I started working with Amanda 7 (2008) years ago when I went to a workshop she had. I called her on that same Monday to book an appointment for her coaching. I connected with her message of understanding balance. That message from Amanda really resonated with me and Amanda encouraged me to value my worth.

I respected Amanda’s reputation as a successful practice owner who cares about quality work. I knew of her firm. I like that Amanda is about quality and accuracy of work. She sees it's important to provide that quality service. 

That same Monday morning I called Amanda; my 17 year old son died. My whole world turned upside down. I had no intention of going back to work. It was the first time my business didn’t matter. A friend though encouraged me to give Amanda another call.

Over the phone Amanda said, “Don’t make rash decisions. Take the time to get things in order and over the next few months you might get the business in a spot to sell.” Amanda helped me to turn my business around. 

I’d spent a fortune over the years with business coaches. With Amanda my whole mindset changed. I realised that we can’t be a slave to our business. I also liked that Amanda was a successful accountant. My other coaches weren’t. When it came to certain procedures and understanding the way I felt about clients and their expectations, Amanda just got it.

Balance was always my problem. My biggest problem was I just couldn’t say no. I was always putting my business ahead of my family. Being a mother, Amanda understands that struggle. How hard it is, and the guilt. Amanda just kept bringing me back to my ‘why’.

Over time Amanda worked me toward a mindset that if a client isn’t going to be organised, then it’s about training these clients to be what we want them to be. If you’re going to be working on a job in a rush for a client, then they’re taking away time with my family. The client needs to be prepared to pay for it. Amanda empowered me to go through my books and politely terminate and resign the clients that aren’t my fit. It was about valuing my worth. 

I kept my business and after 12 months with Amanda my whole business changed. My turnover and profitability had increased. I was feeling happier.”

7 years on (2025) and I'm still working with Amanda and get so much value out of each and every one of our sessions together with the ongoing support, encouragement and guidance she provides me.

KRISTIE ROSE
KLR Accounting, Paterson NSW