needed - someone who had the vision and clarity to challenge, encourage and support my planning and preparation for the next step in my career.

It was great to have someone with honesty, integrity as well as exceptional emotional intelligence and useful practical tools to help me on the journey.

- Program Director Transport Sector

Antoinette's profound and rare capacity to simultaneously inspire developmental movement in individuals, teams and the wider community is remarkable. She is part of a class of brilliant, humble human beings, who invite you to fully meet yourself, both your shadows and unfolding potential, simply by their presence and capacity to hold that space.

Through her unique, well-researched body of work, she enables leaders to integrate business, spirituality, and human development in a way that we all win: our planet, our communities, and our businesses. I feel privileged and honoured to be part of her community.

- Jacqueline van Paassen, Transformative Coach

Being both gentle and direct, intuitive and clear, Antoinette generously and courageously shares her wisdom and insights. It's a truly amazing experience, being guided by you, in the spiritually connected space where we meet. 

The StageSHIFT Coaching Certification Program is an incredibly rich program, bringing together frameworks and research that enables us to see vertical evolution in a new and holistic way. The Discovery Dialogues with Antoinette are a wonderful opportunity to deepen the understanding, making this program not just another certification, but an essential part of your soul evolution. It’s such a beautiful journey!

- Karin Hamrin, Leadership & Organization Transformation

Without her firm, generous, friendly, thought-provoking, heart-opening and soul-freeing guidance throughout the program I wouldn’t be where I am today: on purpose with a big mind, open heart, and free soul for the greater good.

I was preparing myself to be the solid holding space for CEOs and strategic leaders and knew I needed to do that specialised inner work with someone who is very established at a mature stage of consciousness. 

I notice that I bring more courage and crystal-clear integrity to my coaching practice. I highly recommend StageSHIFT if you aspire to evolve.

- Sharifah Raudhah AlQudsy, Executive Leadership Coach

When I first met Antoinette, I was fatigued, stressed at work and not enjoying life. In the very first meeting, the underlying issues were exposed. She shed light on my life and revealed things that I simply had not seen or understood. Her positive, forward-looking approach made me feel optimistic.

Antoinette helped me work through changes in my organizational structure to enable me to focus on the higher strategic issues I enjoy. And most importantly, she addressed my whole-of-life progression, not just my work-life.

- CIO Emergency Services & Transport Sector

I took up coaching with Antoinette to become more strategic and confident. Her fast-paced approach mixing theory and practical advice was extremely helpful. She is a challenging and energetic coach who held me to account in the nicest possible way.

I always looked forward to our meetings because I knew that I would learn something new and useful. I now have a framework to approach strategic issues and many tools and techniques to draw on so I can hold my own in a senior executive environment. I would not have thought this possible a few years ago.

- Group Executive Director HSE

I was dealing with a very complex personal and commercial situation which Antoinette was very quick in understanding the holistic picture.

Her commercial experience together with insight into situational dynamics and personality traits greatly assisted me in breaking the complexity down into manageable pieces to find positive forward moving paths.

Most importantly, she gave me the confidence and courage to implement what I considered prior to our sessions an almost insurmountable challenge.

- CEO. Manufacturing Sector

The StageSHIFT Program is unique in that it takes a holistic approach to transformation. Antoinette is a collaborative intuitive whose depth of knowledge in leadership development is unsurpassed. Very quickly, she has galvanized the organization in a way that is remarkable.

She has clear insight into what drives workplace behaviours and how to make momentous changes in perspective. Her strong strategic focus, business acumen and gracious understanding of people mean you will gain far more than you expect! Did I say there was a whiff of culture change in the air? There is a gale force wind blowing and the organization and people are the ultimate winners!

- Anne Cosgrove, Executive Director People & Culture

Antoinette was an engaging, skilful, challenging and enthusiastic person to work with. She integrated many new initiatives to transform our culture creating momentum from which results soon flowed.

The terrific speed of success was due to her great ability to engage with the leaders and ensure that the adopted strategies were well understood and effectively implemented to drive toward the desired outcomes.

She was a vital source of energy and inspiration in setting our new course and getting us going!

- Pat Richards, CEO Shared Business Services Company

Antoinette instigated a terrific collaboration with us by leading an invigorating 2-day Offsite for our new Executive Team to set our Strategic Direction and Leadership Culture.

She then designed and led a CONFIDENT Leaders Program that enabled the Top 75 leaders become more self-aware and develop the courageous authenticity and team accountability to lift our performance.

Her broad strategic perspective and deep insights into mindfulness, emotional intelligence and personal power stimulated a significant shift in our ability to collaborate with our business partners and build a thriving sustainable agricultural sector.

- Michael Bullen, Deputy Director General, Agriculture NSW

I feel and believe strongly that this is “the real deal” in executive leadership development. As a humble attempt, I would say that it is unrivalled in its blend of science and applied wisdom, and in the inner more conscious self that evolves in embodied leadership presence, leading directly into culture change.

- Paul Smith, Transformative Executive Coach Ireland

Through her collaborative, uplifting and deeply thought provoking approach, Antoinette challenged me to enquire deeply into my own development, and articulate concepts and ideas that were just beyond my reach. It lifted my consciousness to another level. If you aspire to transformative change, Antoinette's work is brilliant - and the world needs more of it! 

- Heather Monro, Transformative Executive Coach England

I will be forever grateful to Antoinette for enabling me to fully grasp the vastness, importance and grandness of vertical development, yet making it easy to start infusing and transforming my own work with clients. Catch her program if you can - it might be the most uplifting decision in your life.

- Jessica Lowenhielm, Transformative Executive Coach Sweden

It has been a true privilege to have Antoinette as my guide, coach and teacher along this journey. She is one of the most extraordinary human beings I have met. An inspiring person with a remarkably sharp intellect, lots of love, tons of professional experience combined with an even more remarkable wisdom and consciousness. 

I guess that's how words become poetic, and experiences become magical. I am honoured to be part of her community.

- Thomas Bjerkhede, Transformative StageSHIFT Leadership Coach & Consultant

Antoinette is one of only three Thought Leaders I know who credibly and passionately integrates business and spirituality. It’s rare, it’s profound, and it’s much needed in the world today.

Her brilliant intellect, fearless consulting, coaching and OD skills, have generated a great suite of offerings for  coaches, OD consultants, and the senior-most leaders in organizations, who want to be a part of creating a healthy future with regenerative business practices.

- Emma Pearson, Transformative StageSHIFT Leadership Coach & Consultant

Antoinette has a unique style and approach, and I'd emphasize her discernment and the ability to beautifully conceptualize complex ideas and get to the very core of things.

I am fascinated with the methodology that she created and her constantly inquiring mind and lightness. Another unique thing is the community of late stage coaches and the depth of conversation that I rarely experience elsewhere.

 - Ekaterina Surkova, Transformative StageSHIFT Leadership Coach & Consultant

Working with Antoinette was an enriching learning experience, and the outcomes were fantastic! She impressed as an expert in leadership and the development of personal power. Her style is thought provoking and challenging, yet informal, adaptable, encouraging and fun!

Whilst I thought some of her ideas were outside the box, Antoinette's guiding questions and insights helped me find my "voice". The fluidity of our conversations sparked off many new ideas and paths to follow. It was a truly fulfilling experienceI

- Executive Director, Global Investment Bank

I had the privilege of Antoinette supporting me recently in my goals to advance my career and was extremely impressed. Her ability to provide constructive feedback was invaluable and insightful from the first meeting. 

Our interactions allowed me to reflect on my purpose and consider a more holistic appreciation of the impact of my body and verbal language in the C-suite environment. She really invested in my success and I recommend her to others focused on extending themselves to realize their career aspirations.

- EGM Strategy & Innovation Energy Sector

My time with Antoinette will forever have a positive impact on my approach to leadership. I found her perspectives to be thoughtful and insightful, and her connection with mind, body, spirit revolutionised my thinking and, most importantly, my actions.

Antoinette has a unique ability to recognize, understand, and explain complex leadership issues. Attuning my inner self and harnessing my authenticity to be more innovative and strategic awoke the inner warrior in me as the leader of my organization.

- CEO, Social Services Sector

Wow! Antoinette is not only one of the more knowledgeable people I have come across in this field, but she's also one of the most practical in sharing that knowledge with executives and delivering the most relevant business benefits in a meaningful and holistic way.

Her attention to the shadow side of coaching makes a huge difference.

I cannot recommend this program highly enough to leaders who know and feel they can develop themselves and their organizations to take the lead in the volatile, chaotic and uncertain world we have today and deliver long term sustainable results.

- Ian Sellick, Transformative StageSHIFT Executive Coach

Embarking on the 8-Step transformative StageSHIFT journey with Antoinette has been nothing short of phenomenal! Her mastery in coaching shines through as she seamlessly blends deep wisdom, compassion, and unwavering support. 

Weaving this with her extensive organizational knowledge and tried-and-tested suite of personal leadership development tools, the impact is immense.

Her ability to delve into shadows at individual and organizational levels, sculpting a unique path for each person has been a game-changer for personal, professional leadership growth.

- Karen Dobben, CEO & StageSHIFT Executive Coach

The models that Antoinette has developed are filled with wisdom and depth. The Stage Shift programs are rich in content that integrates multiple theories of the latest and most recent knowledge in adult development.

It is beautifully crafted into a well thought through curriculum, which stretches your thinking and challenges you to do the inner work that requires deep introspection. It is a must for any leader who wants more from their job, who wants a more purposeful life.

This program was unlike any other I've experienced. It awakened my understanding on another level of consciousness.

- Sandra Aveleira Viljoen, StageSHIFT Leadership Coach

Antoinette Braks' brilliant work, supported by her research, has focused on a pivotal arc in the developmental spectrum - the capacity of our leaders and coaches to take a mature, 4th Perspective.

She has accessed the most salient aspects of different developmental models to create an effective, practical and grounded approach for guiding those who are ready, opening their eyes to the next generation of coaching and leading.

This is much needed in a world that is hungry for new eyes that will see what is not yet seen, and heal hidden dilemmas that have not yet been identified.

- Terri O'Fallon, STAGES Global Thought Leader

In these trying times of an unprecedented global health crisis, the smooth day-to-day running of civic affairs is disrupted. Thus, it is more urgent than ever before that mature leaders are at the helm of societies and corporations.

As the speed and reach of global change and challenge in all areas of life is increasing, it becomes vital that more people develop the ability to take multiple perspectives, think systemically, consider the long-term effects of decisions and base them on the best available scientific evidence.

This book offers a path to help leaders acquire these later stage characteristics.

- Susanne Cook-Greuter, STAGES Pioneer

If executive coaching supports the transformation from Achievist to Synergist, it will become much more than the support towards achieving the next goal on the career ladder. It will instead become a transformational dialogue: a holistic path that can humanize our world.

- Reinhard Stelter, Psychology Prof. Copenhagen University. Author 3rd Gen Coaching

This is a much-needed research-based book that shares crucial tools and techniques for coaches that are proven to move clients through the levels of developmental maturity.

- Maureen Metcalf, CEO Innovative Leadership Institute