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Testimonials2022-07-24T15:24:00+01:00

I approached Chris because of his no bulls*$t approach and he didn’t disappoint.  After years of therapy I had become almost accepting that “happy” wasn’t an option for me, that just getting through each day would be all I could ever hope for.  Chris gave me exactly what I was looking for; the tools to move forward instead of being firmly routed in the past, which is what I had with every form of counselling I’d ever tried. Counselling is about TALKING, Life Coaching with Chris is about DOING and only one of those things really gets results. 

If you feel stuck in a particular area of your life, I highly recommend getting in touch with Chris.  He helped me drill down into beliefs I’ve had of myself for years, only to find I had nothing tangible to pin those beliefs on.  It’s very hard to hold onto them after that! 

The only thing that could enhance this service is the development of an Oax implant, so I can get a pep talk direct to my brain every morning 😂😂😂

Calli Malpas
Calli Malpas, Singer
A friend recommended Chris to me as she felt he would be able to help me overcome some key issues in my life.  I was dubious to begin with as I have tried many other strategies in the past: CBT, therapy, hypnotherapy, medication…you name it I’d tried it.  After my introductory session with Chris I really firmly believed that he would help me work on the things that were most important to me.  From that moment I never looked back.  Over 6 months Chris helped me bring some peace back to my life and calmed the chaos in my mind.  We worked on strategies to allow me to cope better, even on the down days.  He helped me to really put to bed some limiting beliefs that had been holding me back for years.  I was always quick to fire off before and act in ways I didn’t want to or associate with myself.  The work Chris and I did through our sessions and contact and the amazing book recommendations now have me acting consistently with who I want to be – positive, calm and collected.  I would recommend Chris to anyone – his life experience and character are something else.  I felt lifted after even spending 5 minutes in his company and believed I could take on the world after a session.  A truly calming positive gent that I’m lucky to be able to have called my coach!
Sophie Spittlehouse, NHS Nurse

When my employer made me redundant and my mum died in the same week, I felt that I had arrived at a turning point. I’m an analytical and driven person, so usually this is the moment to sit down with a piece of paper, reconsider my way forward and go for it.  Off I went – with the same tools which have been successful in the past and have given me a satisfying career and a loving home life.  Do you know when you push the gas pedal of your car and the car does not react as you expect it too?  I got angry.  I pushed harder.  I hit the car and still nothing worked. That was when I thought of Chris. I had followed him on Facebook as we have a common acquaintance and I was probably a bit mesmerised by his military career.  I am honest so I thought with a bit more discipline (aka, somebody to tell me how I could make this car go faster) I would solve my problems. 

I was in for a surprise in more than one aspect.  When I look back at the collaboration with Chris, it reminds me of the famous Jackie Chan Stunts with a jacket.  You do not know how he does it but it’s enormous fun and before you know it the situation is solved.  At the beginning of the coaching process Chris promised me an exciting adventure (and I thought at that time that this is a bit of an interesting statement) and then he said something which stuck with me ever since.  I cannot recall his exact words, but the meaning hit home and I now understood that I have a right to wake up in the morning excited for the things to come and I have a right to go to bed and be satisfied with the day, ready to wake up again tomorrow. 

In the first sessions Chris introduced me to some practical ideas and models which helped my analytical mind make friends with “here comes Chris and tells me to do things differently”.  We should not underestimate how sulky our brain can get if someone wants to teach them new tricks if it is not effective anymore in solving the issue at hand. I learned to split my day into phases with a different focus – like work tasks (looking for a job, networking, creating opportunities) and tasks like taking care of myself, sports, cooking and fresh air.  I had defined myself so much over work in the last twenty years that it was no wonder I lost control when I lost my job.  Chris also gave me a spin on models I have known, but now I think I used them in a totally wrong way.  In the past I knew the “Wheel of Life” to be a staple in Time Management and Life Planning, but Chris encouraged me to review it regularly and rewrite it as often as I wanted.  This made a huge difference as my focus changed from “ok, my horse got shot, get another horse and ride on” to “hey, I was always interested in Art and why do I not get a Counselling Degree while I have time”.  I knew it was all working when I started to sleep sound again. 

Chris uses a wealth of models, so I also could absolutely understand what he meant with having a devil and an angel on my shoulders (my words, not his). Having open conversations with him about this has helped me to turn my internal chatter down and become much calmer.  Imagine, suddenly I was interested in my surroundings. I was smiling again and I focussed on the here and now.  A huge part of this has been the authenticity of Chris as he was willing to share this own experiences and struggles, so I felt hope that I could manage this on a daily basis – being at home in myself. 

I guess that the work with Chris is a bit as if someone is helping you to water-ski.  There is the theory and then there is this pull and off you go.  Our last coaching sessions were more like I took rounds on the water while he cheered me on from the shore and gave me tips how to improve.  

Chris knows what he has done for me as much as I know it.  I am grateful. It was one of the best decisions I have made and the investment is tiny in comparison to what I gained. 

Sabine

I have held off and held off from writing this because I felt that it was so important to produce something that has given Chris’s work the justice it truly deserves and actually, what I have found is that all I really needed was to follow some of the key messages that has been valuable to me getting to where I am today! 

Pushed out of a marriage at the age of 44 and made to believe I was lazy, grumpy, miserable and a number of other things.  Working in a profession that I love but finding it incredibly difficult to carry out tasks that no one else would do in a million years, plus the realism that my 9 year old son would only be under my roof for a couple of nights a week, had left me empty, with little purpose and vulnerable.  I kept smiling but inside was one of those messes that you would rather throw completely in the bin than pick up the pieces and then clean up. 

One thing I realised that, yes I was suffering from depression and anxiety, which had actually made it easier for me to admit that I could not cope, and to cry out for help. 

In the first period of this I sought counselling, which helped me release more emotion and to try and fight fire with fire.  I took myself out of my comfort zone and spent Christmas alone in the Alps, which has always been my happy place. 

9 months later and it was clear that not much had improved to the point I had suicidal visions.  In fact the same vision haunted me and the more my work anxieties hit me or the more I was burdened with other domestic grief, this vision felt closer, clearer and possibly more realistic to the point I had frightened myself so much that I could actually go through with this!  I don’t want to die, I have never wanted to die.  So on the 25th February 2020, after a night close to the end and very scared, I came to work.  My boss asked me if I was ok and I broke down inconsolably and admitted again that I was not ok and was sent home and did not return to school for 8 months. 

Work were very supportive and offered support and I was like… throw whatever you can my way, I was not going to be defeated.  I was introduced to Chris for my initial consultation and I knew immediately that he could help me get over many of the barriers I was still struggling to climb.  Chris picked this up and was positive that he could help me and in actual fact, enthusiastic about it.  He was straight to the point but in no way hard with it.  However, Chris means business and I knew exactly where I was and that was exactly what I needed. 

Through each meeting’s objective, it enabled me to talk openly and with a confidence to leave no stone unturned.  It soon made me realise that actually, I have probably suffered with depression since my mid-teens, through my twenties and thirties before erupting.  I would leave each session with key pointers to absorb, memorise and learn to use.  Make no mistake some sessions were tough and mentally exhausting.  ‘Why did I give so much of a shit?’ about others thoughts and perceptions was one that I found the hardest to crack and still do now.  The difference is that I am now aware of it enough to manage and my awareness of self-care takes over. 

Chris helped to remind me exactly what I have achieved so far in my life and I should (and do now) trust my abilities to tackle issues and trust my judgements to GET THINGS DONE!  I am now constantly reminding myself which is having a huge effect on my teaching and coaching.  I have recently refereed a junior rugby fixture without the anxiety what the green welly brigade might have to say.  In fact, I took great pride in being confident in my decisions and judgements.  Bring on more!!!!

I particularly benefitted from the flexibility of where we met and thanks to COVID (for once) it meant that we would meet in the fresh air on a ‘brisk’ walk, which in most cases for me beats sitting face to face.  The meetings would start and end in the car park.  The car radio would remain off for my journey home to reflect on the session and with a clear head, I felt so much fresher!

Whilst I would struggle to say the exact point the changes began to happen, I remember a distinct Friday afternoon, where on reflection, I suddenly realised that my professional relationships both with staff and students were buzzing.  I had rediscovered me and kept thinking “I’m back!”  I realised I was happy.  I had regained some cheeky chappie banter and joined in with the departmental tomfoolery.  I agreed to (at last) attend the end of year staff party.  Not only was I happy at home but happy at work.  Moreover, I have started to like myself again. 

Am I out of the woods yet?  Possibly not quite yet, but I can see the sunshine which is getting clearer and clearer.   Thank you so much Chris and I hope many others like me will benefit from your work.

Anon, Teacher, Lincolnshire

I saw a post on Facebook that a friend had shared for Oax life coaching and the rest is history!

My life had been chaotic for the past few years, divorce, growing children, working 50 hours a week as a beauty therapist (but really a therapist!), being in an emotionally abusive relationship and generally putting myself below the gutter (and let’s not even mention the menopause!).  My mental and physical health were in tatters!  

After my initial consultation with Chris I knew he would help me.  His no nonsense but in fact very gentle and caring manner (think Gordon Ramsey mixed with your best friend) proved to be the perfect combination to changing my life!  I had 6 sessions with him over 3 months and we worked on ME!  Something that had been neglected for years.  As a single mum and a self employed business owner there was no time to see what was actually going on; self neglect, poor self esteem, not feeling worthy of anything and being invisible to my own needs.

Fast forward 3 months…..

I have just accepted a new job, completely different to the one I have struggled through for 32 years!  Working half the hours per week and pulling on resources to finance this (mainly accepting help from my adult children who actually want to see their mum happier and healthier).  I have also rejoined a local gym as I will now have time to go and be a fitter, healthier and happier me.

All of the above is doing what I have never done……..it’s called SELF CARE.  Chris made me see that is what was needed and as a women in her 50s if I’m not going to do it then no one else is!!

If you are in any doubt about starting your journey with Chris then stop doubting and go for it!  He is just fabulous and the investment made with him is an investment in yourself.

Thank you Chris.  You have made all of this possible and I couldn’t have done it without you

Lisa xx

Lisa Holyoak, Beauty Therapist

Trying to put down on paper the benefits I’ve had since meeting and working with Chris is more than difficult, to say the least.

When I first met Chris I was in a low place.  I wasn’t happy in myself or the situation that I was in.  This was affecting my family life and also my work life.  I couldn’t put my finger on what was causing it but with Chris’s help we focussed on the things we could change and do differently.  At the time I didn’t think anything made sense, but after a few sessions it all fell in to place.

After 12 months, my life has completely turned around.  I’ve been promoted to Sales Director in work and I’ve also had another child (that had nothing to do with Chris 😂).  I seriously could not be happier.  I am continuing to work with Chris and looking forward to seeing what the future will bring.

I was one of the people reading Chris’s reviews in the early days, just like you’re doing now.  Be the person that makes the change you need.  You will not regret it!

James Shaw, CBS Products (KT) Ltd
My name is Carl Gilbert and in December 2016 we had a management buy out and I became the Managing Director and majority shareholder of Arraquip Ltd- A Steel Stockholders based in Grantham Lincolnshire.  After a few months of being the MD, I began to realise how much pressure was on me regarding everything from Staff and Clients to the Bank Manager and debts etc.   The pressure became too great and i ended up at the GP with chest pains that were all put down to stress.  It also impacted on my family life and enjoying weekend time with my wife and children became a thing of the past.  I felt, at this point that I needed to do something.
 
I spoke with a good friend who gave me the phone number for Chris at Oax Life Coaching.  Chris arranged a meeting with me and I very quickly realised that life coaching was something that could help me.  After just a few weeks I was impressed by how much better I was starting to feel about the business.  All of the negative elements were turned into positives which showed in the day to day running of the business.
 
From 2016 to date, the business has thrived and we currently sit at year end having had our best turnover year yet at £4.3m.  This has enabled us to purchase additional commercial property and land to allow the expansion of Arraquip Ltd.  Family time is great again and I am back to enjoying great times with my 2 beautiful children and devoted wife.
 
Chris has become a stable part of my business mindset and continues to help me stay positive and focused on pushing the business forward.
Carl Gilbert, Arraquip Ltd

After having suffered with numerous issues over many years, including post-natal depression and severe anxiety, my partner recommended Chris Oakes and suggested I went and had a trial session, to see if I liked life coaching.  My initial reaction was “I don’t need someone telling me about my life,” and I refused to go.

Skip a few months later and my depression and anxiety got worse, my relationship with my partner and children was suffering and I was at breaking point again.  I felt like I wasn’t worthy of having such beautiful children and an amazing partner.  I knew enough was enough.  I had tried Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) before and I didn’t like it so knew I needed to do something different.  My partner spoke so highly of Chris and his life coaching sessions.  I’d also seen with my own eyes the massive change that Life Coaching with Chris, had had on my partners mindset and his attitude over the past year.  I then decided to eventually give Life Coaching a go.

On my first initial session I was so nervous.  As much as I am a social person, I hated talking to strangers who I thought would judge me, but Chris never made me feel like that at all!  We sat and had a coffee.  He listened to me just talk about my children and what I enjoyed doing…. which led me to open up and talk about some anxious thoughts I had….. but didn’t even know I had!

We always end a session by doing some sort of continued developmental activity, which I love!  I love finding out about myself and who I am as a person!  What kind of learner am I, what makes me get up in the morning, etc etc.

Chris has helped me to adjust my negative thoughts and turn them into positive ones, something I have struggled to do for years.

The thought of talking to a relative ’stranger’ really put me off but actually it’s just what I needed.  I can talk about anything I want with Chris and he never judges me!  Everything is kept confidential and not only that, I feel amazing and energised after every single session.

It’s also nice that Chris talks to me on a level too.  He will tell me about his past, his hard times or give me examples of why it is ok not to be ok.  Hearing that from someone you don’t know is like a breath of fresh air!

I highly recommend Life Coaching to EVERYONE! I didn’t have a passion or a job when I first met Chris and now I am working on building up my own business because he has coached me to believe in myself and helped me to adjust those negative thoughts!   This is only after a few sessions!

My relationship has got stronger with my partner and children and overall, we are a happy family again.  I still have my down days….. everyone does but I manage them better now and I will forever be grateful for Chris and his ability to change people’s lives.

Rebecca Clarke

James was a relationship builder and good salesman but unfocussed, difficult to direct and generated too many ideas to ever complete anything.  Working with Chris has given James clarity of thought, he has grown 10 years in 2 years, he has been promoted and smashed all his sales targets so now he is the leader of the team, where his future had once been under question.  Chris is a tough coach.  Where there are qualities, he will unearth them.  He challenges people to be the best they can be and supports them to grow.

Mr Robert Davidson (Managing Director) , CBS Products (KT), Ltd

The last few years…..

If we go back over the last few years, I don’t think I’ve ever been truly happy or content.  Looking at my life things looked rosey on the outside but were far from that on the inside.  I knew that I wasn’t living a fulfilled life.  I always focused on the negative.  A lot of days I did try to concentrate on the positive, but it got quickly clouded out.

Although I worked very hard and always had grit and steel I’ve not been working to my full potential.  There have been brief moments of potential but they quickly got rained on.  I would constantly put things off which lead to more problems.  I truly enjoy working and get a buzz from it, but I knew I had a lot more to give.  

On the exterior I would appear bubbly and outgoing, but it was all a lie.  I found that I always put on an act of confidence and happiness but it was far from the truth.  I enjoyed being on my own (which I still do) and felt uncomfortable being around fake people and fake situations.  I’ve always tried to please others and perhaps this was because I didn’t want people to feel as shit as I did.  By doing this I found I was stretching myself too far and became unreliable to those that mattered.  I started to use alcohol and coke for a quick fix.  Something to forget my problems and black out how unhappy I was.  Bottom line is that deep down I’ve never felt good about myself and I’ve always focussed on the negative.

My current situation…..

I got in touch with Chris as I knew there was a life to be enjoyed and happiness was out there.  I still had lots of dreams and wanted to live life to my full potential, but I knew I needed help and guidance to get me there.

So we started with an introduction.  From that moment I knew I wanted to change my life and Chris was the person to help me.  I listened to Chris and discovered that it was good to talk and be completely honest about how I felt for the first time in my life.  Chris made me feel comfortable and I found myself completely opening up about what I wanted from life.  Something I never thought I could do with another man, if I’m being honest.  

So what has Life Coaching done for me:

1.  Literally everything in my life has improved in some way.

2.  I’ve put the effort in and worked on the areas I knew I needed to and I’ve accepted it’s a work in progress.

3.  My overall fitness and diet have improved massively giving me more energy than I’ve ever had.

4.  My short term goals are coming to fruition and I’m focussing on my long term goals.

5.  I’ve found that if I write stuff down it puts me in a routine and I actually get stuff done.

6.  I’m working on improving my relationship with my partner and children.  I have a long way to go but I am determined to get there.

7.  Being positive attracts positive people and recognition which makes me feel good about myself.

8.  I find myself enjoying each day more and more.

9.  My business has gone from strength to strength and I can see a successful future.

10.  I actually feel happy for the first time in a very long time!

Some days a dark cloud still appears, but it blows over far quicker than before using the techniques Chris has taught me.  I have a good heart and Chris is helping me to break free of the shit that I have put myself and my family through.  I can now see a bright future for me and my family.

Thank you 

Name Withheld, Business Owner

I was introduced to Chris through a friend that had been coached by Chis many years ago.  I began my first session with Chris consumed with negative thoughts and behaviour.  I was beating myself up and suffering through days and weeks of anxiety and self-created stress with false beliefs, driven by emotions rather than logic.  Chris’s expert coaching and guidance over the first two weeks enabled me to accept what had occurred in the past and understand how my emotions had taken control of my thinking and I turned this around.  I am forever grateful for his understanding and willingness to help me enjoy self-happiness and achieve my goals.  HM

HM, Senior Project Manager

After seeing the positive effect Chris has had on my Husband, I took the plunge and decided to ask him for his help with motivation for me to exercise and get fitter. I have just completed a 12 week physical training programme with Chris and although it was difficult at times, Chris always encouraged positivity and kept me focused. Being a 46 year old married mum of 2 school aged children, it is difficult to get motivated to keep fit, but after having my initial consultation with Chris, he enabled me to change my mindset and engage in a journey of physical and mental well being. During the 12 week programme, I have been blown away at how we can change both physically and mentally. My strength and fitness have improved and going for a 5K run is a pleasure– something I never thought I could do. My family and work colleagues have all seen a physical and positive change in me in the last 12 weeks. To say I’m delighted with the outcome is an understatement and has made me more focused than ever to keep it up. Chris is an inspiration and has become a family friend. Thanks Chris.

Clare Gilbert

Its taken me some time to write a review, not because I have nothing to say, but really just to find some way of putting accross to any prospective client that you simply will not regret engaging chris in taking you where you need to be and where you actually never believe you can get to. There are two distinct options with Chris, Life Coaching and PT, but they need not be seen in isolation- each part of his services help with the other. He is professional, courteous and will challenge you to be a better version of yourself with his bespoke approach that puts the client at the centre of all that he does. With all of his achievements in his career to date, Chris brings this wealth of knowledge, his outstanding motivational skills and just sheer grit to pull you through. Life is better reflected upon sometimes and I often look to the point I brought Chris into my life and now I am physically, mentally and emotionally unrecognisable from that. It sounds so pithy but i will say unreservedly that he has saved me- pressed a reset button and I’ve never looked back. Ive never been fitter nor stronger of mind- I know nothing is unachievable and since working with Chris I got my dream promotion- I would never have even put myself into that position without his belief and backing. Even if you are unsure, wrestle the negative person on your shoulder and arrange a meet up; you will see what I’m saying immediatley and will never look back, if only to reflect on where you started from which will motivate you to become the best version of yourself.

Chris Kenny

My world and my outlook have totally changed! As a working mum with two girls I had felt for a while my work/life balance was totally out of kilter and realised that having no time for myself was sending me on a very slow downward journey in terms of health and fitness. Naturally as a mum and wife I had always put my kids and husband first and was frequently forgetting about my own goals and needs, which just left me time poor, overweight and frustrated daily with my low self image and belief that I could change this and not feel guilty. I’d been following Chris’ blogs for a while and many of them resonating with my day to day. Totally and utterly fed up with feeling like this I knew there was an answer and I knew the answer was me, but I lacked the motivation and the vision of becoming something better and someone who was capable and could achieve great things again. I contacted Chris and I will never ever look back. Committed from day one, Chris applied the psychology and visual techniques that made me understand my ‘Why’ and began to unpick my life ‘s priorities at the same time making me accountable for the decisions and changes that I made and continue to make. He made me realise that all the answers could only be positive and any change resulted in positive results. 3 weeks in I can honestly say that my life is changed. I still have a way to go. I’m knocking on the door of losing 10lbs in weight already and have made some quite big changes in my work and personal life. And guess what? Positive results, a happier family and a happier mum , wife and more importantly a happier me. I know my journey is not quite over but Chris I can’t thank you enough for being everything and more in a life coach and being so dedicated to what you do. Thank you.

Katie Wright, Digital Marketing Manager

Chris coached me on my business idea.  He motivated me, taught me the art of positive thinking, of diligence and tenacity.  Chris outlined all aspects of the pros and cons of my business and used techniques to help me understand the strengths and weaknesses of my own personality, the business idea and what the competition are doing.

I would highly recommend Chris if you want to take your business or business idea to the next level.

Andy Boyd

During the first 6 weeks with Chris, his guidance, coaching skills and experience helped me find my long-lost mojo of energy and the determination to succeed in improving my fitness levels, weight management, personal and professional goals.  The next 6 weeks was without doubt the toughest ever, as it fell over the Christmas and New Year period.  There was no let up at all during this period as I was accountable for all of my end results, but it was worth it as my fitness performance has gone from strength to strength.  It’s been hard graft with a massive amount of self-discipline ensuring I make the correct choices for me and not those that others would make.

The effort has been so worth it, where at the 12-week point I physically smashed my body strength statistics in all areas.  In fact, in one assessment we had to abandon counting as we would have been there all day doing the exercise!

I feel so much more alive, positive and confident and now have a ‘Can Do’ attitude to go further than I have ever gone before.  The last 12 weeks has had a huge impact in my life, personal relationships and overall feeling of better wellbeing.  I am in such a ‘better place’ for the first time in years, it’s been amazing.  Chris from OAX Life Coaching has been a rock, a great mentor and fantastic coach and he has not disappointed me at all during my journey.  I have enjoyed the return to health and fitness journey so much so that I have just re-signed up for 12 weeks of Next Level Fitness Training sessions with new aims and goals to achieve.

Chris Oakes is a true credit to his Life Coaching profession; his creativity is truly amazing when we have had our coaching sessions and he has catered for my individual needs by keeping a good mix and variation to the training.  His professionalism is first class and we have built a great relationship along the way.  Chris is someone I can trust as he does what he says he is going to do, and it works extremely well.  I would highly recommend Chris immediately without hesitation if you truly want to see real results and change in your life.

Don’t hesitate, speak to Chris NOW!

Shawn Bailey MBE, Utility Warehouse

From the age of eleven I was placed into care, after being subjected to years of physical and mental abuse.  After being called worthless, invisible and unlovable amongst other things, I developed a deep internal, unhealthy opinion of myself. This has continuously prevented and hindered my self development, whether in a social environment or just being on my own.  Those voices of negativity have always been there, never far away.

After leaving the care system I genuinely didn’t believe I had a chance of a good career ahead of me.  I found myself working as a labourer in the construction industry, which is hard graft for little pay.  My dream has always been to work with children & young adults in the care system.  To support and help them through the traumas (similar to mine) they have been put through.   I was yet again listening to the unhealthy negative thoughts & voices dragging me down.  Things such as, ‘you’re too old to make a change now” or, “they wont even offer you an interview with no qualifications”.  The lead jacket of self doubt I had worn for so long was still firmly in place and weighing me down.

So, what do I do now?  After years of being socially awkward and with very few friends to talk to, I turned to Chris Oakes from Oax Life Coaching.  In short, this man has been an absolute rock, mentor and of course a fantastic Life Coach.  He saw my passion to work within a care setting and used questioning techniques to help me understand why I suffered from a lack of confidence.  He taught me ways to build my self esteem and to actually start believing in myself.  Chris went above and beyond to enable me to see and believe that I am more than qualified for this area of work.  He mentioned simple things like “you’ve been through the system”, “you’ve also brought your son up on your own”.  It was like Chris had put a gallon of petrol on my passion of wanting to work with children and inspired me to light it.  He also coached me through interview techniques in preparation for the biggest interview of my life.  Things such as how to prepare for an interview, what type of questions to expect and how to come across as confident and motivated during an interview. 

His genuine passion to see me succeed in my life seemed to shine off him and on to me.  The thing is, it started growing and growing and growing so much so that I’ve just landed a job in the care system looking after 16-18 year olds.  Chris has helped me take off the lead jacket from my back and through it away.  His coaching techniques have helped me release the thoughts and feelings that have been holding me back for years.  I can finally breathe, for what feels like the first time in decades.  I can be the person I’ve always wanted to be and it feels liberating.  

Chris’s coaching techniques have enabled me to go for the things I really want to go for in life and more importantly have made me believe in myself again.  If you’re reading this and feel like you need a Life Coach who’s going to help you to light your fire and encourage you to go for the things you REALLY want to, then CHRIS is the coach to get you there.  I believe there is no one better.

Mr Rob George – 48 yrs – Construction Worker, soon to be Care Worker 🙂

  

Rob George, Construction Worker, soon to be Care Worker 🙂

I was in a bit of a bind with old eating habits and thought I was making good food choices to enhance my training and fat loss programme.  I’d started training really hard again but constantly felt bloated, and I knew deep down that the food I was putting in wasn’t the fuel my body actually needed.  I’ve worked closely with Chris before and knew he was a subject matter expert in the nutrition field so I naturally went to him for advice and guidance.  Until this point I didn’t realise what I was doing wrong and how badly it was affecting my progress.

Chris assessed what my current intake of food was and explained where I was going wrong and why I wasn’t losing the fat I desired, or why my performance wasn’t increasing in line with my training programme.  He broke the nutrition I required down into simple and understandable terms and provided me with the best course of action which would not only enhance my fat loss and increase my performance but also realign my mind, brain and body.  Basically, I needed to adjust my eating habits and the choices in sources of fuel that matched my blood type.

Initially it was very difficult because it was the complete removal of sugars and bread which were a constant in my previous diet.  Chris encouraged me to stick with it as it would pay off and WOW, did it ever!  Two weeks into the shift I noticed that I felt different in myself.  I felt well from head to toe, I felt so much more awake, more present and literally full of energy.  These were things I hadn’t felt for as long as I can remember, not to mention the body fat loss and increased physical performance.

I’m now 6 weeks in and feeling much better as a result of Chris’s guidance and expert advice.  

Thanks Chris, I’m a convert for sure 💪🏻

Ross Smith, Personal Coach

About two months ago I was in a very dark place indeed and really didn’t like myself very much.  I was constantly feeling sorry for myself, I had zero confidence and I was full of self loathing, with no bright outlook and afraid of the future.  I was having a lot of panic attacks, suffered with severe anxiety and had basically given up.  I seemed to be going over and over a lot of things and couldn’t seem to get any clarity in my thoughts, feelings or mind.  Without a doubt, I had to admit to myself, I was slowly having a breakdown.  It all came to a head when I found myself walking into my garage standing there sobbing my eyes out and really didn’t want to go on.  It was at this lowest point that I knew I had to do something.  My 15 year old son lives with me so I really had to pull myself back from this dark place.  I needed to be here for my son, daughter and all of my family who I love more than life. 

I’d seen a lot of posts & bloggs that Chris Oakes of Oax Life Coaching had put on social media and I had also heard a lot of great things about what he was doing for others and wondered if he could help me.  I spent a week wanting to send him a message but kept deleting it.  I finally took the step and contacted him and we arranged to meet.  On the way to meet Chris I was constantly telling myself that there’s no way he can help me and I’d never be able to open up to him.  When I walked in to meet him I sat down and he explained what he’s about and what he does.  I just listened and I could feel myself relaxing.  It was at that moment that I knew this man could help me.  Within 10 minutes I was opening up to him, telling him things that I’d locked away in the back of my mind for years.  Things that I’d beaten myself up about for as long as I can remember.  Don’t get me wrong I have always talked to my family about things and they have always been there for me and are simply amazing, but sometimes you need to talk to someone outside the family.  

Chris slowly broke down my barriers with each session we would concentrate on a particular issue in my mind.  I was slowly getting back to the old me.  The man who laughed a lot and made other people laugh.  The man who enjoyed life.  It’s a long path to walk to get back to your old self or where you want to be, but with this amazing man’s help I’ve totally changed my outlook on life.  I eat better, I go to the gym regularly, I go for walks on my own to clear my mind and I do things for me.  I’m no longer a yes man if I don’t want to do something.  I simply just don’t do it and one of the biggest mindset changes is that I really have stopped worrying about what other people think.

I’ve gone from strength to strength and I’m finally loving life thanks to Chris.  

Jonathan Hodgkinson, Tyre Engineer Specialist

I’ve always been an avid runner and fitness fanatic, but following a couple of injuries I had found that I was making excuses not to exercise and my diet was also suffering.  I decided it was time to make a change and sought out Chris, who I’d heard was doing great things with a new life coaching business.  I had my initial consultation with Chris in September 2018 and was immediately impressed by his professionalism and enthusiasm; I was hooked!

I’d initially asked Chris to be an accountability coach for me; he set up specific training programmes for me to follow but made it easy enough so I wasn’t overwhelmed, and we made some goals to set my diet back on track. Easy peesey….or so I thought.

Within the first few sessions, Chris had me sussed.  I didn’t need accountability, I needed a mass of life coaching!  Unbeknownst to me, I was an utter mess.  What I had put down to being scared of injuring myself was really only a tiny part of my issue.

I had had some difficulties and had been in a deep depression in the 2yrs prior to meeting Chris.  I’d pulled myself out of it…..hadn’t I??  Well not quite……I’d assumed that because I was feeling ‘in a better place’ I had no underlying issues at all.  That wasn’t the case.  There were so many things that were still affecting me – the knocks in my confidence, the doubt in my abilities, the lack of self worth…….the list goes on.

Throughout our sessions, Chris would pull out meanings in what I was saying and made me realise some home truths.  I was putting additional pressures on myself, adding stresses that didn’t need to be there.  I was constantly trying to please everybody else, never putting myself first……never really giving myself any consideration at all.

In our last session, Chris asked me if we had achieved what I had wanted to achieve.  The simple answer was no…but it’s not that simple….we didn’t achieve what ‘I’ had wanted to, we achieved so much more!!!!!

I can honestly say that without Chis’ help, I would still be thinking I was in a training rut, but instead I am working on building my confidence, minimising my self-induced pressures but mostly, putting ‘me’ first.  And guess what??  Without working on the accountability that I was so sure I needed, I’m back to training 5-6 days a week!  What does that tell you? 

Mindfulness matters and as a life coach, I can’t thank Chris enough for the progress I have made in the last 9 months.

Name withheld, Senior Project Manager

I have a condition called Lupus, which basically means I suffer from chronic pain, in pretty much every joint in my body, every single day. I constantly felt troubled and was looking back I was almost in a desperate depressive state.

I was comfort eating and my body frame and weight were becoming too much to bare. I had previously had personal trainers and tried following various exercise routines to try and sort my fitness and health out, but none of them had worked.

I had heard of a Health & Fitness coach called Chris and had watched numerous videos of him doing his 30 day Fitness Programmes on YouTube. It was at this point that I gave him a call and we agreed to meet up.

After our initial consultation I knew Chris would be the one to help me. He assessed my physical capabilities during our initial consultation so we had a base line to start from. Chris tailored a weekly fitness programme for me, within the constraints of my condition. He was also excellent at adapting the training to my pain levels, if I was having a bad day. He analysed my diet and nutrition and carefully guided me towards making the right decisions, to fuel my body for the training programme. If I had any questions or just needed a little nudge in the right direction, he was always at the end of the phone.

6 weeks into Chris’s tailored programme I find myself an absolutely different person. I am full of energy, I am building my strength and overall fitness like never before and the amazing bit is, that I have lost 1.6 Stone in just 39 days. I absolutely cannot believe that I used to walk around carrying all that extra weight!

Chris has not only changed my body frame and outlook on healthy eating, he has used Life Coaching techniques during our sessions to motivate me and to make sure I remained focussed. He believed in me from the first second he met me and he has given me the confidence and self belief that I have lacked for a long time. I continue to train with Chris and look I forward to our weekly sessions

I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have done for me.

James Kimmings, Student

I would like to express how truly grateful I am to Chris Oakes for the Life Coaching he has given me. He has helped me identify the root cause off all of my current difficulties. He has guided me through an incredibly difficult time in my life and with his methods, he has enabled me to move forward, with positivity and self belief.

Throughout our sessions Chris was empathetic, professional, patient and compassionate towards my sensitivities, whilst being extremely proactive and challenging too.

Chris has helped me identify my own personal needs which has helped me learn how to deal with my anxiety, whilst building back my self esteem, inner self confidence and self belief.

I have so much more confidence now and Chris has empowered me to evaluate and assess difficult and challenging situations and how best to effectively and positively react to them. He has helped me understand that I do not necessarily have the option to change those situations, but if required, I have the confidence to walk away from those things that just don’t feel right!

I know there will always be a “what if”, but it’s the fact that I can now confidently deal with challenges and difficult instances, that really counts to me.

Chris has made me think so much more logically and I am now fully in control of my own thought processes, something that has been missing for a long time.

Jo Merryweather, BA Cabin Crew

In 2008 & 2012, I ran the London marathon. Fast forward three years and I had become obese and had very low motivation and self esteem. Having always been very fit and active in the past, feeling this low mentally and physically was very unfamiliar territory to me. I was going home from work, falling asleep on the sofa because I just had absolutely no motivation in me. My low self confidence meant that I started to lose touch with friends and lacked even the smallest of motivation to make the effort with friends and family.

During January 2018, I took notice of Chris’s daily motivational Fitness video’s on YouTube and the Facebook posts he was putting out. Having known of Chris, I thought maybe he could be the one to help me and give me a kick start back into shape. I contacted Chris to meet up to see if he could and would help me. I decided to sign up for six weeks of life coaching and fitness guidance and advice. Even after our initial consultation Chris made me feel buzzing and so motivated to get started.

As a proud man, I was not being honest with myself and I was also keeping all the stress to myself inside and certainly not feeling like I was able to talk to other people about how I was feeling. After the first week of Life Coaching sessions with Chris, I opened up more to my wife about how I actually felt about myself, than I have ever done before.

Chris quickly recognised that my Motivation, Confidence & Positivity were hugely linked to my low levels of Health & Fitness. He immediately started me on a tailored health and fitness programme, along with specific diet plans. He also asked me to discuss my life goals with my family, as home work. I looked forward to my weekly Life Coaching and Fitness sessions with Chris. He enabled me to totally change my own mindset and I felt so positive.

Over the next six weeks I started to notice my physique changing but more importantly, my motivation and confidence were coming back. Now fast forward 6 weeks and I’m now able to run 4 miles ‘non-stop’ and I feel so positive again. I’ve even shedded over 1 1/4 stone in body weight, in just 35 days. Bearing in mind when I first met Chris, I struggled to walk fast, without getting out of breath.

Chris, I really can’t thank you enough buddy as I would still be sat on that sofa falling asleep, getting obese, if it wasn’t for you.

For anyone who is in the same situation as I was or you are thinking about signing up for any of the Life Coaching or Fitness, I can’t recommend Chris from OAX Life Coaching highly enough – you will absolutely not regret it!

I feel positive and know that I am on a long journey, but one that I am so excited to be embarking upon.

I now have targets that I have set myself for this year and the next. I’m still continuing the journey with Chris and I feel more motivated than ever. Chris has not only been my coach but he has become a true friend, where he continually demonstrates how much he cares by the messages and posts he sends to me.

Thanks again Chris, you’re a top man and as the journey continues, I’m already looking forward to our next session.

Nick Johnson, Electrician
I am a currently the Managing Director (MD) of a number of businesses based in Birmingham and I was experiencing some particularly stressful situations with staff, who were working as my employees.  I discussed the issues I was experiencing with Chris from OAX Life Coaching and he guided me toward making some sound and very effective staff management mechanism changes.  The stresses and situations that were there, simply became challenges that I fully understood needed to addressed.  Having his experienced business management guidance and coaching was perfect.  His coaching made the stresses disappear and I am now able to have greater clarity on what is required of me as MD of my multi establishment company. 
 
Chris was so approachable and inspirational and he empowered me to make the changes that were required.  I can strongly reccomend anyone who may be currently experiencing management problems, situations or stresses in their own businesses to contact ‘Chris’ from OAXlifecoaching.com .
P. King, Anonymous Business Owner

I was at a point in both my professional and personal life, where I found that I was unable to flourish and further develop my career and myself.  I was experiencing various stresses, both at work and at home, which were drastically affecting my whole personality and wellbeing.  That’s when I sought the guidance of Chris, at OAX Life Coaching.

Chris and I connected immediately and after just a few quality sessions, he was able to help me find clarity and structure, by identifying the stresses in my life, but more importantly he taught me how to deal with them.  Just the chat we had about self-induced stresses was a revelation to me and made me instantly calmer. As a life coach, mentor and role model, he gave me endless support, confidence and the motivation required to move my life forward, in a more positive way.  The things I thought were big, were simple and the anxieties paled into insignificance, during our sessions.

My every day stresses seem to calm down, instantly overnight and my quality of life blossomed, for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. I now have a truly supportive friend for life in Chris and I know that he will always be there to guide and support me, in whatever I wish to accomplish in my life and future. Thank you so much for everything, but most of all, thank you for your care.


Melanie Lynch, Self Employed Business Entrepreneur

I’m a 29 year old professional in the fitness industry and I just seem to be cruising through life.  Things at work are OK and my family life is what is really keeps me going, however, I really yearn to achieve more for both my family and myself, but I just didn’t know what to do or how to do it.I wanted to move further with my career, earn more to support my family etc but found I wasn’t moving forwards as quickly as I wanted to.  Time was just ebbing by and I would get envious of seeing those around me achieving more in their own lives.

I made contact with Chris from OAX Life Coaching and we discussed everything over a few enlightening sessions.  He was able to quickly help me realise where I needed to concentrate all my efforts.  I discovered that in order for me to start achieving, I had to pin down my life aims and goals. I didn’t even realise that I had goals and aims, especially as these seemed to be the root cause of the problem. The real, open and honest feedback that he gave me was brilliant and such a breath of fresh air.  The confidence and self-belief he instilled in me is overwhelming and I will never ever look back from this day forward. Huge thanks.

Chris Pennington, Fitness Industry Professional

I was continuously struggling with my health, mainly due to the fact that I was experiencing bowl pains and gastric problems, on a daily basis. A good friend recommended that Chris from OAX Life Coaching may be able to help.

During our Health & Fitness sessions we looked closely at my personal diet and my daily activity and he quickly identified areas and food sources that were most likely the cause of my discomforts. He specifically tailored my daily nutritional intake and gave me some sound guidance for suggested activity that I should consider undertaking. I started feeling better almost immediately, and I am now back to my ideal weight, I have higher energy and vitality levels than ever before, but more importantly, I no longer have the bowl and gastric pains I used to have.  I am still amazed at the results. I continue to highly recommend Chris to all my friends and family for anything relating to Health, Fitness & Happiness. Thank You.

Brenda Jefferson, Retired Health Care Worker

I sought the guidance and advice of Chris after hearing about him from a friend at work.  They mentioned how he had very simply helped them realise where they were going wrong, in their own lives.  With this in mind I contacted him to see if he could help me.  My health wasn’t the best and I couldn’t seem to kick the smoking habit either.  Chris discussed everything in detail and he made me realise where things were potentially going wrong. With a few coaching sessions I started to iron out all the problem areas, including kicking the smoking habit.  My energy levels and vitality have gone off the scale and I feel so much more positive about the world and life now. I’ve a friend for life in Chris and would just like to say a huge thank you not just from me, but from my children too.

David Taylor, Civil Management Engineer

I was in a bit of a bind with old eating habits and thought I was making good food choices to enhance my training and fat loss programme.  I’d started training really hard again but constantly felt bloated, and I knew deep down that the food I was putting in wasn’t the fuel my body actually needed.  I’ve worked closely with Chris before and knew he was a subject matter expert in the nutrition field so I naturally went to him for advice and guidance.  Until this point I didn’t realise what I was doing wrong and how badly it was affecting my progress.

Chris assessed what my current intake of food was and explained where I was going wrong and why I wasn’t losing the fat I desired, or why my performance wasn’t increasing in line with my training programme.  He broke the nutrition I required down into simple and understandable terms and provided me with the best course of action which would not only enhance my fat loss and increase my performance but also realign my mind, brain and body.  Basically, I needed to adjust my eating habits and the choices in sources of fuel that matched my blood type.

Initially it was very difficult because it was the complete removal of sugars and bread which were a constant in my previous diet.  Chris encouraged me to stick with it as it would pay off and WOW, did it ever!  Two weeks into the shift I noticed that I felt different in myself.  I felt well from head to toe, I felt so much more awake, more present and literally full of energy.  These were things I hadn’t felt for as long as I can remember, not to mention the body fat loss and increased physical performance.

I’m now 6 weeks in and feeling much better as a result of Chris’s guidance and expert advice.  

Thanks Chris, I’m a convert for sure 💪🏻

Ross Smith, Personal Coach

About two months ago I was in a very dark place indeed and really didn’t like myself very much.  I was constantly feeling sorry for myself, I had zero confidence and I was full of self loathing, with no bright outlook and afraid of the future.  I was having a lot of panic attacks, suffered with severe anxiety and had basically given up.  I seemed to be going over and over a lot of things and couldn’t seem to get any clarity in my thoughts, feelings or mind.  Without a doubt, I had to admit to myself, I was slowly having a breakdown.  It all came to a head when I found myself walking into my garage standing there sobbing my eyes out and really didn’t want to go on.  It was at this lowest point that I knew I had to do something.  My 15 year old son lives with me so I really had to pull myself back from this dark place.  I needed to be here for my son, daughter and all of my family who I love more than life. 

I’d seen a lot of posts & bloggs that Chris Oakes of Oax Life Coaching had put on social media and I had also heard a lot of great things about what he was doing for others and wondered if he could help me.  I spent a week wanting to send him a message but kept deleting it.  I finally took the step and contacted him and we arranged to meet.  On the way to meet Chris I was constantly telling myself that there’s no way he can help me and I’d never be able to open up to him.  When I walked in to meet him I sat down and he explained what he’s about and what he does.  I just listened and I could feel myself relaxing.  It was at that moment that I knew this man could help me.  Within 10 minutes I was opening up to him, telling him things that I’d locked away in the back of my mind for years.  Things that I’d beaten myself up about for as long as I can remember.  Don’t get me wrong I have always talked to my family about things and they have always been there for me and are simply amazing, but sometimes you need to talk to someone outside the family.  

Chris slowly broke down my barriers with each session we would concentrate on a particular issue in my mind.  I was slowly getting back to the old me.  The man who laughed a lot and made other people laugh.  The man who enjoyed life.  It’s a long path to walk to get back to your old self or where you want to be, but with this amazing man’s help I’ve totally changed my outlook on life.  I eat better, I go to the gym regularly, I go for walks on my own to clear my mind and I do things for me.  I’m no longer a yes man if I don’t want to do something.  I simply just don’t do it and one of the biggest mindset changes is that I really have stopped worrying about what other people think.

I’ve gone from strength to strength and I’m finally loving life thanks to Chris.  

Jonathan Hodgkinson, Tyre Engineer Specialist

I’ve always been an avid runner and fitness fanatic, but following a couple of injuries I had found that I was making excuses not to exercise and my diet was also suffering.  I decided it was time to make a change and sought out Chris, who I’d heard was doing great things with a new life coaching business.  I had my initial consultation with Chris in September 2018 and was immediately impressed by his professionalism and enthusiasm; I was hooked!

I’d initially asked Chris to be an accountability coach for me; he set up specific training programmes for me to follow but made it easy enough so I wasn’t overwhelmed, and we made some goals to set my diet back on track. Easy peesey….or so I thought.

Within the first few sessions, Chris had me sussed.  I didn’t need accountability, I needed a mass of life coaching!  Unbeknownst to me, I was an utter mess.  What I had put down to being scared of injuring myself was really only a tiny part of my issue.

I had had some difficulties and had been in a deep depression in the 2yrs prior to meeting Chris.  I’d pulled myself out of it…..hadn’t I??  Well not quite……I’d assumed that because I was feeling ‘in a better place’ I had no underlying issues at all.  That wasn’t the case.  There were so many things that were still affecting me – the knocks in my confidence, the doubt in my abilities, the lack of self worth…….the list goes on.

Throughout our sessions, Chris would pull out meanings in what I was saying and made me realise some home truths.  I was putting additional pressures on myself, adding stresses that didn’t need to be there.  I was constantly trying to please everybody else, never putting myself first……never really giving myself any consideration at all.

In our last session, Chris asked me if we had achieved what I had wanted to achieve.  The simple answer was no…but it’s not that simple….we didn’t achieve what ‘I’ had wanted to, we achieved so much more!!!!!

I can honestly say that without Chis’ help, I would still be thinking I was in a training rut, but instead I am working on building my confidence, minimising my self-induced pressures but mostly, putting ‘me’ first.  And guess what??  Without working on the accountability that I was so sure I needed, I’m back to training 5-6 days a week!  What does that tell you? 

Mindfulness matters and as a life coach, I can’t thank Chris enough for the progress I have made in the last 9 months.

Name withheld, Senior Project Manager

I have a condition called Lupus, which basically means I suffer from chronic pain, in pretty much every joint in my body, every single day. I constantly felt troubled and was looking back I was almost in a desperate depressive state.

I was comfort eating and my body frame and weight were becoming too much to bare. I had previously had personal trainers and tried following various exercise routines to try and sort my fitness and health out, but none of them had worked.

I had heard of a Health & Fitness coach called Chris and had watched numerous videos of him doing his 30 day Fitness Programmes on YouTube. It was at this point that I gave him a call and we agreed to meet up.

After our initial consultation I knew Chris would be the one to help me. He assessed my physical capabilities during our initial consultation so we had a base line to start from. Chris tailored a weekly fitness programme for me, within the constraints of my condition. He was also excellent at adapting the training to my pain levels, if I was having a bad day. He analysed my diet and nutrition and carefully guided me towards making the right decisions, to fuel my body for the training programme. If I had any questions or just needed a little nudge in the right direction, he was always at the end of the phone.

6 weeks into Chris’s tailored programme I find myself an absolutely different person. I am full of energy, I am building my strength and overall fitness like never before and the amazing bit is, that I have lost 1.6 Stone in just 39 days. I absolutely cannot believe that I used to walk around carrying all that extra weight!

Chris has not only changed my body frame and outlook on healthy eating, he has used Life Coaching techniques during our sessions to motivate me and to make sure I remained focussed. He believed in me from the first second he met me and he has given me the confidence and self belief that I have lacked for a long time. I continue to train with Chris and look I forward to our weekly sessions

I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have done for me.

James Kimmings, Student

I would like to express how truly grateful I am to Chris Oakes for the Life Coaching he has given me. He has helped me identify the root cause off all of my current difficulties. He has guided me through an incredibly difficult time in my life and with his methods, he has enabled me to move forward, with positivity and self belief.

Throughout our sessions Chris was empathetic, professional, patient and compassionate towards my sensitivities, whilst being extremely proactive and challenging too.

Chris has helped me identify my own personal needs which has helped me learn how to deal with my anxiety, whilst building back my self esteem, inner self confidence and self belief.

I have so much more confidence now and Chris has empowered me to evaluate and assess difficult and challenging situations and how best to effectively and positively react to them. He has helped me understand that I do not necessarily have the option to change those situations, but if required, I have the confidence to walk away from those things that just don’t feel right!

I know there will always be a “what if”, but it’s the fact that I can now confidently deal with challenges and difficult instances, that really counts to me.

Chris has made me think so much more logically and I am now fully in control of my own thought processes, something that has been missing for a long time.

Jo Merryweather, BA Cabin Crew

In 2008 & 2012, I ran the London marathon. Fast forward three years and I had become obese and had very low motivation and self esteem. Having always been very fit and active in the past, feeling this low mentally and physically was very unfamiliar territory to me. I was going home from work, falling asleep on the sofa because I just had absolutely no motivation in me. My low self confidence meant that I started to lose touch with friends and lacked even the smallest of motivation to make the effort with friends and family.

During January 2018, I took notice of Chris’s daily motivational Fitness video’s on YouTube and the Facebook posts he was putting out. Having known of Chris, I thought maybe he could be the one to help me and give me a kick start back into shape. I contacted Chris to meet up to see if he could and would help me. I decided to sign up for six weeks of life coaching and fitness guidance and advice. Even after our initial consultation Chris made me feel buzzing and so motivated to get started.

As a proud man, I was not being honest with myself and I was also keeping all the stress to myself inside and certainly not feeling like I was able to talk to other people about how I was feeling. After the first week of Life Coaching sessions with Chris, I opened up more to my wife about how I actually felt about myself, than I have ever done before.

Chris quickly recognised that my Motivation, Confidence & Positivity were hugely linked to my low levels of Health & Fitness. He immediately started me on a tailored health and fitness programme, along with specific diet plans. He also asked me to discuss my life goals with my family, as home work. I looked forward to my weekly Life Coaching and Fitness sessions with Chris. He enabled me to totally change my own mindset and I felt so positive.

Over the next six weeks I started to notice my physique changing but more importantly, my motivation and confidence were coming back. Now fast forward 6 weeks and I’m now able to run 4 miles ‘non-stop’ and I feel so positive again. I’ve even shedded over 1 1/4 stone in body weight, in just 35 days. Bearing in mind when I first met Chris, I struggled to walk fast, without getting out of breath.

Chris, I really can’t thank you enough buddy as I would still be sat on that sofa falling asleep, getting obese, if it wasn’t for you.

For anyone who is in the same situation as I was or you are thinking about signing up for any of the Life Coaching or Fitness, I can’t recommend Chris from OAX Life Coaching highly enough – you will absolutely not regret it!

I feel positive and know that I am on a long journey, but one that I am so excited to be embarking upon.

I now have targets that I have set myself for this year and the next. I’m still continuing the journey with Chris and I feel more motivated than ever. Chris has not only been my coach but he has become a true friend, where he continually demonstrates how much he cares by the messages and posts he sends to me.

Thanks again Chris, you’re a top man and as the journey continues, I’m already looking forward to our next session.

Nick Johnson, Electrician
I am a currently the Managing Director (MD) of a number of businesses based in Birmingham and I was experiencing some particularly stressful situations with staff, who were working as my employees.  I discussed the issues I was experiencing with Chris from OAX Life Coaching and he guided me toward making some sound and very effective staff management mechanism changes.  The stresses and situations that were there, simply became challenges that I fully understood needed to addressed.  Having his experienced business management guidance and coaching was perfect.  His coaching made the stresses disappear and I am now able to have greater clarity on what is required of me as MD of my multi establishment company. 
 
Chris was so approachable and inspirational and he empowered me to make the changes that were required.  I can strongly reccomend anyone who may be currently experiencing management problems, situations or stresses in their own businesses to contact ‘Chris’ from OAXlifecoaching.com .
P. King, Anonymous Business Owner

I was at a point in both my professional and personal life, where I found that I was unable to flourish and further develop my career and myself.  I was experiencing various stresses, both at work and at home, which were drastically affecting my whole personality and wellbeing.  That’s when I sought the guidance of Chris, at OAX Life Coaching.

Chris and I connected immediately and after just a few quality sessions, he was able to help me find clarity and structure, by identifying the stresses in my life, but more importantly he taught me how to deal with them.  Just the chat we had about self-induced stresses was a revelation to me and made me instantly calmer. As a life coach, mentor and role model, he gave me endless support, confidence and the motivation required to move my life forward, in a more positive way.  The things I thought were big, were simple and the anxieties paled into insignificance, during our sessions.

My every day stresses seem to calm down, instantly overnight and my quality of life blossomed, for the first time in what seemed like an eternity. I now have a truly supportive friend for life in Chris and I know that he will always be there to guide and support me, in whatever I wish to accomplish in my life and future. Thank you so much for everything, but most of all, thank you for your care.


Melanie Lynch, Self Employed Business Entrepreneur

I’m a 29 year old professional in the fitness industry and I just seem to be cruising through life.  Things at work are OK and my family life is what is really keeps me going, however, I really yearn to achieve more for both my family and myself, but I just didn’t know what to do or how to do it.I wanted to move further with my career, earn more to support my family etc but found I wasn’t moving forwards as quickly as I wanted to.  Time was just ebbing by and I would get envious of seeing those around me achieving more in their own lives.

I made contact with Chris from OAX Life Coaching and we discussed everything over a few enlightening sessions.  He was able to quickly help me realise where I needed to concentrate all my efforts.  I discovered that in order for me to start achieving, I had to pin down my life aims and goals. I didn’t even realise that I had goals and aims, especially as these seemed to be the root cause of the problem. The real, open and honest feedback that he gave me was brilliant and such a breath of fresh air.  The confidence and self-belief he instilled in me is overwhelming and I will never ever look back from this day forward. Huge thanks.

Chris Pennington, Fitness Industry Professional

I was continuously struggling with my health, mainly due to the fact that I was experiencing bowl pains and gastric problems, on a daily basis. A good friend recommended that Chris from OAX Life Coaching may be able to help.

During our Health & Fitness sessions we looked closely at my personal diet and my daily activity and he quickly identified areas and food sources that were most likely the cause of my discomforts. He specifically tailored my daily nutritional intake and gave me some sound guidance for suggested activity that I should consider undertaking. I started feeling better almost immediately, and I am now back to my ideal weight, I have higher energy and vitality levels than ever before, but more importantly, I no longer have the bowl and gastric pains I used to have.  I am still amazed at the results. I continue to highly recommend Chris to all my friends and family for anything relating to Health, Fitness & Happiness. Thank You.

Brenda Jefferson, Retired Health Care Worker

I sought the guidance and advice of Chris after hearing about him from a friend at work.  They mentioned how he had very simply helped them realise where they were going wrong, in their own lives.  With this in mind I contacted him to see if he could help me.  My health wasn’t the best and I couldn’t seem to kick the smoking habit either.  Chris discussed everything in detail and he made me realise where things were potentially going wrong. With a few coaching sessions I started to iron out all the problem areas, including kicking the smoking habit.  My energy levels and vitality have gone off the scale and I feel so much more positive about the world and life now. I’ve a friend for life in Chris and would just like to say a huge thank you not just from me, but from my children too.

David Taylor, Civil Management Engineer

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