Gary, Thank you very much for taking the time to guide me through the steps I would need to take in…read morebecoming a non-profit organization. I really appreciate your help in giving me the list of requirements and now I know what to do. It is good to know there is someone out there helping me help others. I would highly recommend your services to all of my friends and acquaintances.

I met with Mr. Chomiak on 06/06/2012 for a 1 hour of public speaking consultation and I was amazed…read moreby his work. Public speaking is said to be the #1 fear for Americans but in 1 hour he taught me by controlling my breathing I am able to control my level of nervousness and other wonderful tips which helped a lot this morning when I gave my presentation. I recommend anyone who is afraid to speak in public but desperately would like to overcome the fear to meet with Mr. Gary and he will help you get rid of your fear. Thank you so much for your help. I am a raving FAN!!!

I filled out the online contact form and was contacted by Jill about coaching with Christine. I…read moresigned the necessary paperwork, completed the questionnaire about my goals/life/history, and was told to contact another woman, Carolin, in order to set up my first session. During this process I was not offered a phone call with Christine or any type of face-to-face time with her in order to see if we had chemistry to work together. It was very much like big-business... factory farming. The first time I spoke with or saw Christine was on our very first session together.. in her HOME (very strange!). There was no rapport built AT ALL between Christine and I before our first session. In the paperwork that I signed, and the conversation I had with Jill, I was told that there are absolutely NO REFUNDS, and that I MUST commit to 3 months. I committed, 100%. Part of Christine's package includes an unlimited email feature. Now, what I learned is that unlimited doesn't mean quality. I sent my homework assignments to her so that we could discuss them before the next meeting--this way, I wasn't wasting precious session time-- (each session is nearly $400/hour).. The responses were very generic--ra! ra! ra! type of responses, without much thought or time put into them. She would say, "Very good! Great Job! Now, let's discuss this more in your next session!" instead of discussing it via the "unlimited" email part of the package. The sessions that I had with Christine were identical to therapy. (Think, "...and how does that make you FEEL?) Might I add here that a LICENSED therapist in my area is $100-$200/hour depending on location? So, why was I paying $400/hour for an unlicensed "therapist" when I don't even want/need therapy? My expectation of a life coach was that we would be focused on the present/future, working together to create a PLAN. Instead, she wanted to dig up my history/past and talk about it and what's worse is that when I mentioned something from the questionnaire, she looked puzzled as if she hadn't even read it. I appreciate my history and my unique life but looking back only makes you trip over the present and future... in order to move forward in life, you've got to look ahead of you. I wrote Christine an email expressing my disappointment in her therapy-like coaching and requested that she step out of her box, and try to work with me on the level that I need. I reaffirmed my commitment to the full 3 month period and anxiously awaited her response. What I received was an email congratulating me for being "strong and courageous" and telling me that she would refund my money and she hopes I will find myself another life coach. WTF? What kind of life coach quits on you? She was very nice about it (except that she quit, lol) and she DID refund me the REMAINDER of my sessions, but kept $776 for the two sessions I did with her. Honestly, I think if a life coach admits they can't help you and they quit, they should ultimately give you a FULL refund. Seriously. This is no joke-- Christine quit on me two sessions in. Being a life coach implies you're qualified to help people with their lives-- ALL types of people, not just one type of person. I don't mean any offense to Christine, but I DO think people should know all of this before deciding to invest in her. What I discovered was that it wasn't an investment in ME, it was an investment in HER-- and it wasn't a good investment.

Have you ever had someone who is just there for you not matter what you're feeling or going…read morethrough, and always seems to be able to see the light at the end of your tunnel, even when you can't? Christine is without question one of my favorite people on the planet. Having been her 'student' for many years, I think back on a time on my life before I knew her and I just don't even recognize myself. She's an absolute genius of getting the stuck unstuck. If you're ready (and I mean really, really ready) to change the way you are thinking about your life, your body, your job... whatever... Christine is the one you want cheering you on.

When we first reached out to Michelle, my wife and I were feeling lost and honestly a bit desperate…read moreto get control of our finances. Living paycheck to paycheck--despite having solid incomes and no kids--was frustrating and stressful. We initially expected to walk away with a simple budget. What we got was so much more. Michelle didn't just organize our numbers--she gave us clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. She removed the fear we had around money and replaced it with a real plan and direction. More importantly, she set us up for long-term success and a stronger financial future. We truly can't recommend her enough.

I started working with Michelle 3 years ago under stressful conditions. My biggest takeaway was…read moreher encouragement, advice, and hope toward my then circumstances. She was kind and thorough in her coaching, and I give her my highest recommendation for helping see an accurate financial picture. Call her!

Compass Trainings didn't just teach me tools -- they changed the way I live…read more I came in hoping for clarity, maybe some healing. What I found was a complete transformation of how I see myself, how I show up in my relationships, and how I lead my life. The value behind it is unlike any other. The work I've done through Compass has helped me break patterns I didn't even realize I was passing on. The ripple effect has been profound -- not only in my own growth, but in my children. I communicate differently. I listen differently. I love with more intention, patience, and strength. My kids are growing in a healthier environment because I chose to do the work and they have also graduated their Teen Program called TILT- Teens in leadership training. Compass creates a space that is honest, challenging, and deeply supportive. It's not about being fixed -- it's about being empowered. You're guided to face yourself with courage, compassion, and accountability, and on the other side of that work is freedom. If you're reading this and wondering whether to take the chance, let this be your sign. Growth requires bravery. Healing requires truth. Compass Trainings is worth the leap -- not just for you, but for everyone your life touches. YOU are worth it

One of the best leadership training courses with great value! Luis provides great mentorship and…read morevery effective tools that can be used across business and in personal life! I highly recommend it.

It is not always clear to someone who is highly creative, already successful, entrepreneurial, and…read morenaturally innovative, that they may in fact be in the wrong professional environment. Sometimes it's not evident that the factors holding them back not only can change but must change. Judith Claire brings an absolutely unique service to light! With the experience, know-how, and special personality Judith possesses, she is able to help creative people who have already achieved a great deal of success, uncover greater purpose, and then transform that purpose into a monumental success that breeds positive impact. I highly recommend Judith's distinctive service! Anyone who has the pleasure of working with her is extremely lucky!

I found Judith online, and chose to call her because her interview with a media personality spoke…read moreto me. She initially did not have time for me, a good sign that she is in demand. But our 1st telephone conversation was lengthy and I felt a connection; she "saw" me, "understood" me. She is the one person who was proud of me for what I did. I left a 26 year unhappy marriage and moved back home, but 3000 miles away from what was home for 20 years. I felt validated by her, and grew strength to move forward. Not only did she walk me through these huge changes and difficult transitions, but she helped me move forward in an upward trajectory! I was a stay at home mom for 20 years and with her expertise in creating a phenomenal resume, I landed an exceptional position at an extraordinary company, something I never dreamed of! Judith helped me to get out of my own way and see my strong self as others see me. She helped me "own" what I have worked so hard to be my entire life! I am blessed to know her. I recommend her all the time. She's worth what she charges!

Helping Hands did a beautiful job of making the process an incredibly safe, judgment-free space,…read morewhere I felt truly supported. They came alongside and took the time to really understand my goals and worked hard to support them. The final Thrive report with working spreadsheets and documents was more than I even imagined I would walk away with. Even more than a year later, I still use the calculators and spreadsheets to track and update our numbers. I cannot recommend Helping Hands business consulting services strongly enough!

I had contacted the City Attorney's Mediation Division to assist me with respect to a delicate…read morematter I do not wish to disclose on Yelp. The mediator assigned to me was Jo-Ann Krohn. At the very beginning, Ms. Krohn seemed very enthusiastic and eager to assist me. I honestly believed that she was going to assist me with a situation I was unable to successfully complete on my own. She even enthusiastically agreed with me that the manner in which I was being treated by the party in question was pernicious. Imagine my surprise and dismay when I contacted her on January 23 and Ms. Krohn's attitude changed from perseverance to apathy. She did a complete 360 degree turnaround and instead of assisting me further, she instructed me to make the calls on my own. I was horrified about her lack of concern after she had demonstrated the complete opposite when I first spoke with her on January 9. If this is the kind of service she is providing on the City Attorney's behalf, she needs to be removed because I did not receive a satisfactory result from her at all. I had to do it on my own. I realize that this is a volunteered, unpaid position but if she's unhappy about that, her frustration should not be taken out on me. I don't know what made her change her attitude toward me but I did not like or appreciate it at all. Her demeanor on Monday was one of non-caring and impatient and that is unacceptable to me. I was not happy with respect to the non-results she provided and I will encourage my friends and acquaintances not to contact her in the event they require assistance. I guess it's true about some things: if you want something done right, do it yourself.

For years I've been raving about this program, years - what a great service out of the L.A. City…read moreAttorney's office. The best, most well-trained, caring mediators on the planet. The latest has been mediator Ms. Avital Aboody. A very bright mind, cool presence under a lot of recent fire. An absolutely confusing situation with fourteen different aspects to it, I'm sorry I can't get more specific in that this is still under-resolve. "Avital Aboody" helped me to determine a goal, what with all of my confusion/upset what did i most WANT out of the situation - what was I MOST hoping-for? Prior to Ms. Aboody helping me to see this through her/their (the Dispute Resolution Program) perspective? i.e. to look at this from a distance, i.e. "Clinically." In that the situation happened, was over, only needed resolve and clarification. If I could remove the upset I'd see that it was resolve-able. So right away that's a big home run, right? In that there are therapeutic aspects to mediation, i.e. deal with the therapeutic aspects THERAPEUTICALLY. But deal with the actual resolve as a team member, i.e. give Ms. Aboody the appropriate feedback, details, hoped-for result etc. Which probably took me two weeks to wrap my head around, thankfully A.A. put up with me while I did just this, i.e. decompressed. So thank you Avital, this meant a lot - When the upset was stripped-away, when the goal became clearer? It's almost as if Avital and the DRP could work her/their usual magic. In the end, and because I removed (upset) self from the equation? Avital Aboody and the DRP moved-in, explained to the other party what I was hoping-for, and could they (the other party) work something out with me? To my great surprise the-other-party said "yes," offered me something equitable, something fair, and it was another "chalk-one-up" to the "Dispute Resolution Program," within the City of L.A. Mediation has always worked for me, always. Especially when it's this SPECIFIC program, this specific group of Mediators. WHO trains them, HOW they're trained, how they BECOME this good is beyond me - but they're really my go-to when all else fails/seems hopeless. Gratitude once again to the DRP and specifically to Ms. Avital Aboody - thank-you, A.A.!!

They do an outstanding job for their clients, and they are highly regarded in the legal community…read more Because I regularly mediate Song Beverly cases, which are Lemon Law cases, I see the great firms and this is one of them.