Testimonials
Nice things people say about working with Kim Deans
“Kim has been delivering mentoring and training support to THE Rural Woman community for many years, particularly in the application of systems thinking in business and life. She has provided our Members and community with deep insight and transformational exchanges both in person and online. Her content is relevant, potent and impactful and her delivery is bright, respectful and enthusiastic, meaning there is great uptake of the knowledge she shares.
Kim is an excellent teacher and mentor, she cares deeply about the people she connects with and this emanates in her work. Kim seamlessly blends the science and understanding of nature with real life applications. I love working with Kim and she is a valued member of THE Rural Woman team and of my own inner circle of support. I confidently recommend Kim in the fields of training/mentoring, consulting, coaching and facilitation.”
— Rebel Black, Human Agronomist and founder of The Rural Woman
“I have been educated, empowered and inspired by Platefull. The topics have been relevant and interesting and exactly what I needed. It has been an amazing platform to learn, grow and connect with other rural women and has given me the confidence to develop and follow my vision.”
– Platefull Program (Foundations of Regenerative Agriculture) participant Nov 2020
“The connection with others has been incredibly valuable. The women have been authentic, honest and raw and I have been educated, empowered and inspired by them all. I can’t recommend it highly enough, and Kim Deans is a fountain of wisdom, and so absolutely kind and supportive. The calls have actually become the highlight of my week!”
– Plateful Program (Foundations of Regenerative Agriculture) participant Nov 2020
“I really enjoy being able to connect with other women from our industry in different regions. The women in the group are leaders in their own right - each woman is part of a business that could be defined as outstanding in their field. The network is a safe place to discuss what is going on in our individual lives, to share knowledge that may help others, and a place to brainstorm when we don't have the answers.”
-Karyn Cassar, Activating women in dairy group coaching program participant, delivered for The Rural Woman (2022)
“Amazing in so many ways”
“Self -> Soil”
“Reflective, informative & fun”
“Uplifting & inspiring”
“Amazing, supportive and educational. Inspired !!!”
“Enriching, educational, spiritual”
-Workshop participants, 2023
“NASAA Organic are pleased to have Kim as part of our network of presenters in our National Regenerative Agriculture workshop series.
It is Kim’s dynamic, Insightful and engaging style we have found resonates with all of our National audiences.
Kim brings a breadth of experience across the business, financial and agronomic factors in addressing landscape and business development in agribusiness.
Her personal experiences in experiencing hardship through fire affected properties, allows her to assist those working through severe challenges in their own property and business challenges.
Kim has a warm, clever, high energy personality and her ability to read her audience to draw out learning outcomes from sets her apart as a presenter, educator and speaker.
Most importantly, our participants' feedback has shown Kim's courses consistently exceed their expectations and provides a positive and easily adopted set of tools to begin their own journey in regenerative agriculture.”
-Alex Mitchell, General Manager NASAA Organic
“We found each of the calls an enormous benefit and feel much more confident now in going down this path”
-Brenden McClelland, Soil Health coaching client
“The passion and enthusiasm that Kim brings to looking at the health of our soils, pastures and biology is infectious. It is hard not to look at our soils in a different light after having Kim visit our farm.”
-Ben Evans, Soil health coaching client
“An extraordinary learning experience”
— PJ Roberts, course participant
“Angus & Kim deliver a digestible, rich palette, to improve, disturb and challenge with practical guidance and explanation. They sow seeds of hope in a luscious soil of information.”
-Jenny Cracknell, course participant
“Kim helped me with many options that I could not see myself. Therefore I was able to make an informed decision about my farm and my life. All credit goes to her. Thankyou”
— Farmer, Northern NSW Australia
“Kim is professional, enthusiastic and encouraging”
“Thank you Kim for your passion, knowledge, facilitation and kindness”
“Extremely beneficial and well presented, much appreciated. Thanks for a very professional presentation”
“This course has enabled me to make more informed decisions with confidence, many thanks Kim”
-Farm Planning course participants
“Thank you Kim for your time, effort, expertise & kindness. Having Kim as our Business Coach for the past 10 months has given me the knowledge & confidence to make better financial decisions in a timely manner & have a deeper understanding of our business.
Kim’s coaching has helped me grow on a professional & personal level. Her broad range of knowledge is exceptional. Kim’s passion for Soils & Regenerative Agriculture is definitely contagious.
Kim’s assistance has been invaluable. I really appreciate the opportunity provided to me through the DPI Rural Resilience Program to work with Kim.”