Ascent EmpowermentReviews of ascentcoaching.us

Just completed the 10-week call with Chris Strouthopoulos. Having spent many years as an organizational performance coach with extensive training, I thought I had tools to succeed, but found myself stuck. Over the course of the program I was surprised how the structure of the program and the tools were presented in a structured way that enabled me to productively work through my challenges and get unstuck. I am grateful for the guidance, companionship, and coaching that has helped me get unstuck and implement critical changes in my life. In a way now I feel like I need to go through the program all over again from the current vantage point and I have the tools to do so. My main wins are a shift in appreciation of self-worth from external to internal, recognizing and accepting my self-worth, being able to recognize my struggles and accept myself in their midst, implementation of good hygiene habits (journalling, weekly time for the individual reflection), recognizing and accepting my continued struggles with trusting people/self, my insecurities. If you want to get unstuck, this is definitely a great way to do so.

My initial review written some time back was taken down for unknown reasons. I'm writing it again having spent time in the “boot camp” and “momentum accelerator”. 1st, I fully endorse the boot camp with associated modules/lessons and supporting content. Chris is a great facilitator and gives helpful insight as a coach should. There is an option to continue coaching after the 10 week program (momentum accelerator). This wasn't as valuable for me personally for a variety of reasons.

When I was first introduced to Chris - I was definitely in a horrible place in life. Struggling at work, with health and my relationship. Struggle is not new, but being stuck was. I've done other programs, had coaches, read books, been to live events etc. But I would inevitably have some back slides and with COVID quarantine, I hit a whole new set of challenges. I was hesitant at first and not everyone supported my decision, but Chris' insight and conversation from our first conversation told me that he had real experience working with men in my situation. A huge realization of my own growth was recapping my first conversion with Chris an see that I went from 60-70 hours a week yet feeling only 40% was productive to a more normal 45 hours/week at 80% to 100% productivity! Being focused, present, and holding clear prioroties made a world of difference. Something that separated Chris and his program was the focus on identifying, naming, and reprograming the mental habits that hold us back. I've learned things from working with Chris that I have never seen anywhere else. I went from 1 of the worst mental positions of my life, to feeling more incredible, building stronger relationships with my fiancé & family, and working through a whole new set of goals. I would highly recommend working with Chris because you're going to learn some concepts and tools that you just won't see anywhere else.

The Ascent program equipped me with the tools to see and create the truths I want- material truths, experiential truths and emotional truths. This is not a passive, transactional purchase; it is not snake oil or a cure in a bottle. The solution must be excavated and refined from within you. You do the work. If you have an aversion to sustained commitment, uncomfortable realizations or truly limitless potential, seek help elsewhere.

As someone who has always been striving for more, I have read lots of books, Steven Covey etc. and took courses for self improvement including an MBA, Critical Thinking etc. None has had such a profound positive effect on my life as Chris' course. The accountability and reflection as well as the group meetings with other guys similar to me really hit home. I was reluctant initially to sign on, but really glad I did. I did not expect to find that is was one of the best investments in myself I could have done. Follow the course along and you will discover the better you, which you have been seeking.

The Ascent Empowerment 10 week program is flat out life changing. Chris is an authentic, talented and energetic coach. Most important, he deeply cares about his clients, and understands exactly what it takes to help each individual become mentally strong and unstoppable. I massively transformed my mindset from disempowered to empowered by doing the work, and simply listening to Chris’ skilled guidance. The reason for the transformation is simple; Chris provides exceptional course content that assures any motivated person will make big progress on their goals. Everything about the program promotes personal growth, quality of life and peak performance. Do yourself a favor and take this journey. You will be thrilled with the awesome, empowered person who emerges at the end.

Through this program and the tools-for-life it provided, I am well underway to reverting over 10 years of crisis and self-sabotage. Can't say it's been easy and this is not the first coaching or empowerment program I have taken, but it is by far the best and most valuable, worth every minute and penny spent. My problems include lack of motivation, procrastination and extreme escaping behaviors. Ultimately losing the connection with my sons was seeming like the last straw. Today, I’m enjoying the most important part: the relationship with my sons, while continuing to make great strides towards my other priorities and goals. First, there are no magic bullets: Chris has had a long journey of self-discovery, figuring out his entire program for himself first; realizing this is what made me trust him immediately and at every step. He explains everything very well, clear and in different ways. His call to action is powerful and kind at the same time. Acknowledging our reality and the best means he's found, proven to help any one of us (including himself) modify what's necessary and boost empowerment. He explains all the sources and they are legitimate as far as I'm concerned and also able to corroborate. He also keeps the material current and the environment energized. Secondly, there's no one-size-fits-all: The program material is the same, but Chris is not afraid to jump in the fire and tackle each person's individual situation. He has the smarts to achieve this while keeping a good balance of individual, one-on-one and group work. He also induced me to drive on my own, without being pushy, just enabling my self-discovery, providing tools, helping me create the proper inner environment and being there to guide. Most importantly, every time I got stuck he took the time to work with me, be reassuring and helped me get back on track. Finally, he builds community: We all benefit from sharing and supporting each other at key times, with guidance and focus to enable progress, particularly seeing different stages of the short program, directly from the people in them and live. Chris' style is an invitation to be part of something bigger than ourselves, driven by inspiration only. Not talking offers, requests, pressure or anything like that, just sheer enthusiasm for participating in empowered greater goals, beyond my personal ones.

I was really stuck in a rut where I didn't know what to do. I was going through a really tough transition in life. Young kid and career change happened all at once. I felt trapped in a way that I had never experienced before and couldn't see a way out. Chris's approach was incremental weekly challenges and he held me accountable. That's what I needed: The strategies and tactics to dig down and find my best self and allow him to come to the surface and dominate. He also helped me deal with issues that had been a problem as long as I could remember, he gave them names and ways to deal with them. I could see results immediately. Now I have a new job that I never thought I would be able to get and my home life is so much better. With the methods of dealing with my stress that Chris taught me I don't have to pass that stress on to my family. I continue to grow and heal with his teachings and I will always be grateful. I had tried therapy and read a lot of books, but Chris's program was the one thing that got me out of the rut. I hope others can do this and find the same success I did.