ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about emotional intelligence?
28 people recorded interviews about emotional intelligence across 6 organisations. feeling heard and supported by the provider was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 6 interviews. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about emotional intelligence in their recorded interview.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 28 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
- Felt supportedmentioned in 6 interviews
“And I saw and heard from them the impact that that had, and that really helped me to put some faith into Beth.”Stacey O'Brien
- Family & relationshipsmentioned in 4 interviews
“We were really able to get to know each other and build really, you know, a solid working relationship and friendships.”Stacey O'Brien
- Team & hiringmentioned in 3 interviews
“We've had some barriers we've encountered this year with hiring positions that we greatly need, and we've been able to pull together and identify the things that need to happen.”Stacey O'Brien
- Mood & stressmentioned in 3 interviews
“Like, a lot more calm less angry, which is, kind of, how I started off this training.”Joanne Yammine
- Better systemsmentioned in 3 interviews
“Because it's only when I invest in myself that I can actually be better to others and I think it's just going to be the consistency so I love that reset process.”Joanne Yammine
- More energymentioned in 2 interviews
“Hi, I'm Marni Mae, and I'm shooting this video because five months ago, my life was great, but I felt like there was something more available for me, and I was tired of doing the same thing and expecting different res…”Marni Pogachefsky
- Confidencementioned in 1 interview
“Because of the breakthroughs I had and because of the next level of confidence that I was just able to experience and live in, it became very apparent to me what the next level of stepping outside of my comfort zone a…”Andrew Peluso
- Digestionmentioned in 1 interview
“They were in the same position as I was and they did a great job, telling some stories more gut-wrenching than mine.”Oleg Ivanov
How long it took
- Over a year · 6
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 28 interviews.
WatchDr. Stacey O'Brien Achieves Team Cohesiveness and Emotional Intelligence Through Leadership CoachingDr. Stacey O'Brien, a professor of nursing, credits Byerly Coaching with transforming her team’s effectiveness and morale. By identifying 'saboteurs' and triggers, O'Brien achieved a greater sense of calm during chaos and improved collaboration. The coaching…Stacey O'Brien · Byerly Coaching
WatchEntrepreneur Achieves Unstoppable Confidence and Breaks Through Career Plateaus via Experiential TrainingAndrew Peluso describes his experience with Ascension Leadership Academy as a life-altering breakthrough that moved him past a career plateau. By completing Levels 1, 2, and 3, Peluso gained the confidence to step outside his comfort zone, identify blind spot…Andrew Peluso · Ascension Leadership Academy
WatchLearn to keep your heart open and overcome invisible mental shacklesAnnie Lalla reports that Love Club and the WeDeepen community provide a transformational vortex designed to bankrupt blind spots holding people back from true love. By attending Immersion weekends, participants work with world-class coaches to liberate themse…Annie Lalla · We Deepen / Love Club- 40 Years of ZenWatchOvercoming deep-seated shame and dismantling ego to achieve radical self-honestyMia Medicus achieved a profound psychological shift at 40 Years of Zen, reporting a complete conviction that she no longer has the limitations she once feared. By dismantling layers of ego and reconnecting inner selves, she successfully let go of shame, gaini…Mia Medicus · 40 Years of Zen
WatchA Quantum Leap in Marriage Through Unprecedented Safety and Emotional IntelligenceJessica and Brian describe Summit of Love as a quantum leap for their marriage, shifting them from going through the motions to living with an open heart. They achieved a world-class upgrade in their relationship intelligence, citing the unique safety of the…Jessica & Brian 5-25 · Annie Lalla - Summit of Love- QivedaWatchCassandra Montoya Achieved Emotional Mastery and Physical Embodiment Through Qiveda QigongCassandra Montoya found that Qiveda successfully fused meditative practice with physical embodiment. By committing to Greg’s Qigong modality, she achieved greater mastery over her emotions, moving from reactivity to responding in alignment with her values. Sh…Cassandra Montoya · Qiveda
WatchOvercoming Limiting Beliefs to Record Music and Produce a Sold-Out ConcertMarni Pogachefsky credits Ascension Leadership Academy with helping her shift from a pattern of avoidance to radical commitment. Through the Level Three program, she collapsed timelines to record five songs in three days and facilitated a concert for 80 peopl…Marni Pogachefsky · Ascension Leadership Academy
WatchTeenager Gains Emotional Communication Tools and Preparedness for Future Romantic RelationshipsAnna Asprey describes Love Club as an incredible immersion that provides essential emotional tools for all ages. By attending the weekend event, she learned to use a numerical scale to communicate emotions effectively and gained a sense of preparedness for fu…Anna Asprey · We Deepen / Love Club- 40 Years of ZenWatchOleg Ivanov Achieves Emotional Balance and Self-Forgiveness Through Intensive Personal ResetsOleg Ivanov experienced a profound emotional shift at 40 Years of Zen by setting four specific intentions: becoming forgiving, empathetic, balanced, and free of fears. Through a week of intensive work and peer resets, he moved past ego-driven resistance to id…Oleg Ivanov · 40 Years of Zen
WatchOvercoming Fear to Launch a Podcast and Scale Business as a MotherKelly Coghlan credits Ascension Leadership Academy with helping her overcome fear and 'collapse timelines' to achieve major milestones. After completing Level Three, Kelly launched a long-delayed podcast, completed a youth speaking program, and co-created a b…Kelly Coghlan · Ascension Leadership Academy- 40 Years of ZenWatchDeveloping Emotional Reset Skills and Overcoming Self-Judgment Through Perspective ShiftingYuvan Rasiah, while attending 40 Years of Zen, gained the ability to perform emotional resets and identify recurring life themes. He reported a significant shift in self-understanding, learning to recognize how personal biases shape his worldview. This awaren…Yuvan Rasiah · 40 Years of Zen
- 40 Years of ZenWatchAchieving emotional neutrality and improved leadership through deep self-reflection and resetsJoanne Yammine, reviewing 40 Years of Zen, achieved a significant breakthrough in emotional intelligence and leadership. By utilizing the program's 'reset process,' she transitioned from being easily triggered and angry to maintaining a neutral state. This sh…Joanne Yammine · 40 Years of Zen
What people were sceptical about first
- “And I had a moment where I said to my husband, I said, I'm worried about our son.”Eden Danaher
- “If I had a hesitation coming into 40 Years of Zen, it was around coming from a lot of work in ancient traditions, ancient wisdom and not being sure how technology fits into that, so it wasn't quite sure of coming into something that feels like it's biohacking…”Kate Jarvis
- “First and foremost that I realized is that it is are responsible for all your actions, no doubt about it but you are not responsible for someone else's emotions or expectations super important for you and that will always open new avenues for you to enjoy thi…”Jatin
Frequently asked
- Is Byerly Coaching effective for highly educated professionals?
- Yes. Dr. Stacey O'Brien, who holds a doctorate in nursing leadership and prior training in mindfulness, found that Beth Byerly provided new methods to identify triggers and improve professional relationships that her previous training had not fully addressed. — Stacey O'Brien
- How does Byerly Coaching impact team dynamics?
- According to Dr. O'Brien, the coaching created a safe environment for vulnerability and honesty. This led to observable changes including a sense of calm during chaos, greater openness to ideas, and improved effectiveness in overcoming departmental barriers. — Stacey O'Brien
- Why choose Beth Byerly over other leadership consultants?
- Dr. O'Brien was convinced to work with Beth after seeing the positive impact on her colleagues. She highlights Beth's consistent positivity, supportiveness, and her ability to model vulnerability, which encourages clients to lean in and grow. — Stacey O'Brien
- Can Ascension Leadership Academy help an entrepreneur who feels stuck?
- Yes. Andrew Peluso reported that he had plateaued in his career as an entrepreneur despite knowing he had more potential. Through the program, he identified his blind spots and gained the 'next level of confidence' needed to play big. — Andrew Peluso
- What is the connection between ALA and personal history?
- Andrew Peluso identifies his time at ALA as one of the three most distinct 'before and after' moments in his life, ranking it alongside surviving a suicide attempt and overcoming deep self-hatred after a failed relationship. — Andrew Peluso
- Is the ALA experience well-structured for busy professionals?
- Andrew Peluso noted that the way the program is constructed is 'so well-thought through' and that 'nothing is without purpose,' allowing for deep connections and life-altering lessons in a short time frame. — Andrew Peluso