Client Successes



Dear Robin,

PINCH ME! I am writing this from a place of pure JOY, renewed EXCITEMENT!!! (can you hear me pinging?) and best of all: HOPE--all things I realize now I was convinced were for others (not me), to experience again. What you did for me here, was nothing short of breakthrough and remarkable!

Thank you, thank you.

You are truly gifted at what you do Robin. I don't know how you do it-- it feels magical to me. I think what I appreciate most about you, is your spark! and how you model what you ask of your clients in everyday life...you constantly ask the hard questions, you listen to your own voice even when it's difficult (and have the confidence to be vulnerable about it out loud)... it's so obvious with a first conversation, that you are committed to living your fullest life, now. This has been a quiet and wonderful source of inspiration for me from the first moment I met you.

You have a rare finger on the pulse of something hugely important, and that is this: you know how to help people to find, recognize, nourish their gifts, potential, desires-- and inspire them to it in the here & now--one moment at a time. You do it with professionalism, compassion, grace and spark. Brushing up against you means irrevocably being colored by your vibrant spirit and by association, any client lucky enough to work with you, can not help but shift into something deeper, fuller and more meaningful for themselves.

I'm in awe of your gifts as a life coach.

What I learned that surprised me is:

• that I don't have to delve deep into the past to make significant changes in my every day life now, today
• that I've discovered that growing doesn't have to be painful (it can be playful, uplifting and deeply enriching in spite of the baggage), and that it can be done in steps. Therapy has taught me that any growth work, is not necessarily a painful and long-haul thing (which can be daunting, and feel like you're never getting anywhere). In fact, this is how I've felt for a long time, until I had my first coaching session with you.
• how immediate and lasting the changes could be, after each session with you, and a simple focus/guided purpose. Even though it was painful at times to summon up the courage to be honest, that was always the hardest part. The rest was always surprisingly positive and easy.
• it's ok to attempt something new, without the usual self-imposed pressure to be perfect (i.e. committing to eating one healthy fruit in a week, vs beating myself up for not having done 2 days in a row, is worth gold!)
• Until I met you, I had this stereo-type image of life coaches. I thought it was about a vague, wishy-washy-woo-woo new age field. My experience with you threw all preconceptions out the window. More than that--it gave me a wonderful jolt! Wow! There is such power in focusing on the here and now, when a person is ready for it, and it is an entirely different skill set from the conventional therapy we all have come to know and expect. You help break through the perceived barriers.

July 2005
Rockin’ Robin!

I’m not sure where to begin. And more importantly, I’m not sure how I ever made it through 31 years without your help! I’m guessing that “Thank You” is the best starting point. What you do is remarkable and very unique to your person! So, thanks to you and your gift!
The things that I have learned about myself, the world around me and how to deal with it on so many levels, over the last six months, still amaze me. Before I started working with you, I felt like I was spinning my wheels - basically treading water. This was frustrating to me because I am extremely ambitious, full of ideas and I had a sense that I was capable of so much more. However, it seemed that every time I put one foot forward to go after my dreams, I tripped myself.

You honestly helped me sort out and remove my own personal obstacles which prohibited me from moving forward and living the life that I only saw from a distance. Since I’ve worked with you, I’ve noticed significant changes in who I am, how I approach life, how I can actually achieve things that I want in my life, how things are not out of my reach and, more importantly, that I’m no longer viewing the life I want, I am living it! The possibilities are endless! Knowing this and knowing how to achieve what I want out of life, creates the most invigorating and inspiring feeling!

I think that one of the most important things to know, is that trusting myself and having faith in myself and my abilities is paramount. Also, the gift of intuition is a powerful thing. It should be tuned into and listened to. I’ve found that truly loving myself radiates and attracts the most amazing attention—I feel like I am famous the way people look at me! I have had fewer “bad” days and have been experiencing life’s journey with my eyes wide open for the first time! I have learned that patience is a key tool to achieving my ideal life. I have learned that really living in the moment is also imperative. I have learned to separate future plans, wants and desires, with living for the now and applying my skills and knowledge to achieve my future dreams.

Your gift as a Life Coach is amazing! I was fortunate to have met you and to have worked with you. I have learned an infinite amount about myself and discovered things that I didn’t even think were possible for me.

Thank you again for sharing such an amazing gift!

ACB

Amye C. Burger
Marketing Coordinator

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Hello Beautiful,

Just wanted to say thanks for meeting up, it was wonderful as always to see you. You have such a light and vibrance that shines out into the world, and I miss seeing that every week during yoga. I noticed recently that I have the same pattern about relationship you mentioned in your newsletter, I guess a lot of us do. I used to always try and "fix" my "problem pattern" - which hasn't worked so far, and now [ because of all the wonderful experiences in my life- like meeting you and working with you] I am trying to relax, have awareness, spend time on me, and be open minded about my journey. I just wanted to let you know how much knowing you has affected my life, and how much gratitude I have for that. From breathing, intuition, diet, yoga, and insight, just to name a few, you have opened many parts of this amazing world in my life and I wanted to remind you how much that has meant to me. During our women's group you gave me a card; the quote reads "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face . . . do the thing you think you cannot do." That quote, which I look at daily, could really define my focus in life for the past year. I have had a wonderful and exciting year. A few months ago I started training for my triathlon, taking swimming lessons, Spanish classes, spending time with friends, teaching, and looking forward to moving to Costa Rica. I am now filled with this excitement for life, and true happiness, that I had never felt before without a boyfriend in the picture. It was as if I were in love with life. What a gift that was to me. Thank you for being a part of my life.

Much love and gratitude,
Kim

Kim Bishop
School Teacher

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Dear Coach Robin,

Thank you so much for your excellent and positive help as my personal, individualized, integrative life coach and real estate coach. You helped me in the areas that I needed to work on without making it seem like work; you made it fun. Thanks for seeing me as a unique individual and giving me tools and ideas to mess around with so that I ended up reaching my goal. I used to have a goal of selling a million dollar home, amongst other income goals. The million dollar home goal began in 2001 and never happened. When I started working with you, I shifted my goals to working with people I enjoy, and uncovered the aspects of the real estate business that most inspire me. And as it turned out I ended up selling a home for $1,581,000 to a very nice, gracious, honest couple. It was fun! Thanks for your help.

Bev Emery
The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, LLC

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June 25, 2005

Dear Robin,

I want to thank you for all of the help you’ve been giving me. I’ve seen amazing changes in myself, largely in part to the coaching we’ve been doing over the past several months.

Before we first started working together, I assumed we’d simply focus on healthy foods and how I can incorporate them into my diet. I was surprised when we started talking about my whole life including my business and relationships and how they can relate to my health and diet. I had never realized how hard I can be on myself, and I appreciate the way you’ve shown me I can be nicer to “me” and what wonderful results that simple act alone can produce.

When we were first working together, I wasn’t able to finish some of the homework assignments, due to time and perhaps some resistance. I felt like I was failing and I’d never become the whole, health conscious person I aspired to be. (You’re my role model, by the way.) You’ve helped me to see that it’s all a process and that I can enjoy and accept the journey completely. You’re always there to help me celebrate my successes. That celebration time feels so great to me! I also love that you continually encourage me on to more success. I’m extremely pleased with my progress and am even more excited about the major milestones I’ve recently achieved such as having more energy, being in tune with my body and what it needs, being more aware of the foods I’m eating, and overcoming some significant digestion problems.

I always look forward to our sessions, feeling like you’re a wise friend who constantly makes me feel better about myself. It has been so helpful to me to have you to answer my questions without ever making me feel stupid. One thing that I find fascinating is that even though I may not know what I want to focus on during a session, once we start talking, your intuition kicks in and you pick up on subtle things I say, and in the end we will have powerfully covered what is really going on for me.

Again, thank you so much for helping me be the kind of person I want to be!

Warmest Wardrobe Wishes,

Dana Lynch,
Image Consultant- Elements of Image

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“I’ve noticed I have less reaction and more awareness. I’ve learned how to simplify my life, be really bold about who I am and who I want to be and to recognize my creative abilities. I learned how to cook meals more creatively and simply, and how to support myself nutritionally during times of stress.

I appreciate how intently you listened to me, your nonjudgmental guidance and compassion and your ability to help me come up with my own answers. When I left your sessions, I really felt empowered and felt I would succeed, and I did! I have achieved more than I could have imagined. Your belief in my success has made all the difference. Your enthusiasm is so contagious!

You also helped me with perspective. Often I would begin a session confused or frustrated with a certain challenge, and quickly you had me looking at it in a brand new way. I ALWAYS left your sessions incredibly inspired and crystal clear on what steps I needed to take. From being overwhelmed to being focused and sure of myself!

One thing I now know is that being healthy is not complicated and doesn’t have to be restrictive or boring. I have so much fun with my food now! I have so much fun in my life!”

KW

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“In the beginning I was afraid that I would feel like I was sacrificing my favorite foods (mostly junk) to eat well. Once I started eating healthier, I didn’t crave the junk food as much. It was challenging, but it felt so good to eat “clean” (more vegetables, whole grains, less packaged foods), and I discovered that it was easier to find other ways to tackle my cravings. When I did have cravings, Robin helped me to understand why my body might want these foods and offered alternatives that reduced or eliminated my cravings. I have so much more energy and feel happier in every way. I’ve struggled with fatigue for many years. When I eat well, I don’t feel the tiredness that I was so used to feeling. It was really life-altering.

Robin was accepting, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She helped me to better myself in so many ways, and her energy is contagious! She is a natural at what she does. She is encouraging but leaves the final decisions to me. She guided me to explore aspects of my life rather than tell me what I should do or how to change. She is a natural teacher and very encouraging.”

JO

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“I have experienced so much personal growth in the past six months it is hard to comprehend. I feel like I have spring cleaned myself. I am not a different person, I am just more me.

I didn’t particularly start off in a bad place. I felt okay about myself — pretty good job, mediocre relationship, no major health problems — a few recurring minor problems but certainly nothing significant. I didn’t really think that I needed to alter much about my diet or lifestyle. I felt that I ate pretty healthy; my gym membership was about to start. I knew that I would get out of the relationship sooner or later; it was just a matter or time. Much of my incentive to start the sessions was as a favor to Robin who needed her first client.

I started off with all the won’ts — I won’t give up cheese, I won’t give up alcohol, I won’t give up meat. I was convinced that it was about deprivation. I was skeptical. Little did I know that six months later that I would feel GREAT about myself, I would be in the best relationship of my life, all of my minor health problems would have cleared up, I would feel more fit than in the last 12 years, and when I walked down the street I would think, “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman!”

I had become used to periodic lethargy after having mono at 16. Literally every month I had a sore throat and felt rundown. Now I haven’t had a sore throat in five months (and counting). I used to get recurring yeast infections — I haven’t had one in six months (and counting). I used to be tired all the time — I have more energy than I ever thought possible. I used to get frequent canker sores — I can’t remember the last time I had one.

I have chosen to eat many new foods, yet I don’t feel like I’ve sacrificed anything, rather gained a new and different appreciation for what I eat. I’ve learned that absolutely everything we put into our bodies has a direct impact on how we are, and who we are.

Though I’ve lost weight as an indirect outcome of the work I did with Robin, I know that looking at my body and smiling has more to do with how I feel than how I look. I feel great!

Action feels so much better than inaction. Really, just do it!”

HM

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“Let me just begin by saying that I did not get out of this what I expected but was pleasantly surprised. When I decided to start seeing a Health and Life coach, my goal was to lose weight. Being a dancer, I thought this would be a fine opportunity to obtain the anorexic-looking body I had always admired in my peers. Luckily, Robin had a different perspective. Rather than nurturing an eating disorder, she gently helped me learn to appreciate my body and all that it does for me, instead of exercising self-defeating behaviors. Indeed there is something very liberating about looking in the mirror, and allowing myself to be happy with what I see.

Now that I am spending less energy finding new and creative ways to look like a movie star, I am able to focus on better ways to nurture myself. This was another challenge that Robin and I took on. Having never cooked much before, I was a little intimidated by the idea of actually preparing a meal (What, no more TV dinners?). Thanks to a lot of help and information from Robin, in addition to her fabulous cooking classes, I am now much better versed in the culinary arts than when I began. I was also unsure of how to effectively shop and cook for one person. Robin suggested some creative, yet simple ways to live and eat well on a budget. I am now able to sit down each week and plan a menu that I am able to not only shop for, but also prepare without too many culinary catastrophes. I feel more capable, as well as more organized.

This feeling of better organization extends to other regions of my life, as Robin and I were able to tackle some other problem areas. I found that being healthy is not limited to the kitchen but should touch every facet of one’s existence. Robin’s approach throughout this process was very unique. Always supportive, she was never judgmental or superior. She always celebrated my victories with me rather than harping on any setbacks I experienced. I also felt that this was truly a team effort, which now gives me confidence in my ability to really care for myself in a way I didn’t know I could before.

So thank you Robin! You are a teacher as well as a friend, and you have inspired me in more ways than you know!”

AMM

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“I have been physically fit and involved in athletics all of my life. At 37 I was looking for a way to enhance my performance in competitive cycling and triathlon.  I felt that although I was not overweight, I could fine tune my diet so that I could be leaner, which would enable me to achieve my fitness goals with ease.
 
My meals were boring, and I was tired of chicken and turkey as sources of protein.  
 
As a “Health/Life Coach” Robin elevated my awareness of food and how it affected my moods, training, sleep patterns, emotions and, ultimately, relationships with other people.
 
I chuckle now because the physical aspects of my goals were simple. My body fat dropped to 8%, and I lost 13 pounds. I accomplished all that I set out to in my training and racing.
 
What was fascinating was that I had been struggling with being connected to my spiritual source. Through food and lively conversation, Robin created a safe environment for me to explore this and enabled me to reach out and connect at a deeper level with my spirituality. Simple meditation, positive affirmations and yoga moved me to a more grounded state of mind.  This is what life is really about. The shift that Robin helped me experience was not my initial intention, but it will have eternal value for me.
 
Thanks to Robin I now can walk through Whole Foods (health food store) and understand what all those strange veggies and grains are. I have the ability to prepare light, balanced and appetizing meals.
 
You are ready to engage Robin as a Health/Life Coach if you can embrace change and if you desire more joy.”

DM

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