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Testimonials: "I've worked with Michelle Burns through giant life changes for almost a decade. She's a big part of the reason I live a magical life I've always dreamed about. Every time I say yes to the processes she has to offer, I shift forward. While I adore EFT and continue to use it on a regular basis on my own, the new MAP program Michelle is using has created the kind of change I didn't think I had in me again--that moment of initial waking when everything is bright and sparkly and makes total, utter sense. I had that in my second session (!) and continue to evolve at such a rapid pace after only three rounds of MAP I'm literally on fire inside. Thank you so much, Michelle, as always, for your incredible insights, kindness, professionalism and, above all, passion to help other people be the best they can be. If you're reading this and even considering signing up, stop thinking--just do it. You have only your best self to uncover." Patti Larsen - Entrepreneur International award-winning author XOXO ___________________________________________________ I’ve worked with Michelle in the past and she was always a delight to work with. This new clearing process she uses is beyond fabulous. I was hoping to clear a few limiting beliefs that have been holding me back since forever. I’ve been on my spiritual journey my whole life and personally feel pretty fabulous about my life but there was always these core beliefs about myself I have not been able to clear totally. No matter How Hard I tried. haha we know That doesn’t work. Well not only was MAP Coaching successful in helping me clear these beliefs, I’m continuing to use the technique on my own after my 3 sessions with Michelle. I LOVE that. Michelle is a huge advocate in helping someone in a short time. She’s never been interested in going through years of therapy, because it’s not necessary and I wholeheartedly agree with her. I now use MAP whenever something comes up that I know is a limiting belief. I feel powerful to have something help me dissolve any negative thought so easily and quickly. It’s like Magic. I’ve gone through EFT and know the power behind it. But I found in the past I really didn’t want to feel all the crap before I could clear what I needed to. With MAPing, you don’t need to FEEL all the negative emotions deeply before you can clear it. Again It’s fast and effortless. Thank you Michelle I know you will help a lot of people. Caron Prinz - Entrepreneur The Chip Shack ___________________________________________________ “I was living in the past and wanted to let go and enjoy my life in the present moment. After three sessions, I am more focussed in the one day at a time, and the third session solidified my awareness of life can be pleasant regardless of our past.The biggest change I noticed is an awareness that I can let go of the judgements of the past.” Definitely, recommend Michelle. Her personal, dedicated attention and expertise is professional yet calming. Denise S. Professional Child Care Worker ___________________________________________ “I was feeling lost, overwhelmed with work, and in need of some guidance. I was also dealing with negative emotions that I needed to work through. Working with Michelle has allowed me to move beyond feelings of sadness and despair to feelings of joy and acceptance. I am much more focused, accepting of myself, authentic, understanding of others, and happy. I learned how to take care of myself; love myself, appreciate what I have to offer, and treat myself with respect. As a result of my work with Michelle, I feel a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I now have the knowledge and tools needed to address problems in a positive and effective way. I have been seeing a psychiatrist and been on anti-depressants for almost 20 years. Although they helped me ‘rise above’ my depression, they never really helped me address the root causes, or work through my negative emotions and feelings. Michelle guided me down a path that allowed me to identify what my real issues and concerns were, and then address them in a positive and healing way. Her approach is both forthright and caring; she makes you work through the pain and sadness so you can truly feel joy and relief. I can’t recommend her services enough; she changed my life!” Niki, Business Consultant, Entrepreneur ___________________________________________ I highly recommend Michelle to anyone suffering from anxiety related issues. After living with PTSD for over 30 years I was so relieved after learning a few simple tools from Michelle which enabled me to manage my debilitating symptoms. After a few sessions my life began to change and by continuing to use these tools as a daily practice I am able to experience the joy of life I had been missing. I can now do the things I could never imagine doing before (ie: Traveling alone...took a trip to NYC to meet friends. I can now be in a room full of people and enjoy the company without wanting to escape somehow...I am making rich, beautiful friendships. I no longer have night terrors, nightmares or wake feeling anxious). I am usually a very private person and would not want to share such a personal story publicly, however by posting this referral my wish is to encourage anyone suffering to take a leap of faith and get the help they need. Change can happen...you don't have to suffer and are not damaged beyond repair!! XO Jeanette, Entrepreneur Custom Jewlery Design _______________________________________________ “Achieving specific goals would happen in a matter of months, for example I needed to raise $50,000 in 4 months and we did some super focused boot-camp kind of work on my money barriers. I literally raised the $50,000 that I needed. It was like a miracle! And I was able to buy my house in the process. After 38 years of being overweight I am finally seeing my body transform into the strong and vibrant form I always knew it could be. Where I used to be closed off emotionally I am now very open and have wonderful relationships. My passion is my art, which was always fuelled by pain, but now I can make work that is still as powerful but that comes from a place of strength and love. I enjoy my creative expression so much more. The most recent shift has been the discovery that I am actually a very adventurous soul. I’m currently creating a list of adventures that I want to have over my lifetime and am actively seeking them out. Basically working with Michelle has led me to shed the fear and pain that I was living with for most of my life and has opened me up to the joy and happiness that life has to offer. I’m so very blessed and grateful that I found her.” Renee, Entrepreneur Artist, Film Maker _________________________________________________ “Going into the session I was distracted and overwhelmed. I needed clarity on my goals and to be able to focus on the steps to get there. Even after the first session I felt calmer. Within a month I could see what I wanted becoming a reality. I became more focused and clear on the steps essential to attaining my goal. Two months later, I did just that! I got rid of all the distracters that were keeping me from my achievements and got clear on what I needed to do. I felt motivated and ready to succeed. The confidence and grounding I received through my work with Michelle is something that is part of my daily life now. I thought sitting and studying was it was me, I wasn’t able, I didn’t have what it takes. I felt I was a poor student and others had something I couldn’t do. Working with Michelle showed me I had the skills to attain anything I wanted, it was the path to get there that I needed to get the only way to get what I wanted out of school and if I did not achieve the grades I wanted better at. Michelle showed me ways of setting goals and believing I could do it. She got me motivated to make that happen. She helped me get rid of thoughts and beliefs that were distracting me and got me into a lifestyle where I was confident in my ability and as a result I developed my skills as a student so I could achieve my academic goals. Marisa, Med Student to M.D. ___________________________________________ I was referred to Michelle Burns by a friend of my wife. I was reluctant to start another round of “talk therapy”, after numerous episodes over decades. Between those episodes I had run through most of the anti-depressant drugs available. However, my depression was at a level that prevented me from performing effectively even simple daily activities. Going into our first session my expectations were low. My thought was that I had done all this before, time after time, and could hardly bear to go through the same drill once more. During that first meeting Michelle proposed a set of eight sessions. At that point I was convinced that this was a huge mistake. I knew from my past experiences that after eight sessions you were still just getting acquainted, and that anything therapeutic was still far beyond the horizon. However, (and luckily, as it turned out), I was depressed enough that it didn’t really matter one way or the other, so I said “Sure” and off we went. I was impressed right away when we zipped through the “life story” portion which my experience had led me to believe would take an interminable amount of time. Michelle has an ability to zero in on what is important now, and we didn’t waste time on detailed recitations of the past. Over the next couple of sessions I began to understand the broad range of tools she could offer, and saw her approach as very pragmatic and flexible. I view myself differently now, and have control of my days and my life. I am able to accomplish the tasks that I choose, and feel that I can live the remainder of my life without falling into a space where depression captures me. I am on two Watershed Boards, and am an officer on one of those. I am working on alternative energy projects, and lobbying entities in Charlottetown to create the infrastructure needed to support electric cars. I am broadly involved in animal welfare activities. While all of these were things I have wanted to do for some time, the difference is that now I can actually do them effectively. Is depression still a part of my personality? You bet’cha. The difference is that I now understand that it need not limit my life and activities. I now have tools, techniques, ways of thinking – whatever – that both acknowledge it and keep it in a place where it does not control me.” I would not have believed that could happen (at all, much less in a short time). Incidentally, I have two sessions still unused if I ever want a “tune-up”. ~Harry ___________________________________________ “Major life challenges had eventually put me into a state of depression and caused me to lose focus on my goals. I was overweight, unhealthy, easily distracted and looking for excuses to avoid getting back on track. I contacted Michelle and booked a 16 session package to get back on track. We assessed the challenges, put a structured plan in place and within 8 weeks I had lost a little over 30 lbs. I clarified my core values, crafted a clear vision and made some major changes in how I was living my life. It’s been 3 months and I’m still pushing forward with the new game plan intact. Michelle gave me the motivation and life tools necessary to reconstruct the foundation I was living on. It has been the biggest change of my life, and I am so grateful. My progress is ongoing and I will continue to move forward and improve the quality of my life. Thanks to Michelle, I’ve improved all major relationships in my life, my health, and my outlook on my core business. Her insights and approach have not only made a difference in my life, but all others who I interact with. I’m truly grateful and only wish I would have contacted her sooner.” Thanks again Michelle Darren, Entrepreneur |
Testimonials: I cannot recommend Michelle enough as a life coach and energy healer! I've worked with her several times over the years and her unique blend of skills, training and natural gifts have always provided me with the shift I needed by using both practical life coaching skills but even more importantly clearing away unconscious beliefs that were blocking my success. Whenever I'm stuck I know Michelle will provide the guidance I need. Michelle rocks! Kelly J. Entrepreneur ___________________________________________ “Coaching with Michelle has given me the impetus to move beyond simply wishing and dreaming of a preferred future to actually putting a clear vision of that future into action. I have learned practical and powerful strategies for getting past the superficial barriers to achieving success and addressing the real issues that have been holding me back. Throughout the process, I have been supported and challenged to achieve the goals I have set. It’s a journey to success, step by step. Exciting and energizing!” Janice, University Professor ____________________________________________________ In just a few short sessions with Michelle I’ve seen a significant difference in my mindset and in the way I live my daily life. After going through a few exercises with Michelle, I felt like I had clarity on matters from my past that I had spent a lifetime confused about. I was better equipped to deal with everyday stresses, and had a plan for success in the future. I now understand how to overcome obstacles in areas of my life where before I felt lost and out of control. She is a truly gifted listener, and has the amazing ability to put what you’re feeling or experiencing into words, when you are having a hard time articulating it for yourself. She has a 6th sense when it comes to understanding the struggles of others. I have benefited so much from my time with Michelle, and would wholeheartedly recommend her services. Lana, Real Estate Agent ___________________________________________ Michelle taught me a number of invaluable tools that have helped me get past some long-recurring, stubborn issues that were impacting my life. The work was hard but doing it with Michelle made it so much easier to navigate and to be accountable. I really appreciated how she took the time to be prepared for our sessions by asking for progress reports before-hand, which seemed to make our time together more targeted and effective. I reached a temporary goal which was to not be so easily knocked down when stressful events take place and to deal with them without attaching my precious dramas and issues to them. I look forward to working with Michelle again and have recommended her services to others. Marrianne, Entrepreneur __________________________________________ “I wanted the strength and confidence to be able to leave my marriage of 16 years. With the support of Life Coaching I separated from my husband. I have a wonderful apartment that I love, new friends who have supported me through my transition, I am exercising and eating healthier and I’ve lost at least 20 lbs, now that I am my number one priority. I love my body and want to take care of it. For many years I suffered from chronic pain. Now, I am in less physical pain, because I am more relaxed. Now that I have accepted responsibility for my actions and stopped blaming other people for my reaction to events in my life I don’t get as angry as I used to. When I do get angry, I figure out why and make the necessary changes so that it doesn’t happen again or I change how I react to the issue. I am learning day to day, who I am and what I want out of my life. It’s a wonderful experience to get to know myself after all these years. I’m not defining who I am based on previous life experiences or who other people think I should be. In just under a year and a half I have accomplished so much. I’m a new woman who loves life and is looking forward to life’s challenges without the fear of the unknown that used to hold me back. I am more positive, I now listen to my body and mind. I do what’s right for me and I am trying new experiences. I’m enjoying life. I respect myself, I feel pretty amazing on a regular basis. I look forward to more changes, as I’m discovering what I really want out of my life. I know that if I hadn’t had Michelle as a life coach, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Having someone who was outside of my family and relationship, to help me clear my blocks and hold me accountable for my actions, was what I needed. I know that having Michelle in my life has completely changed me in a positive way. I will be forever grateful for everything that I have learned from her.” Margaret, Loving Life ___________________________________________ “When I reached out to Michelle for help six months ago, I felt disorganized, anxious and overwhelmed by the responsibilities of my business. Meeting with her once per week has had a drastic impact on my quality of life and also my ability to be a strong leader. She has given me a variety of tools to stay organized, stop anxiety in its tracks, improve my relationships with my clients and employees, and systematically break through the barriers of fear that were deeply engrained in my mind. Now I am accomplishing things that I never before thought were possible, and I am truly excited for what the future holds. Thank you so much Michelle for the profound impact you have had on my life, and for showing me that the sky is the limit.” Dave, CEO ___________________________________________ "I can honestly say that in many ways, Michelle saved my life. At least, the quality of my life. I’d have gone on breathing and walking around; but there wouldn’t have been much point to it. Michelle’s direct, no-nonsense, honest, and practical approach makes all the difference. I didn’t need someone else to hold my hand; didn’t need someone just to talk to; I didn’t need someone to make me feel good. I needed someone to help me out of a major life hole. Or at the very least, show me how to build a damn ladder. Since I began working with Michelle I have taken control of my life. I have dealt with my relationship issues directly and decisively and I have not only started writing again, my work has never been better. " Nils Ling, Broadcaster ___________________________________________________ “Within 6 sessions over several months, using Skype sessions with Michelle, I managed to achieve my goals. I’ve increased my story coaching client base by 50%; upgraded my website and began 2 blogs (one personal and one dedicated to my corporate leadership programme which I co-facilitate). I’ve also increased my editorial role on All Things Healing by uploading further articles and videos. I’ve written 3 articles, two of which I’ve made available for download. I’ve also taken a more professional approach to my social networking (i.e. Facebook). I’ve identified two streams of information products—ebooks and downloadable story recordings—and made the first steps towards realising these before the end of 2012. Best of all, I gained confidence and skills to take my work forward successfully into the commercial world. The greatest movement toward my goals took place within the first three months working with Michelle. A year on from beginning my work with Michelle and I feel more confident and competent. I have since extended my client base into the corporate world of education and business leadership. The confidence to do this, I attribute to Michelle’s influence on my work. I feel even more committed to my calling and consider Michelle to have been a crucial mentor along the way. Michelle’s passion is inspiring and it has re-fired my own passion for my work. I have worked with a couple of coaches in the past but none as passionate and sensitive as Michelle. While I usually prefer face-to-face coaching, I found our Skype sessions to be very effective. They forced me to listen carefully to Michelle’s words; I also felt listened to and understood. By working with Michelle on a regular basis I was accountable to someone who understood my goals and unique ways of working. Michelle is encouraging and offers logical, inspiring steps towards making positive changes. Working together with Michelle helped me realise resources and abilities I wasn’t sure I had. Michelle nourished those energies and resources within me and made me accountable. She focused on positive change yet showed me the value of reflective practice so that I could learn from my process.” MICHAEL WILLIAMS, Professional Storyteller, StoryCoach and Leadership Consultant ___________________________________________ Life coaching with Michelle helped me to heal wounds and trauma from childhood that I’d been carrying deep inside for years! I had used other approaches/forms of therapy in various periods of my adult life but I was still stuck in past trauma and hadn't cleared or healed any of the emotional pain. After only a couple of sessions with Michelle I felt lighter, calmer, more at peace and in control of my emotions and reactions. Michelle has a way of making you feel completely at ease to express whatever you’re dealing with...and her techniques help you to let go of negative beliefs and patterns and take action toward being the best you can be – in any area of your life. Darlene ___________________________________________ I’ve done 4 sessions in the past six months with Michelle using the MAP technique and I’m looking forward to doing more. With Michelle’s decades of experience coupled with this fascinating modality I’ve found a great shift that has happened in my life: a lightness, new energy, less aggravation and angst, more clarity, more motivation, a higher level of contentment. Probably the best thing for me has been the elimination of what seemed to be an ongoing negative recording of a dialogue in my head that dragged me down. I believe that is where the new feeling of lightness has come from - a heaviness has been lifted and I am very grateful to have had this amazing opportunity with Michelle. It’s priceless. Marjorie, Entrepreneur |