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Brenda is so wonderful to work with. I am starting to understand that everything we do starts with a thought, and sometimes my thoughts become cloudy. Brenda has been able to help me break my thoughts down until I have clarity. I trust Brenda’s process and am excited to continue!
-Cynthia S., IL

My coaching sessions with Brenda have been very helpful. She uses the model to guide the conversation which is always very effective. She is also very good at helping me identify what is REALLY going on and hiding behind my surface thoughts. These days when I'm facing a motivation challenge I often find myself thinking "What would Brenda say?"
-Karen J, Castro Valley, CA

After coaching with Brenda the first time, my husband said I seemed different and I acted differently. I said, "What do you mean." He said he didn't know. We both thought for a minute and I said, " Do you mean that I am thinking of myself?" He said, "Yes." I just smiled. I guess I am learning to care for myself.
Thanks Brenda.
-Lisa R., Minnesota

Brenda has a unique talent for picking up on the important nuggets of our conversations. Gentle, yet direct, she uses her deep knowledge of the model to present new thoughts and new approaches to ageold problems. She is a keen observer and has a strong intuitive sense that is very helpful. I always look forward to our sessions together.
-Liz H., San Diego, CA

Coaching with Brenda has been so revealing to me. She has gently helped me not only identify places I could grow, but helped me make a plan to facilitate that growth. Together, we have worked on my self confidence and self-esteem. Coaching with Brenda has changed how I show up in my life, my relationships and in how I think about goals. I can’t say enough good things about my experience with her.
Debbie, Lakewood, WA

Brenda is empathetic, an excellent listener, professional and patient as I work with her on my issues related to my desire to lose weight for good. Her questions allow me to really think about how my thoughts are connected to my feelings and resulting actions. I still have lots to learn but I know that, with Brenda's support, I will not only reach my goal weight, but will also lead a more purpose driven life.
Penny M., Lenexa KS

I really appreciate the help I got from Coach Brenda throughout several online sessions with her. She is a wonderful listener and allowed me to think about her questions of me as we discussed what concerned me. She asked me to consider my thoughts when I took actions that didn't seem to support my goals and desires. She was very good at bringing me back to the task at hand so that we always accomplished something during our limited time together. I highly recommend Coach Brenda if you want to discover what is behind your thoughts and actions.
-Lynda E. North Mankato, Minnesota

Brenda coached me on several thought patterns surrounding a weight gain. I was being pretty hard on myself and she helped shift my focus to self-compassion. I began questioning my repetitive (well practiced) judgement thoughts. Were these thoughts really true? No. She showed me how to acknowledge the emotions I was feeling. There was a shift to reframe my thoughts from, "I have to do something" to "I get to do something." The sessions with Brenda were very healing. She is easy to talk to and I think she can help you too.
Heidi Q, Zeeland MI

If you are looking to change anything in your life's work relationships, performance, or environment, there is no magic formula that will make it easy to change. Change...real change... starts and ends with our own thinking! Coach Brenda's kind and encouraging approach enabled me to see my situation in a different light by providing me with insight and clarity. It is with these tools that I was able to see how shifting my thinking resulted in a change in my actions. Do yourself a favor and try a session with Coach Brenda.
—Kris S, Auburn ME

I was frustrated and bored with the endless dieting cycle: deprivation, losing weight and gaining it back, so I decided to work with Brenda.

She consistently challenged my thoughts about food, dieting, restriction, and working out. We used facts not feelings to actually figure out the best foods and exercise goals for me. With her guidance and support, I can now confidently navigate vacations, desserts, and social events, all the way to my goal. I now work out because I really enjoy it and not to punish myself for overeating.

Through this process, I have significantly improved my relationship with food and my body. It's been a fun and eye opening ride, thanks, Brenda!
Alison, SF Bay Area, CA

I initially connected with Brenda because I was feeling stuck in so many areas of my life. Through her intuitive and compassionate coaching skills, she has helped me uncover self-limiting beliefs that I had accepted as hard truths. She has kindly and consistently challenged me on this on a weekly basis for months, and the results are truly life changing! Following her expert example, I am even learning to offer myself that same level of compassion and patience, which is the mental shift that I believe I have needed for a very long time. I think Brenda’s coaching is an amazing fit for anyone who wants better for themselves but feels like they keep returning to old habits.
-Tara C, Las Vegas, NV