Meet Annette

Hi There, I'm Annette Estes, Managing Director of The Estes Group, now in its 16th year of small business consulting, business management coaching, and human resource development training.

I'm a Certified Professional Behavioral and Values Analyst, Coach, Trainer, and Consultant − a graduate of CoachU, and a founding member of CoachVille and the International Association of Coaches (IAC).

People are my passion. I believe we could solve a lot of our personal and global problems if we would all show unconditional positive regard for each other. I believe competition is good; collaboration is better.  Independence is good; interdependence is better.  Satisfaction is good; fulfillment is better.

I like to remember that my work and my life are not the same thing and achieve balance between them.  I like working with others who want this balance, and I also like coaching confirmed workaholics because I learn a lot from them.

I'm a professional speaker, speech coach, and trainer; and I discovered when I was a TV news anchor for 15 years that I like to write.  I'm an award-winning columnist for The Easley (SC) Progress. and expert ezine articles author. My columns won the 2004 and 2005 Matrix Awards from Women in Communications. I turned a series of columns I wrote into my first book, Why Can't You See It My Way? Resolving Values Conflicts at Work and Home. It will help you discover not only valuable knowledge about yourself, but also how to improve relationship compatibility with people who have different beliefs and worldviews from your own.  You can read my columns and articles by looking under "Resources" above.

I would enjoy talking with you about how I can help you or your team as you grow and fine-tune your career, your company, or your personal life.  Contact me by phone or email and I'll answer within two business days. If you would like coaching,  you may have a complimentary coaching session.

I look forward to the opportunity of partnering with you in your success.

I have many loves − family, friends, clients.  These are my newest, Bret and Bart.  They're a mix of Jack Russell and Shi-Tzu and came from our local animal shelter.  I told the attendant I wanted two terriers who are pets, and she thought I said two terrorists who are pests!  Just kidding.  They're good boys.

This is a picture of me with my mother, Ruth Williams Carlisle.  Mom was given Certificates of Recognition from the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR, and Hendrix College in Conway, AR. 

U of O is my Alma Mater where my late father, Dr. William T. Carlisle, was Chairman of the English Department.

Mom was head resident of Rainey Hall at Hendrix College before she retired.  She's 96 years old now and lives with me in South Carolina.  I am truly blessed with a wonderful, loving family.