Kristin Liggins B.D.S

As a practising Auckland dental surgeon for the past 20 years, I have had a rich and rewarding career in the health sector. I have now retrained as a Professional Life Coach and I am a member of the International Coaching Federation. I am passionate about enhancing people's lives, and helping them make successful and positive change.

The lessons learnt over the years dealing with thousands of people are powerful ones that I'm able to bring into my life coaching practice. I'm someone who has always been extremely passionate about life and have always strived to reach my potential knowing how important it is to be happy and fulfilled. To me that's the essence of life.

Coaching Experience

• I have been coaching One on One since 2002
• I have presented to numerous groups including schools, gyms, medical professionals and businesses
• I have coached and facilitated groups

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Otago University
• Accredited Coach Trained Insinc Coaches And Consultants Auckland

Background

• Attended Otago University
• Travelled the world and worked in London as a dentist
• Returned home and bought dental practice, working for 20 years
• Married and had two children
• Followed my heart and discovered my new vocation-Life Coaching
• Re-trained and started my own business- TLC-The Life Coach

My Achievements

• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Medical Corps Officer
• Competition tennis player
• Half marathon runner
• Cyclist - Round Taupo race competitor
• All rounder sports women- water skier, snow skier, golfer, yoga, and swimmer
• Running my own successful business

My Passions

• Travelling highlights
• Trekking in Nepal
• Backpacking through Asia
• Skiing in the French Alps, Austria and Switzerland
• Sailing our own yacht around the Mediterranean
• Canal boating in France
• Safari in Kenya
• Scuba diving in the Red Sea
• Art lover and collector
• Family time
• Friends and entertaining at home

What I can offer

I have lived my life to the fullest and constantly strive to reach my potential. I know through experience there are highs and lows, happy and sad times in life. But I also know that we have the resources inside us to meet the challenges life presents us.

My strong belief is that life should be happy and fulfilling. I am a highly motivated person and believe you must be constantly setting new and exciting goals.

I am a good communicator and sensitive to other people's feelings and needs. I am also a master of time management. They say , that if you control time you control life.

I am passionate about my vocation and would embrace the opportunity to work with people to ensure they make the most of life.