Testimonials of Terri Levine, The Guru of Coaching SM, her coach training, and The Coaching Institute.
Hello Terri, I want to share with you what The Coaching Institute [CI] has come to mean to me over the year I have been part of the community of exceptional individuals. First of all Terri you are the main reason I joined CI, as I was looking for a training program that was taught hands on from the founder of the school, not some trickled down version of the founder. Your hands on approach of your systems that made you such a success is exactly why I joined CI for my coach training. Then the support I received as a newbie coach was phenomenal from the Forum community of new and seasoned coaches that provided a safe place to explore and discover what worked and didn’t work in my process of becoming an awesome coach was priceless as well. I have made such close friendships more like sisters and brothers while participating on the forum with other coaches in all levels of growth. Also the mentor/coach program to practice my learned skills and tools with and also work thru my own issues that were blocking me was so instrumental to my success as well. I have spoke to many other coaches who were in other programs, and what I discovered was other programs may have had some of your pieces in their training but none, I repeat none had the total package of creating a successful coaching career. I feel so confident as I am building my coaching practice as I have all I need to become more and more successful as a coach. Unlike many other coaches I have met who are struggling to build a livelihood from their coaching I am now creating that income. It is effortless and I feel great. Don’t get me wrong I had challenges yet really they were my inner challenges that in order for me to become this strong of a coach had to be dealt with and your program did just that, it created the space to grow and change, and the knowledge to apply in my own life and my clients to create an awesome combination of personal successes and professional successes. Terri I feeeeeeeeeeeeeel wonderful and confident I am a wonderful coach for my clients and to have the most incredible life ever. Thank you!!! BarBara Whorley |
Dear Terri, This exam has given me a lot of confidence! It was a written proof of how much I have learned through the Comprehensive Coaching Institute Curriculum, the Curriculum Calls and most of all your personal teachings and support. I have worked really hard and many times I had to open a dictionary (since English is not my mother tongue) and to think twice before writing a concept. But honestly I have enjoyed every minute of it!!! With love and great respect, |
Dear Terri: Thank you for changing my life! I opened my heard, and the universe spoke. I am so happy that I found Comprehensive Coaching U [and The Coaching Institute] and Joanie Winberg. Joanie is wonderful, and has continued on as my coach and mentor even though I am finished with the coaching course. Back in May of 2006 while I was enrolled, you may remember that I emailed you and asked if I could use the [training materials] to put together a daily journal and/or calendar. I was so flattered that you responded by saying that you would be honored to let me use your materials as a resource!... Well, with Joanie's encouragement, Life's Joyful Journey Journal is finally finished and published. I am now honored to enclose a copy for you. Is is because of you and CCU [Comprehensive Coaching U], this journal was born. Your course taught me to live life on purpose with joy an intention -- to rejoice in my blessings and to be grateful and kind. I now know that my purpose is to inspire people and help them see the brilliance in themselves. The compilation of this journal was what I needed in my life...and my hope is that it will touch the lives of many others... Inspired by you, |
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I didn't choose the Coaching Institute. It was the only one I considered when I was looking for training. I didn't even know any others existed since I hadn't researched them. I joined because I had been receiving your newsletters for several years by that point and I respected what you stood for and how you communicated with your audience. I found a community I knew I could belong to and I've never doubted that it was the best decision I ever made.... I have learned more about myself and grown more as a person in the past year than I ever have before. I've learned that I don't have to be scared of marketing. I also learned about a personality trait that I have that explains my whole life. This is the biggest thing I have learned about myself in 20 years. Through the Coaching Institute I have made amazing connections with wonderful people and have formed lifelong friendships. I've had great opportunities come my way and have taken advantage of them to stretch out of my comfort zone. My successes are starting to pile up and that is a great feeling. Words just cannot express my gratitude to you and the Coaching Institute for matching me with Jo Romano as my mentor coach. Not only did she brilliantly prepare me for certification but she has mentored me in other ways, too. Jo and I have continued our coaching agreement beyond my certification. I can say without a doubt that she has been one of the biggest influences in my life to date. I had been struggling with a childhood experience for more than 30 years and in one half hour conversation with Jo she helped me reframe my past and start on the path to healing and forgiving myself. The sense of freedom I have now is immeasurable! Jo's warmth, compassion, encouragement, and humour are amazing to experience. I count her as one of the greatest blessings of my life! As for Terri Levine, without her and her amazing staff there would be no Coaching Institute. I am eternally grateful to Terri and the Coaching Institute for providing this opportunity to change my life forever! Martyn Dell |
It was right around this time 2 years ago I started researching the idea of becoming a coach. Through a round about way I ended up subscribing to your newsletter. I liked it, but I also felt that you were way out of my league in terms of the amount of money you were/are making as a coach and that this was not for me. I felt the jump from where I was to where you were to big for me. I now know this was a limiting belief that said I could never attain that kind of success in business. I kept meaning to unsubscribe, but never did (the universe at work, no doubt). Then in March of last year I attended on of your teleclasses - The 6 Mistakes New Coaches Make When Starting Their Business (or something like that). It "spoke" to me. Or rather, YOU spoke to me. I knew I needed to be part of The Coaching Institute. I knew, for some reason, deep in my heart I was in the right place and to say no would be the 7th mistake. I knew that if I wanted to create a grow a successful business I needed to play with the big kids. I knew I needed to have the guidance of someone who was already doing what I wanted to be doing...and doing it VERY successfully. And so it was with a great deal of fear in the forefront... I became a student of The Coaching Institute. Where am I now? Light years from where I was. You have shown me that the more I embrace the concepts, systems, and techniques you teach, the more successful I am. You have given me the tools, the support, and the encouragement to move forward, stretch, and get out of my own way. I have learned that I can have it all... I can create it all. The only thing standing in my way is my limiting beliefs. Shift those and it's all there waiting for me. Terri... I admire who you are and what you have taught me and continue to teach me. And... I aspire to create a business that is completely fulfilling and will allow me to live the life and lifestyle of my dreams. With your guidance I am well on my way already. I want you to know how much I appreciate having you in my life and how grateful I am to you for creating the community I am a part of. It is because of you that I have met some extraordinary people with whom I have developed friendships. I am laying the foundation for extraordinary success and I am loving this journey, trusting the process, and enjoying the adventure. Thank you for opening this door for me. I am so glad I chose to walk through. In deep gratitude and warmth, Karen Cross |
The coaching curriculum and marketing calls were exceptionally enlightening, offering a wealth of information that I had not considered each time I "tuned-in", causing me to look beyond my immediate scope of ideas, challenged me to find further educational pools to increase my credibility (and visibility). During this process I redesigned my website; designed a meaningful business card (5 a day go out), and built a monthly newsletter (with an increasing pool of participants); starting writing a book on relationships (with one on parenting to follow); continue to build my practice (grossing $11,000.00 more in 2005 than in 2004, which is a great accomplishment in my eyes). And I'm continuing to learn from my clients each and every day. There's no other profession that I've done my whole life that I've enjoyed as much. I also joined Toastmasters during this period, to enhance my speaking skills in anticipation of landing some speaking gigs. And recently, I became the President of my local BNI Chapter with the possibility of becoming an Assistant Director for the State BNI Executive Director (with the intention of broadening my visibility, credibility, and possible speaking engagements throughout the region and beyond). Huge stuff ... GOOD Stuff! Ronald Shepard, |
IT WORKS...the whole Coaching Institute system that Terri is teaching...I just went from 0 $$$ to 1300 in about 10 days....:) just want you to know if I can do it so can you... With great gratitude Vicki McMahon, |
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Mike Shoeman |
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Terri's selfless dedication to her own professional development, to the students in her program, and to anyone who contacts her serves to develop the profession of Coaching globally! Judith Richardson |
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Hi Terri,
I'm in the early stages of the program yet, but with the growth I’ve already achieved, I anticipate a full practice by the time I’m halfway through the curriculum. How amazing is that? Through The Coaching Institute’s interactive forum I’ve built mentoring relationships, joint venture opportunities and an absolutely incredible level of support. The relationships I’ve grown through this program have allowed me to become part of a Mastermind Group and a Marketing Think Tank – both of which provide me with ‘out of the box’, innovative ideas and creative inspiration; I have great projects and products under way. And best of all, I’m learning to market myself, and my practice, in ways that are really fun. My clients love the well thought out, yet flexible program that you have provided me with, and because I’ve gone through the sessions I’m offering them myself, I have a clear understanding of the structure and value of what I’m giving them. I actually help my clients activate coaching skills that they can apply in their lives forever – and that makes me feel really valuable. Thank you for the best program I’ve ever taken. And I mean every blessed word of it! I've already gained so much from this program. Thanks so much. Margot Thompson |
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Ron Shepard |
Hi Terri, Today was the conclusion of my coaching sessions with Ellen Cahill today. Ellen is the best! As my coach I always experienced her dedication to the profession of coaching. I am prepared for the certification exam, thanks to Ellen, and feel very confident in my ability as a coach. Judith Simons |
Velma Gallant |
Thank you guys. Dolores Arste |
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Hi Terri,
I can't say enough about your program, both the content and the marketing advice! It's way ahead of anything I've heard before. Keep up the great work! Mino Sullivan |
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Terri,
I can't thank you enough for asking David to be my coach. What an extraordinary man. You know, I've been a seeker all my life and over the past year have done a lot of work on myself. But it's just been in the last couple of months that it has all started making sense and I started believing that if I asked and believed, the universe would provide what I asked for. And since I started to really believe, wonderful things keep happening. Getting an email about you certainly fit that pattern. And now David. He is living the life I want to live. So the universe has given me the mentor who can take me where I want to go. If only people understood how wonderful life can be when you start believing that life is wonderful, right now, whatever is gong on. And I feel more than ever that my mission is to help others learn how to live the life they would love to lead Thank you, Allan Gold New Coach |
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Juanita Bellavance |
I have not started taking the class yet but I want you to know how I truly feel about my first contact with your institute.
Everywhere I look, ...from your website to the material that I have received, everything up to the last detail is with an aura of positive energy.
Not only it seems in all probabilities that you certainly teach how to do things right but it is very obvious to me that you apply what you know for your own organization. the same theories and best practices that you developed are combined here. No doubts!
In other words one is certainly a positive evidence of the other. I am on fire to be involved asap!
Warmest Regards,
John Pierre Quesnel |
Just wanted to tell you how AWESOME working with Sue [my mentor coach] has been for me. We connected from the very 1st call and I feel like I've not only gained a phenomenal coach but a lifelong friend. Thank you for being supportive when I needed a change. With light & love, |
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The dealings I have had with The Coach Institute Support Staff is exceptionally efficient and friendly...all my questions have been answered very rapidly... I just cannot say enough about my feelings of being welcomed into the fold; it had been a great experience. I have been assigned to an awesome Mentor named Heather, with whom I feel such warmth, encouragement and connection. If you are a new coach, you've found a great place to learn; if you are already a coach, like me, who feels the need to learn more to increase your overall effectiveness and future prosperity, please do yourself a favor and join. I am sure you will not regret your educational experience, and that you will acquire many blessings from your affiliation. Sincere Regards, |
I’m bursting to let you know that my first conditional consultation yesterday was successful! I have a new client and she is paying $2400 up front for the whole 8-month program. The best part is that I felt that shift during the session into truly coaching her from the heart and I felt her shift into a new place. She opened up to feeling where she had been locked into crisp Intellectual efficiency before that. I am so grateful for the way you were there for me yesterday when I needed support and confidence building. I don’t know how you are always there for me when I need you, but you are – it must be the power of strong intention that you hold. I want to tell all the other students of this program who may be hesitating about giving their first conditional consultation that this process works, and the support Terri works. I have definitely moved to a whole new level. The coaching call was easy to do; it felt lovely because I knew I could really offer enormous value to this client. I had the security of a series of steps to move through but not as a rigid script. The process came alive as I used the tuning skills and listened from the heart. Then my intuition took over and I was able to be with the client in a very human way from the heart. Wow! It’s amazing! I have an 8-month program and people are signing up for it and paying in advance! It’s awesome how quickly I am in a realm of expanded possibilities. Thank you Terri for giving your wisdom so generously and effectively via this magnificent program. PS – Please let people know I am happy to talk one-to-one if anyone thinks it might help with their first coaching client. Write to info@coachinstruction.com if you what to contact Alice. Alice Aird NOTE: look below for a personal letter from Alice to a person (kept their name private) unsure of entering this program. |
A letter from Alice to someone who wanted her first-hand experience: Dear: (private) Terri Levine has asked me to get in touch with you because you are interested in the Coach Institute training and are not sure. I am a fan of the course, as Terri knows. I also went through a lot of doubts about whether to do it. I am getting everything I need from this course and more. The most wonderful thing has been the response I have got to my questions and requests. I have found that I have been given everything I needed and far more. The student really shapes it, the more we get clear and ask for what we want the more this course gives. Terri is a brilliant coach - she makes it seem so easy but actually it is masterly. Yet she is also generous. She gives and gives and really there is information here that is priceless. This is my second coach-training course - and it is giving me far more than the first one I did. It has taken my coaching and my approach to developing a coaching business to a new level. I wanted to develop my coaching methods and also to develop my coaching approach into a program. In this way I could have more sense of direction and a clear framework and could ask people to sign up for a longer period of coaching. Already after only 2 months in this course I have three clients who have signed up for my new 8-month program! I feel so certain of achieving the kind of coaching business I dreamed of now and I have renewed belief in my dream goals of creating a coaching program for teachers which had seemed to recede before I took this course on. Basically I'm flying along and I know that without this course I would be in a very different position. I would be happy to talk with you about this - send me your phone number and I will call you as I am used to calling internationally and have a card with a good rate. I'm happy to help you out with this because I want to see coaches doing well. It's a win for everyone when coaches do well because their clients also do well and the world benefits. I believe that when we grow and greater people and do our true creative work we create more prosperity and happiness not just for ourselves but also for the whole world. That's why being a coach is more than a profession for me, it's my life's work. Hoping to hear from you, |
Dear Terri, I just sat in on the curriculum teleclass where you presented the overview for a Conditional Consult. Despite pushing 4 a dozen times to unmute, it appears I could not be heard. I wanted to thank you for the information. My golden nugget from the call today to share is: COACHING IS REALLY ABOUT FACILITATING AN ENERGETIC PROCESS, without any attachment to outcome. Holding the space for another person to gain insight and perspective, while providing support, is a wonderful thing and resonates with me deeply. Thank you for this program and for all that you bring. I truly feel like I'm stepping onto a path that is my destiny. Patti Wagner |
I so enjoy the curriculum pieces you are providing. I keep remarking to my husband, this was worth every penny invested and more. (if he had any doubts - grin)" I really like and resonate with your style. I like to give very specific, clear, and precise, right down to the words value when I am sharing and teaching someone. You do this so well, it is nice to see someone else take this kind of time and effort to really give and teach what you know and pass it on to the benefit of others. Jo Romano |
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My scripting is moving me forward and I have begun to shift my perspective about my job and many other things. I have been reading the work book and listening to the recorded teleclasses. I enjoyed the first curriculum class tremendously as well as each marketing class that you have done. It is evident that you are giving so much of yourself for the benefit of your students. You are a dynamic. Great questions about target market! I'm thinking my target market is going to be working women. Life coaching. Helping them to gain clarity and discover what their true passion is. Helping those who want to start-up a small home business. In selecting a logo they ask that you consider not only what appeals to you personally but also what is going to appeal to your target market. I was looking for a logo that would convey a sense of forward momentum implying personal and business growth and success in the future. New ideas, fresh perspectives and clarity of new insights. Thanks for your support, |
Dear Terri, I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciated your group Coach training call today. When I found your website, I KNEW this was the right program - it's 'touchy/feely' (hands-on) which I love! But as soon as I signed up, I went into the fear of I made the wrong decision. I had gotten caught up in a fear of - did I make the right decision - will I have the 'right' credentials when I'm done, etc.... I have done some more reading about who you both are and I realize that it's just my fear. A fear of being 'duped'. It's happened before, recently. I know I haven't been. I know you guys are really who you say you are and are helping each of us immensely. I have all the faith in the world that you and Terri are genuine and this is a very special and unique opportunity. My energy is shifted and it feels SO good!!! I thank you for the opportunity to bring up that fear and work through it. Thank you for the wonderful mentors who I could go right from the training call to talk to and discuss my fears. My mentor helps me get back on track. I'm just extremely grateful for this opportunity. The above was probably rambling, but I needed to share. I know this is the career I am passionate about - I know it's my life purpose. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Christine |
Ellen Cahill |
I do think CI is wonderful and I've been in several programs. You are an amazing woman, doing amazing things. Rachna Jain, Ph.D. |
You are the founder and president of the best, most valuable, highest integrity coach training organization anywhere. I am proud to be a part of your organization and consider you my friend. Mick Mickler |
I know that personally the coursework I've completed has helped me tremendously as an internal coach... Terri, I believe you have a great program. It teaches coaches how to deal with clients morally, ethically, empathetically, honestly; exactly how I would want to be treated as a client, and how I am Jim Horton |
Coaching with Terri is a gift you give to yourself that just keeps on giving! Judith Richardson |
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Terri, thank you in advance for your great support. Getting back into the coaching after a few years of family care giving could have been difficult. Attracting you and your team, the awesome coaching program that you have put together, and the synergy of resources is miraculous. The contributions you are proving will flow through me to others, so WE are making a difference in the world through coaching. 
Attending the Coaching Institute has been an enlightening experience for me, personally and professionally. In my community, people are just becoming more familiar with Life Coaching and the numerous benefits that this service provides. I wanted to have credible academic training with high standards behind my services and business. During extensive research, I found myself continuously returning to the Coaching Institute. Congratulations to Terri Levine for her extraordinary achievement in creating such a thorough program with an excellent support system!
I received my box of tools yesterday and have spent my day looking at all of it, seeing the videos and listening to the first two recordings in the Home Study Kit.
I wanted to send you a brief note to acknowledge how much I'm gaining from your coaching program at The Coaching Institute. In the few months that I've been involved with The Coaching Institute, I've grown in ways (both professional and personal) that I never would have imagined possible. By following your specific suggestions, I've successfully transitioned from a full-time job to a part-time job out of my home and a practice of 5 paying clients. Since the program is self-directed, I can adjust it to suit the times I have available, which for me (as a mother of three) is truly important. 

