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Learning to trust myself to partner with the spirit and see how quickly they are moved into breakthrough has been huge

It has been amazing. The content has expanded my healing journey. I’ve honestly loved it. The biggest wins for me so far have been in learning confidence in leading heart connections, I love the guiding and teaching about healing parts of it that I’ve been able to practice, but learning to trust myself to partner with the spirit and see how quickly they are moved into breakthrough has been huge. I am really looking forward to feedback on the session, and to keep practicing it. Overall I think it’s confidence, and assured that it’s exactly where I was meant to be.

A win for me was being able to listen to my son and “hear his heart” instead of listening to respond as I normally would

Hello Brie! Thank you for reaching out! Things are going well with the business so far, I’m currently on module 4 and looking forward to getting some practice videos done. I’ve had really good responses to people willing for me to practice. I was using audible to get my books and do the report until recently with ’the invitation’ I had to get paperback because it wasn’t available. That has slowed me down a bit because with my schedule it’s much easier to listen to a book in transit than to have time to read a book lol. Kind of feeling like I’m getting ahead of myself with the videos if I’m not done with the book report from module 4. A win for me was being able to listen to my son and “hear his heart” instead of listening to respond as I normally would. Also recognizing triggers in normal life has opened my eyes to the need of coaching. One area that is a challenge for me is going through the techniques and applying them to me first in order to be able to lead people through encounters better. I found a picture of myself when I was younger and I look at the picture to ask my younger self questions but this is a process that I’m not familiar with so I don’t normally finish and keep staring over.

Starting by coaching others in the program was a genius idea

I felt like the practical steps to get me coaching others was really helpful. It felt like a safe jump from talking about coaching to actually getting to coach people in a safe environment. Starting by coaching others in the program was a genius idea! It gave me SO MANY stinking tools to utilize in coaching. It was a bit overwhelming at times being exposed to so many options but also I know that I have a ton of resources and ideas to pull from when I get stuck in coaching someone.

I’m spending time doing intentional inner-child work in the moment rather than avoiding or reacting, and I’m able to stay more present and regulated

Over the past month I’ve noticed real growth in how I handle triggers throughout the day. I’m spending time doing intentional inner-child work in the moment rather than avoiding or reacting, and I’m able to stay more present and regulated. I also completed a month-long coaching experience with a student that went very well. It gave me practical reps in listening, guiding, and helping someone move through patterns rather than just talking about them. Next week I’m interviewing for a full-time coaching role with Game Quitters (Cam Adair), supporting gamers and their families in recovery and healing. I’m praying it works out and becomes a meaningful application of what I’ve been learning in Alive & Free. My goal is to directly integrate the Alive & Free framework into that environment and continue developing as a coach who facilitates lasting change, not just insight.

I can be a more informed listener and much more competent coach after the Alive and Free journey

I’m finding it difficult to pinpoint all that I’ve learned and processed through the course so far. The largest takeaway for me that I hear you guys repeat often is that compassion its the antidote for pain. That sounds like Jesus to me. I so appreciate Spencer and Sammi’s heart for not just relief but for freedom. I can be a more informed listener and much more competent coach after the Alive and Free journey. Thank You

I actually feel validated in my own passion for this work. I have also felt seen in my own healing journey that I’m still actively going through

Oh my word... the past two modules have been incredibly impactful! And not just because I feel more equipped as a life coach. But because I actually feel validated in my own passion for this work. I have also felt seen in my own healing journey that I’m still actively going through. One main video that really impacted me was the inner critic video. And just... recognizing the shame that I have carried and that so many of us carry. That provided so much confirmation.

My favorite part about taking in this course is how real and authentic Sammi and Spencer are

I love the concept and language of “holding space” for people in coaching and learning how to “hold space” for yourself as a coach for long term health and well being. The idea and modality of “getting compassion in” to our wounded areas or fractures is so pivotal for effective life/health coaching. My favorite part about taking in this course is how real and authentic Sammi and Spencer are. They show up their trueselves in the course and don’t try to hide their flaws as regular people. There is no performing or over producing their content and materials. Because of this, I can feel safe to receive from them because I know this isn’t a gimmick… it reveals that they are truly invested and ingesting in me along with so many others. Blessings David Nithang

I am more me right now than I have ever been before

Hi Guys! This course has been amazing! I have grown in knowledge, faith, relationship with Jesus & in confidence in myself. I am more me right now than I have ever been before. I have felt alone so much of my life & I don’t think anyone that knows me, would think that about me or anyone who looked at me would have any idea the things I have been through, have put myself through or that I feel that way... It just goes to show there are so many people walking around wounded, feeling powerless & then hopeless to find a way out... They’re afraid to share because of judgment & don’t think anyone could understand even if they would listen long enough & try. That’s where I was just a few years ago, and I’ll be honest, it is a struggle at times not to fall back into that feeling...but God...God is here with me. My faith in God, my gratefulness for Jesus & my encounters with both are without a doubt what gets me through. You have definitely increased my intimacy in encounters with Him, as well as the number of them. No matter how I have been hurt or deceived or rejected...Jesus understands it. He understands it in a way only He can because He lived that, too. I go to Him first & He helps me heal by filling the desires that God put in my heart when He created me. Through this course, Jesus has shown me how to draw on my experiences & share some when helpful in a way that applies to others’ situations & allows them to see light in the darkness for themselves. I want people to be able to leave behind their powerlessness, see hope & embrace who they are because of the way God made them. Listening to Q&As, watching you guys coach & seeing you really love people where they’re at is impactful, heartwarming & so very meaningful. Meeting with people for coaching sessions, feeling God’s presence & being able to recognize & acknowledge God’s work as He moves is amazing!! And He heals!! I am so very grateful, inspired & happy to be a part of it! Love you guys so much...

One of my free one on one clients referred someone to me

Lots of wins!

1. my mindset around money/my being worth paid a decent amount has begun shifting. I even asked for more money at my current job.
2. I’ve made some new friends in AFCL
3. I realized that I am probably capable of doing the business stuff which I really had been uncertain about
4. I’ve loved learning and getting inspired often by the content. It’s felt like a win just to find something that I am excited about and love learning
5. It’s been a win learning how to own what I’m doing and confidently sharing with others about it
6. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how many people in my life have been interested in trying out a free one on one
7. one of my free one on one clients referred someone to me
8. I’ve been able to maintain my state in sessions even if I didn’t know fully what I was doing
9. I’ve been able to walk away from sessions not really knowing if I did a good job and just be really thankful that I had the opportunity to learn and grow rather than pick apart how I did

You’ve taught me how to have a voice and how to be an agent of change in my sphere of influence

I have sooo many wins! I really wanted to grow as a leader and I have!! My relationship with God has strengthened as well as I’ve learned how to lead and be led by the holy spirit. Also I’ve overcome so many fears especially stepping into leadership as a coach. One of my goals was to read more books and I’ve implemented that in my life as well. I’ve learned so much about myself and have grown exponentially because of you and Sammi’s leadership. You’ve taught me how to have a voice and how to be an agent of change in my sphere of influence. Coach Launch was one of the best things that I’ve said yes to in 2022!

She ended up asking me to speak at her college

I did have something nice happen a month or two ago. I was going to host a financial freedom coaching event & I mentioned it in conversation at a party I went to and the woman I was speaking to was really excited and wanted to know how she and her husband could become a client. I froze up a bit bc I hadn’t thought that far yet. lol but just started talking about how I want to help people get connected to their desires so that going after financial freedom feels less painful. She ended up asking me to speak at her college some times in November to talk to students about my approach.

It has given me the tools and confidence to see myself successfully coaching people to greater levels of inner healing and wholeness

Some of my wins so far are that I’ve learned so many new strategies that have helped me go deeper on my healing journey and that have been useful in the sessions I’ve done so far formally and informally. I’ve gotten so much confirmation and increased comfort ability with encounters and visualization. I feel more confident in connecting with and trusting the Holy Spirit. I’ve done ten free strategy sessions so far, I set up my Facebook page and instagram account. I’m in multiple programs and probably overstretched right now so I’m going slowly. I have learned a lot in this program and it has given me the tools and confidence to see myself successfully coaching people to greater levels of inner healing and wholeness.

It made me step out of my comfort zone 1000000 times

Deeper dive into my own beliefs, especially with provision & feeling very self reliant, lots of pressure on myself. Really enjoyed facing those on a new level. Sooo much support and love ever since I started telling people about my story and what I’m doing, it became real for me and gave me a new sense of ownership and appreciation for my journey. It made me step out of my comfort zone 1000000 times!! With doing practice sessions, reading new books that challenged some beliefs, and sending that email. Connecting with more people on the same journey and even hearing multiple coaches stories (like Laura, Jenny, and Brie) really helped give more perspectives view my own healing in new ways

I feel more prepared as a person who isn’t perfect but can offer tools to clients to work through their healing journey

The two themes in this course are my own personal growth and learning about the practical tools to coach future clients. I feel more prepared as a person who isn’t perfect but can offer tools to clients to work through their healing journey. I am still trying to internalize concepts from module 1 and 2 as well as my notes. I am hoping to work through some more inner healing of my own and continue to progress into module 3.

One shared that she has been in therapy for 30 years and had not had any of the breakthrough that we were able to get to

In addition to breakthroughs regarding my childhood trauma, I have gained much knowledge in the area of coaching and the ability to empower others to find God in their lifes’ journey. I have done 3 practice sessions with 2 different people and one shared that she has been in therapy for 30 years and had not had any of the breakthrough that we were able to get to and the other said that she found that she actually has emotions even when she thought she did not. I completed give God the Glory for all of this and appreciate the small validation that I am doing His work leading others to Him.

I like that there are recordings of real life coaching scenarios to watch and learn from

The program is very practical and it is worth the time. I like that there are recordings of real life coaching scenarios to watch and learn from by putting all the head-knowledge to practice in real life scenarios. I think it takes time to see all the pieces of all that I am learning come together. The coaching is real and I am thankful to Alive and Free team for putting all these materials together for our consumption.

This program has opened up an entire new level of my intimacy with the Lord

Truly, my dependance on the Lord has been carrying me through. He is the reason I am here, and He is doing such a deep work. My faith and endurance have transformed. Even through the ebbs and flows of stepping into this new season, I can genuinely say that even in the small things, like conversations with the people around me have shifted and evolved. It feels so much more intentional, special, and impactful. Furthermore, I am finally discerning how to navigate through my big pain points. For the first time in my life I am seeing breakthrough in shame cycles where i believed i was always the problem, that i was alone, and that i would always be that way. This program has opened up an entire new level of my intimacy with the Lord. and I’m only scratching the surface! There’s so much more to share but this is the best I could sum it up!

I gotta say there is something incredibly freeing about finally putting down what doesn’t belong to me

I don’t know how to put this in simpler words but so far along this course I’m learning about the burdens that were never mine and I’m in the process of learning how to let go of them. One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn is that not everything I carried belonged to me. I carried guilt that wasn’t mine to hold, responsibility that wasn’t mine to fix, and emotional weight that should have never been placed on my shoulders. I spent years trying to save situations I didn’t create, heal wounds I didn’t cause, and take accountability for things that were never my fault. Somewhere along the way, I became so used to carrying everyone else that I forgot what it felt like to walk freely myself. The painful part is that I thought carrying those burdens made me a good person. I thought love meant absorbing other people’s pain, understanding their actions, excusing their behavior, and making room for what was slowly breaking me. I didn’t realize that compassion without boundaries can become self-abandonment, that I thought I healed and I no longer abandoned myself and as I’m going through this course, I’m learning that I’m still participating in self-abandonment through being so focused on being understanding that I stopped asking who was understanding me. It’s been a slow process but I’m learning now that not every problem is mine to solve, not every wound is mine to heal, and not every consequence belongs to me. Some people just hand you their burdens because they don’t want to carry them themselves. I’ve been practicing putting those burdens into Jesus’s hands and letting them go, I gotta say there is something incredibly freeing about finally putting down what doesn’t belong to me. Not because I stopped caring, but because I finally started caring about yourself too. And sometimes healing isn’t adding something new to your life, it’s simply releasing everything you were never meant to carry. There is one big challenge that I’m currently facing that I don’t have answers yet is somehow I can’t seem to put this all on paper, journaling is coming very, very slow. I have it all in my head, but the minute that I go try to write what’s in my head and convert them to written words for some reason I can’t I draw blank. and I do understand it’s a trigger but I don’t know where it’s coming from just yet

God is giving me the opportunity to grow, learn and change as a person through this program

first, I want to let you know that I am feel so blessed to be part of this program. I am learning a lot! I was praying to God to guide my life in a way that I can help others but instead, God is giving me the opportunity to grow, learn and change as a person through this program. I feel that He wants me to heal first, to know myself, to create deep connections, to be a better mom, wife, and person in order to help others in way that God did. thank you so much for this program. the way that you guys present the first and second module is a blessed!. I would like to express myself better but I feel that words are not enough to express the gratitude and how full my hearts feel in this moment. God continue to guide you because you have a treasure in your hands that I am so honored to be in it. Diana Duarte

I had my first coaching experience today. The way The LORD is just opening doors for me

I’m really enjoying the interaction between coaches & clients. As I listen to the modules I get clarity to what GOD desires from my style of coaching. I appreciate the feedback from other coaches, that’s very helpful. I love how positive Jenny is. I love how she talked about her spiritual gifts at the end of segment two. I had my first coaching experience today. The way The LORD is just opening doors for me. I realize more practice & more reflection needs to be done. It’s really cool how The LORD led me to this encounter. She was at church yesterday looking for counseling & a friend led her to me. We conversed for an hour and I knew it went well. I could hear the hope in her voice and breakthrough for her, I also gave her homework and we left the meeting in prayer!!! So beautiful 💮 Thank YOU FATHER GOD in YESHUA’S MIGHTY MATCHLESS and HOLY NAME AMEN 🙌👏💞 💯🎉

I had breakthrough and it changed everything for me. The Holy Spirit revealed what He wanted for me in those moments

In my background I’d never heard of “breakthrough” and was directed away from the “childhood trauma responses” approach to problem solving as over emotional or primitive. But I was hungry for truth and deeper understanding. In going through A&F, Coach Launch & the Q&A zoom calls I’ve learned how important these things are. In a practice coaching session the practicing coach asked about my earliest memory of feeling insignificant and less than. I recounted a story and we did the whole “hand on your heart, close your eyes...” I don’t think I visibly rolled my eyes, but I was reluctant. And God moved! He revealed to me that my childhood trauma paved a path for my entire life because that, and many instances where I was belittled by others, became expected and accepted. I had breakthrough and it changed everything for me. The Holy Spirit revealed what He wanted for me in those moments. Everything changed for me. I’m diving in head first. I’ve listened a number of times to Spencer’s lesson way back in Module 1, Confronting Landing Pads + Handling Criticism. It helps me with me. Which is what I’ve been taught should happen so I can better help others. 2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

It has been a continuation of deep inner healing moments that have been initiated and directed by the Holy Spirit

Spencer & Sammi, Love you guys!! Your hearts are so full of the love of Jesus! I see your integrity to serve others in truth and your sensitivity to be lead by the Holy Spirit. My time here has been mostly, an ongoing healing journey. I also am one who has been through many “SOZO sessions,” I have also had many years of “Bethel Church” training. So for me, it has been a continuation of deep inner healing moments that have been initiated and directed by the Holy Spirit. I am so grateful for your passion and that God had allowed you both to do this powerful ministry together. In His grip of grace… hugs and prayers, ~ Bev ~ 🙏🏻🤗

Having God in the center of my life is not only being a blessing to me

Hi this is Desma, Since I joined Alive and Free it is a interesting experience to interact with others who have same problems or similar ones this tells me that we are so much alike what i have learned from this Coaching sessions is that I’m on the right track and having God in the center of my life is not only being a blessing to me but to others letting them know that they are not alone and they don’t have to feel stock it doesn’t matter where you are or what situation you are in Our Lord and Savior said come to me all who is heavy laiden and he will give you rest so you need not be ashamed because he loves you just as you are just keep the faith trust the process God is good 😊 ❤️

As I was asking for forgiveness my little girl jumped into my arms and hugged me

I was in Module 2 on the bonus content reviewing the coaching cases and I allowed myself to be coached and connect with my inner child. As I was connecting with my inner child and took myself back to my little girl. I knelt down and asked her to forgive me for shutting down her voice and for making it unsafe for her to not have a voice. I told her that I was here for her now and that it was safe to have a voice. As I was asking for forgiveness my little girl jumped into my arms and hugged me. Nothing was said just the tight hug. This was my first healing moment and I am so grateful. This course has shown me that I have a lot to health from and that I am able to heal from it without judgement. What a break through for me. My sincere thank you.

It has impacted me and exposed the self abandonment pattern that I have operated in to survive

Hi I have been enjoying the program! It has impacted me and exposed the self abandonment pattern that I have operated in to survive! Also self judgement! And truly having compassion for that part of you has been healing for me!! I had gotten lots of help through Caring for the heart counseling by John Regier through the years! And Jesus did heal a lot I wasn’t taught how to take care of your inner child and Iam learning thats the root of so many of our struggles!! I have always wanted to help others because of the healing i had received over the years so Iam excited to start practicing on others and I love how Sammi encourages us to start and allow the Holy Spirit to show up and to grow as we learn from each client! Thank you for all your support! Luann Kauffman

I have not only gained a new level of confidence in my ability to help others, but I am learning to heal from the traumas I experienced as a child/young adult

First, I am very excited to go into Module 3 as the first 2 modules have been so amazing and life-transforming already! I have not only gained a new level of confidence in my ability to help others, but I am learning to heal from the traumas I experienced as a child/young adult. One of the biggest takeaways is that the level of healing and transformation we receive is the level in which we will help others achieve it in their life. I have always loved school and education but this program is not just about learning the tools to teach but being able to teach from an overflow of the knowledge we have about our own healing. I am so excited to see where this will take me in my ministry and I am very grateful for this program!

They were able to touch hearts and most of all, reach to the soul of the matter and be able to bring hope to others

So far the course has opened for me several avenues and ways in how to handle different issues and how to address them in different perspectives watching others deal with the issue. Recognized that everybody, in their unique way of doing things have been able to recognize the client’s need, and regardless of their techniques or counseling methods, they were able to touch hearts and most of all, reach to the soul of the matter and be able to bring hope to others. Can’t wait to start!!!!!

I am starting to feel more free already in how I see myself and my life, and I look forward to giving that away to clients

I’ve become more self-aware that I am performance based and therefore logic based a lot in how I view myself, and I need to integrate the emotional piece of things as well to allow love into the areas that I’m weak or lacking in. My inner critic has allowed shame to be my identity for too long and I’m thankful for this course allowing me to see the belief systems I’ve created and have had for too long. I am starting to feel more free already in how I see myself and my life, and I look forward to giving that away to clients. I know as I’ve gotten closer to the Lord through this coaching journey, the enemy has really been trying to take me out so to speak. “New level, new devil” as they say, but I trust that all of the bad will be used for my good and the clients I serve’s good. Nothing is wasted. Very thankful to be here.

What makes me an even better coach is being self-attuned and self-aware and doing the inner work myself before trying to suggest it to someone else

I am enjoying the program so far very much. I am thankful for the recordings and that I can pace myself and rewatch when needed. While I didn’t honestly expect that I would have things of my own surface, I did recognize triggers that had not ever really been delt with and realized how much I had been internalizing. though I joined Alive and Free to help others, I have found these lessons helpful for myself as well, especially my inner child. I had never before attempted to reach and embrace my inner child and it is now something I am doing on a daily basis. Doing daily check ins has been so helpful, and leaning into the pain instead of trying to out run it or numb it out. I thought what would make me a great coach was that I had previously walked though things I could help clients with, but once I started moving through the Modules realized, what makes me an even better coach is being self-attuned and self-aware and doing the inner work myself before trying to suggest it to someone else. I am very much looking forward to what is to come. I will forever grateful that I said yes to Alive and Free and to what I sincerely believe is a calling on my life, to help others through couching.

I’ve been practicing with my husband, which has been a true joy and a time to connect with him and grow deeper in our marriage and in our relationship

This course has brought about many unfoldings for me. It has validated so much of what God has done in my life, using the methods that I am learning through Alive and Free, and didn’t realize or maybe I did realize, but it affirmed and validated how near God has been through my journey. I have truly loved Sammi’s coaching methods. I’ve been practicing with my husband, which has been a true joy and a time to connect with him and grow deeper in our marriage and in our relationship. The challenges that I’m facing are ones that I see God using this course as doing an unveiling of things that hold me back for moving forward with Him and His plan for me. Each day that I dive into the course I see I’m becoming more confident that they dream that was in my heart over 20 years ago, which is to help women be set free from the lies that hold them back in the shame that keeps them stuck, can become a reality. That is what God is asking me to do to trade in my coat. The coat of defeat can’t do to yes, God wants me and can use me and the desire that I have so deep is the desire that he has planted there. I will continue to do my studies growing intimacy with God and become the person that he created me to be and looking forward to what’s next.

I used to panic and take 1 hour to mentally prepare before each session. Now it feels so natural to me and I rarely ever feel nervous

Coach Launch gave me the information, training, and courage I needed to step into coaching. I’ve been coaching my own clients now for over 2 years and it’s fun to see how far I have come. I used to panic and take 1 hour to mentally prepare before each session. Now it feels so natural to me and I rarely ever feel nervous. It’s been such a beautiful journey to get to walk alongside other women and see them grow and heal.

I learned some of my triggers and how to deal a bit with them

Hi, I learned some of my triggers and how to deal a bit with them. Also taking my Inner Child into consideration in some of my feelings and actions. Being more aware of things from my childhood and how it affects some of my wounds and moods. I’m excited to deepen my learning with books and other YouTube videos as I grow. Don’t know yet if I’m a fit to coach. I have so much in my personal life going on. But the course has helped me learn about my own struggels and emotions, as I go through some changes in my own life.

My performance or perfectionism isn’t relevant. What IS relevant is that I am well equipped to bring a ’rooted’, safe, compassionate and curious space for my future clients

My biggest take away so far is that my performance or perfectionism isn’t relevant. What IS relevant is that I am well equipped to bring a ’rooted’, safe, compassionate and curious space for my future clients by tending to my own relationship with Jesus and my own heart...and continue to learn and grow and heal with Him myself. The potency of bringing the presence of The Holy Spirit blended with the supernatural law of ’confession one to another’ facilitates deep healing, and therefore new levels of freedom. Pure GOLD.

The one thing that really jumped out at me was about asking my heart what it needs and that has been quite revealing

I went to counseling for over 20 years so a lot of the stuff I already knew but it was a great refresher course for me and even some new stuff. The one thing that really jumped out at me was about asking my heart what it needs and that has been quite revealing and giving me some directions so I appreciate that. Everything that I have learned I hope to share with others in a Consulting format so I’m looking forward to starting that soon. Thank you for all you’re doing

My Faith has grown so much stronger, and God has met me directly in this walk

HI! This program has been a journey! As a single mom who also manages a large horse farm full time, I have been on a rollercoaster of my own healing journey and also learning the coaching content. I have had some big breakthroughs in my own shame, and self-hatred, paired with people pleasing and restlessness. My Faith has grown so much stronger, and God has met me directly in this walk. I’ve done some 1:1 sessions with Jenny that were so helpful as I did not do the Come Alive program.

A breakthrough I am celebrating is finding my voice again

I have been learning and growing SO much by doing this course. A breakthrough I am celebrating is finding my voice again. Almost two years ago, I moved to a new state and laid down everything...like EVERYTHING. So much changed. And God invited me into a place of rest and respite after many years of ministry. I truthfully was pretty burned out and felt like I had lost myself in all the of “doing“. And needed some solid space to unpack the recent years. So much had stacked up in my head and heart, hard and painful things and great and wonderful things, too. Simply put, I was on overload. I felt like I had lost passion. Looking back now, part of that was God shifting me into new things and I had to let go of what I thought life and ministry would look like in order to take hold of the new. After about a year and half into this sabbatical type season, God brought this coach launch program back around and felt like it was the right time to take a step forward. In doing so, God has been meeting me deeply, healing new layers in my heart, and I am discovering more of who I am and what He has called me to in this new season of life. I am so grateful. Thank you. :)

Their assurance that I don’t need to use social media in order to gain client-base has been the most encouraging to me

Alive and Free is so patient with its coaching clients. I’ve been trying to build my coaching business in addition to full-time teaching. I have had to put my coaching training on hold many times during the school year. Their patience with me is so heart-warming. Their assurance that I don’t need to use social media in order to gain client-base has been the most encouraging to me and their recommendations to help me get crystal clear on my avatar and my role in my client’s life have boosted my confidence in having conversations about my business and in building relationships. Alive and Free gives you everything you need to be successful as a life coach; there is no way you could go wrong with them!

I definitely feel more confident with moving forward to my goal of being a life coach because I went through this program

I definitely feel more confident with moving forward to my goal of being a life coach because I went through this program. This program has taught me that listening is more powerful than speaking. Allowing the Holy Spirit to guide them into revelation and freedom from the entrapment they have been in since childhood. Knowing the keys to unlocking freedom from the now day struggles first begins with going back to the past. I can definitely tell God is working through you to pass down this information. I will forever have it downloaded in my mind. I am a life long learner, and so reading is my goal to continue to gleen more tools to better my abilities. Thank you for the suggested read book list. I am currently reading some I think you would like. “Unlocking the secrets of your childhood memories” by Dr Kevin Leman and Dr. Randy Carlson And another one called “Freedom from Hijacked emotions, overcoming anxiety, anger and fear” by Randy Carlson.

You guys have helped show me just how capable I am (with God’s help, of course!) of achieving these things for myself

I have so appreciated not only the wealth of information that AFCL has provided as I launch into becoming a coach myself, but also the incredible depth of growth I’ve gone through personally as I embark on this journey. I feel so empowered and equipped to step into this. The team that put together AFCL has really helped me combat the many different lies of the enemy and of my inner critic that tell me I’m not good enough or I can’t do this. I’ve realized that I battle more than I know in my heart and head, which gives me a lot to work on, moving forward. But I’ve also found that I’m capable of running straight into those things and conquering them, achieving deep and lasting healing that not only I get to benefit from, but also my family and my clients as well. You guys have helped show me just how capable I am (with God’s help, of course!) of achieving these things for myself. I have also learned to connect with my inner child in ways that help me feel more in tune with myself, more centered and grounded, and more connected to peace, even in the midst of chaos. Additionally, I’ve learned so many incredible tools to help people truly connect to their inner selves and step into healing and breakthrough. I am so excited to use these tools to continue growing personally as well as to lead others into deeper healing and freedom. Thank you for providing this course. It’s truly been life-changing!

I have also enjoyed the emphasis on developing myself and growing myself before I have anything to be able to give to others

This has been nothing like what I expected! This is entirely a whole different coaching method than I am used to. However, I have enjoyed the deep dive on getting to the root and diving in to trauma and what it does to the brain, but also how you can help a person heal. Has someone who will soon be a trauma informed practitioner, I look forward to being able to coach this process as well. I have also enjoyed the emphasis on developing myself and growing myself before I have anything to be able to give to others.

For someone that was very logic driven, this program helped ground and center my heart

This program is great! The journey it takes you through is life changing! For someone that was very logic driven, this program helped ground and center my heart. It gave a clear road map to the objection of being an emotional wellness life coach, while taking you through the journey first. Although the creators weren’t my vibe, the program works. One thing I would like to see is more balance, inclusion, encouragement, participation, and led coaching with, for, and by males ( not just Spencer). The heart and inner child work is very necessary in the healing process, but I think the balance needs a little more emphasis on the empowering side too. I know personally, sometimes I needed to “get my voice back” and learn to release the negative beliefs through words, other times I needed to get love in. Emphasis on: Love is the nurturing affirmations of a mother, but empowerment comes from the protection of a father, to help decipher what lead is needed in a session. Both points were made and referenced to, but I think in the examples, I wish there was a little more balance. They truly stick to the script, so don’t go poking around for expansion out out of the box ideas. There’s a lot to cover, so in the end it does help keep you on track. Overall, I would definitely recommend.

One of the greatest things I got out of this is seeing how important it is to face yourself with the wounds and traumas that are in your life

One of the greatest things I got out of this is seeing how important it is to face yourself with the wounds and traumas that are in your life. Because your wounds and traumas are so embedded into your character and self worth it truly is how you believe of yourself and from that it creates your reality, an on-going recurring reality at that! For example people who get into bad relationships over and over again and are really encountering wounds or traumas from someone in their life and that trauma is bringing that recurring negative shift over and over again until those wounds and belief system is shifted and healed. I realized this very deeply after watching one of these videos and is very valuable to know and never forget.

I was also able to discover how to heal from my own traumas which I never knew existed

Thank you Sammi and Spencer for the wonderful coaching course. The lessons were precise and God-focused. It taught me to discover the “WHY” and “HOW” to help others uncover and heal from various traumas and triggers. I was also able to discover how to heal from my own traumas which I never knew existed LOLzz.. The coaches involved in the training at one time or the other, especially the weekly Q + A calls were very compassionate and exudes warmth. The business session was also an eye opener on sales and client retention. The lessons learnt helped me re-organise my business strategies, I’m really hopeful for the future. Thank you Alive and Free Consulting Ayomide Idowu

I am feeling like this is really what I am supposed to be doing and where I can really use the gifts God has given me

wow. well firstly I am really proud of myself for continuing and pushing through my typical feelings of wanting to stop something I started. I am feeling like this is really what I am supposed to be doing and where I can really use the gifts God has given me in terms of helping others through therapy/coaching. A lot of this resonates with me in the fact that these concepts are not new to me, in fact I have been on a healing journey for a long time, so I feel really comfortable and at home with most all of this information. I love how it is all compiled in one place but the best part for me is the fact that Jesus is in the center of it this time. While I was on my healing journey prior to this, it was at a time I was not in relationship with Christ, I had back slidden completely as a Christian and I was actually trying to do this work without Him, by myself, which leads me to where I am now: in my head vs. my heart, and still unable to really break through in certain areas. For me, the biggest takeaway of modules one and two were that I still have a lot of work to do with Christ, and partnering with Him in healing as well as really spending a lot of time engaging and encountering Him before I am ready to lead someone else as a coach through that process. Module 3 is the most indimidating part of this for me as I really retreat from the buisness end of pretty much everything I have tried to do... but I know this time, I am where I am meant to be, so instead of retreating I am going to lean in deeper. Very excited to see what God has in store for me personally as I move closer to following through with something that is certainly ordained by Him.

I wouldn’t have been able to find the courage to step out of my comfort zone had not been for this amazing program

This course has impacted me in many ways, but the main impact I’ve felt throughout this process I would have to say is that I have gained so much self-growth and connection with my heart. It’s amazing how much you can think you have it together, and feel you know yourself so well, then go through a program like this and realize there’s still so many things you still have to learn. Alot has changed for me during this program, HUGE life changes, and I’m so thankful for them. I don’t think these changes would’ve happened had I not gone through this program. I would be missing out on all the blessings God has in store for me, and am convinced I wouldn’t have been able to find the courage to step out of my comfort zone had not been for this amazing program.

I expect success and now I have the confidence to obtain it

After learning so much about myself and being able to take that to others I am just so humbled by what others have said about me as a coach so far and the naturalness of it that happens when I have a session. I know that I know that I know this was and is my calling and I’m so appreciative of you guys at Alive & Free for helping me make this happen for me and my family. I expect success and now I have the confidence to obtain it!

This course has been an amazing resource in getting my business started, but also setting the culture for what kind of coach I want to be

This course has been an amazing resource in getting my business started, but also setting the culture for what kind of coach I want to be and how to run my business well. I particularly have loved the last module of how to coach. It has given so much in depth training not only in become more self aware of my own “processing system” but also that of others I am coaching. I have already had years of experience in inner healing and deliverance but this course sets me up with so much of the practicals I need to step into healing the whole person.

I am also enjoying the practice sessions as a Client, because I’m able to learn how to tend to my heart

Hi Kendall! One thing that I am enjoying about the course is the way we learn how to coach through the Coaching Calls! Not only are we able to bring our questions, we are able to witness the team conduct “mini” sessions with students, and thus get break through as big or small as they may be. I am also enjoying the practice sessions as a Client, because I’m able to learn how to tend to my heart. My heart is needing a lot of work and attention and it’s helping me understand who I am before diving into helping others...or at least know what they are going through (process wise of connecting to the heart). It’s been great thus far. Honestly though, I feel under pressure to absorb all information since we won’t get access to the plethora of information once our 6 months is up. I wish there was a way for us to be able to have access to it since we did purchase it. Looking forward to hearing from you! Have a great day!

For me, it is getting that seed down deep that I don’t have to be enough because He is more than enough

Alive & Free Coach Launch has been nothing short of a roller coaster and one that I didn’t anticipate taking a ride on! It has personally challenged me to be honest about how connected I really am. I had gained quite a bit of head knowledge through years of personal healing and growth but this program made me question what parts of my heart had really been accessed. Belief systems are tricky things, especially if you have relied heavily on logic and rearranging your feelings to fit that logic. At one point, Sammi talked about having a high EQ and being able to bypass your heart by “understanding” emotion verses “experiencing” emotion. That was something that hit pretty close to home for me. I had began to feel the physical repercussions in my body from not processing emotions and at times, I was in full retreat and disconnect running away from what was being stirred up during this training. It just goes to show that no matter where you think you are, there is always a journey to be had. We have parts. We have protective parts, wounded parts, and we have parts that are doing pretty good at the moment. All of these play a constant role in our human experience. I had been familiar with IFS for a bit now but I always had a hard time offering compassion to my younger self. It wasn’t because I didn’t see that she had need, but when I would do internal work that younger self was often comforting the older self. I had in some way, put my little girl in a protective bubble. I liked that part of me. I loved her innocence and her dreamy mind. She forgave easily, possessed hope and wisdom. She loved freely. She knew how to see people where they were and expect accordingly. My childhood possessed what I call a constant mid-level trauma and that child handled it with grace and beauty. I think I felt like I never wanted my older self to disappoint and betray that young girl. So, I wrapped her up and left her behind hoping that someday when I felt like it was safe again, that I was safe again, I would go and retrieve her. What I have since noticed, is that I have memories and emotions from that time in my life coming back where things had been cloudy or forgotten for years. I feel like the past is on my heels suddenly. In this case, it seems to be part of an emerging integration. I have seen that little girl that I kept hidden show up in little ways and when she does, there is a warmth and my perspective shifts. It’s like getting to see a whole other facet. I feel like I am able to access that earlier unjaded part of me more and more. It’s not easy and far from fluid but it offers hope. These moments show me that some part of me is feeling safe, safe enough to allow her here and now. As for my future clients, I have been wrestling with what I want to be able to impart to them or what what I want my approach to look like. When I started this program, I had said that I wanted to learn how to slow down and be present. It has been good to see and remember that there is so much already inside of the client that just needs help getting back into flow. Seeing the diversity of coaching styles and knowing that if I stay abiding with Christ, I will find my own rhythm that will benefit my clients, and it tells me I will see that rhythm play out. We will typically only have maybe an hour with someone and I have to remember that Rome was not built in a day. We don’t have to reach the moon in one session but we can just be there together and trust the process. Trust the rhythm and the rhythm giver. For me, it is getting that seed down deep that I don’t have to be enough because He is more than enough. I’m not in this alone.

Hearing the testimonials over and over and the advice to pause, to not have to have all of the answers

As I am navigating the course feelings of inadequacy and fear definitely arise because “Am I qualified?” “What if I can’t help?” What if I think I can help and they don’t like my coaching?” etc. but hearing the testimonials over and over and the advice to pause, to not have to have all of the answers, to be free and feel free to share with a client that I’ve never been through what they are going through or whatever the case may be has really helped me to keep moving forward. I also love the tree analogy! Thanks Sammi that definitely has stuck with me the most!

A final breakthrough is that God qualifies the called instead of calling the qualified

Breakthrough that I have had is that I was a shame High type of person. I did not have language for this in myself until Sammi brought it to my attention in the modules. I was and am always going through really tough stuff and was proud of how I always get through it. I have realized that this is a tendancy that ony draws in more tough stuff to myself. Another breakthrough as a Christian, I have gotten through the after clas connection time on on our weekly call. I have been saved by the Lord but have avoided reading the Bible, and my classmates helped me to see it was because it was heard in my heard under my Mothers voice. I have since read my first pages. I am also thankful by being around other Christian’s alongside myself going through class becvause that inself helped me brakthrough in seeing how much I needed that connection. A final breakthrough is that God qualifies the called instead of calling the qualified. I have been so thankful for learning how the Spiratual warfare that is trying to test me is a normal part of myself clearing ground to the next-level up. This coaching class is teaching me to let my own emotions come through me more freely rather than in my scheduled moments as I prior was, in particular with crying and sorrow. I feel as if this is the right move for me and am getting God’s permission.

This business stuff doesn’t sound as hard as it once did

It sure does make a difference when you are consistent. I know when I’m reading and staying engaged I get so much break through and new thought patterns. I fell off for a week or two due to not taking good care of myself. I started back into listening to the recordings and have missed it! My engagement truly determines a lot of my mood. Just something I’m noticing in this moment. So glad to be back in it. Also, I’m not beating myself up for needing a break either. I used to pretty bad. I’m learning that it is ok. I can start right where I left off. Also this business stuff doesn’t sound as hard as it once did. So that’s a win!

How I view myself, my life, the world around me has changed

Hi Guys! What a journey this has been! How I view myself, my life, the world around me has changed. I knew this program would have a big impact but now that I’m almost finished and looking back, I am so blown away. Whether it’s for myself or future clients, I feel equipped now with tools that will help bring breakthrough. Learning how to connect with myself though is what I think is the most important part. I’m really excited to continue the journey with myself and then see how it overflows in to coaching others. I am feeling really grateful to you all.

I was surprised to find that as I showed my own heart compassion I opened more to receiving love in deep places of my heart

In short, one of the biggest breakthroughs from this program so far is greater compassion. I was surprised to find that as I showed my own heart compassion I opened more to receiving love in deep places of my heart. Then of course, I found myself naturally more compassionate with others. Having more compassion for my own heart prevented shame spirals in situations that, in the past, would have drug me down into paralyzing depths. In these situations in the past few months, I have come out empowered and believe I can venture into new avenues of life.

Helping others find out who they are in Christ

I am learning a lot through this course. Currently I have had a desire to know God more and more and His character. This course has helped with an avenue of helping others find the same God I serve and to be able to talk about their concerns and desires. With want God has brought me through and through this program i feel fairly confident that God can use me to bring healing to these individuals thought the power of the Holy Spirit living in me. This is something that was freely given to me and i look forward to freely giving back what He has given to me in any way i can to help others. That the most exiting part of this is helping others find out who they are in Christ.

Dealing with these issues in our lives actually empowers us to help set others free through our experiences and victories

I have several take aways from the course so far. The biggest revelation was that we are all walking around with unresolved pains, hurt, and shame from our childhood that left unaddressed and unresolved keep us from showing up as adults in the manner that God created us to. When we are willing to confront, admit, and address these issues we will understand the how and why of the things that have been triggering us in our adult life....i.e. why we respond to certain situations or what is holding us back. Dealing with these issues in our lives actually empowers us to help set others free through our experiences and victories. I have a lot of take-aways from Spencer’s marketing tips and coming to grips with the reality of false expectations that our business will grow exponentially overnight.

I do love the support we have not only with the Coaches but from the community too

I have really enjoyed getting to know myself better throughout this course, although some of the feelings that I now remember about my past are hard to take in at times, but I do think it has been an important part of my healing., it also helps me to understand other peoples childhood pain & how to get an encounter in a deeper way with my clients, so much of our pain comes from our past, but I have also realized that I need to focus on my adult self too. I am excited about the things I have learned and feel I have some great tools to use. I also loved Spencer’s marketing ideas. I do love the support we have not only with the Coaches but from the community too. This has been super fun! Love it! Kristin Douglas

This experience has brought clarity that my dream is not too much

This program has been such a blessing! This experience has brought clarity that my dream is not too much. It has shared really good practical’s that are so supernaturally powerful! It has opened a door that God has been beckoning me to walk through. I feel confident and truly excited to help other believers get the freedom and break though God has already promised them. This has encouraged me and really refreshed my walk with God.

This program is exactly what I needed to get out of my head and into my heart

I have loved this program. It has been such an internal journey from not recognizing how I became who I am and my internal thinking and patterns to being self aware of my emotions, triggers and past unmet needs. This program is exactly what I needed to get out of my head and into my heart. I was able to merge my psychology degree, my walk with God and my 14 years of writing skill development and behavior plans for mental health clients.

Though I’m trailing on finishing up my practice sessions, I’ve felt a difference in my confidence level after each one

Well, I can say this program has definitely challenged me and has been growing me, revealing to me even more healing that I’ve needed in certain areas. The tools I’ve been learning and applying have been helping me tremendously. Though I’m trailing on finishing up my practice sessions, I’ve felt a difference in my confidence level after each one. It’s been awesome meeting some of my peers on coaching calls, encouraging and uplifting on both sides of being coach and coachee. Have enjoyed Q&A calls and have been learning a lot watching others being coached, learning so much from coaches and also seeing others struggling with similar things has helped me feel less alone in the process. The business part is blowing my mind as well but a little overwhelming just thinking about it. As soon as I get my certification, I hope to fully put it all into action. All in all, this has been such a powerful program that I’ve ventured into and thankful I made the investment. It was definitely one of those leaps of faith, which took a lot of courage on my part because it’s taking me out of my comfort zone. Stepping into something new has both been scary and exciting, but I’m learning to extend grace to myself and lessen the pressure and pace myself and reminding myself why I’m doing this.

Currently I am learning to express my needs in a kind way and learn to say no and not feel guilty about it

Learning different was about creating safety for clients has also brought personal revelation and freedom in my personal relationship and that my needs matter. Currently I am learning to express my needs in a kind way and learn to say no and not feel guilty about it. I love to take time and lean into the clients story and listening what’s on their heart. I love the practice sessions where I get to practice and lean in. I realize how powerful validation is and how it builds trust. I am all about building trust and I love the new revelations and tools I got through what I’ve learned so far. It’s working on my personal relationships and makes coaching a great experience for me.

The process of becoming a coach spoke authenticity every step of the way

Patience and support as I’ve moved slower through the process and extension of time and no lessening of support but continued cheering and encouraging each step of the way. The process and the course is congruent in every way and I appreciate the gracious acceptance of where I find myself at any given moment and A & F modeling compassion and support throughout! Thank you for truly practicing what you preach! The process of becoming a coach spoke authenticity every step of the way!

Now I understand self-love in a new light and the importance of why we need to love ourselves as Christians in a healthy way

I would say the biggest breakthrough I’ve had through this program is learning to have full permission to self-love. Although I had love for myself before this course, I had a huge block with being intentional about self-love because of coming out of the New Age Movement to Christ. In the New Age Movement, I was all about self-love but I had a lot of conceit and self-absorption, haughty pride at times. I hit rock bottom when coming back to Christ and went on a pendulum swing to self-hatred towards the New Age version of myself. So ever since then, intentionally having self-love was somewhat of a challenge. I never realized how much self-hatred I had towards myself until I went through this program. I am reading a book called Self-love (recommended by Sammi). I would have never picked up this book before the program but now I can without shame, self-judgement, self-accusations or condemnation. Now I understand self-love in a new light and the importance of why we need to love ourselves as Christians in a healthy way. HUGE breakthrough!!! Thank you Alive & Free!

I found breakthrough for myself and the outbursts of anger that I was not able to control previously

Spencer caught my attention in an advertisement pop-up when he actually prayed. I felt the program would be beneficial in helping me help me daughter with some issues she has been struggling with. As I went through the program, I found breakthrough for myself and the outbursts of anger that I was not able to control previously. The Trigger Training was especially helpful to me. I have been able to better understand and forgive myself as well as relating better to the people that I love most in my life. I hope to be able to help as many people as God brings into my life with what I have learned and continue to learn. Such a great program that I recommend to anyone.

I have learned so much about myself, I definitely have been slowing down, taking time, connecting, thinking, not reacting immediately, spending more time with God

My experience so far as been great, I have learned so much about myself, I definitely have been slowing down, taking time, connecting, thinking, not reacting immediately, spending more time with God, learning how to love myself better, learning how to manage my time better even though it’s not on paper. I have gotten consistent text ( automated & real person ) throughout, if I have questions, they are answered pretty quickly. A lot of information is good. A suggestion if I may, maybe for future, slowing down the recordings so we can take notes better or having a power point/ slide show that can be referenced. I did just get the information for the Facebook group at the end of the 6 months, I honestly do not remember the mention of it at the beginning, I do not know If I will still have access to that or not for much longer. But I could not be more blessed to have been presented with this program. Just for my own sanity. I have gone through alot of counseling myself with no real change, it was a huge disconnect, I see through different lenses. Thank you for having the courage to go on your own journeys, then sharing it with all of us!

I’m half way through the program and have 4 practice clients who seem like we will be walking through multiple sessions together

I don’t know if any of my 3 video attempts made it over 😅 but a huge win is simply to have started! I’m half way through the program and have 4 practice clients who seem like we will be walking through multiple sessions together. I wanted to mention as well that I hope the content will stay available for a good amount of time as I’m a wife & mom of two littles and I haven’t been able to really dig into some of the content like I’d want to so I wanted to throw that out there as a HOPE with the program. I’m going to do my best to go back and listen again but would be so grateful for some time to do that even after I finish the program. But overall I love how the content is articulated as something about it was just what I needed. I was a part of your friends program Living Fully Alive at one point, which was amazing as well, but I think simply in how things were articulated I couldn’t quite grasp it enough to be able to give it away. So thank you for staying true to your unique expression and creating such a program to get me STARTED in this passion/call.

Utilizing this in my own time with the lord has been so transformative for me

Super thankful for the breakthrough I have experienced because of this course in the area of inner healing. It’s been incredibly helpful to learn some different coaching methods to implement, and one method that has personally impacted me was the “God Encounter” method. Utilizing this in my own time with the lord has been so transformative for me. Processing emotions and finding the roots of things with the Lord has allowed me to receive so much healing and has even given me so much more compassion for others as well. Really thankful for this course!

For the first time in my life I have a depth of relationship and intimacy with God that I have never had before

So I’ll try to keep this brief as I feel there is so much but here goes. The course has been really amazing and very rewarding. I feel like, “yikes!” and ready to go at the same time. Ways I feel more prepared? Well, when I’m not working through imposter syndrome, I feel so thankful that someone is taking the time to be thorough with teaching me skills to succeed. I remember Spencer and Sammi giving the example of people who, though they loose everything, get it all back relatively quickly because they learned the skills to be successful. I really feel like I am being taught the skills to be successful. The emphasis on self care for sustainability is incredible and so amazing! So if I had to pick only one way that I feel better prepared to start my own coaching business, I would have to pick learning how to self care for sustainability. One major breakthrough? Hmm only one 😊??? Well I would definitely pick my relationship with God and my inner child. Okay so I squeezed two in there. But seriously, for the first time in my life I have a depth of relationship and intimacy with God that I have never had before. I have never before felt seen or heard by Him much less me being able to hear Him. But now I consistently hear from Him and feel seen and heard by Him. I am so grateful! Overall still working through feeling apprehensive at times, but feel like the bite-size approach to Coach Launch is totally doable for a successful business. Thank you so much for leading us through this amazing part of our journey. God bless you Coach Launch Team!

I have written this down to carry with me. That’s all that matters! It’s not about me

The main take away, that has stuck in my head is the simplicity of it all really. In the section of “What is coaching” Sammie said, “As long as I help someone get more connected & empowered, as long as I help them to a greater love of intimacy with God & give them the tools to cultivate that on their own & not be reliant on me, than I am doing a good job as a coach or consultant” I have written this down to carry with me. That’s all that matters! It’s not about me. Everything else will fall into place.

I felt that I was exactly where I was meant to be and that I am doing what I was created to do

I have two things to share! One huge breakthrough that I’ve received was meeting myself for the first time, specifically, my child self. It was revelatory learning how to communicate to my heart and Jesus in a new beautiful way. Secondly, I was doing one of my last practice client sessions and it was like Jesus marked me and opened my eyes to see what He was doing. I felt that I was exactly where I was meant to be and that I am doing what I was created to do. I am beyond grateful for this.

It releases a burden that I am a guide assisting in decisions, and not the actual decision maker

Hi! What is being highlighted the most for me is not carrying the responsibility for the clients breakthrough. I have been a therapist in rehabilitation for 10+ years and in that setting I very much am responsible for their improvement to a certain extent. It’s similar that my patients still have to do the exercises or the brain/nervous system still needs to heal, I’m not the miracle worker, but they still look to me to get better. It releases a burden that I am a guide assisting in decisions, and not the actual decision maker. Great reminders!

I am so excited to be able to give this to clients and walking them through the doorway of emotions and empower them to get their needs met

My biggest take away or breakthrough is in regards to unmet needs/ desires and how they come up in emotions. How the emotions point to them and allow us access to them and have the ability to get those needs met through reparenting or even giving those needs to God and allow Him to speak to them! I am so excited to be able to give this to clients and walking them through the doorway of emotions and empower them to get their needs met!

I’m so excited to be on this journey with others

It really showed me a good indication of where I am and how much more there is to keep working at. Especially in my family and how I’m missing the mark with my values. Time to align! I already started baby steps. I know if I’m not in a program or have something to track my progress and don’t have accountability, it is so easy to fall off. I’m so excited to be on this journey with others. I need to start getting in here on the videos too so I feel more connected. Time management is so key! Also, I need to stop putting me on the back burner and do things to fuel me so I’m not dragging. I like how it had the charts of important and emergency. I will be taking better inventory and start planning more. That seems to help me feel more connected with myself and feel like I accomplish something.

We’re not the answer to our client’s problems and we are supposed to help them to be the “hero” of their own situations

Regarding co-dependency, I like the idea that we’re not the answer to our client’s problems and we are supposed to help them to be the “hero” of their own situations. However, we are responsible to provide our client’s with a “safe place” so they are able to get in touch with their heart and what God is telling them to do with their lives. Regarding the importance of boundaries, it’s important to tell our clients what the boundaries are in the beginning is very important so we are able to enforce them later to honor them and honor our own mental health.

What I do matters; but who I am matters more

Hi! Yes, I definitely enjoyed Module 1. To me, it felt like I was hanging out sitting across from you all on a cozy couch enjoying a real conversation. I appreciate the honesty, real life and coaching experiences that everyone shared. Each part had a lot of great information that I thought was great not only for being a coach but in everyday life. My favorite take-aways were: What I do matters; but who I am matters more. Yep, I’ve got that on my wall in front of my computer to look at regularly. Examine my motive. Is it pure? I love this. I don’t ever want the need or desire to make money be more important than why I want to be a coach. The breakdown between a coach versus a consultant was really interesting. I don’t think I had ever thought about this in that way and am happy to have that knowledge. Codependency. Whoa! That was good. This part really touched on some areas that I think, as was mentioned, crucial to being successful and not getting burned out. Honestly, one of the best parts of Module 1. Did it make start analyzing my life and where I am with this...sure did. I thought the Authority and Embodiment section was really eye opening as well. To hear that you can have more success because of the authority you carry from the breakthroughs you have in life versus all the textbook knowledge was something I thought held a lot of value. There were so many great nuggets. I took a lot of notes. I’m looking forward to Module 2. :)

The blending of core principles and spiritual application is spot on and greatly needed in the world of life coaching

The module was exceptional. The attention to detail was greatly appreciated. The blending of core principles and spiritual application is spot on and greatly needed in the world of life coaching. I am a graduate of a “secular” top rated LC program out of California. However, during the training became frustrated and felt suffocated in not being able to incorporate spiritual application. True healing can only come through incorporating deliverance from strongholds and “God moments!” Blessings to you and the team!!

This set me free in that area and I can grow in that freedom and better able to minister to others

This module was so enlightening, I thought I was perfect and everyone else was messed up (HaHa!) I saw so many things about myself that I hadn’t recognized. The co-dependency and having to “fix people” or “protect people” or even have to be the one with all the answers, even to my hurt. This set me free in that area and I can grow in that freedom and better able to minister to others. It will take some work. I have done that all of my life. Also the module changed my perspective on how I see others...do I see them as “broken” or do I see them as capable of taking charge of their lives.

My biggest impact, from this module has been the awareness of triggers

Hello Alive and Free, May Our Lord bless you all for your answer to a calling. This program has been beautiful. The commitment and approach to teaching and facilitating new coaches is so calming. I was going through, and still am, many changes in my life. I recently left my original calling to service others in the career of Physical Therapy: which focused in Home Care and Stroke Rehab. The Lord brought Alive and Free before me, randomly, while online one night while soothening my soul to Christian Music. I listened and am so grateful. Everyone person involved in Alive and Free has brought comfort in this change, I do not feel alone. I am grateful. I feel very insync with all the material presented in Module 1 as I have congruent beliefs and behavors that were natural to me and developed in serving others for 3 decades. My biggest impact, from this module has been the awareness of triggers: felt them yet never fully recognized them for what they were with my patient, or within myself. To now “name” them brings a deeper awareness of their existance and has allowed me to stay calm and more reflective. The gift has been to actually respectfully facilitate indirectly with individuals/friends that are triggering while we are together. I am very excited to grow in awareness, knowledge, and kindness. I appreciate the focus that Module 1 and practicals (lists) encouraged. I have always felt I have had a sound understanding of myself and choices I have made, yet this Module created more reflection and depth..... as there is always room to grow. I am excited to move forward with the Alive and Free “Family“. I feel so blessed that Our Lord lead me to this path. Hugs and Love, Karen Forhan

The content anticipates internal questions and equips with guidance through those struggles, which helps me to move past things that would otherwise leave me stuck

I am so grateful for this program! An outcome that has been very impactful so far to me, is that the material and coaching is life-giving. The content anticipates internal questions and equips with guidance through those struggles, which helps me to move past things that would otherwise leave me stuck. I appreciate the great attention that is given to developing the identity, authority and ethics of future coaches, while also showing us how to work through these important issues. I’ve enjoyed the book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” too, and have found it very helpful and life changing in my own process. One specific breakthrough I had was on a coaching call with Courtney Lancaster. I found her material on the nervous system to be very compelling, clarifying and empowering. During that call, I was also able to ask a few questions, to which the answers given helped me settle confusion I had about some of the differences and advantages/limitations of working as a coach versus a counselor. It helped me to see that coaches can have a great impact on individuals touched by trauma, and to understand some of the boundary lines between the two professional pathways. Alive and Free Team, thank you so much for sharing your gifts and skills with us!

We get an opportunity before God, to help someone rely on Him, point them to Christ and love them and encourage them through the process

I have enjoyed module 1 and learning about how we can best be ourselves in wanting to help others as we each have the same identity in Christ but get an opportunity to help someone else get to their true identity through listening and asking questions that prick their hearts. I like how we are along for the ride in their journey and get to help them while creating boundaries for ourselves. I think of it as having no expectations of the outcome for them but to honor God in loving someone that needs to be set on the right track, and the results are what they will put into it. We get an opportunity before God, to help someone rely on Him, point them to Christ and love them and encourage them through the process. And doing this all from a self dependent mentality so that they are doing the work on themselves and growing on their own.

I know I cant always be there all the time but that GOD is

I really enjoyed ALL OF IT! I think one thing that will really help me is knowing where to set boundaries, especially with my time, keeping a time limit on how long I want to spend with someone per session. I find myself even with the people I talk to each week (my friends, family) that are calling me to vent or for advice, I can spend hours on the phone, or if I dont take their call I may feel guilty for not being there at that moment. I know I cant always be there all the time but that GOD is. This will help me A LOT!

I definitely want to help people discover the root of their issues so they can truly be healed and have their lives transformed

I enjoyed taking notes and learning the different things that I heard in each the videos. I thought it was interesting when the difference between a Life Coach and a Life Consultant was explained. I definitely want to help people discover the root of their issues so they can truly be healed and have their lives transformed. I also thought it was super helpful to be given examples of the terminology to use when there’s a direction you’d like your client to explore, and it’s in a way that honors them. It leaves the client in the position of choosing what they want to address or feel ready to address. It also is spoken in a way that helps create trust since they can see they won’t be pushed to address something that they are uncomfortable with or not ready for. It is hugely appreciated that the section on boundaries touched on several things I had been wondering about and answered most of the questions I had. I recognize that I have had problems setting and enforcing boundaries with certain types of people, so it is extremely helpful to be given direction for the different scenarios that a coach could potentially run into boundary issues with a client. I agree it is best to set healthy boundaries with clients at the very start. I really like the idea of the questions to ask yourself at the end of the day or week to make sure that any personal issues are identified and not carried over into the next day or buried.

I feel I have received the breakthrough insight about who I really am

Habit 7 in the book has given me a great insight about my personal evaluation of myself. I have always relied on external sources to judge myself. I’ve always felt sad, down with when other people didn’t like me criticize me or put me down. My self-esteem always was reliant on other people’s judgment. I feel I have received the breakthrough insight about who I really am. This paragraph “intrinsic security comes from within. It comes from accurate paradigms and correct principles deep in our own mind and heart. It comes from inside out congruence, from living a life of integrity in which our daily habits reflect our deepest values“. I will post this in the core of my heart so I can slowly bring healing to my emotions and my personal belief about myself. Because I only can judge myself based on my motives and character. Because my source of security dependent on others, my motives were always wrong. I always looked for recognition, likes and other people’s approval. Changing and recognizing that my source of security comes from “me” will help me change my motives and promote to habit number 7 where my motive becomes to bless other people, influence other people and not look for personal recognition

Now, I know I need to sit with myself and decipher what I want and need so that I am not zapping my energy and giving truthfully what I want from my heart

Everything in this module and all that you guys do is SO GOOD, but for the perimeters of elaborating on one thing I liked I would say it boundary setting!! As I was taking copious notes, I was telling myself “Lord this is perfect timing to be learning about boundaries and codependency as I haven’t known how to navigate my boundaries with this 70 year old friend of mine that has been too needy for my comfort zone.” Now, I know I need to sit with myself and decipher what I want and need so that I am not zapping my energy and giving truthfully what I want from my heart! So good!! I also just want to say thank you to Sammi and Spencer and the team!! You guys are phenomenal!! :D

There was amazing information shared and stuff that I will hold onto dearly as I grow on my own personal journey

I honestly loved Module 1!! There was amazing information shared and stuff that I will hold onto dearly as I grow on my own personal journey, in addition to walking alongside other individuals who are seeking my guidance. This program is truly a blessing to so many and I am very eager to continue my knowledge in the next modules. Also, I am absolutely loving the books that are required. There are so many nuggets of gold intertwined throughout this program! Seriously, amazing!!! Thank you so much!

I am discovering myself, and learning to say no, even when my natural being screams to do what I would normally do

Hi there, it is Carolina here! I would like to say, the program have been fantastic so far. Although I went and I am still going through a lot lately but still, God has my back covered. One of the breakthrough that I had when watching the videos was when Taylor talked about how she was praised by her mother and how that behavior shaped her life. The feeling of “Oh my God!” came to me several times, just the thought of it makes me wonder, if all my life I have been doing good things to people, to the extend of giving up on my on desires to please other, just to receive praise or it is my nature. with the reading and videos, I realized that yes, it’s good to be a good Samaritan, but we should look to ourselves first. What intrigues me is that people look at me as a source for everything: strength, financial and emotional SOS, the go to person. They act as if I was the richest person on earth, and honestly I have this sense of not lacking anything. Although realistically it is not the through. I am discovering myself, and learning to say no, even when my natural being screams to do what I would normally do. I found myself in a cycle of infinity of never ending patterns. relationships wise, I realized that they are cycles that needs to be broken. One of the things that I am surprised is, how long I have lived believing in wrong things even though I have amazing testimonies with walking with God. How blind I was. For now I am humbling myself to say the road is long, and there is a lot I need to do to get over myself. I let God come and do what He does best.( break me to the point, I cease to exist so He can take place and do whatever He want in me, and whenever he want). I am thankful for the eyeopening lessons.

God has shown me over the past year that He is able to use any vessel for His purpose no matter the condition of it as long as its willing to be used

I really enjoyed this module! I was able to go back and revisit my breakthroughs over the past year and see what it is I have to offer future clients. I see areas where I need to focus on growth and development. I am so thankful for this program and thankful that God has chose me for this. Its not something I would have chose for myself just because of feeling inadequate. God has shown me over the past year that He is able to use any vessel for His purpose no matter the condition of it as long as its willing to be used.

I am more me now. I don’t feel stuck. I have a live connection with God and exercise different ways to engage in this relationship where everything else flows from

One breakthrough was really understanding desires. I walked through what I considered failures and saw how my “flatland” mentality drove an interpretation of these experiences and sucked the life right out of me. I have been practicing letting God meet those desires and bringing compassion to my heart. I am more me now. I don’t feel stuck. I have a live connection with God and exercise different ways to engage in this relationship where everything else flows from. I feel more at home in myself.

I think it’s wonderful to have this help in pursuing a career in life coaching and it is helpful in gaining confidence

Thank you so much for Module 1! I really appreciated the guidance, especially about avoiding becoming co dependent with clients and also staying true to your own identity while coaching. I have worried about both of those things, so I found it really helpful! I think it’s wonderful to have this help in pursuing a career in life coaching and it is helpful in gaining confidence. I am human, I will make mistakes with it, but if you can do it, so can I :) I am excited to start this journey! Tanja

I loved mapping out and sitting with the LORD and asking about what I am called to and what I carry

The section on Authority and embodiment was phenomenal. I loved mapping out and sitting with the LORD and asking about what I am called to and what I carry. I also loved the Laura Duncan section where she talked about spending time with the Lord throughout the day instead of a concentrated time for a couple of hours and how that model is much more sustainable. Also when Jenny talked about her own wrestle with codependency and feeling abandoned as a child and the things she watches out for in coaching it really impacted me. I felt like I got my mail read. Steven Covey’s book was also incredible, learning about how the right brain and how the left brain function was super killer.

I appreciate the practicals with the questions to ask myself, to ask God for more clarity about my identity

I have learned that I am codependent, which is not anything I thought of or heard before. I realize that I put a lot of my worth in what I do for others to feel loved and accepted. I appreciate the practicals with the questions to ask myself, to ask God for more clarity about my identity. When you only have known yourself by what you do, it’s completely being thrown into left field to think / see yourself outside of that. Knowing how to protect and connect with my own heart. NOT anything I have known how to do. Not understanding my cycles, patterns or traumas. BUT I will say, when I do things for others, it does seem (feel) that it comes from a place of authentic, genuineness of wanting to do, without the ” need “. Because as I have gone through things in the last couple of years, I’ve learned a lot about myself, what makes me, me. Just not a full picture, that’s the journey. I never gave myself permission for A LOT of things. When I did/ do make decisions, I feel selfish at times. I was always told more times that I can count, it does not matter what I say, how I feel, I was always shut down, from childhood and in still some things I deal with today. Then it turns into questioning and if I deserve the things that I desire in my life. So crazy good content, reflection, I appreciate the details and examples of the content, especially if it’s not an area that I know.

I started this journey to help other people but I didn’t realize that going through module one would help me uncover things that I need for my journey

I have really enjoyed module one in the vest knowledge and information about how to uncover deep questions for a client. I started this journey to help other people but I didn’t realize that going through module one would help me uncover things that I need for my journey. Reflecting on my past and things that I’ve overcome give me a better perspective. now I realize it was important to self reflect and understand how things in my past can be used to help people going through the same battles. so module one has been both informative and also helpful about things in my life.

Now I can honestly say I am excited for the future & what God has in store for me

Yes!!! I’m finally feeling part of the group and the rhythm of the program. At the beginning I was really overwhelmed & worried that I would not be able to take it all in, remember the information, or have a clear mind. Fortunately, I do have clarity now. The daily routine alone is so good for me since my life hasn’t had much consistency these past 5 years. Now I can honestly say I am excited for the future & what God has in store for me. I’m choosing to have joy & anticipation in this journey. Thanks guys, Kat

I’m just beginning the work of peeling back the layers of false identity to discover who I truly am

I’m coming to terms with, and confronting, areas of codependency and inadequacy. I’m realizing I have gone through life seeking to help others feel better in their struggles because it gives me a feeling of self-worth. I can hide my own insecurities and have a reason to not address what’s going on inside, because I’m so busy trying to be the superhero for everyone else. I need to work on identity through Christ, and I’m just beginning the work of peeling back the layers of false identity to discover who I truly am.