What do real people say about professional growth?
16 people recorded interviews about professional growth across 10 organisations. better family or relationship life was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 4 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 professional growth in their recorded interview.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 16 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.
- Family & relationshipsmentioned in 4 interviews
“I've learned how to give value to clients and how to guide them to be better overall, to make our society healthier and to pass this on to our children.”Sururat Coulibaly
- More clientsmentioned in 3 interviews
“I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
- More energymentioned in 2 interviews
“I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
- Team & hiringmentioned in 2 interviews
“I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
- Better systemsmentioned in 2 interviews
“And then I was able to put in my signature care system, which is Align and Thrive with Ayurveda and get a logo, do some nice handouts around that and put that together.”Leena Sripada
- Confidencementioned in 2 interviews
“Definitely it has helped with confidence.”Aisling Lanigan
- Better sleepmentioned in 1 interview
“I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
- Felt supportedmentioned in 1 interview
“That's not what we got into this profession for. it was realizing that, OK, I do need some support. what was really helpful for me was to have more of a really structured program which understands we do in our profess…”Leena Sripada
How long it took
- Over a year · 3
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 16 interviews.
WatchFrom Struggling Solo Startup to Scaling a Practice with Streamlined SystemsSururat Coulibaly credits Living Light’s Perfect Practice Mentorship with transforming her business from a bedroom startup into a professional practice. By implementing their simplified health systems, she achieved personal health improvements in sleep and en…Sururat Coulibaly · Living Light
WatchAchieving Career Transition Success Through Paradigm Shifts and Excellence in TeachingJustin Docherty reviewed Centerfield Coaching & Consulting’s program, The Champion Within, during his transition from a 30-year career in ministry to teaching. He achieved a total paradigm shift, moving from controlling outcomes to embracing challenges. This…Justin Docherty · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchOvercoming Mastermind Fatigue Through Deep Friendships and Strategic Personal Branding ClarityDr. Betsy Greenleaf found Speakeasy Mastermind to be a resource-rich environment that solved her 'mastermind fatigue.' By attending the New Jersey chapter, she gained immediate clarity on personal branding from fellow member Mike Kim, leading to significant b…Betsy Greenleaf · Speakeasy Mastermind
WatchNaturopathic Doctor Shifts from Overworked Practitioner to Confident Business Owner with Systematic GrowthDr. Leena Sripada credits Impact LIVEs 2025 and the Fill My Practice Accelerator for a vital mental shift from practitioner to business owner. By implementing the Signature Care System, she transitioned from disorganized one-on-one visits to a structured, sys…Leena Sripada · Impact LIVEs 2025
WatchLoan Officer Achieves Life-Changing Growth and Operational Support at MPA Home LoansRyan Liebelt, a Branch Manager at MPA Home Loans, describes his transition to the brokerage as 'life-changing.' After 11 years in the industry, Liebelt reports that MPA's unique operational support and youthful leadership provided him with more product opport…Ryan Liebelt · Mortgage Professional Associates
WatchOvercoming Cost Hesitation to Build a Purposeful Future with Dream BuildersPatricia Bishop reviewed The-New-Road and its 12-week Dream Builders program, noting it moved beyond simple positive thinking to provide a structured framework for personal growth. Despite initial cost concerns, she found the simplified four-quadrant process…Patricia Bishop, LCDW · The-New-Road
WatchOvercoming Industry Inexperience Through Psychology-Based Sales Coaching and Increased Professional CertaintyLarry Hickey, Field Supervisor at Bumble Breeze, credits Close it Now with transforming his sales approach from fear-based to one of total certainty. By utilizing Sam Wakefield’s psychology-driven coaching and 3-day seminars, Hickey gained the confidence to d…Larry Hickey · Close it Now- 40 Years of ZenWatchAchieving Peace With the Past and Upgraded Personal and Professional PerformanceFranko Morales describes 40 Years of Zen as a life-changing experience that delivered upgraded levels for his personal and professional life. By participating in the program for a second time, Morales achieved peace with his past and a positive perspective, c…Franko Morales · 40 Years of Zen
WatchLori Harris Increased Client Acquisition and Business Momentum Through Small Group CoachingLori Harris achieved significant business growth with Brave Thinking Institute's Elevate program. Within a few months, she reported taking more consistent action and successfully acquiring more clients. By utilizing the program's concrete, measurable tools an…Lori · Brave Thinking Institute
WatchDenise Shakespeare Enhances Client Services Through Immersive Wellness Masterclass TrainingDenise Shakespeare, a wellness counselor, credits Nutritious Life for providing a remarkable, immersive masterclass experience. By working with Keri Glassman and the community, Shakespeare gained the knowledge and inspiration needed to better serve her client…Denise Shakespeare · Nutritious Life
WatchFrom Chasing Leads to Filtering Inbound Opportunities Through a Global Soul FamilyMiro Heyink, founder of ManifestSex, credits Speakeasy Mastermind with shifting his business from outbound hunting to filtering high-caliber inbound opportunities. By serving as a Chapter Captain, he gained access to a 'soul family' of experts, including a pe…Miro Heyink · Speakeasy Mastermind
WatchFrom Overworked Associate to Three Clinic Locations and Seventeen Team MembersDr. Aisling Lanigan credits Impact LIVEs 2025 and Clinician Business Labs for her transformation from an overworked associate at four clinics to the owner of Flourish. Over seven years, she scaled to three locations, 17 associates, and multiple online program…Aisling Lanigan · Impact LIVEs 2025
What people were sceptical about first
- “With my patients, I'm getting amazing results because I feel like I'm patient number one because I did the program before I started introducing it to my clients and I had an amazing result from it.”Sururat Coulibaly
- “Before I joined Speak It Easy, I was actually slightly unsure about joining another group because I had been in other masterminds and I had almost gotten mastermind fatigue at that point in time, going, all right, is this really something that I should do is…”Betsy Greenleaf
- “Patricia Bishop initially hesitated due to the cost while her private practice was becoming self-sustaining. She changed her mind by viewing it as an investment in herself, aided by a convenient payment plan.”Patricia Bishop, LCDW
Frequently asked
- Can I start a health business if I have no formal business training?
- Yes. Sururat Coulibaly started her business in her bedroom with no business training, relying on YouTube and Google. She found that the Perfect Practice Mentorship provided the specific guidance and simplified systems she needed to move past the struggle of not knowing where to begin. — Sururat Coulibaly
- Is the Perfect Practice Mentorship worth the investment?
- Sururat Coulibaly states that the program provides more value than what you even pay for. She highlights the high level of support from Sachin, Dipa, and the entire team as a primary reason for recommending the mentorship. — Sururat Coulibaly
- How does the program impact patient results?
- Sururat reports that by becoming 'patient number one' and doing the program herself first, she gained the confidence to guide her clients. Her clients are now seeing 'amazing results,' including better sleep and increased energy shortly after starting. — Sururat Coulibaly
- Can a coaching book help with a major 30-year career change?
- Yes. Justin Docherty found that the material provided the specific 'paradigm shift' and 'new ideas' he needed to equip himself for moving from the non-profit world into a seventh and eighth grade ELA teaching role. — Justin Docherty
- Is the coaching material difficult to understand or overly academic?
- Justin noted that while the principles are 'deep and profound,' the writing style makes them 'hyper-applicable and digestible,' feeling more like a conversation with a mentor than a textbook. — Justin Docherty
- How does this coaching approach handle professional stress and pressure?
- Justin reported that he no longer feels the 'pressure to control outcomes' or see challenges as impositions, instead viewing them as opportunities for growth through the principle of surrender. — Justin Docherty