About SOL
What People are Saying
A very big thank you for the great workshop. One can truly go to the next level using what you have taught in the workshop. What a great way to make a difference in someone's life. You have all inspired me and I thank you all from my heart. Well done.Sam R
Owner of multiple businesses and property investor
Meet The Coaches
- Peter Gardiakos
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Peter Gardiakos
Director and Co-founder
Entrepreneur, NLP Master Practitioner, Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, Business Owner, Coach, Mentor and Public Speaker.
Peter specialises in Health optimization, Vitality and Energy sustainability, Life Balance, Business Mentoring and Culture Development.
A successful entrepreneur, Peter serves as Director and Co-founder of several privately held companies in industries as diverse as health, self development, mentoring, coaching, business services, and consumer based retail. While diverse in characterization, all companies are growing and adding value to people’s lives by improving ones’ life experience.
Peter’s passion with health gives people the chance to apply easy strategies and techniques to take control of their health and achieve Energy and Vitality as part of their life.
Culture development is another passion and is a pinnacle of success in today’s business environment; Peter is a master at achieving the ultimate culture in your business by mentoring and coaching key personnel and taking them and your business to the next level.
Peter will inspire you to create everlasting inspirational results in your life, he has also coached many people to resolve phobia and addictions and return balance and harmony to their life.
Peter also is a great contributor for various charities and events through his personal and business interests. He is also a family man and a proud father blessed with 2 daughters, Peter loves life and people.Membership:
- Australian Technical Analyst Association
- The Chartist' trading and investment association
Peter has spoken at:
- Bianco
- Radio Guest on Mix 102.3, Nova 91.9
- Featured on Channel 7 and Channel 9 TV
- Stan Kontos
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Director & Co-Founder
As South Australia's foremost authority on "Peak Life Performance" and "Leadership Psychology", Stan has a passion for the development of Human Potential through the use of Rapid Change Technologies.
Stan is a prolific reader of books and material on self empowerment and has attended numerous programs around the world on personal development, management, marketing, public speaking, and wealth creation. He is a worldwide accredited NLP Trainer (Neurolinguistic Programming).
His areas of passion include:- Coaching: Business, Executive and Personal
- Mentoring: Leaders, Managers and Management teams
- Therapy for rapid improvements in stress and personal blocks
- Leadership Development
- Life Enhancing Seminar Programs teaching Success Strategies and Personal Empowerment
Stan is an entrepreneur with business interests in various states across Australia.
Stan focuses on continuous and never ending improvement of himself and his teams of partners and associates as well as selfless contribution to others. He is an inspiring and motivating speaker, author, coach, and entrepreneur. He desires to expand people's lives and to expand his charitable quests.
Numerous testimonials are available upon request.
Stan is considered to be one's "ultimate" life and business coach.Client Testimonial
"Stan has been inspirational in the guidance he has provided me over the past few years in both my professional and personal life. Stan has assisted me with many issues and has always been at hand which has resulted in huge rewards and successes throughtout the years. Such successes have seen me excel at the things I thought were unachievable and my goals and aspirations are now being exceeded. I am much happier, successful and at peace as a direct result of Stan's hard work. I am now moving onto the next chapter of my life where I am sure that Stan's inspirational quotes and systems will see me through. Thanks again Stan!"
John Laurence Ruddy
Thank you for helping me with the fear of flying I had. The two flights we were on went well and I even sat in a window seat - first time in 15 years!!
Penny Tantalos (Conveyancer)
"We were incredibly impressed by Stan and his presentation, the feedback from staff and the students themselves indicated it was a great success, and we would certainly consider having Stan back at the College."
Lydia Baccanello, Year 8 Coordinator, Loreto College South Australia
Memberships:
• ICF (International Coaching Federation)
• NSAA (National Speakers Association of Australia)
• TEC (The Executive Connection)
• PSA (Pharmaceutical Society of Australia)
Stan has spoken at:
- International Coaches Federation
- Rotary
- Loreto College, South Australia
- Regular spots on Life FM and Fresh FM radio
- Featured on Channel 7 and Channel 9 TV
- Manuel Karkafiris
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Manuel Karkafiris
Director and Co-Founder
Manuel is a Director and co-Founder of SA’s leading personal and professional development company, SOL Results.
He is an Internationally Accredited Trainer in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and a Master Coach. He focuses on improving his client’s performance in all areas of their life, from their Career and Finances to their Relationships and Health.
Manuel is a leading expert in Communication Mastery and Success Mindset.
He is passionate about achieving Success, Balance and Fulfillment in Life.
Manuel is also a degree qualified Chemical Scientist , and early on in his career, excelled as an Account Sales Manager for an international U.S.A Fortune 500 corporation.
Following this, Manuel began a diverse and successful business background in retail franchising. He has owned and operated multiple retail stores making them state-wide and nation-wide “top performers.”
Manuel is happily married with 2 children.
His other passions include Property Investing and Property Development. Manuel is a member of the 'Franchising Council of Australia'.
He will inspire you and give you a new awareness on how you can create a successful and balanced life.Manuel has spoken at:
- Australia Post
- The Cheesecake Shop
- Mercy College, Mackay QLD
- Young Presidents Association
- Kennedy and Co Accountants
- Carers and Nurses Association
- Rotary
- Radio Guest on Mix 102.3, Nova 91.9, 5aa, Amanda Blair show
- Featured on Channel 7 and Channel 9 TV
- John Ngatia
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John Ngatia
Director of Coaching
John is a Peak Performance and Turnaround Coach, an accredited NLP Master Practitioner and a qualified accountant. As a speaker/trainer he has an endearing and charismatic style that captures his audience’s attention and hearts.
John Ngatia is a business and personal development consultant, a peak performance and turn around coach, a dynamic and compelling speaker whose passion is to inspire, motivate and facilitate change for organizations and individuals.
An accredited NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner, John has an endearing and charismatic style that captures his audience’s attention and hearts.
A qualified accountant of over 15 years, John has had extensive experience and understanding of business and managing large corporations, having worked in both small businesses and large multinational organisations. This experience can assist you in understanding strategies to apply in your own business, own work team and your own home team.
In addition, John has started businesses up from scratch to be turning over millions of dollars annually, with the added experience of running businesses internationally. He has successfully coached and mentored high profile business owners, executives and sports personalities. Some past clients include Kimberly Clarke International, Australia Post, Crown Equipment, Motorola , Star Pharmacy Group BAE Systems to name but a few.
A dedicated father of three and loving husband to his wife Jane, John’s mission is to empower his clients and audiences to awaken their potential and see possibilities available to them.John has spoken at:
- Australia Post
- Young Presidents Association
- Featured on Channel 7 and Channel 9 TV and Today Tonight
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