For any idea, venture or goal to be achieved it can only begin with you. In order to achieve a successful outcome you will need to be positive, focused and inspired, ready to tackle all the obstacles that may arise. It is our objective right from the start to not only work with you as your coach and mentor but to prepare you for the journey ahead.

We use various techniques to help you explore what may be holding you back. Your subconscious mind can be accessed and the old patterns of thinking and behaviour can be changed. The results are often amazing with increased awareness, new ways of thinking and a new zest for life emerging. There is no analysis, judgment or criticism. We act as your trainer, guide and crew offering support, impartial advice and keep you on track to reach your goals at all times.

A distinct advantage offered at Advanced Life Coaching is the extensive life and business experience of the principals. This not only includes coaching but also business, marketing, promotional, logistics, finance, hypnotherapy, counselling and new business start-ups.

We often ponder upon the question of what makes the best life coach? It really MUST be a person who has maturity and lots of actual life experience - as well as business experience. How can anyone in their 20's, 30's and even 40's offer themselves as a true life coach? 

Barry Shirley is the principal of Advanced Life Coaching. Barry has extensive senior management, marketing and sales management, advertising and promotional business experience and skills. He held these positions with some of Australia’s top manufacturing and marketing companies and has been successful in the start-up and running of his own new business ventures.

Barry is a registered Clinical Hypnotherapist with the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists and the Australian Hypnotherapists' Association. He is a registered professional Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and is registered with ARCAPS, the national register of counsellors. He is also a full professional member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. Apart from enjoying a successful professional life, he is a writer and an active sportsman currently involved with competition ballroom dancing and holds national and state championship titles with Sandra.

Sandra Shirley has extensive experience in logistics, finance, administration and general management. Her depth of business experience is quite extensive ranging from engineering, finance, printing, importing, manufacturing and the medical fields. Apart from this business experience Sandra specializes in personal development, relationships and careers.