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[It] was a great relief to talk to some one so straight forward. The concerns I raised ... were answered fully --- and with a side order of cheerfulness not before experienced when seeking advice from other professionals. It was a very reassuring conversation and hopefully it will lead to ... action in the new year.

Many thanks for your help so far.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Thanks
Niru

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I just wanted to give you some good feedback. I've been meaning to do this for ages. Anyway about 3 years ago I contacted you about what I thought was a business problem and during the course of our conversations it emerged that the problem was [something else]. I won't pretend that it's been easy and I'm still 'getting there' but these days [things are far better] and I am slowly getting back to being me - something I can remember telling you I really wanted. So thank you! I recommend you to a lot of people as I've seen for myself that you can not only help people see the truth but give them the courage to act.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

[I had a powerful insight]

Thats quite shocking really - we must be getting somewhere!

Thank you for all your support - i can't tell you what a difference you have made!

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

As always, your newsletter is eminently newsworthy and I have much enjoyed reading it.

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Thanks so much for the feed back on my website. [a service described here]. I knew my website wasn't right and now I know where it's wrong; I don't think I've ever had such great value for fifty quid! I can't help thinking it won't be the last time we speak…Apart from stopping for soup, I've been on with amendments all afternoon.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

it's funny how things show up and your article fitted in with the books I have been rereading.

i hope you enjoy your new computer setup.

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Thank you again

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Look forward to hearing from you.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I'd already used your info on what to look for in a training organisation from the website (and chose [mine] btw before I noticed your link ...). But great guidance in the book for anyone that hadn't seen it.

The two most valuable sections for me were What Works And Does't and Working With Clients. I've saved loads of time by not doing pointless stuff on my website...

I have pro bono clients (not other trainees) and none of my sessions have been as described in training material or books that I've read other than yours! ...

In short I love the book, it's a big old dose of reality that should be recommended reading for all would be coaches.

This testimonial relates to: Becoming a Life Coach

So 10 out of 10 and not sure how you can improve as I like it as it is.

Thanks

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Just wanted to say thanks for yesterday's session, one of my 5 star moments, as it is finally starting to unravel and click!

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Through coaching by Chris, I have avoided making some quick decisions that may have been costly either financially or emotionally.

He has a knack of helping the penny to drop and does so in a friendly, non-judgemental way.

His business and life experience means he understands the challenges in making decisions and their potential implications; vital in my opinion for being a good coach.

Kind Regards,
C

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Time for me to step forward

Take Care

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Thanks Again

This testimonial relates to: Website in General

So funny - so true . . . .

I have a daily battle with that voice in my head it is sometimes DEAFENING and I struggle to be able to switch it off or divert my thoughts . . . . !

Must arrange a chat soon - where to start ?

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You hit the nail on the head -- yet again ! Great newsletter. Thanks.

Regards

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Now I know why [things didn't go well]!!!

Beliefs are treasured & defended! Events & reality of the "events" are not the same thing!

God bless you Chris, keep the blogs coming, I appreciate them & all the hard work you do to keep us all on the path for better things in our lives.

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You may remember [our work together. W went on to tell me about his progress]

Wishing you all the very best Chris. I think you are doing a valuable thing.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I was looking for some information about being a life coach. That is how I found your website. It is full of very valuable information which I couldn’t find elsewhere. I would definitely recommend your website.

This testimonial relates to: Website in General

Thank you very much Chris, you really inspire me!

This testimonial relates to: Website in General

Personally, I prefer to receive things free for now, and would rather not pay for material...

Thank you for the website and emails, I am glad I found them when I did.

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Why did it work? Because I came up with the plans and the answers. He asked brilliant questions and was an ally and hugely encouraging but I owned the action plan so I followed through. No more “one day I will…..”

It was so powerful that after a few weeks I realised I had to learn how to help others like myself."

[more here]

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I started reading this book today and could not put it down. You write really well and clear and I enjoy your style of writing. The no bull approach is always the best. It has definitely given me food for thought. I liked how you also discuss the positives such as being your own boss etc.

You have obviously worked hard to get to where you are now.

All the best

This testimonial relates to: Becoming a Life Coach

I definately would recommend Chris to anyone …

This testimonial relates to: £10 Initial Phone Consultation

Keep up the good work! You're a GEM!

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It's like you've turned the telescope around, and we're now not just looking at me, but out at my life.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

All in all, a great read, and a valuable tool for people who are looking for ways to have more success and happiness in their lives. Highly recommended.

This testimonial relates to: The Time of Your Life

Really liked your article "Life Coaching Realities - what actually happens?

Rings so true to me and my experience with my coaching clients - the coaching effect just snowballs doesn't it and it permeates one's total being! Liked your phrase "small steps gave her confidence to make big changes" and I will remind my clients of this if I may?! (I will credit it to you of course!) What you've written makes coaching really tangible, down to earth, and relevant to all.

Thank you!
Warm wishes and keep up the good work!

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I also hope that this then will also allow me a potential insight as to whether this particular area is , as I sometimes pondered , something that could possibly provide a potential career direction and pathway for an alternative career path to my current role ( Business and Product Development for a large corporation) ?

On another note though Chris , your site has also made me start to appreciate how complex and extensive that this area actually is .

I also feel that I should also be reading your book first as well as subribing for your newsletter to better understand this whole area.

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I just wanted to say thank you for your Learn fast - stay stupid newsletter. I have been putting brick walls between me and my goals and your newsletter and exercise really helped me to clarify and solidify my goals and to realise that it's not as bad as I thought and I can do it. So I wanted to say thank you. Serendipity timed the sending of this newsletter remarkably!

Take care

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Thankyou for this newsletter on beliefs etc....it is quite simply fantastic and goes hand and hand with work I'm doing on trauma recovery. You say it like it is..and I appreciate your honest and forthright approach:)

Thanks!

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How are you? I just want to tell you that I I have really enjoyed receiving your articles for the past few years. I am sure that it was The Coaching Academy, where I studied 3 / 4 years ago, recommended your site to us all. Thanks very much!

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Pray for you very often!

God bless you! Keep up the good work!

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It gets to the heart of many matters that I know I suffer from. I am not too good at thinking strategically, being very assertive. I often let others 'get off the hook' and therefore subjugate my needs.

I do listen to all the coaching advice given to me, but somehow things never get carried through. I think it is fear that often gets in the way.

Many thanks for your newsletter and the perspectives that it provides.

With kind regards

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I really appreciate Chris's way of including everyone and allowing so much input from his readers and clients. . . so glad to have found this exceptional UK coach!!!

Thanks again, Chris.

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... This [issue] caused me lots of problems and it seemed impossible for a while. Then in a moment of clarity I started looking at your suggestion from the opposite end

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching by Email

I have a lot of coaches sending info and ezines to my inbox, since it is one of my goals to one day become a coach. Your messages stand out because you do give practical tools, such as this commitment to meditate. I will do it, because I know from all I've studied about life and lifestyle that you are right. And I know it will be major in me getting ahold of myself in a very good way. So thanks for that reminder and the format of taking such a small, doable step!! You rock!!

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I receive your news letters and really really appreciate them ... Often your letters arrive at very pertinent times and the themes often overlap considerably with things I am battling with.

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I'm always inspired by your Newsletters and wanted to take the time to thank you for the energy you put into encouraging and supporting others through your work.

I'm aspiring to be a profesional life coach and plan to use my Social Work and other skills/knowledge to help other people to be how they want to be.
... please keep up the great work!

Regards.

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I would [rate your service] 10/10. It was an enlightening experience and helped me understand myself more, where I am going and where I am coming from.

My experience was great and I am hard pressed to think of any improvements.

I want to say thank you for you insight and help especially with my relationship with my Mum...

Thank you for opening my eyes to [key issues] and pointing me in the direction of a solution.

Thanks for helping me define my purpose too!

Take care

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I read your website quite often and love the content. I think you do your "stuff" really well and I enjoy it immensley, thank you! All your content is insightful, useful and practical and down to earth. New insights are always valuable and because I don't just read it but also apply it to my life I have come a long way in my life and am able to lead by example for my family.

cheersl

This testimonial relates to: Website in General

This newsletter caught me at the end of my tether, in a state of completely having given up. I know I need to change, but I don't know how, this exercise really gave me some hope. I have about a year's worth of work on the back of it. But I feel I have insight I've never had before, despite having looked at lots of coaching exercises, this one really worked for me.

As soon as I have the money to I will definitely be signing up for coaching. But until then your newsletters are a ray of sunshine at the end of the black tunnel in my mind, the only source of confidence and motivation in my life at the moment. I can't say thank you enough.

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It has also prompted a rake of new ideas and fresh thinking which I am delighted with.

I can't believe some of the festering, poisonous slime that was swilling about in my head when we first started. The only worry is, what else is there? I was almost completely blind to it when we started. (I was only aware enough to realise I needed a help.)

All the best, I hope you are able to take me on again once I am ready.

Thank you so much

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Can I contact you for a consultation next week?

Thanks Happy days

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Thank you

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Hi Chris, you must be reading my mind! Just thinking that I must get into meditating as I can see it would be very beneficial to me. Thanks for your very timely article!

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... I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. This course has really helped me get a better sense of perspective, and I can't tell you how much more positive my general outlook is. I'm more relaxed and upbeat and I often get a really nice (and sometimes new) vibe from the people around me. I even get out of bed without having to think twice about it now

This testimonial relates to: Find your Life Purpose

Kind Regards

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

My underlying problem is a fear of success - how strange is that. My theory is that if I am successful earning a good living for me any my family, who will support me? How strange when I will be supporting myself but I have always had support from my parents, my partner, my boss etc. If I am a success my decisions are all mine - no-one to bounce things off as I have always done!

There, in a nutshell - I think this is my big problem. Although I have always had a successful career I have always had someone, somewhere beside me along the way - now I go it alone and there is no-one there???

I will definitely work with you on this one but thought I would drop you a line whilst it is still fresh in my very short term memory as it is an inspiring insight into my brain which I have never had before.

Will be back in touch soon

Very best regards

This testimonial relates to: Initial Phone Consultation

I rate your service/s 10 out of 10

I find the content of your site fantastic. Really feel I am getting somewhere towards my goals.

This testimonial relates to: Website in General

I just wanted to say I found your input very helpful and enough to give me some ideas about where to go from here.

Many thanks

This testimonial relates to: Initial Phone Consultation

I have been receiving your newsletters and only this week started to read them properly. I think what you offer is fantastic, lots of free advice and support and of course your life coaching option
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I have, this morning, started to work my way through your site and already find this helpful.

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I found this very useful - although I feel secure in my knowledge of my values, I enjoyed answering the questions and digging deeper all the way. Thank you for an easy-to-use and effective tool.

This testimonial relates to: Find Your Core Values

Thank you so much!

This testimonial relates to: Find Your Core Values

Thanks again Chris, Had a personal upset recently [detailed]. You've made me realise, I just need to smile and take all these things in, and appreciate them...You know...Your a star :-)

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Cheers

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Many thanks Chris x

This testimonial relates to: High Quality Newsletters to your INBOX

Joycelyn [What a great idea fom Joycelyn - I've invited her to join my new Insights Panel.]

This testimonial relates to: Can You Be Happier At Work?

Wishing you all the best and hoping you don't mind me being in touch,

Kindest regards

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I really get so much from your articles which, for me, cover topics that make me laugh, think, feel sad, happy and loads more. But you speak from the heart and share not only your professional thoughts and advice; I feel you come from a personal place too but you're not scared 'to go there'. I find that truly special and thank you so much because this gives me courage to face my fears knowing the world isn't going to come crashing down. I may be a bit wobbly for a while, but that's how I learn and am able to move on feeling stronger.

I look forward to your articles and pray you will continue to be blessed and inspired by the Creator to keep `doing you'.

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The problem is that when you are in that position, it is very difficult to pull yourself out of it. Saying don’t worry just does not work!!

Coaching is definitely a great support and it gave me the confidence to persevere and keep going. It was also really useful to be given the tools to try and this in itself was so valuable, as the greatest issue was just feeling stuck and not being sure where to go.

Your coaching style was excellent and you managed the encouragement vs hard talking very well and it certainly helped me get through a very dark time. How I am enjoying the sunshine now!! As the old phase goes what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but I would not wish it on anyone!

Many thanks again for your help and support and feel free to use this as a testimonial.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Thanks for all your help.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

...really enjoyed it, got loads out of it, and found Chris really easy to talk to, non-judgemental, with a great sense of humour that put me at ease. It was very clear and I understood what we were doing and why.

... The session really helped me to get clarity on what I was doing and why. Prior to the session I felt that i was with the wrong man, however I have since realised that I always think I'm with the wrong man, and in fact my own fear of committment is the only thing preventing me from having what I want - namely a family.

As a result of me being more honest with myself, I am much more open and loving towards my boyfriend, my relationship has got a lot better, and we're looking forward to starting a family within the 18 months.

Many thanks Chris

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

It’s amazing how much more helpful people can be when you try a different approach. I was [helped] and, all in all, I feel much better about the whole situation.

Thanks again. You are making a difference; I’m just a late developer.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Author

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Thank you for your news letters and advice. I have acted on this, and am now in a great job, and it helped to have your 'making friends with your boss' type advice to do this. I stopped being angry and started to be proactive and got my confidence back, and proceeded to go to an interview and get a new job,

Thank you

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... [when] I had to ask my friends about what they think about me. I did resist to ask them but when I did I heard amazing things!!

This testimonial relates to: Find your Life Purpose

I hope I will still get the ideas and messages you have been sending every two days? I will need to change my goal now:-)

This testimonial relates to: High Quality Newsletters to your INBOX

I thank you for your articles though as they have been a "boost"

This testimonial relates to: High Quality Newsletters to your INBOX

all the best Chris.

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[I'm working with Ben on his social life]

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Thanks Chris!

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

[Corporate client looking at online marketing]

This testimonial relates to: Corporate Coaching

In the four weeks I've made real progress and I very much like where I'm at.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

[an update sent several months after our coaching work together]

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Now I've got you to help me I know I'm going to get there...

I feel I've had a huge breakthrough this evening. I think for the first time I'm really beginning to "get" what it's important for me to do and what's not.

Thanks Chris, if you were here I'd give you a huge kiss! From now on all my bacon sarnies are yours - and that's an offer I've never made before.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

You have made me smudge my mascara to the point of no return, but also made me laugh out loud. Blips sound good to me, I can cope with them, but I am devastated that you do not have a magic wand. ... Thanks for sharing your private thoughts and personal blips, it really makes me see that all is not lost and I should keep trying, after all, if Chris has occasional blips….well so can I .

Anyway Chris, I am sending a big hug via this email to thank you for your kind response.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Finally, I liked the fact that it was not all deadly serious and even though my situation at work seemed a bit hopeless at times, there was always some great advice and some affirmation that the situation I was in was not wholly of my own making. I really was not sure what to expect from "life coaching" and have overall been very impressed. A great deal of it is actually common sense, but when life is overtaking you it is very hard to see the wood for the trees and even the most obvious things are obscured. I have gained a great deal from the experience and have recommended it to a few friends who are salaried slaves and could perhaps do with redressing the life/work balance. I just hope I can remember all the advice you have given me and make sure I put it to good use. I may have to return when I do decide on a job to make sure the old coper in me does not land herself in a similar mess!

The only thing that may have helped me would be an email confirmation of the next appointment, but that is really only because I didn't often have my diary with me when I called you.

Score: 9.5/10

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Thank you so much for thinking of me and placing me on your email list. My life is at a better place because of you.

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[I've been worlign with Jane on projection a positive self-image when building a social life]

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

The only reason I give it a 9 out of 10 is because there is always room for improvement in all things in some manner.

The Life Purpose Course for me in particular was the answer to issues I had in my mind that other traditional [therapy] methods just didnt even begin to address.

My experience and impression is that Life Coaching is a very proactive and progressive solution to dealing with lifes issues and decisions yet its not a blindly optimistic toss at the realities we all face in our lives. All in all a very positive and results oriented experience.

I highly recommend this for anyone seeking answers to questions about their lives and trying to make decisions in living a more conscience and fulfilling life.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching by Email

It is a pleasure to see this every now and again considering how rare it is. Congratulations on doing the right things right.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching by Email

I was really grateful for the offer of advice in the future which I would like to take you up on. Thank you very much!

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Long may it continue.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Thanks for giving me this opportunity,
All the best,
Cheers

This testimonial relates to: Find your Life Purpose

I’m looking forward to next year, but even better, I’m not waiting for it and I’ve started kicking back and having fun now. I’m looking forward to the new friends I will make and again, have already made progress on that front just by getting to know colleagues better and for a change, going out with them & their friends.

I am also realistic and I know I will hit obstacles and dips in the road. But they can be overcome, the important thing is not to let them weigh me down for too long. I will try to focus more on my own happiness and leave other people to create their own and do what is best for them.

Thank you for your help and assistance over the last month. It was much needed and very much appreciated. Another lesson learnt there is asking for help when needed. It is common knowledge that one should look at the glass half full, but it’s not often advised how to do so in everyday situations. Well forget the glass you have helped me see the half full bottle!!!

(I was tempted to continue with this analogy but I sense I should stop there.)

Anyway, thank you again. ...

Regards

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

Prompt, intuitive, cutting through the crap to help me see my real issues, providing options to help me through difficult times, helping me see that I have a lot to offer and that I should prioritize my goals into short, medium and long.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I was talking to my brother over the weekend, and I said "Chris Wesley is the only bloke I can talk to, who I feel really understands what I'm feeling.".

I always feel better when I've spoken to you. [coaching] does work. I know what to do now; before I didn't.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

With the best wishes for your future and hopefully lots of fun.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

I would like to say thank you very much for our conversation as it has helped me see a more positive way forward and the things I feared ... have been quashed.

This testimonial relates to: Life Coaching

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