What Our Clients Say About Us

• Establishing a business coaching relationship  with you is one of the best investments I’ve made in my business and personal development to-date.
  
  In a short period of time, you helped me realized it was long-since time to drop one of my most energy-intensive and least profitable clients.  I can’t TELL you how happy I am to finally be free from what had become a very difficult situation.
  
  At the same time, you helped me to identify my next areas of business focus and to take fast action that’s resulted in immediate return.  In a very short period of time, I increased my income by 35%!  And most importantly, I’m now positioned for even more rapid growth.
  
  I’m enjoying my business again and am looking forward to what’s next!
  
  If a prospective client wants a business coach recommendation, please don’t hesitate to have them call me.
  

  -- Lawrence Mortenson, LM Consulting

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  Bill is the person who has had the biggest impact on my coaching career; both in terms of how I run my practice and also how I show up with my clients and who I am as a coach.
  
  I've been to his workshops, I've been a recipient of individual one-on-one coaching with him and he's the best coach that I've ever been coached by. He has this unshakable presence; he's one of those guys that seems to walk around with roots just growing beneath his feet but at the same time can still move and interact. I don't know how he does it, but it's quite amazing.
  
  In addition to coaching, Bill is one of the most generous people I know. He's committed to his own spiritual growth, and deeply committed to his health and the health of the planet. The most valuable thing that I've learned from Bill is to really look and find my own approach to coaching and do what I believe in no matter what. This is what he's done and it's obviously worked very well for him.

  -- Adrian Klaphaak, CPCC www.apaththatfits.com

• Working with Susan has been an excellent (and amazingly productive) experience. She holds the delicate balance as a coach between listening, understanding, and being supportive while simultaneously giving me a swift kick in the butt to be open to new possibilities, see challenges from a new perspective, and push beyond my preconceived belief systems. 

   

  Hiring Susan has been the best business decision I have made this year - and I'm doing it again for next year!

   

  -- Matt W.

• Dear Alan,

  I am writing to share a few thoughts concerning my coaching experience and the profound way it has impacted my business and my life.

   

  I must admit, I was extremely skeptical and a little embarrassed as I was filling out the “free coaching” form on the web site that night. After all, I was essentially admitting that I couldn’t handle my life in its present state. Additionally, I was trusting it to someone a continent away whom I’d never met! Still, I was desperate and hopeless enough to click the “Submit” button. And just like that, my life changed.

   

  Well, not just like that. First, I had to learn who I was, and to trust that person enough to allow her to manage her business, her family and her life in ways that aligned with who she truly is. Once you helped me uncover those essential things, my whole perspective changed, and therein I found the power to soar in ways I’d simply never imagined.

   

  Yes, I am a more effective leader. It is equally true that my business is stronger. Yet, those are the surface effects of what has happened on a deep, intangible level made possible through our working together. While our business was challenged on multiple levels as never before, coaching enabled me to see the opportunities, overcome substantial barriers, and inspire our employees to do the same.

   

  On a personal level, I’ve engaged my family and friends on an even deeper level, which brings me unspeakable joy, gratitude and happiness. I know that their lives have been enriched as a result as well.

   

  I am so incredibly grateful for the clarity, focus and execution that coaching has given me professionally and personally. I know the investment I’ve made and the skills I’ve learned will continue to pay dividends for the rest of my life. The rapport we share, Alan, has been a tremendous blessing in the most trying of times. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together when the waters calm and the sailing is smooth!

  With sincere appreciation,

  -- Lisa

• My experience with Susan as a coach is one that encompasses not only my business but LIFE as it affects my business. When we began working together, my business had limited direction. Susan guided me through these difficult economic times like a beacon in the fog. As a result, while my competitors are struggling, I am moving forward with a stronger and more effective business strategy than ever which is resulting in me being a recognized major producer by my broker/dealer.

  --Karl Kaliszewski, Navigator Financial Services, www.carlkaliszewski.com

• Working with Susan has been spectacular and has directly led to improving my professional, financial and overall quality of life.  This year, my income matched last year's, even though I worked three days a week instead of five. 

  --Laura Merritt, www.withmerritt.com

• I am very excited. I really feel a change in the energy and in my mindset. Talking with you [Susan] helps me gain so much clarity! I'm very happy with the decision to work with you a couple of months ago when spending money on coaching didn't appear to be a wise decision at all. :) And I think you're the perfect coach for me right now!

  -- Patricia S., Switzerland

• I have grown so much since we started the life and business coaching. I can feel the confidence of my abilities etched in stone. So much has gone on since we last talked, I've continued to feel amazing as I have a solid sense of personal and professional accomplishment.
  
  My personal life, fitness, business, and family are all in balance. I have learned a lot about what "Abe" can do. I've learned to listen to my inner voice and trust my instinct. There exists now a strong sense of focus and purpose.
  
  I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. As time goes on and as I face newer challenges I will rely on your teachings to move forward successfully.
  
  I'll keep in touch with you as I continue to evolve. Thank you for being great at what you do. Your coaching has made a major impact on my life.

  -- Abe Levitz, Private Capital Resource LLC

• Hi Alan,
  
  I just wanted to write and tell you what a great help you have been to me and my companies over the past 10 months.
  
  When you started coaching me, I had many ideas and aspirations but I did not have a clear plan of execution. Our coaching sessions helped me to organize my thoughts and lay out a plan for success. The best way I could describe it would be to tell you to imagine what it feels like when you slide the last piece of a 2000-piece puzzle into place.....suddenly everything is clear.
  
  I know this was just one puzzle of the many that I will need to confront, but thank you for your insights, your encouragement, and your well-placed questions that helped me get here.

  -- Ben Hirsh, Hirsh Real Estate Group, Atlanta, GA

• Kristine Carey has been my coach for the past few months, my productivity has gone up and my business is running better than I thought possible by getting a coach. She also has a great sense of humour!

  -- Becky Walsh, London

• Alan really helped me to stay focused and clear with my goal of putting on my first seminar and even when I was not sure, he had great ideas, belief, and encouragement, even calling me on the day to check in - thanks, Alan, you helped me make it the success it was. 

  -- Dr. Shelly Zavala

• My experience with coaching was a success!  I decided to start coaching as a last-ditch effort at my business.  I was struggling with trying to run my business as everyone else told me to or to follow what a book said.  I was getting frustrated because it wasn't working and it didn't feel natural to me. 

  Coaching has taught me about me and how to honor that as I build my business.  The freedom in trusting myself is heaven.  I know my business and i know what works best for me.  I get to work with ease!  What a concept! 

  I am forever thankful for Alan and his help getting me back on track with my business.

  -- Bridget Ellis, Bridget Ellis Dance

• Every coach needs a coach. It is with that in mind that I began coaching with Bill. Working with him has been a huge gift in my life and in my business. His nature and his wisdom and the way he makes space for whatever is going on with his clients is precious and invaluable. I am thrilled to have Bill as my coach.

  -- Caterina Rando, MCC www.attractclientswithease.com

• Working with Kris over the last year has easily been the best decision I’ve made for my business. She’s helped me generate ideas for my business and work with ease…I highly recommend her; if you want to work with a great coach, someone who cares about you, who will help you succeed, you should be working with Kris Carey.

  -- Steven Kempton, New Zealand, www.asiapacificheadhunter.com

• As a result of Veronika's coaching, I discovered that instead of sitting in a cubicle in the corporate world, I should be living abroad with my life partner, traveling the world, teaching children and taking beautiful photos. It is now 3 years since our first coaching session and I am living in Africa with a great guy, have traveled to over 12 countries, am giving English lessons and enjoying taking exotic pictures to submit to photo contests! Need I say more?

  -- Karen Reece, Algeria

• I hired Bill to keep me on track with my national expansion efforts and received immediate results when I started with him. I sold one of my offices within 30 days, and two others shortly thereafter. Bill's ability as a coach is fabulous. He is the best coach I've ever worked with as he keeps me on track with my goals. I also like the fact that he's able to combine regular coaching with energy work. Bill is helping me achieve goals that I never thought I would ever be able to do. He is just fabulous and worth every cent and more!

  -- Cindy Elwell, Divorce with Dignity Network, Inc.

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  I tripled my revenue since we started working together...you’re like my conscience but you do it in such a nice gentle way that I can take it.

  -- David Herman, Web Marketing 4 Dentists

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  I began coaching with Alan Roby eight months ago. At the time, I knew exactly where I was in life, doing pretty well in most areas. Nevertheless, I had a desire to improve my life in the areas of business, personal finance and physical fitness.
  
  During each meeting (call), I commit to the amount of progress I need to make in each area by the time of our next meeting. This accountability is a key part of why coaching works. Alan also helps me work through issues that come up each week, keeping me on track. As a bonus, I always feel energized after our meeting, encouraged to accomplish just a little extra that evening.

  Where am I now? Revenue from my real estate appraisal business has more than doubled, and I have added three full-time employees (in a slow market!).  My personal finances are now detailed and automated on Microsoft Money with automatic transfers to a retirement investment account.  I now hit the gym regularly and happily and have improved my diet. My energy and mood are better than ever. I believe physical health and vitality are basic to achieving my other goals.
  
  I highly recommend Alan Roby and Bill Baren Coaching.
  

  -- Murray Berg, MBA Appraisal, Valencia, CA

• Veronika has an uncanny ability to make me adjust my perspective and think strategically about a given problem or issue. She doesn't provide answers, but rather helps me to think critically and come up with my own. I think so much of my life has been spent just moving forward on a given path because it happened to be the one in front of me. Working with her has helped me to really be intentional about the choices I make and to think hard about what I want to do; what my values are; what goals I have and how best to achieve them.

  -- Meagan Willits, Philadelphia

• I want to thank you for everything -- all your inspiration and encouragement. I have greatly benefited from our work together. You showed me that it is possible to live a life I want, to believe in myself deeper and to trust at a level that I didn’t know before.
  
  

  -- Darshana Weill, Fruition Health CEO

• Kris,
  
  Thank you so much – for everything. It’s hard to believe that we’ve only known each other for a little over 8 months.
  
  Deciding to work with you as my coach was/is definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  By being willing to reveal your own real Self to me – especially your vulnerable stuff, you’ve demonstrated (better than any exercises or concepts or processes could do) what it means and what it takes to “choose” the life that we’re ultimately meant to live. 
  
  You’ve been a great friend and a fabulous coach – I’m very grateful!  You give me the courage to continue.  It’s so obvious that You certainly have found your true calling – and that makes me feel so hopeful and optimistic about my own journey. 
  
  Love and Gratitude,
  
  Jean

  -- Jean, JMD Research & Consulting, Chicago

• I have had the pleasure of being coached by Bill for a number of months...he's a great listener...he has a gifted ability to isolate the issues that are holding you back.

  -- Wendell Loyd, Cord Blood Registry

• Kris was so helpful in getting me to put my life in order and my career path in the right direction. She had fun exercises and great reading recommendations and was always a good listener. Highly recommend working with her!

  -- Craig Phillips, underdog.typepad.com

• Bill has helped me to understand and work with my relationships, be they personal or business, in a way that encouraged positive development and change in these areas. Bill is a compassionate, honest, and dedicated coach. I always left a session with more confidence.
  
  

  -- Bill Davis, Bill Davis Photography

• Since I started working with Kris 4 months ago, my life has completely turned around.The results that I am producing today have exceeded my expectations...I would recommend her to anyone that is open to being coached.

  -- Matt Hudson, West Palm Beach, FL

• I came to Bill to work with him on the Wavemaker when I was professionally blocked. I was having a particularly hard time bringing in revenue, and was losing faith. Unbelievably, after one session I had a break through a few nights later that led to two of the best quarters of my career! I was amazed to see such tangible results so quickly - truly blown away!
  
  

  -- Holly, Oakland, CA

• When I started working with Alan, I had been considering a major life project, but it was just a concept and I was unsure whether it was what I really wanted.  Working with Alan helped me realize that it was what I truly wanted.  Our coaching also helped me get clear on the details and what my next steps were as I got to work on making the project a reality.  Having the accountability to a coach provided an extra jolt of energy that helped keep me moving through the ups and downs.  I'm sure the project would not have happened as smoothly or quickly without the coaching, and it might not have happened at all!

  -- Stephen Held, Valparaiso, Chile

• What can I say, except that your insight and guidance has been phenomenal. You have supported me through some tough times, and helped me to focus my energies in ways that both help me heal and build my business. You have an incredible ability to see through to the real issues instead of just dealing at the surface...not always fun, but always helpful and sometimes profound! I believe that you have helped me build my business at a rate much, much faster than I could have ever done alone - probably cut out a year or two of trial and error, and wandering around. I can't thank you enough for your knowledge and wisdom. I look forward to working with you more in the future as we continue to walk this journey together!

  -- Ann Ranson

• The power of your intuition entered the depths of my soul, felt the pain of my existence and had gently guided me past the fire towards the soft light of my being. I want to express love and gratitude for your presence in this world, for your guidance in my life and the lives of your other clients - past, present and future.
  
  

  -- Tim Eakins, Ikenzu Gardens

• Bill has been a fantastic personal resource. He has an uncanny ability to get to the heart of my challenge. Having Bill question my current views/line of thinking so that I can step back and look at things from a different perspective, has been a huge catalyst for the phenomenal growth of my business. I wholehearted recommend Bill Baren business coaching services.
  
  

  -- Mike Cooch, Everon Virtual IT