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For years, CEOs of some of the most successful and largest companies have relied on executive coaches. Henry McKinnell, CEO of Pfizer, Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay, and David Pottruck, CEO of Charles Schwab & Co., are just a few who rely on a "trusted adviser.

~ The Business Journal, Nov. '03

The leaders of organizations such as Alcoa, American Red Cross, AT&T, Ford, Northwestern Mutual Life, 3M, UPS, American Standard, the federal governments of the United States and Canada are convinced that coaching works to develop people and increase productivity.

~ Consulting to Management, Sep.'02

Employers are shocked at how high their ROI numbers are for coaching. He recalls a large employer in the hospitality industry saved between $30 million and $60 million by coaching its top 200 executives.

~ Alastair Robertson
Mgr. worldwide leadership development
Accenture

In one 2004 study, executive coaching at Booz Allen Hamilton, the business consultants firm, returned $7.90 for every $1 the firm spent on coaching.

MetrixGlobal LLC, 2004

Coaching has become a $1 billion a year industry in the US. Some surveys indicate that half of all businesses now employ coaches.

~ J. Robertson
The Dallas Morning News, Aug.'05

We've done lots of research over the past three years, and we've found that leaders who have the best coaching skills have better business results.

~ V.P. of Global Executive &
Organizational Dev. at IBM

Executive Coaches are everywhere these days. Companies hire them to shore up executives or, in some cases, to ship them out. Division heads hire them as change agents. Workers at all levels of the corporate ladder are enlisting coaches for guidance on how to improve their performance, boost their profits, and make better decisions about everything from personnel to strategy.

~ TIME Business News

The Manchester survey of 140 companies shows nine in 10 executives believe coaching to be worth their time and dollars. The average return was more than $5 for each $1 spent. See Article

~ The Denver Post, September 2,'01

Executive Coaching. In 2002 the Harvard Business School Journal indicated that employers are willing to pay from $1,500 to $15,000 a day for executive coaching. With applicability in any business setting -- corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government -- executive coaching certificates provide the chance to increase earning power. See Article

~ Paul D. Rosevear, 2007

Recent studies show business coaching and executive coaching to be the most effective means for achieving sustainable growth, change and development in the individual, group and organization.

~ HR Monthly

Xerox Corporation carried out several studies on coaching. They determined that in the absence of follow-up coaching to their training classes, 87% of the skills change brought about by the program was lost. That?s 87 cents in the skills dollar. However good your skills training in the classroom, unless it?s followed up on the job, most of its effectiveness is lost without follow-up coaching.

~ Business Wire, July 30, '01

A study featured in Public Personnel Management Journal reports that managers (31) that underwent a managerial training program showed an increased productivity of 22.4%. However, a second group was provided coaching following the training process and their productivity increased by 88%. Research does demonstrate that one-on-one executive coaching is of value.

~ F. Turner, Ph.D. CEO Refresher

The Business demand for coaching is nearly doubling each year. Out of the $80 billion being currently spent on corporate education, FLI Research estimates that $2 billion is spent on executive coaching at senior executive levels in Fortune 500 companies.

~ Business Wire 2003

Demand for executive coaching has been booming as more company executives and small business owners seek the service. Many consulting and training firms state that within the past year, the number of requests they have received for executive coaching has increased by 60 to 80 percent. A recent study showed that coaching now accounts for around 20 percent of their business, when two years ago it was 5 percent...More executives are beginning to request the service for themselves?as the negative connotation of coaching as a form of punishment for poor performance is replaced by the growing perception that coaching can help an individual or group to build sustainable professional and personal skills, better learn, overcome challenges, reach stretch goals and integrate leadership training.

~ US Careers Journal, May 2003

Business Coaching is needed today more than ever as a critical tool for organizational change... Change is essential for an organization to grow and adapt to today's rapidly shifting marketplace...In changing from old hierarchical models to relational models for leading and influencing, businesses are creating coaching cultures that encourage organizational learning. Coaching has emerged as the best way to help individuals learn to think and work together more effectively.

~ Georgetown University,
Center for Professional Development. 2003

What's really driving the boom in coaching, is this, as we move from 30 miles an hour to 70 to 120 to 180...as we go from driving straight down the road to making right turns and left turns to abandoning cars and getting on motorcycles...the whole game changes, and a lot of people are trying to keep up, learn how, not fall off.

~ John Kotter
Professor of Leadership at the
Harvard Business School

Booz, Allen & Hamilton's Ed Cohen, Director for Professional Excellence says; "We hire outside certified coaches to help our executives fill in minor gaps that may not have shown up earlier in the person's career because those skills may not have been the ones that were needed to help them rise to their present level.

~ The Edge, 2003

?business coaching, a trend that's exploding among small businesses and organizations nationwide. It's estimated that up to 20% of American small businesses are using them, up from 4% just four years ago and between 25 percent and 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies use executive coaches...

~ Time Business News

National and global companies are looking for highly trained organizational coaching graduates who have experience with international business practices and cultures, who are committed to people development, and understand the importance of the bottom-line...

~ Financial Times

Business coaching is a major growth industry. At least 10,000 coaches work for businesses today, up from 2,000 in1996. And that figure is expected to exceed 50,000 in the next five years. Business coaching is also highly profitable; employers are now willing to pay fees ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 a day.

~ The Economics of Executive Coaching
Harvard Business School Journal,
July 2002

Executive and Business coaching is growing by about 40% a year.
~ The Economist, December 2002

?many executive coaches sell themselves as purveyors of simple answers and quick results... The idea that an executive coach can help employees improve performance quickly is a great selling point to CEOs, who put the bottom line first. Yet that approach tends to gloss over any unconscious conflict the employee might have. This can have disastrous consequences for the company long term and can exacerbate the psychological damage to the person targeted for help...Unless these Executive coaches have been trained in the dynamics of Interpersonal relations, however, they may abuse their power often without meaning to...To best help their executives, companies need to draw on the expertise of executive coaches with legitimate skills.

~ Harvard Business School Journal,
July 2003

Employees at Nortel Networks estimate that coaching earned the company a 529 percent "return on investment and significant intangible benefits to the business," according to calculations prepared by Merrill C. Anderson, a professor of clinical education at Drake University.

~ Psychology Today, January 2003

Kodak has initiated a coaching program focusing on employee productivity and retention for a 1,000 employee unit. The coaching results obtained to-date confirm double-digit productivity increases.

~ Society for HR Management, 2003

Executives in this study believe that the top three personal characteristics of an effective executive coach are the ability to form a strong "connection" with the executive, professionalism, and the use of a clear and sound coaching methodology. Fifty-six percent of the executive group focused on personal behavior change, forty-three percent identified enhancing leader effectiveness, forty percent focused on building stronger relationships, seventeen percent used the coach for personal development, and seven percent used their coaching sessions to work on better work-family integration. Coaching helps Vodafone to change its command and control culture to one based on coaching and collaboration. This report states that coaching was the prime reason for the company's ascension to the top rung of its industry. The company instituted one-to-one coaching and coaching skills training and has created a coaching culture from the top down. Coaching also increased manager recognition of staff development as a key role to success.

~ Human Resource Management
Int'l Digest, November 2003

...business coaching, a trend that's exploding among small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. It's estimated that up to 20% of American small businesses are using them, up from 4% just four years ago.

~ Chicago Business

Barbara, thank you. Your Certified Coach Practitioner course was absolutely terrific. Over the past thirty years, I have had the honor of advising and coaching hundreds of franchisees, small business owners, corporate executives and nonprofit directors. And, based on the positive feedback I have received from my clients and the long term relationships I continue to enjoy, I've always felt I did a pretty good job in helping my clients achieve their goals and dreams. However, after taking your course and acquiring the tools that come with it, I now have a whole new system of providing even more value to my clients.

I may be an "old dog", but you've taught me some amazing new tricks.

Thanks, Barbara, you're the best.
Warmest regards,

W. Berry Fowler Founder and former Chairman of Sylvan Learning Centers and The Little Gym International, Inc., and Executive Director, Fowler Institute.

"Barbara took a weekend in my life and empowered me to take my abilities to that higher level and have a better relationship with my higherself. In Southern California terms 'She takes home the academy award for presentation, understanding and shows you what's been under your nose the whole time.' It felt like I took home not only the certification, but the Spiritual Oscar!" - Angelo Eros

"Dear Barbara, It was a pleasure attending your course for Coaching Certification. The information that you provided was very effective, easily understood and well presented. The three areas that I truly enjoyed were: NLP training, the interview and script writing and the Web page marketing section of the course. The small class size was wonderful. It created a very intimate setting which allowed relationships to develop quickly among the other attendees. This in turn allowed the roll playing and practice of techniques to be relaxed and feel genuine. Within 24 hrs of attending your course I have a domain name and business registered. To this techno dinosaur that is a real accomplishment. Thank you again and God Bless." - Scott Fisher, Riverside, CA

"The training through the Certified Coaches Federation was invaluable! I not only walked away with amazing information on how to help others, but through the experiential exercises, I now have a clear road map on how to bring my own business to the next level. I completed the training feeling well informed, confident, higly motivated, and certain that I can help others feel empowered to live the life they've been dreaming of. Barbara Wainwright is an excellent instructor. She offered guidance, support, and a wealth of knowledge. Her energy and passion were contagious! Thanks again Barbara!" - AnnMarie, Seattle, WA

"This course and certification was very beneficial to our business because it has proven and well documented methods that will increase our offerings to our clients. We are so excited about a continued relationship and future partnership with the Certified Coaches Federation!" - Vicki L. Hubiak, President, HR Solutions, Inc.

"Wow, where do I start? Thank You just simply is NOT enough. It is with a grateful heart that I thank you for such an enlightening and LIFE CHANGING weekend. The Life Coaching Certification program was the missing piece of the puzzle in my life. Not only did it force me to focus on what it is I am most passionate about, it gave me direction and a clear path on how to achieve what it is my soul has been longing for. It gave me tangible tools I can use immediately and every piece of information I learned was presented in such an organized and easy to understand format. I have never been so impressed with any other workshop or program I've ever attended! I am excited to finally be able to say, "I am in control of my own destiny". I am now in the driver's seat and it feels MAGNIFICIENT! I am positive all of us who were in the class were Divinely guided to be there. Our group felt like a Soul Family reconnecting and I am feeling completely uplifted and thrilled to have such wonderful and interesting new friends. I know I will stay in touch with many of them and am eager to participate in each of their individual journeys of growth and transformation. I'm looking forward to working with you and GROWING by leaps and bounds!" - Michelle Anderson, Laguna Hills, CA

"I have attended many workshops in my business career. This one was not only very informative, but the most entertaining course I have been to. The major component in my opinion is the facilitator. That person makes or breaks any workshop. Derrick puts his heart and soul in to his course and gives us additional gifts of his undivided attention, his eagerness to share his experiences and enlighten us with all kinds of extra information. He is a giving, nurturing and humourous human being. In short, the perfect 'Life Coach'. Thank you Derrick. I really enjoyed the course." - Jen Parkinson

"I was so moved by the experience of the class it was definately worth the cost of the program. Barbara makes you feel very comfortable and removes all fears you have around coaching. I discovered a simple basic formula in this class that I needed in my coaching process. I know this program I have learned will touch other's lives. It has touched mine. Thank you Barbara. Blessings." www.GoddessEmpowerment.com - Mica Monet, Santa Monica, CA

"Naurice, your approach is very insightful, your are patient and your voice is soothing, you respond very well the temperature of the room knowing when people need a break. Your ability to create a safe enviroment to expose raw emotion is excellent. I really liked working with one partner, it deepened the learning as well as broadened my coaching skills" - L.B. HR Director Dunn and Bradstreet

"I enjoyed your style of presenting. The information was clear and user friendly. A powerful course with simple processes that engages clients in the coaching model. What I liked most, was that the barrier to entering into a coaching relationship was so low, that it is very easy to begin and develop a amazing and powerful result. Thanks for a great weekend Naurice!" - S.F. Counsellor

"The class was helpful because I was able to gain my certification quickly and at a reasonable cost. Barbara, thank you for sharing your personal and professional experiences. You are a wonderfully kind person with quiet strength. Warmest Regards" - Jill A. Ryan, Northern CA

"The couse has made me see that it is possible to do what you really want to do and materialize it; that it is not a struggle to achieve your goal in life." - Inmaculada Villarino, Ireland via Spain

"Barbara's instruction is excellent. It is thorough, yet concise. She give you all the tools you need to become a great coach, including experience in coaching." L.S., Laguna Niguel, CA

"By the time you reach a certain point in life, you can naturally desire to share your experience and advice. When you reach that point, you also can be most effective by engaging a process that is repeatable and ensures the mutual success between the client and coach. Taking the Certified Coach Federation program and utilizing the suggested process gives you the tools." - Jeanne O'Grady, San Diego, CA

"Thank you for 2 days filled with information on how to change peoples lives. When I came to class I had no idea that what was taught could be done in only 2 days. I am leaving Sunday afternoon with a feeling of confidence that can I do this easily. It has been a life changing weekend for me. In addition to the Life Coach training, I also got to know some very interesting people" - L. J. Laguna Hills, CA

"The class provides valuable knowledge and tools (such as the New Client Questionaire, Goals and Objectives Defined form, the Life Script) that a coach, who is serious in developing a great practice, can use to help their clients achieve their goals." - Mila Kleinbergs, Yorba Linda, CA

"I recommend the course to up and coming coaches to gain a fast, comprehensive understanding of coaching as demonstrated through the course outline. The Life Script especially has a powerful effect that will help anyone realize their potential! Thank you Barbara." Mike Gross, San Diego, CA

"I would easily refer CCF. This class was awsome, really!! This class offered me the tools and resoures to take my coach business to the next level. I can actually say, 'I am ready to build a client base.' Thank you Barbara and CCF." Tina Robinson, Stockton, CA

"As a sales coach for over 20 years, I went to CCF to polish my skills and expand my possibility thinking. What I received was great value and a whole new perspective on my personal, professional and financial goals. I would recommend the class to anyone looking to take their life to the next level." - Carolann Johnston, Anaheim, CA

"This course was life changing and I will forever be grateful for 'finding' this course. Also, Barbara was great!" - Ricky N., Santa Monica, CA

"I have learned an incredible tool which will be powerful for me and those I will help. Thank you." - Clay Engels, Santa Monica, CA

"This class is so fun and empowering! I learned great information to help myself and others in achieving any and all goals! This class is a must for anyone who has goals and dreams! Coaching makes it all possible! Infinately grateful!" - Katherine Pool, San Clemente, CA

"The appropriate energy level was made available through the collected spirits here this weekend that has pushed me forward to my own next level of spiritual energy and Barbara was the beacon of light. There is only one way to move forward and I would highly recommend this class to those who are well on their way to moving forward." - Lori Jensen, San Diego, CA

"Ever have an 'aha! moment'? This class resounded with a chorus of those moments for the entire group. I walked away with the knowledge and tools to not only build a successful, profitable coaching practice, but also to achieve all of my personal goals in every area of my life." - C.K., Laguna Hills, CA

"I recommend this class to anyone seeking to become more effective in achieving their own personal goals, be they financial, spiritual, or physical, and because of this empowering experience of working with others to help them achieve their goals, while continuing to learn and grow themselves. Everyone could use a life coach." - Chuck Alvarez, San Pedro, CA

"The training for Certified Coach Practitioner has been a highlight in my understanding people and how to "read them" by listening, observing and feeling their responses, as well as guiding them to accomplishing their aspirations and goals. Barbara was a fantastic teacher, leader and person. In gratitude," - Sharon Jones, Laguna Hills, CA

"This training weekend has put me at the top of a brand new world. The tools we were given have the potential to allow great things to manifest. It has given me a sense that responsibility plays a big role in my life. Highly recommend this course for everyone." - S.L., San Pedro, CA

"I would recommend the CCF class to anyone looking to build on the skills they have or discover talents they thought were locked away. The class is powerful and an insightful way to learn how to help other people. Barbara is great and brings a lot of experience, energy and excitement to the class." - J.C., Anaheim, CA

"It has been a amazing experience going through an intensive 2 day Certified Life Coach program. The program was very effective with a lot of practice to actually experience as a coach as well as a client." - K. Ritchey, Laguna Hills, CA

"The CCF weekend offers powerful experiential work both as a coach and client. This provides learning on the fast track. www.workshopleadertraining.com" - Patricia Crane, Ph.D., San Diego, CA

"Barbara is an excellent teacher who has given me tools for coaching that I can immediately apply to my executive search practice. She has also opened my eyes to the exciting and rewarding coaching profession. Thank you Barbara!" - Gary Bremermann, Tokyo Japan

"Great class, reasonable pricing, wonderful speaker. The whole weekend was enjoyable, effort less and insight gained - immeasurable. A perfect place to start with a brand new career that gives to others. A career that inspires and leads with greatness and integrity. Thank you. The world needs coaches!" - Krisden McClain, Redondo Beach, CA

"Thanks to Derrick and Adam for a great class, "chock full" of useful information, clear guidelines, easy-to-use tools and practical experiences - all so necessary for starting me on my road to being an effective coach." - K.R.

"Barbara, Your CCF weekend seminar was life changing! I am truly inspired and thankful to have been able to experience this wonderful course! Blessings!" - Lori B. Rosén, Orange County, CA

"Thanks for an enlightening experience that turned on an empowering switch in my focus, awareness, and attitude. Now I am making the necessary adjustments toward the successful future I desire. Anyone anywhere, anytime, can benefit from learning how to personally help themselves become healthy, wealthy, and wise." - Carol Workman, Marina Del Rey, CA

"What an empowering place. I came in feeling unsure of my capabilities, just a desire to learn more about life, myself and what I wanted to do. The seminar is already over and I almost wish it wasn't. It is time now to take action. I have a clear picture of where I need to go, who I am, and what I want to do. Thank you Healthy Wealthy and Wise. I'll be back!" - T.O. - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

"Barbara will show you the tools to begin a new journey in life. She is experienced and will show you the ways to be successful." - T.M., Irvine, CA

"Derrick, I wanted to thank you again for the great 2 day training! I had such a wonderful time and came away feeling excited and positive about moving forward in my life. You are a very inspirational man and I love your positive outlook and especially your great laugh. You have changed my life; and you know the impact you have had on our son." - Sue Chambers, Williams Lake, British Columbia

"The course for certification of life coaches by CCF is direct and inspirational. Small class size aided personal attention and optimized the learning and discussion. I was impressed with the NLP information. It penetrated my own psyche and created excitement about teaching and coaching others by applying this knowledge. Now I know how natural it is to set goals and make steps simple. The master coach, Joann, and coach instructor, Barbara, provided gentle nurturance and positive feedback, even connection. I think this workshop ought to be taught by new coaches, under a master coach, as part of an initiative process. It was very worth it to fly in from San Jose to be reprogrammed to achieve my goals. I feel deeply focused and in a zone of forward motion." - Dr. SDiane Adamz-Bogus,The Oracle Soul-Joiner, Metaphysician, Spiritual Healer and Life Coach Practitioner, San Jose,CA.

"The CCF training was awesome! I have learned how to take my skills to the next level. I have been looking for this kind of training for many years now. CCF has provided an excellent model, concise and precise to assess my skills and help me make the leap. I would recommend this training to everyone who cares about their direction and their progress in life." - Alex Ureche, Program Manager, Computer Sciences Corporation, Redondo Beach, CA

"What a joy! That's how I feel about this class. It was more than I expected and I have years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. This class was refreshing, inspiring, and immensely practical. The facilitator was awesome. I walked out with do-able, practical tools to use in building a coaching practice. Take this class to improve your practice and develop new business opportunities." - Leadership Consultant, Redondo Beach, CA

"This course was phenomenal! I experienced substantial growth, learned a lot about people and developed some great friendships! The instructors were very interesting, very nice and down to earth." - Bryan Welch, Waterbury, Connecticut

"Thank you for this insightful weekend! I learned a lot about myself, about coaching, and about the marketing and sales skills necessary to build a coaching practice." - Laurie Hartzel, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

"My name is Farzad Farahmand. I am a Chiropractor, and had the pleasure of attending a recent life coaching seminar taught by Barbara Wainwright. I found the course extremely informative. Barbara brought a lot of positive energy into the room and presented the material in a very effective and organized manner. I feel that if I put to use all that I've learned in this course, my life would change dramatically, in a positive way. Overall, I found the course very educational, and I enjoyed the exercises as well. The instructor especially made every minute of the long 2 day seminar exciting! I would strongly recommend this seminar to everyone who has trouble moving ahead in life, and needs to discover and remove their unknown blockages in their lives." - Farzad Farahmand, Irvine, California.

"I have coached with many very successful individuals, receiving pearls of wisdom, however after taking the CCF course I was in awe at what I learned. This program is definitely unique. I was amazed at, not only the training the coach receives, but the gift of what we have to give back to the client, THE SCRIPT. I am very impressed and excited to begin working with others. I feel what we have to offer will advance clients very quickly in reaching their goals. Once they tell others....I only hope we can keep up with the demands of success, a great problem to have! I commend you Derrick Sweet!" - Lynne Budde, Buffalo, New York

"You guys have taken the very best methods in personal development and created the tools to design a successful coaching business that effectively helps coaches create positive growth and development in their clients." - Gregg Welch, Southbury, Connecticut

"Thank you for the unique perspective toward achieving a greater consciousness and realizing limitless human potential in myself and others." - Lynn Murphy, Publisher, Sacred Pathways Magazine

"I can't believe how much useful, practical and timely information you have in this amazing course! As manager of a team of financial advisors I now have the resources I needed to help each member of my team reach their goals. This course, by far, has been the best personal development course I have ever taken. The coaching part was an added bonus but what I learned most was how to reach my own potential and, even more importantly, how to remove the roadblocks in my own life. Thank you!" - Geoff Mahar, Toronto, Ontario

"Just a quick note to say thank you so much for a great weekend. Your teachings are really appreciated. Please let Derrick know that I am more than satisfied with the results that we achieved. Once again, allow me to express my gratitude to you for the whole-hearted sharing we experienced this weekend. You are special." - Chris T., Carlsbad, California

"This course showed me that there are people in this world that truly make a difference! What a great opportunity and pleasure to attend such a moving course!" - Mike Chambers, Kamloops, British Columbia

"The training I experienced this weekend in CCF coaching seminar with Barbara Wainwright will always stay very close to my heart and continue to inspire me everyday of my life. CCF Certification will always continue to be the rock and boost I needed to excel in my coaching career, and Barbara will always be the catalyst and teacher that reminded me to always believe in myself and continue to stay true to my divine path. Her simple yet powerful methods will allow you to connect deeper with who you are and find the path where you want to go. I challenge anyone to challenge themselves to join CCF Training with Barbara Wainwright and be the best they can be." - Angelica Frenkel, Angelica's Coaching, Santa Monica, California

"Thank you very much for being very informative on these classes. These classes gave me the tools and to know myself and to know others in a different way. I thank you and it was nice to be your student. I know this will lead me into being a great coach for my clients." -

Christy Rucci, Corona Del Mar, California

"I wanted to thank you again for a fantastic weekend. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and learning some great tools that I will help me move forward. I know that we were all suppose to meet for more than one reason!! I would love to start the coaches mentoring program with you next week. I would like to go for it A.S.A.P. So there are no excuses or delays in trying to get to where I want to go. Thanks.... " - Michelle Greene, Santa Monica, California

"Thank you so much for a phenomenal weekend! I found the course to be very informative and I feel like I was set out into this new world with a whole bunch of valuable tools to put into my tool belt. Our group dynamic was incredible. Thank you for being such a glowing example to us all. The whole weekend was such a pleasure! Thanks again and all the best, "

- Karen :), Carlsbad, California

"Taking the life coaching course from Barbara was a truly spiritual experience for me. She is a gifted teacher, and connects with her students on many levels. I really learned a lot from her. " - C.R., San Diego, California

"Just wanted to let you know that I had a fabulous time at the course. I have been very excited about beginning a career in coaching".- Deborah Ferguson, Ontario, Canada

"I wanted to thank you again for an enlightening weekend. I really enjoyed it and I think everyone in the room felt the same." - Chris Pitoni, Toronto

"Barbara Wainwright has empowered me to be "all that I can be". Nobody has ever made me write down my goals before. After completing 20 consecutive years of schooling, one would think - "How is that possible?" She also pushed me to identify the obstacles and road-blocks in "my personal life"! And helped me with finding the solutions to break down those barriers and therefore, I have no excuses anymore to waste my time :) The whole course (CCF) is a valuable tool that anyone can use to improve their life. For CEO's and business managers it is absolutely mandatory." - R. Mitchell Hanson - Encinitas, CA

"CCF Life Coaching is simply brilliant. It is a treasure map that takes you on a path to discovery of your true self. It empowers you to find the unlimited resources of "you" and in finding your divine purpose. All should be taught this G.O.D. Ms. Wainwright's coaching is brilliant. She brings so much life experience to assist others in learning healing and to find the Greatness and Wholeness of ones self, leading them to their wonderful divine purpose. It was a great privilege to take this life changing course from her. I shall use this coaching for the betterment of myself and to assist others on this life altering journey to their own divine purpose and potential." - Morgaine McGuire, RN, BSN, BA, Ireland

"I highly recommend the Certified Coaches Federation class. Barbara Wainwright did an exceptional job of making sure the students understood and processed the information to our utmost abilities. I am forever grateful to have been trained by such a concerned and caring program that helps others succeed in life!" - Brenda Petras - June 10, 2007 - Houston, TX

"I recommend Barbara Wainwright and Certified Coaches Federation Training for anyone. Barbara is genuine, and easily and naturally imparts information. The material covered inspired me to new and greater ideas about what my life coaching practice can look like. Thank you Barbara for your time, talent, and information." - Lynn Beckett - Houston, TX

"The Certified Coaches Training was awesome in the quality of information that was presented in a concise, clear, focused form." - S. B. - Houston, TX

"The class was interesting and loaded with information, I would never have thought of, to assist others in transition. Barbara is an excellent trainer. The class, while loaded with information, was timed to allow for experiential exercises which was highly educational." - D.R. - Houston, TX

"I appreciate the knowledge and patience of Barbara and Joann guiding me through the CCF seminar. Thank you both" - A. R. - Santa Monica, CA

"This class was very helpful by Barbara explaining every aspect of becoming a great coach" - Karina, Santa Monica, CA

"This class was very beneficial in helping me understand my personal coaching strategy and niche." - Tom Viscount, Santa Monica, CA

"I found the class to be enlightening and educational" - R. P. - Santa Monica, CA

"It was a very educating experience as well as a growing one". Z. R. - Santa Monica, CA

"This seminar is well-structured, informative and conducted by professionals in a motivating and encouraging way. I am ready to go and share this with as many people as possible. - Olga Buhler, San Diego, CA

"This course was great! I learned plenty. The instruction was precise and easy to understand. Thanks" - Keith Watson, Los Angeles, CA

"I love the small group atmosphere and how it was a hands on course" - D.B. Carlsbad,

"The power of a positive affirmation script impressed me." - P.S.

"This class was an understanding for myself. Not only did I receive tactics and information to start my own life coaching career, I triggered my goals and learned about myself!" - M.R.

"I recommend this course to anyone who has a desire to help people find their path in life and then walk that path achieving all their goals and dreams along the way." - A.W.

"This class helped me gain clarity and focus on defining my goals in a specific way. Gave me a sound road map to follow and implement. Great class and lots of fun!" - R.T., CA