Ascension Leadership Academy

(6 reviews)

It is a real pleasure to write this review for Dylan. He is really onto something big with this…read moremethod and approach to coaching. First off, he is not evangelical by any means. He is not out to fix you, he is not out to show you something UH-MAY-ZING that only HE just discovered, any kind of bullsh** like that. He's just a guy who's been through stuff like all of us, but he offers a strong optimism and focus that I have not witnessed with other coaches or programs. Covid left my life in tatters and the bright side was probably that there was no way to go but up. However, up could mean many different things, and I wanted to get things right due to lost time and my general OCD tendencies. A close college friend introduced me to Dylan and away we went. I didn't feel lost, but I just didn't have good direction. Who was I after the pandemic? Who had I always been? A romantic breakup didn't help things - I needed a great coach, and that great coach became Dylan. Working with Dylan was empowering: I felt like I was showing up for myself. He never made me feel like he was doing me a favor; he never acted like an armed forces superior; he never got annoyed, angry or pushy - he just listened, reflected, and was patient in everything we did. He's plenty humorous too - we had great laughs about everything under the sun. He voices a lot of the negative phrases we tell ourselves in the deep crevices in our minds - because he's been there, not because he's Buddha - there's a difference. His modules are also fantastic - they are agnostic as to anything subjective such as religion or politics - they are simple, English-language modules that are focused on the self, the brain, and your mission in life. However, don't let this simplicity fool you: they reach deep inside you and extract what you've been wanting to extract: your values, your mission, and your purpose. They are not, nor do they promise to be one-stop fixes - I have been through the modules a few times - I always uncover something new. Dylan doesn't consider this module repetition as any kind of failure or shortcoming: in fact, he encourages it. We are always changing - why not use the same methods to uncover new information? I did, and it worked (and still works) every time. On a banal, but still necessary level, I know myself more after working with Dylan. I have more material for cover letters and interviews. I am more confident in what I say at networking functions. But you and I both know that it doesn't stop there, right? Right. I know what my place is in the world, and maybe, what I am meant to do. That's a gift that keeps on giving. I've been able to pay it forward (no no no, not by forwarding Dylan's materials!) by reflecting other people's values back to them and asking them good questions. We all help each other - and it works. Dylan's extended program of accountability and tracking is a godsend - I have made so much more progress as a result. I am not just a clearer and more focused individual after my work with Dylan; I am a better person overall.

Dylan and his program make you accountable for your actions and assist with setting goals and…read morefollowing through with them. With his program you are able to improve several different aspects of your personal and business growth.

Lauren Johnston

(30 reviews)

Lauren is amazing! She is such a positive spirit and an insightful coach. She is a compassionate…read morelistener and wants to help you reach your goals. I feel hopeful and uplifted after each of my sessions with her. I am so grateful for her services and support and I look forward to working with her in the future!

Lauren is, first of all, an incredible, extremely intuitive person. I saw her once a month for 2…read moreyears. Unfortunately for me, I see her on a need to basis now when I truly am in a situation that I feel I can not heal/fix on my own. Every time I see her, it is always the day that I need her help and guidance the most. I love her as my Life coach, as my friend and she is someone that I would gladly have in my life forever! Thank you Lauren for all that you do...most importantly for returning some peace and tranquillity to my life!

Golden Key Life Coaching

(21 reviews)

I have worked with Hope in a number of sessions. She helped me break apart blocks through hands-on…read moreexercises. I immediately felt liberated and the blocks have not returned. Some of these were blocks I had had for years - and we broke through them in less than an hour. She will give you "homework" before your next session and will give you book suggestions or other items to look at that relate to the topic of your session.

Hope is absolutely AMAZING! I've had a lot of therapy throughout my healing journey and I had a lot…read moreof knowledge and understanding about myself and my needs. BUT, I was stuck and did not know how to move forward and put all that information to work. From my first session with Hope, I could tell that she was different. She actively listened and asked in-depth questions to make sure she had a clear understanding. I actually felt heard in a way that I hadn't in a very long time. In just a month, Hope has changed my life! She guided me through an a multi-step process that opened doors I didn't even know existed. I learned so much and the whole experience was so transformational. AND, she was genuinely happy for me as I grew with each step of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her and/or reach out to her again! In fact, if everyone should have a Hope in their life!!!!

Britt Hart & Asia Renee Psychic Mediums

(36 reviews)

My first reading with Britt was 7 years ago. I was taken away from a lot of things she said and all…read moreher predictions came to. Fast forward I had a second reading with Britt and her sister 2 years ago and I felt like we didn't connect. Nothing made sense and non of girls predictions came to play. I felt there was a lot of distractions. At one point one of them had to step out to attend to something else. There was a lot of silence repeated scenarios idk it was just felt off. Maybe they didn't see a future for me or maybe what they saw they didn't want to relate. But what I do know if I had this exp the first time around I would not come back a second time. Also would have been nice if they recommended to reschedule since both ladies seem distracted.

Amazing! Asia and…read moreBritt have helped me and my loved ones in more ways than they could ever know. Everything is on point. They provide accurate and heartwarmkng messages. Asia and Britt are extremely kind and understanding. Just amazing! Thank you!

Hunter Waters Therapy

(1 review)

Hunter has been instrumental in my growth and my healing. I went from feeling anxiety about the…read morefuture - and especially about money to being able to release it and find peace in being in the present moment. He's taught me how to communicate better in my relationship with my partner so that there's more flow and connection. Navigating tough conversations is now way easier. He's also taught me how to add structure in my life to have less stress, more joy and use play as a way to live instead of being in the suffering. I'm grateful for the EMDR sessions we've done too that have provided some healing and breakthrough for me. I'm forever grateful for Hunter and looking forward to continue the work with him. Would highly recommend. Finally a therapist that doesn't just *listen* to me saying my problem but actually helps me find resolution in myself!! He's truly a hidden gem and way more affordable than all the of the coaches & healers I've worked with. Thankful for our work

From the owner: You won’t find another profile here that reads like this. And that’s the point. I offer licensed…read moretherapy in Texas and depth coaching nationwide—not generic therapy. I help people return to clarity, direction, and the kind of presence that changes how life feels—from the inside out. This work goes deeper than symptom management. It’s about facing what’s real and stepping into who you’re meant to be. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, disconnection, or a deeper “something’s off” you can’t quite name—I bring a grounded, results-oriented presence to help you make real change. I’m nationally certified, trained in EMDR, somatic therapy, and depth work—but most importantly, I help people wake back up to what matters. Counseling is for when things feel overwhelming—on the inside or in your life. Coaching is for when you’re ready to lead, create, or align more fully with your purpose. Many of my clients do both. Together, we clarify what’s calling, what’s in the way, and what’s truly next. Free consults available. You'll feel the difference in the first call.

Core Breakthrough Coaching - Anita Lane, CPC

(18 reviews)

I grew up in a family where trauma was the norm. I knew when I left home that I needed to get into…read moretherapy, so I started with a therapist at 17 years old but nothing really changed. That started my on my journey to find what would work, as I knew that what I was creating in my life was a result of my childhood programing. The short list includes; Lifespring, beginning and advanced, Transformational Workshops, Tai Chi, meditation, hypnosis, medications, enough self help books to line the entire United States, women's groups, Al-Anon, Co-dependants Anonymous, Adult children of Alcoholics, Chronic PTSD therapy, Brain wave therapy and more. So when I found Anita's ad through an internet search, I was doubtful, but willing to try. My goal was to move forward in my life with dreams that had lived in my heart for decades but just could not work on them because the beliefs about myself were so deep, they felt as if they were in my DNA. I was elated and stunned when after the first session I was able to start my work to reach my goals. Previously, I literally felt sick to my stomach when I thought about doing the work. After three sessions, I have a regular schedule working on my goals and enjoy the work! I have been in some type of therapy for 4 decades and nothing really shifted the beliefs that were under my self confident exterior. Even though I had earned multiple degrees and was successful in many areas, the belief that I was a "joke" and it would be dangerous to do anything that would bring attention to me, drove my choices, I never, ever felt good enough. Now I do and I cannot thank Anita enough. I don't understand how it works, but it works!

I have seen around a dozen providers over my lifetime, and when it comes to personal and…read morerelationship coaching, Anita Lane with Core Breakthrough Coaching is at the top of my list. Anita has a way of cutting through the emotional static that confuses issues and gets to the core of what really matters. This provides results in real-time and allows for quick resolution of conflict and deep, introspective inner work. I highly recommend Anita's servicing to any individual or couple seeking a knowledgeable coach to navigate anything standing in the way of productive communication and a successful relationship or individual journey.

Gary Wimmer

(39 reviews)

He just blathered on about things that didn't relate to our question. He gave us a tentative…read moreprediction about when we'd find our new house. He talked about meditation and spirit guides even though we've already been praying almost every day for weeks. Others I've been to in decades past have been more specific. One of them is dead and the other is retired. A third is also vague. Gary did offer to refund all of the money, but we paid him for his time. We were very disappointed.

I had a 30 minute reading with Gary and found it very inspiring. He honed in on exactly what…read morecrossroads I am on, and did not try to give projections upon my freewill and future. This was appreciated. I had questions written down, but the reading he gave me answered the question I had at the heart of my questions. At 73 (and having had an interest in the metaphysical since at least age 3 when I had a small nde) I have had many readings. This one was done in perfect timing and offered me the clarity I needed at this time. Gary is a breath of fresh air and I much appreciated his reading which was spot on in centering in on the answers I had at this point in my life, and he did so with much heart, compassion and made me feel understood which helps a lot.

Delicia Mclean, PhD,MHA

(1 review)

Upon first meeting, I could tell Dr. McLean was very thorough and competent. She really knows her…read morestuff! I like that she uses evidenced-based treatment as I think research and outcomes are important and therapists should be using treatment that has been shown to work empirically. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help. She is an excellent therapist!

Bad Ass Mystic

4.9

(38 reviews)

Michelle is an amazingly talented energy healer. I've seen her twice, both times for 90 minute…read moretarot and reiki. Her intuition is spot on and she provides guidance from a place of loving empowerment. Both of my tarot readings have deeply resonated with me in terms of what is going on in my life, and have helped me tune into my own inner wisdom and reflect on what choices I can make for myself that are grounded in self-compassion. The reiki healing sessions feel magical, I was experiencing some energy blockages that were manifesting themselves in a few different parts of my body and she was able to help clear the pathways and restore a sense of ease in my body. I have felt more peaceful and relaxed in the last 3 days following my last session. I plan to return for a quantum healing session. Note - face masks are still required in 2026.

I talked with the BA Mystic yesterday. She brought up things that I didn't even ask about, they…read morewere on point. She was very friendly. I felt like I was with talking with family. I'd definitely do again

Shade Shop Window Tinting & Paint Protection

(117 reviews)

Fast, professional, great quality. Highly recommended. Walk to nearby coffee shop while you wait.read more

I called several shops -- the way they answer questions, and were very honest, put them in a…read morecategory by themselves. When I got there, it was very clear both Ricky and the manager Eddie have a very discerning eye. It speaks to their craftsmanship. On the phone, Ricky was very easy to talk to. He patiently explained the process, and answered all my questions. He even gave me a call back, with more detailed information from the manager. It was very considerate, and thorough. Exceptional customer service.

Ali Computer Repair

(79 reviews)

I asked Ali to put a new battery in a new (to me) refurbished Macbook Pro. He opened it up, and saw…read morethat the existing battery looked new. He went into system settings and saw that it had very few charge cycles, so it didn't need to be replaced. I came and got it and tipped him $20. He saved me a lot of money!

Once again Ali got my laptop back up and running when I had just about given up!…read more He agreed to work on my sick computer even though he had other jobs, and I'm grateful for his flexibility, expertise, and resources. South Austin computers are in good hands when Ali is working on them. Thanks Ali.

Ema's Housekeeping

(76 reviews)

Rafael did an amazing job of cleaning my condo. It was above and beyond what I expected. I am very…read morepleased. I highly recommend this company!

We hired this cleaning company because we urgently needed our house cleaned for rental showings…read more They offered same-day availability, which was the main reason we chose them. They charged us $300 for a 1,509 sq ft house -- despite the fact that the home had brand-new blinds, brand-new flooring in all three bedrooms, and no refrigerator to clean. This was absolutely not a discounted or bargain price. Before hiring them, they specifically promised they would come back and address anything my realtor found unsatisfactory after the cleaning. Based on that promise, I paid them in full immediately after the service. A few days later, my realtor inspected the property and found the cleaning quality extremely poor. She provided them with a detailed list of areas that were still dirty. One toilet was so poorly cleaned that my realtor cleaned it herself. On another toilet, instead of properly scrubbing blue staining inside the toilet, they simply suggested replacing the whole toilet altogether. That alone tells you the level of effort they put into the job. The dishwasher was still dirty. Windows, baseboards, drawers, and other surfaces were visibly dirty. There were even cobwebs still hanging on the walls. When I contacted them to come back as promised, their attitude immediately changed. They were rude, dismissive, and kept delaying scheduling. I gave them my husband's number to coordinate a return visit, and they said the earliest they could come was Saturday (nearly a week later). Then on Saturday, they suddenly claimed they would not return unless someone was physically present at the house to inspect their work. This made absolutely no sense because they already knew the property was vacant and that we were remote landlords. They had completed the original cleaning using an access code with nobody present, so this was clearly just an excuse to avoid honoring their promise. After that, they stopped answering calls from both me and my husband entirely. The house was still dirty, and we ended up paying another cleaning company to redo the entire job properly. Unprofessional, dishonest, and extremely poor-quality work. I would strongly discourage anyone from using this company. Respond to the owner's response: you lied! (1) The toilet was totally cleanable. The second cleaner cleaned this toilet with no problem. It looks very clean now. But you even didn't try and simply asked me to buy a new toilet. What a moron. Another toilet shown in the picture showed how my realtor easily cleaned after you still left it dirty! (2) my husband said he didn't clearly agree to have someone come for you because your accent was strong and he couldn't clearly hear what you said. Simply not realistic for us to agree. When he called you, you also didn't tell him which day and time you could come back to clean the house either. Later when I called you to come back, I already explained to you why we couldn't have someone on the spot waiting for you because it was an empty house and we couldn't hire someone to wait for you there. You knew this already even before we let you clean our house at the beginning, because we gave you the house access code to come in and nobody was there! We told you our realtor would come a few days later to check and asked if you could come back to finish cleaning if she pointed out dirty places. You agreed which is why we gave you money to do it. Unfortunately we paid you in full on the same day you did the cleaning. So you can become a moron later. You simply didn't want to keep your own promise to come back to finish cleaning. You could simply say you would come back to finish cleaning what we pointed out and no more trips if my realtor found out more later. However you simply refused to answer our phone and disappeared! If you continue to lie in public here after causing us so much stress and financial loss by hiring a second cleaner, I will further seek related third party for help. I don't believe such a horribly bad company could lie like this in public.

Lighthouse Investigations and Litigation Support

4.9

(32 reviews)

They are very professional. I have never hired someone to investigate a person before, but they…read moregave me the impression that they really know what they're doing. The great ratings brought me here and I was not let down. Additionally, they seemed personally invested in my situation. I could tell that they care about me and the people involved in my issue. I feel completely reassured about the topic I had them investigate. It was worth every penny.

Lighthouse Investigations is the team you want on your side when everything feels impossible. They…read morewent above and beyond for me during a very difficult and violent domestic situation. In such a short time, they pulled together an impressive amount of information with compassion and professionalism. I felt genuinely cared for, not just like another case. Highly skilled, discreet, and kind -- I would absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of investigative help.

Express Employment Professionals

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(14 reviews)

I had an excellent experience working with the Express Employment Professionals team. Owner Mark…read moreWagner was attentive and advocated for me with the prospective employer. Paola is detail oriented and worked to resolve any paperwork or electronic issues expeditiously. I am appreciative of their efforts and highly recommend them for assisting your job or career search in the Greater Austin Area.

They set me up so quickly and we managed to get things done so easily! Paola and Diana have been so…read moreaccessible and helpful throughout the whole process to answering questions. Thank you for helping me! Best temporary service ever!!!!

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Yuvati R.

6 years ago

****WARNING***** THIS IS A CULT!! *5 star reviews here are from members of this cult. After I wrote this, they had a member, who I personally know from taking this course around the same time as me, write a positive review at their attempt at damage control. Don't be fooled like I was lol. Also notice how the business never responds to truthful, negative reviews. They only respond to the positive reviews, which is weird since they know the person who wrote the review, and they're just pumping each other up with their cult lingo and fooling the public into thinking they're merely customers and not long standing cult members. Lol Most of the truthful reviews have already been scrubbed, and what's left standing are their cult people. Facts. ______________________ I did this program nearly 1.5 yrs ago and have been meaning to write a review since I discovered the nefarious history of this "company" shortly after "graduating". It is almost the exact replica, minus some tweaks due to legalities, of Lifespring- a company that was disbanded by the State of CA several decades ago for fraud, illegal pyramid scheme, and practicing medicine without a license. Several people died, many lost everything including their finances/property, family, friends, jobs, etc.. this is the reason why ALA has a contract releasing all liability of all the above mentioned things, including death from negligence. The webpage link for this contract is online if you google it, yet not linked to their website. They are very, very, very sketchy lying crooks who will take all your money and $ from your friends and family with a smile and talks of "love" and "connection". Lol oh boy. They were racking in way more than 200K/month with hardly any overhead as it was all free labor and marketing from their brainwashed customers, which they are able to easily due through their "exercises" and trauma bonding; they someone got their hands on dark psychology and ideological brainwashing. Several people I know who did the program suffered greatly: someone had a stroke from an exercises, at least two friends lost their jobs, and my "buddy" went into psychosis and I had to help his poor mother for months following him leaving the course. I personally lost my family but have since reconciled. Their sister company MITT- which ALA claims they have nothing to do with- was operating on a suspended license illegally, and that same year POOF! ALA appears in San Diego from the protege of the owner of MITT. Lol. Nice one. The original creator of the program, John Hanley, fled to Mexico after his crime enterprise was exposed. It's only a matter of time when this one is fully revealed for what it is. The owners obviously know this history, yet still have the audacity to force their customers to "save lives" by recruiting friends and family- when they know that this course has in fact killed lives, literally. Very sick & twisted. You can easily find all this info and more on the web with some light digging. Washington Post article from the 80s sums it up pretty nicely. The article is called, "I Cried Enough to Fill A Glass". Oh ya- I also got my $3500 a year later from my bank and credit card company's fraud dept after an investigation. It is a legit scam. read more

Jackie N.

1 year ago

If you are reading this because you are skeptical, I get it. I almost let a handful of reviews stop me from one of the most transformative experiences of my life. When I first heard about ALA, I did what most people do. I searched online. I saw the negative reviews calling it manipulative or cult-like, and I considered walking away. But here is what I realized. Reviews online are usually written by people who are upset. Meanwhile, thousands of people graduate from this program every year. So I had to ask myself, do I believe a handful of strangers, or do I trust the person in my life who was sharing their actual experience with me. I chose to trust the person in front of me. From day one, I saw that ALA is not about blind devotion. It is about facing yourself. The first weekends cracked open patterns of people-pleasing, fear, and limitations that had been running me for years. The later weekends pushed me into leadership. I learned to communicate clearly, take responsibility, and stand for others. It was not easy, but growth never is. What feels like a breakdown in the moment often reveals itself as the exact breakthrough you needed. The part people talk about most online is enrollment. I understand why it can sound odd if you have not experienced it. But here is the truth. Enrollment is not about money or recruiting. It is about whatever comes up for you that normally stops you. If you avoid rejection, you will face that. If you avoid being seen, you will face that. If you avoid tough conversations, you will face that too. It is uncomfortable, and that is the point. That mirror was one of the most powerful parts for me, because once I worked through it, I could apply the same courage everywhere else in my life. The biggest gift, though, was community. While I was in the program I lost a parent. The people around me did not let me fall apart. They stood for me when I could not stand for myself. That support, combined with the pace of transformation, helped me shift more in a few months than I had in years of doing it alone. Not everyone will resonate with ALA. Some do not finish, some get upset, and those are the voices you will see online. But what is also true is that thousands of us have walked away forever changed. For me, this was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I would choose it again in a heartbeat. read more

KB B.

8 years ago

Self improvement is a rather subjective experience, but when it involves stress techniques, environmental control, behavior control, and a radical change in your belief system and personality, something isn't right. Before joining this organization, I would encourage you do do a little research, and read up on LGAT literature by Rick Ross, and check out the multiple websites that warn against the techniques groups like this use. I would also encourage you to talk to friends or family members of someone who has participated in this program, as you will likely find that they are deeply concerned and alarmed about the radical, negative change in behavior of their loved one after attending. If you feel your life is missing something, or you wish to be a "better" person, the $2,500 fee would be much better spent on a qualified therapist that is required to uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure your emotional and mental well being. It should be noted that ALA founders and trainers are lacking any credentials in the psychology field, and they are completely void of ethics in the manipulation of their attendees for their financial profit. While of course ALA will claim they are not a cult, they use exactly the same cult techniques to brainwash and emotionally manipulate people, all under the guise of "charitable leadership". I've seen them turn wonderful, successful, warm, loving people into zombies that have lost the ability to think or act critically and independently. I've seen intelligent people manipulated into participating in bizarre activities (i.e. spending an entire day approaching strangers with a toothpick, asking them to donate something in exchange for a toothpick - yes, really). I've seen members aggressively harass and intimidate "outsiders" into signing up, which apparently is encouraged by ALA to ensure ongoing profit. I could go on, but my primary reason for this review is to hopefully protect others and make them aware of the potential harmful affects of this "leadership" course. read more

Kariman P.

8 years ago

I am an entrepreneur who had been working at creating and growing my nutritional therapy and lifestyle coaching business for 5 years. I wasn't getting the traction I was desiring even after adding new skill sets and services. The saying goes, "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result". That was me...frustrated and yet repeating the same actions. I finally realized that what was in the way of me and my success, was ME! I began to seek a program or service where I could take an honest look at myself and learn where I was self-sabotaging my success. I couldn't be more grateful for the discovery of Ascension Leadership Academy. It has truly changed my life. I have not only learned what was in my way in my business, but in all areas of my life. I have had a huge increase in clients and opportunities in my business. My personal relationships have grown richer and more meaningful. Uncovering my best, most authentic self has made my everyday life more joyful. I have fully stepped into service-based leadership and am becoming an influential leader in my field. We so often disregard our gifts and play small, I am grateful to ALA for showing me that playing bigger not only creates personal success but it is a gift to the world that we are robbing the world of if we don't share it! Are you ready for this in your life? If you are looking for strategies to live an inspired life, ALA is your training. You will receive SO many practical emotional intelligence tools that can be drawn on again and again in your life. That said...... you could go read multiple books on personal growth, emotional intelligence and transformation. You could go to a one-on-one life coach. You would make progress with new ideas and somewhat better living. AND, if you are tired of waiting for change to happen at that kind of slow drip and are ready to live your best life in a few short months, ALA is your training. read more

Egon D.

2 years ago

Ascension Leadership Academy is what the world needs most. As graduate of the program, I (22m) can say that ALA training changed my life, giving me confidence, power, and love for humanity. The most suspicious thing to me coming into the work was how selfless the volunteer staff seemed. Because I had never met humans that cared so much about strangers, and I wouldn't have believed they existed. But after getting to know several of them personally, and experiencing the full process myself, I understand that these people are really genuinely loving and giving souls committed to the betterment of humanity in the most powerful way they know how. And I am actually going to start staffing this coming weekend! The course was sometimes a bit woo-woo for me, an aspiritual anti-theist, but it didn't matter, I got so much out of this process. I rate it 100/100. Would recommend to anyone that wants to develop themself for the better and create something more with their life and/or relationships. It is hard, uncomfortable, confronting work, because growth is hard. But is is an absolute blast, too! And the community that forms is unlike anything I've ever experienced. I am soo glad I stayed to the end. I'm poor and can't really afford such a big price, but even so, level 2 was worth the money for me. And level 3 was worth so much more than that. I will never be the same. I had so many breakthroughs and realizations, in all areas of my life, but the main thing I wanted to get out of ALa came during a conversation I had during the first weekend of my Level 3 (I wanted direction in my career decision but you could go searching for pretty much anything from self love, to children, to a Ferrari lol) 3rd weekend of Level 3 contained the happiest moment of my life so far. Enroll, give it your all, and thank me later. Everyone should have the opportunity to live the life of their dreams. read more

Chelsea L.

5 years ago

I was a part of ATX3 all the way from Las Vegas. It was such a fun experience. It was an absolute gift to have the Coaches and Team we had. Extremely humble, funny, and loving people. It really allowed me to see humanity from an entirely different perspective. The best part was being in service and showing up for others. Raising money as a Team to support Texas Advocacy Project. Coming together as a Team to make the impossible - possible. A reminder that we have the power to create our reality at any given moment. That we get to live in vision, possibility, and child-like wonder when chosen to do so. I recommend this for anyone who is creative, expressive, or new to leadership. To create and facilitate trust within as well as a reset for the Entrepreneur or Business Owner... to realign with your biggest WHY and most desired goals. Presence can be hard to tap into with all the modern day distractions. This is an opportunity to see how you are showing up in life with the support and guidance of people who see you, hear you, and love you. To start living life on your terms. To expand life in such a way that what matters MOST resides at the forefront. Special thanks to Chris Lee, Jenna, Brad and all the Seniors + graduates who stood for us in ATX3. Also to a beautiful Team of friends. Who have inspired me and supported me to appreciate and value myself. To stand for others as a Leader and a friend. To completely expand my heart as well as adopt new ways of BEING. No longer being consumed and in the auto-pilot of all the doing. Affirmative language is a game changer and this is where it really landed for me. In life we either live with a boxed heart or a bruised heart. We can wait a lifetime and hide or we can take action and BE the change we want to see. Invest in yourself and have fun! Life isn't meant to be done alone. So much love and gratitude. read more

Erin S.

4 years ago

At the risk of sounding totally fake, I'm a real person LOL. Like most people 2020 and lockdown really messed with my personal life. My ex-husband left me and I was kind of thrown for a loop I was totally unprepared for. I entered the program knowing nothing more than it was a transformational investment in myself. My angel purposely undersold the value and was vague, probably because he knew me well enough to know that less was more. I had put it off once, I wasn't ready. I'm no stranger to self help or personal growth and coaching, but I had a feeling this would be different... and it was. I have been working with my therapist for 4 years at this point, and the clarity, growth, and confidence that I gained out of level 2 was so insane. I had hit milestones in the span of two weeks that she was so stoked on she said I skipped ahead 2 years at the least. We made the joint decision to have one more therapy session and jump into personal coaching to capitalize on the moment. As someone who was paralyzed by fear and self doubt, to be able to give myself permission to move forward and forgive myself has been more than extraordinary. I could've quit the program in the second week, I got what I came for, but I know there's more to it that I MUST keep going. I see the negative reviews and I kinda feel bad for those people - that isn't my experience at all. I'm not paid to write this. Insert obligatory 'I honestly never leave reviews' here, but truthfully this has been such a life altering experience. I had amazing coaches. My power group has been absolutely phenomenal. I can only say that you MUST BE READY to change and be open to looking at yourself with intention and honesty. I was, and I got everything I wanted and more from this process. I wish I had more hands, to give this a million thumbs up. read more

Sara B.

9 years ago

I've never written a review before, but feel I need to do my part to warn people about this program. My advice is take your money and run far, far away from this group, or at least do your homework to learn what you are getting into before you join. I was once a huge believer, and felt the "best day of my life" euphoria that other reviewers mention. Eventually they will find out (hopefully, like I did) that most of what they learned is not only false but will create a lot of negativity in their life that they will probably not even recognize until it is too late. They will teach you that anyone who questions the program is a "resister" and try to isolate you from anyone not involved. They claim to "love" you but what they really "love" is your money. I was lucky to have a very supportive husband, parents and friends who helped me to see all of the negative things that happened in my life as a result of this program. I'm giving two stars only because I met a few wonderful people through the program who I am still friends with. Sadly, many I know who did this program have lost great jobs and relationships from the misleading guidance given from unqualified coaches. It may have helped some people, but if you look objectively at the long term impact on people who have gone through this program you will find they are not "better people with better lives" as promised, and if anything they are worse off from the program. My heart goes out to students who have still yet to learn this. God bless you! read more

Lauren M.

8 years ago

I attended ALA after my husband attended the trainings. I saw such a difference in how he handled work stress, our conversations, and how he was with our children at home. He wanted me to attend. I agreed to go but went with a skeptical attitude. Figured the worst that could happen was I would hang out by the pool in San Diego for the weekend and leave the workshop if I didn't like it. But no, it was engaging, fascinating, understandable with relatable content from the get-go. ALA takes you through a bunch of exercises that aren't "woo woo" or anything like that. They are designed to show yourself YOU and how you ACTUALLY show up in the world. The messaging, structure and pacing of the course is so well arranged. We all get used to running on auto pilot, and then we look at our life and realize in a lot of ways we settled. This training broke me out of auto pilot, and gave me tools to integrate what I learned into my daily life. My marriage is stronger than it's ever been and it has changed the way I parent my three young children. I have a new excitement about possibilities in my life. I am so grateful I went. My life has dramatically changed because of the chance I took in attending ALA and doing something I typically never would have done. I have referred 3 people to ALA (including my mom!) and will continue to refer people to the program. Even if you think you have nothing you want to improve in your life, let me tell you, you will hugely benefit. read more

Brad B.

390

5 years ago

Wow Wow Wow. This training truly transformed my life. Their founders are incredible and integrous leaders whos vision of heart centered leadership is profoundly on display through their 5 weekend leadership and EQ trainings. I cannot say enough about the results I created by going through their trainings. My business exploded, my relationships deepened, and my overall love and joy for life elevated to a place I never thought possible. Anyone whos wanting to collapse the timeline of creating their dream life should SPRINT into this training. I created friends for life, tools to transform my mindset, and results that will forever impact my life. THANK YOU ALA and BRAD AND JENNA BALLARD. I will be the first to say that this level of leadership is not for everyone. This training was designed for people who are ready to step out of an "I" focused life and into a "we" and "all" focused life. Truly being in service to their community and those around them. It makes me sad to see some of the reviews left here by people who didnt even experience the trainings but again, this level of leadership is not for everyone. My results from stepping into this training and graduating it are as follows: 6 figure business, finding the love of my life, repairing relationships with my family, raising over $250,000 for frontline workers, and waking up every day with a big smile on my face for over 3 years now. I hope you create something just as powerful! read more

Ashley C.

5 years ago

WOW! Where to begin... Before this training I felt unworthy, lost, confused and in heartache. I was lacking community, I finally said to myself enough is enough!! I want to breakthrough old patterns, beliefs and let go of what's not serving me. It puts me in tears literally to say that God brought me to ALA where I have never in my life met genuine souls who unconditionally love you so much and will hold you to your highest self! This training help me discover how I was showing up in life and why! The biggest question WHY! It gave me answers, it helped me step into my worthy and completely understand and feel what true forgiveness really means. I have been set free from my bondage, have met life time friends who I can call family! I can seriously write pages of my experience of how amazing it was it leaves me speechless. If your are someone who can relate to my words, my story and desire a happier, loving life please take a stand for yourself and say YES. Yes to change, to transformation, to being open, YES to YOU! Your life! You matter and there are people are waiting to support you! I forever will stand for ALA and the family, anyone who I meet gets to experience this, the world needs more love!! Thank youu Jenna & Brad and Chris Lee and my team the entire ALA family love y'all so much bottom of my heart!!! You changed my life forever I can't wait to see who I get to be and create from here on out XO, Ashley read more

Ryan M.

8 years ago

I resisted Ascension Leadership Academy for various reasons for many months. Once I finally embarked on the journey I learned why I resisted the process and I still see it pop into my life now. The blessing now is that I am able to identify why I think, say and do certain things which allows me to grow rather than venture further into damaging relationships to include the relationship with myself. The training provide a platform where I was able to experiment with venturing out of my comfort zone to learn new ways of being rather than continue the same old cycle. Now I have an understanding of why. I accept it without any judgement of myself. And I take different action which leads to different outcomes. I was one of those people that constantly spoke against the process and made excuses of why I wouldn't go. Let me share with you...... this was life changing for me and gifted me the tools to find a new freedom within myself and within this world. Releasing judgement and connecting with other humans from all walks of life has inspired me in ways I never thought possible. ALA didn't solve my problems for me. ALA did provide me tools to apply to my life how I decide to and thereby I get to transform myself where and how I wish to. Today I have the most incredible, healthy, and loving relationships I have ever experienced in my entire life. . I 100% recommend Ascension Leadership Academy. read more

Deborah N.

2 years ago

I just finished level 3!!! I feel invigorated, motivated and renewed in love, community and my vision! When I walked into Level 1, I was stuck and unmotivated in my life and business. I've been stretched, made vulnerable, challenged and my heart opened and made full. There were moments near the end when I wasn't sure I would make it all the way to the end, however I determined not to give up, I got out of my own way with the amazing support I received and I'm proud of myself for sticking with it and did more than I thought possible. Now I'm creating the life I want. I'm not stuck with feeling like I have to continue down the same path. My vision can shift and change and I can go after what I really want. Words elude me trying to describe the immense gratitude I feel for ALA. I see unlimited possibilities for people in my life and will live in service to others supporting them in achieving their dreams. Will I recommend ALA to others to support them in dreaming up their vision and what they want in this life. Absolutely! Do I get anything out of doing so? Absolutely! I get the joy of knowing someone else is on their way to freedom, from all the emotions and thoughts that prevent them from living life to its fullest. Thank you ALA team - you truly are a loving, generous and compassionate team! read more

K. A.

8 years ago

One of the most significant benefits of ALA is that students step into their greatness with a sense of true purpose and vision. I walked into a hotel ballroom with 80 strangers as a woman with limiting beliefs, knowing that I strongly wanted to take my life to the next level of success but unsure what was holding me back, unsure of the totality of my life's vision, desperately wanting to create real change in the world. Three months later I graduated having CONNECTED with myself and with a newfound tribe of family... the kind of family that will drop anything at any moment to be there to support, listen and LOVE. I have a vision for my life that is much greater than myself and am excited for the achievements that lie ahead. The experience that is ALA is profound. Truly life-changing. It unlocks the potential within everyone once they choose to see and embrace it. I discovered passions inside of me and pathways in front of me. My life, and the life of everyone with whom I come into contact, is enriched as a result of this training. Little did I know that giving myself the gift of intelligence and leadership training would have such an impact. read more

Lori T.

846

9 years ago

Nothing has been more transformational in my life. I've done a lot of things, including being a platinum partner with Tony Robbins and traveling to Fiji and India with him to really go deep in transformational work. What makes this training special is it's total focus and commitment for emotional intelligence work. Something that's missing in many adults today. The ability to own your problems so you can own the solution has transformed not just my personal life but also my company and it's Success. At this point, me, my husband, my oldest son, my daughter, their father (my ex), my sister and my father have all completed the program. Words can't express what this has done for all of us. It's never going to be perfect, but the breakdowns now lead to breakthroughs because we all have the tools. There is no greater gift I could give my kids than this. It was a gift to me and one I continue to pay forward. Emotional intelligence is your key to True happiness. Thank you ALA for everything you've helped open my heart up to. It's great to be part of something so focused on grigg the cause of cause. read more

Katie O.

8 years ago

I was introduced to ALA by my father and I am so so grateful. Doing ALA was to date, the most impactful decision I've made in my life. The most amazing part of it, is that anyone at any stage in their life can do the trainings and the learnings and changes that happen for them could be completely different than someone else. It is experiential, which is how we truly grow in life. My relationships are stronger and more honest, and I have gotten much clearer on my career path. I have also become a stronger employee and team member in my current role. It felt strange for me to think about spending money on myself for something that seemed "different" than the typical path, however emotional intelligence is truly one of the most important factors in success, for individuals and teams. Parents mess up, even the most loving ones. Stuff happens to us as we develop, and I am so grateful I have the tools and did the experiential work to break through those experiences so that they don't impact my life today in the same way. This program brought me back to the true me. read more

Awakeand L.

1233

4 years ago

If you're ready to level up your life and breakdown the poor me syndrome, release unwanted behavior, get rid of old habits and negative feelings sign up now! Before ALA, I didn't feel the need to change anything in my life. I was ok with the life I was living, until I realized the life I was living wasn't the BEST life I was meant to live. I had zero clue I was living in victim, and allowed my past to take the reigns in some aspects of my life. My husband saw the change in me and is now currently in the process to transform his life. He waited almost a year to see my transformation before signing up. He now is seeing the changes within himself as we speak! I couldn't be more grateful to have found this academy. It's leveled up my business, my friendships, family and pushed out all negative thoughts out of my head! No more Analysis paralysis! If you're looking for something to level up your life, to find a purpose, to make a shift in your outlook, or level up your business and personal relationships with others, YOU will not be disappointed!! read more

Sabine A.

4 years ago

ALA has been the best gift, and investment I could ever make for and to myself, my family, and my career. I was 43 and was feeling stuck until my friend told me about ALA. My lack of confidence, my fear of failure, fear of being judged, were true barriers and were stopping me from living my life fully, and were limiting my professional growth. My experience with ALA has been deeply impactful, already after the first weekend, and even more weeks after weeks. The level of professionalism of the team, and the quality of the trainers and-coaches were outstanding. I felt extremely supported during the entire program. I now enjoy my life fully and freely. I found the confidence in myself that I had been looking for years. I recommend ALA to any persons willing to increase their understanding of themselves, expand their leadership, or improve the quality of their relationships. Thank you ALA, thank you Brad and Jenna, thank you coaches Brad, Christopher, Harry, Lauren, Henry, Shannon. Your patience with me has been incredible :-) Sabine read more

Ashley M.

2 years ago

I'm writing this as someone who just graduated the whole program. This program for me was the most transformative thing I've ever gone through. going through this was the best decision I ever made I gained back my childlikeness, my confidence, my joy, and I've truly never felt more free. It gave me the tools to finally break the generational mindsets and bondage that held me back since I was a little girl. The tools to stay free, and walk in that freedom fully. Not only that but the community I gained is like no other. We started out as strangers but I now have over 30 new family members. I've never experienced a community like this before. They truly champion you, call you higher and show you your blind spots. My life is forever changed, thank you Brad and Jenna and Chris Lee for truly transforming my life and allowing me to get my authentic self back again. I finally feel like myself again, its true freedom I love you guys!! read more

Brandon B.

5 years ago

ALA has completely changed my life. Before ALA I was doing well in business, had done some personal growth work but there was still so much more to learn and experience to level up as a leader in my life. Throughout our journey together I began to start showing up as a powerful heart-led leader in all areas of my life like never before. In my relationship, in my business, with my family, and for myself! I couldn't be more confident with the skills and tools I learned throughout the ALA journey to constantly show up as a POWERFUL leader in my life and create anything my heart desires. The team, the staff, and the coaches are WORLD CLASS. Absolutely WORLD CLASS. This is a community that genuinely cares about you and shows it from day 1. You feel seen, heard, loved, and respected from the moment you walkthrough the door. ALA is a profound experience that I suggest any leader that's up to a big game in life go through. read more

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