WHAT MY
CLIENTS SAY, IN THEIR OWN WORDS, ABOUT THEIR COACHING
EXPERIENCES
Business
Careers "Working with Dave Thurston as my Career Coach has
proven to be one of the best things I have ever done for myself,
both for my career as well as my personal development. In the
relatively short time I have been working with him, I feel I have
been able to gain a much stronger grasp of who I am and where I want
to go in my career path. I am more sure of who I am and more
confident when addressing key issues at work because of everything I
am getting out of working with Dave."
"I spent months worrying about my hopes and fears
over a career change. I now realize I could have saved myself a
great deal of time and agony by enlisting the services of a career
coach sooner. I have been able to look at my life differently and
form a plan for positive change. I find this exciting because I now
feel that I have a distinct, clear plan and a simple process by
which to achieve my goals."
“When I was
first introduced to the concept of Career Coaching, I wasn't certain
what to expect. David has coached me for over a year now, and I must
say that I am a different person, both professionally and
personally. I have made tremendous strides in my career, with a
promotion and a new level of confidence that will continue to take
me far.“
"Dave had a very positive and
refreshing impact on every aspect of my life, from health and
relationships, to career and financial well-being. He has helped me
develop goals and a road map to make them realistic and attainable.
He is truly a joy to speak with and his humor and easy- going
demeanor make it a fun and enjoyable experience. It has been a truly
rewarding experience. I am glad I have Dave Thurston in my corner
and would highly recommend him to
anyone."
"Not knowing
the 'What?' David Thurston became a part of my life during a time I
was pondering on the question, ' What do I want to do with my life?'
I knew I didn't want to continue doing what I was doing, but I had
no idea what else I could possibly do. As our relationship grew, so
did my career. I went from being an Assistant Program Manager to a
Program Manager, constructing and overseeing two corporate programs.
Coaching provided the essential tools that uncovered my professional
capabilities. With continuous support, the ' What' in my life has
become, ' whatever my heart desires.'
Entrepreneurs
“David
provided me the boost of confidence and practical support I needed
to start my own business. In just a few months, I achieved what I
had been talking about for years. Dave definitely knows how to
motivate people! By setting reachable goals, I saw progress
immediately. I was so impressed that I referred my mother to him.
She has been talking about starting her own business assisting the
elderly for years. She is just as happy with her progress as I
am!”
Professionals
"I greatly
appreciate your assistance and advice. You provided a focus and
outlook that I did not have. Once again, Thank
you."
"As a driven professional who did not believe coaching would
hold any value for me, my coaching experience with Dave Thurston has
been, hands down, the greatest asset to my professional and personal
life to date as I navigate the long road to personal and
professional fulfillment. I honestly don't know why I waited so long
to become enlightened; now, I can never go back. For anyone
considering coaching, remember time waits for no one. Think
about that when you have had another bad day and don't know how to
handle it. Move forward now. Not next week - NOW!
"
“After
fleeing the practice of law, having become disillusioned by the long
hours, stress, seemingly intangible requirements for the
‘partnership track’ and lack of fulfillment, I sought out Coach Dave
Thurston. Dave helped me rediscover aspects of the law I enjoyed,
showed me ways to demonstrate my value to potential employers while
also being definite about the type and amount of work I wanted to
do, and guided me through negotiations for several opportunities.
Within three months of working with Dave, I had landed a position at
a well-respected firm doing the kind of work I wanted, and within
limits which finally did not conflict with my values concerning
time, stress and achievement. “
Personal Growth and
Development
"Dave had a very
positive and refreshing impact on every aspect of my life, from
health and relationships, to career and financial well-being. He has
helped me develop goals and a road map to make them realistic and
attainable. He is truly a joy to speak with and his humor and easy-
going demeanor make it a fun and enjoyable experience. It has been a
truly rewarding experience. I am glad I have Dave Thurston in my
corner and would highly recommend him to
anyone."
“After working with Dave, I know I have
the ability and talents to succeed and that I can't let people and
circumstances stand in the way of what I truly want out of life.
With Dave's coaching, I have been able to overcome some lifetime
boulders. Now I'm using my God-given talents to have my cake and eat
it too. Joy, peace and happiness are worth fighting for and with
coaching, you don't have to fight it alone.”
"Coaching has been the catalyst that allowed me to
completely reevaluate the direction my life was taking. I was
feeling as though I had very little direction and so much 'stuff'
bogging me down that I was unsure of where to even start to turn
things around. I wasn't even sure where I wanted to go. My
self-confidence was at an all-time low and I really felt I was going
through day after day just reacting to what life was handing
me."
"With coaching I have been able to take things one
step at a time, at my own pace, with slow, steady, positive
progress. The funny thing is that what seemed relatively natural and
painless in terms of progress resulted in such monumental change
when I look back over a nine month period. My 'take control' theme
for 2001 has been a constant source of inspiration. I'm still amazed
at the progress I've made, from physical health and well being, to
relationships, to professional opportunities. It's like everything
is coming together and I'm making it happen for
myself.”
"Coaching has helped me make a difficult
time in my life a thing of the past. Without it, I would be muddling
through the same problems, probably accepting them as my fate. I can
say now I look forward to the future and am prepared to embrace the
challenges that lie ahead."
"I really appreciate the faith and guidance you
have provided over the past year. Thanks for all your great advice
and listening. You have been very helpful in guiding me to have a
more fulfilling life. Your influence is a major reason I am doing
well today."
"I had been
treading water, on the verge of drowning for a while, and quite
exhausted. I think you were an answer to my prayers. You don't
overwhelm me with ‘therapeutic pressure’, but give me knowledge
about myself and my surroundings that enables me. I don't feel put
down, rather, built up, respected. Thank you so much for
that."
"I have read an abundance of self help books. I could
have been rich for all the money I've spent on them! Most books try
to change the person. The interesting thing about your coaching is
that it helps the person discover their own, natural talents and
then gives them a simple plan or process to maximize those talents,
turning them into fun, practical skills for a life time. I like
that. It's working for me."
Workplace
"Our
team was very positive about your presentation. It is a rare
occurrence when one can hold a group's attention for nearly three
and a half hours. Everyone seemed genuinely interested in the
material presented, and most of the folks were active participants
in the discussions. The material you presented was excellent. It was
very complete, yet concise enough to be presented in brief format. I
believe that the entire leadership team shares my enthusiasm for the
progress that has been made in such a short
time."
“I felt that the meeting went very
well. Much of the progress is due to the fine work you have done in
guiding us through a process that was critically important to our
organization at this juncture. It's nice to see that we are
beginning to reap the rewards. Thanks again for your leadership
throughout the past several months.”
“I've heard a lot of
positive feedback on your presentations. You helped the staff gain
new insights into themselves and others-- I know I did. We will
benefit tremendously as a company because of your insights and your
ability to help people see things in positive
ways!”
“David is a very persuasive, personable,
positive, and reassuring individual. He makes people think: ‘yeah,
we can do this.’ He was actually better at effecting change than I
ever imagined anyone in his position could be."
New Coaches
“I
find myself rattling off all types of pearls of wisdom I learned
from coaching when I talk with others close to me. It is great how
everything we have discussed has really come effortlessly to me. I
become charged up when I find many of the things we have talked
about in coaching have been absorbed into my daily thought - so much
so that I become passionate in sharing them. I feel inspired by what
I have retained and also have become inspired to research coaching
as a possible next career for me."
“You are a natural coach and are so patient and
positive. That's a real gift. I really think you do a tremendous job
of bringing newcomers like me into coaching and helping me to focus
and understand what need to do and think
about.”
“I was at a point where I needed to make
changes in my life and was ready to try something different. After
hearing Dave speak and learning more about my personality type, I
decided to make a commitment to coaching. It has helped me gain a
better understanding my life and how to make the right choices for
me. That was two years ago! My coach also became my mentor and a
friend. Coaching has been invaluable to me and I highly recommend
it.”
"The day I accepted a
promotion to be a Career Coach for my current employer is the day I
truly became a believer in the coaching process. Eleven months
earlier, I was struggling with the direction my career was taking. I
was bored, unhappy, stagnant and growing impatient. I needed a
change. I called Dave and said I was ready to be coached; ready to
get on the path to discover my passion."
"We
quickly uncovered my passion for coaching. With Dave's help, I
enrolled in corporate coaching classes and mapped out a strategy to
become a Corporate Coach. With weekly coaching calls giving me
support, mentoring, guidance and pick-me-ups, I am proud to say that
I am now a Corporate Coach. The day I excitedly accepted the offer I
was on the phone with Dave praising what he has done for me, by
being there for me (and with me) each step of the way, during each
victory and each set back. My faith in the coaching process, in
Dave, and in myself has grown and strengthened over these months.
"
"The results of having Dave work with
me side by side, as a supportive uncle, mentor, friend and coach are
immeasurable. My outlook on life, work and my own personal
confidence has made a complete 180 degree turnaround as a result of
our ongoing collaborative partnership."
"You've
been inspiring. I feel I can have a new life after talking with
you."
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