Manny A.
Don't believe the BS. This coaching is real.
Let me begin by saying that being coached is for the coach-able. From my experience with Tony Robbins and every member of the organization I've met, my interpretation of the negative experiences related by others on this site are that they are of individuals whose expectations of what was required to create change were not aligned with the following reality: You got to have the courage to try something new. To feel the fear and the resistance, and do it anyway. To stop hearing, seeing, judging, interpreting, doing, and yes, even believing what has gotten you to where you are and limited you to what you have now. You have to have the commitment to do the "homework" you yourself told your coach was necessary to achieve whatever you discussed on your call together, and then do it. And when you didn’t get it done, be willing to work on defining and dismantling what got in the way — which only a trained coach can help you see and do. Psychotherapy is about the past; coaching is about getting you from your present to your future goals with more power, speed and agility. Naturally, as you do you’ll hit real-world and inner-world obstacles, road-blocks, speed bumps, and total breakdowns. Reached a breakdown? Good. Because from breakdown comes breakthrough. When you finally realize and accept that your broken down car is a write-off not worth “fixing”, you can finally let go and get into a vehicle that brand new, powerful, dependable and maybe even sexy. Confused or frustrated? Good. That means you're ready to learn, and ready to change. When you change the way you look at things (like breakdowns, confusion and frustration), the things you’ve been looking at change too. My experience with Tony started MANY years before I attended any Tony Robbins events (I’ve been to 3 live and one virtual) or hired Tony Robbins coaches (for myself and, at one time, for the top 40 Executives at company I built years later). At university in 1991, a friend gifted me Tony's book 'Unlimited Power’ for my 21st birthday. People had always told me WHAT to do, but nobody ever told me HOW. Before this book, in all my life, I had never been exposed to anything or anyone so encouraging and so practical. While reading it, I put aside ALL my doubts, reservations, and even the religious beliefs I grew up with that this might be some "new age" magic, and just tried everything Tony said. And more rapidly than I could have ever imagined, the principles I learned and followed to the letter transformed every aspect of my life. I've worn many hats. From being a student at 21 to leading a $1.8 Billion company at 43… before it crashed over the four years following the 2008 credit crisis. And through that crushing, defeating, life-wrenching, health-destroying disaster, the principles I got from Tony... ones I could find nowhere else because he had modeled, distilled and built-upon the best... gave me the resilience I needed to not give in, not give out, and not check out of life. Seriously. The resilience to survive was not enough though. (And survival is basically all I did for the 10 years following that disaster, because I rejected everything that got me to the heights i reached before the fall.) I lost my business, my home, my career, my relationships, my reputation, my good name. I became no-one to anyone. Including me. And out of my desperate need for love and trust and acceptance, I made a LOT of mistakes. I quickly put all my trust in people I shouldn't have and got taken advantage of. I fell and fell and fell. On the outside, I looked like everything was “fine”, but I was very FAR from fine. Fast-forwarding to the turning point: On February 22, 2023, I resolved to reinvent my life with the aid of a "skilled friend" — my new Tony Robbins coach, Aaron Ley (tonyrobbinscom/team/aaron-ley), handpicked for me by Al Melchiore (the Senior Coaching Consultant at tonnyrobbins.com). Aaron guided me in discerning what I needed to grow, transform, or let go of to move towards my goals. With every 30 minute weekly call, I feel I’ve gained years on my life and my progress. Aaron equipped me with the tools and insights I needed to break free from my self-imposed barriers. I now follow a daily rhythm that I love, have a clear understanding of my major goals, and prioritize them. I've lost 15kg, adopted a healthy lifestyle, and have overcome my anxiety. I’ve regained my mental clarity, and with my doctor's approval, I'm even off my medications. This is not a “miracle” and I’m not “one in a million”. I’m one among millions who've been guided by Tony's dedicated coaches, like Aaron, to overcome personal roadblocks and reclaim their lives. Don’t take my word for it though, or anyone else’s for that matter. Get your own coach and you’ll see for yourself.
Response from Robbins Research InternationalJul 5, 2023
Manny, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your incredible journey and positive experience with our coaching services. We are truly grateful for your heartfelt words and the trust you have placed in our team. Your powerful insights resonate deeply with the essence of coaching. It takes tremendous courage to embrace change, face fear and resistance head-on, and step into the unknown. We are delighted to hear that you were able to overcome those challenges and embark on a transformative path with us. Your commitment to the process, the willingness to do the necessary "homework," and your openness to learning and growth are truly commendable. We firmly believe that coaching is about empowering individuals to achieve their future goals with power, speed, and agility. It warms our hearts to know that you have experienced breakthroughs and discovered a renewed sense of purpose and resilience. We are humbled to have played a role in your journey and to witness the positive impact our coaching had on various aspects of your life. Your achievements, such as adopting a healthy lifestyle, overcoming anxiety, and regaining mental clarity, are truly inspiring. We are thrilled to hear that you have regained control of your life and are experiencing such profound personal growth. Your testimonial serves as a powerful reminder of the potential within each individual to transform their lives when guided by skilled coaches like Aaron. We appreciate your encouragement for others to explore coaching and discover the possibilities for themselves. Once again, thank you for your heartfelt words and for being a part of our coaching community. We are here to support you on your continued journey, and we wish you continued success and fulfillment in all your endeavors. With deepest gratitude, Kaylie Team Tony