CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES "Do not confine your feelings of happiness to a time, a place, or an event - and your potential will flow without limit." - Sophia Bedford-Pierce "Deborah's coaching sessions have been a life-changing experience for me. She consistently provides me with new opportunities and a new outlook on life so that I can clearly discern the true nature of my life situation. Most importantly, she helped me identify where I want to go and how to get there. Being an excellent communicator, Deborah's method of coaching is gentle yet effective. In a very short time, Deborah helped me to realize my true potential. She helped me reduce the negativity swirling in my mind and narrow-minded thinking. to become a grateful, positive "boundless" thinker." Christy Lins, MN "Deb began by challenging me with where I see myself now and where I am going. She provided resources and helped me to create a vision statement" (for my life plan). Kevin Tjaden, Lease Coach; Marriage Encounter Facilitator, MN "Having a Life Coach helped me create my short term goals and achieve them also in a very short time. Deb gave me the direction and encouragement I needed during a very important time in my life." C from MN "It's all about me! Life Coach, Deb, opened her heart and mind and listened to what I had to say. She didn't judge me. She made me feel comfortable and special. All I needed was balance in my life. A few sessions later, I was able to make baby steps to my goals with full support and focus from her. Life coaching has helped me obtain self-confidence and strength in myself. It is all about me!" Colleen Picha, MN August 6, 2007 I began meeting with Deb Erickson as my life coach as part of my sabbatical in the summer of 2006. I was caring for my wife as she struggled with a serious illness, one which would eventually take her life. I was the primary caregiver for my two children while working full-time in a challenging environment. At the same time, I was doing some vocational discernment, trying to determine whether to seek a new call within the church, or explore options for working outside the parish. To put it mildly, I was under a lot of stress. I had been to various counselors, and while they were kind and sympathetic, they didn’t offer much in the way of concrete guidance or advice. Deb’s approach to life coaching turned out to be just what I needed. She helped me to identify goals for myself, and to make measurable progress toward those goals each week. She was also helpful in directing me to resources which helped me to build what she called my "personal foundation." This was a new term for me, which simply meant caring for my mental, physical, and spiritual resources in such a way that I was better able to do what needed to be done. Deb also showed me how to do some much-needed boundary setting. I am now in a new full-time job, which I love. Of course, I also still take care of my two children and the household. Deb’s coaching has helped me to prioritize all the things that need to be done, and to ask for help when I need it. I would heartily recommend Deb Erickson as a life coach for anyone who looking for concrete, practical help with the significant real-life issues of work, home and family. The Rev. Michael Mandsager 2101 Taylor Court Northfield, MN 55057 "Deborah is awesome! Many people have to learn coaching, some have what appears as a natural born gift. Coaching is for Deborah. I think she will be a tremendous help to a great many people over the course of her career as a life coach." Ron Merk, Coach and Work Culture Development Manager, Telus Co., Canada "Deborah provides a supportive, loving space for her clients. She is spontaneous, encouraging, and embracing with her every word. It's beautiful. There is no question of Deborah's excellent use of language and her ability to just flow. I truly acknowledge her for the wonderful presence she brings to her work." Rev. Richard Imprescia, Austin Center For Spiritual Living, Texas "Got a midlife crisis you can't see your way out of? Get Deborah! Got a sea of family catastrophes where you can't keep your head above water? Call Deborah! Got a career track that's been fractured, mangled, derailed, bulldozed or decimated by one force or another? Deborah will help you reboot and regroup." "Trying to map out your next course in life - whether it's carving out a new career direction, fording a family upheaval, or just navigating a steep learning curve on a grade that makes you dizzy just thinking about it - needs more than espresso. It requires expertise, experience and clear thinking. Whether you are wrestling with the challenge of building new footings for the blueprints of your dreams or picking your way through thorny paths of changing your life patterns, I heavily recommend Deborah as a life coach. With the tenacity, soul, forbearance, and faith of Mother Theresa, no Calcutta is too deep for Deborah. Her ability to put a positive spin on every rut, fissure and tidal wave will keep you moving forward through hell and high water toward the vistas of your personal visions of life's best." Roberta, MN Writer, Parent, Grandparent "Giving pause to reflect on the value received for my involvement with Life Dynamics Coaching, my first thought is Deborah's keen sensibility and gentle persistence that has motivated me to take action for MY benefit. Deborah's enabled me to gain a clearer perspective from which to see for myself the deep answers to these questions that we all sense are there. Deborah has helped me in this process and in many respects, has helped to usher a new beginning aimed at really becoming who I am and whom I was meant to be. She is a wise guide in this challenging exploration of our self-landscape. I am grateful for my association with Deborah. God put her in my path to help me to find my true self. She will help you to discover who you are too and your true potential." Terry G., Northfield, MN Parent, Husband, Ski Coach "My coaching experience with Deborah has been nothing short of powerful. She is a master at drawing out one's potential. I am more clear about the direction and the decisions that I am making. I am so grateful for her skillful guidance." Lynn, MN Teacher, Parent, Wife "Life coaching helped me develop the strategies to assist in achieving my goals. Deborah's balanced view gave me the encouragement to form life-long habits that will enhance my life. I feel empowered and authentic." Julie, MN Writer, Parent, Wife "Deborah guided me in framing my life picture and brought it into focus. Deborah's techniques help you navigate through this process. I know Deborah will walk with me step-by-step until I reach my goal." Sheila Hagen, MN Store Manager, Single-Parent, Student "I'm very glad to be working with Deborah Erickson as a life coach. Because of her coaching, I have become more productive in so many areas of my life. I'm amazed at what I now accomplish in a week. Procrastination doesn't have the stronghold it once had on me. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by all of the things that I want to do each day, I now have confidence that I will be satisfied by what I get done. I also have long term plans that I now believe I can achieve." "Deborah has helped me formalize my goals, break down those goals in to smaller tasks, and set deadlines for the tasks. She has helped me recognize thoughts and behaviors that have been holding me back. Deborah is a first class encourager! What a positive difference I've seen in my life with Deborah as my life coach." Kate, MN Site Links Home Page | About the Coach | Services | Fees | Testimonials About Coaching More Links: Contact me