ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about relationship coaching?
31 people recorded interviews about relationship coaching across 8 organisations. better family or relationship life was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 16 interviews. 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 relationship coaching in their recorded interview.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 31 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 16 interviews
“So I left the relationship with power, with self-trust, with, with sovereignty, and also on a path to become more and more honest with myself.”Nicholette Routhier
- Felt supportedmentioned in 12 interviews
“Ken's superpower of supporting people and being able to communicate and hear and listen and talk to each other is incredible.”Matt Thieleman
- Confidencementioned in 6 interviews
“So I left the relationship with power, with self-trust, with, with sovereignty, and also on a path to become more and more honest with myself.”Nicholette Routhier
- Better systemsmentioned in 3 interviews
“As we just continue to build our lives, I can notice when I'm becoming impatient or think things should be moving faster than they are, especially if it's times when she's not ready, that I can sit back and, and say,…”Matt Thieleman
- Mobilitymentioned in 1 interview
“We have this r- running list of topics for Ken, and we have him every week, so it's not gonna take that long to get it resolved.”Joe Carr
- Mood & stressmentioned in 1 interview
“And just him being there has us be more, like, respectful of the other's feelings or more, more calm or more grounded, and we do not have the same fights over and over again.”Joe Carr
- Weight changementioned in 1 interview
“I needed more tools to help me shed some of that weight.”Andre D.
- Less medicationmentioned in 1 interview
“And through Transformative Listening, it's like you take your problems in this Petri dish and you culture them out, and then you find, like, the exact antidote, antibiotic to kill those.”Jessie B.
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 31 interviews.
WatchAchieved Personal Sovereignty and Relationship Clarity Through Empowered Communication and Self-TrustNicholette Routhier worked with Ken Blackman of Sovereignty In Connection LLC to navigate relationship doubts. The coaching provided specific tools that allowed her to end a struggling relationship from a place of power and love rather than failure. Routhier…Nicholette Routhier · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach- Transformative ListeningWatchFrom Heavy Emotional Load to Lightness and Mastery Over ConflictAndre D. describes Transformative Listening as an amazing tool for emotional regulation and openness. After feeling a 'heavy, exhausting load' for years, he experienced a shift to feeling light and seeing possibility after just one session. He now handles con…Andre D. · Transformative Listening
WatchOvercoming Fear of Visibility and Dating After 20 Years AloneKathy Carlson/Young used Brave Thinking Institute’s Manifest Your Man program to transition from self-sacrifice to prioritizing her own love life after 20 years of being single. Through one-on-one coaching and VIP fireside chats, she successfully overcame fea…Kathy Carlson/Young · Brave Thinking Institute
WatchDiscovering a New Level of Intimacy and Shared Purpose Beyond ExpectationsAnnie and David attended Summit of Love to elevate their already strong marriage. Despite believing they had reached their peak, the couple discovered a 'next level' of intimacy, uncovering hidden desires and defining a shared 'couples entity' vision. David n…Annie & David 5-25 · Annie Lalla - Summit of Love
WatchJamie and Lauri Overcome Relationship Pressure Through WeDeepen Immersion and Mastermind CoachingJamie and Lauri credit Love Club and the WeDeepen immersion for transforming their relationship trajectory. After meeting at a Tantra speed date, they utilized mastermind coaching with Annie and Yosef to eliminate 'head trash' regarding long-term pressure. Th…Jamie and Lauri · We Deepen / Love Club
WatchAchieving Unparalleled Self-Awareness and Objective Personal Insights Through Advanced Behavioral TestingSavannah Frank reports that Aboutly provides unparalleled, objective self-discovery training that surpasses traditional assessments like Myers-Briggs. By utilizing top-notch testing processes over a two-day period, Frank gained accurate insights into her beha…Savannah Frank · Aboutly
WatchSaved Marriage and Overcame Limiting Beliefs Through Accelerated Performance CoachingKiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva, credits Elite Performance Coaching with saving her marriage and accelerating her personal growth. After struggling with traditional therapy, she experienced a breakthrough in her first 10-minute session. The method identifies…Kiana · Elite performance coaching
WatchTransitioned from Finance to a Successful Coaching Practice with Deep Personal FreedomYanush Cherkis credits Karen Davis Coaching with his successful transition from finance to running his own coaching business. Over six years, Cherkis achieved a 'life of freedom' with a steady stream of referrals and restored family relationships, specificall…Yanush Cherkis · Karen Davis Coaching
WatchFrom Relationship Hesitation to Marriage and Partnership Through Expert Communication CoachingMatt Thieleman credits Ken Blackman with transforming his relationship from a state of hesitation to a committed marriage. By providing tools for communication and patience, Ken helped the couple move toward engagement and build a lasting partnership. Matt hi…Matt Thieleman · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach- Transformative ListeningWatchSaved Marriage on the Brink of Divorce and Reclaimed Intimacy Through VulnerabilityChristina H. used Transformative Listening to save her marriage when she and her husband were on the brink of divorce and living separated. After five and a half years of destructive patterns and failed traditional therapy, they achieved a level of intimacy c…Christina H. · Transformative Listening
WatchJulianne M Forbes Achieves Tremendous Confidence and Relationship Clarity Through Self-Love and CoachingJulianne M Forbes transformed her personal life through Brave Thinking Institute’s Manifest Your Man program and one-on-one coaching. By shifting to a self-love paradigm and utilizing a year’s worth of lessons on feminine energy and communication, she gained…Julianne M Forbes · Brave Thinking Institute
WatchNewly Engaged Couple Learns Invaluable Tools for Conflict Resolution and IntimacyKJ and Jamie attended Summit of Love to kick off their engagement. They gained the 'soothing mantra,' a step-by-step instructional process to unwind breaks in connection and ensure quick recoveries. Jamie noted the event was the most impactful experience they…KJ & Jamie 11-25 · Annie Lalla - Summit of Love
What people were sceptical about first
- “I actually remember the moment we were driving, and he started to express some doubts about the relationship that totally took me off guard.”Nicholette Routhier
- “Andre D. was initially a skeptic who grew up in a household where emotions weren't considered real. He recommends trying it just once to see how your body feels, noting that he felt an immediate shift from heavy to light after his first experience.”Andre D.
- “And certainly, without being in the Manifest Your Man program, I really doubt I would yet be focusing on or even aware of how much I really am looking forward to being in partnership again.”Kathy Carlson/Young
Frequently asked
- Is Ken Blackman a good coach for women who are hesitant about male coaches?
- Nicholette Routhier initially felt unsure about working with a male coach one-on-one. However, she found that Ken's ability to listen and interpret her thoughts so her partner could understand was 'mind-blowing' and made her feel truly heard. — Nicholette Routhier
- What happens if I disagree with Ken Blackman during coaching sessions?
- Nicholette noted that while she occasionally felt frustrated, Ken met her where she was and always held space for her honesty. This transparency made him more trustable and allowed the tools he provided to be more effectively applied to her life. — Nicholette Routhier
- Can relationship coaching help if the relationship ultimately ends?
- Yes; Nicholette explains that Ken helped both partners connect to their own power so they could end the relationship as an 'act of love' rather than a failure, leaving her with the self-trust needed for her future marriage. — Nicholette Routhier
- Does Transformative Listening work if I am a skeptic?
- Andre D. was initially a skeptic who grew up in a household where emotions weren't considered real. He recommends trying it just once to see how your body feels, noting that he felt an immediate shift from heavy to light after his first experience. — Andre D.
- How does the practice help with interpersonal conflict?
- Andre explains that he no longer has as much conflict because he can recognize when others are distressed and hold a 'listening space' for them to shed that distress, rather than reacting to it. — Andre D.
- What happens during a Transformative Listening retreat?
- Andre participated in 'rage sessions' where he used specific exercises to express bottled-up anger. He described a curated scene where he was held down by seven men, which led to a breakthrough about no longer wanting to carry other people's emotional loads. — Andre D.