STUDENT PROFILES & TESTIMONIALS

Katha Kissman

Business Consultant and
Certified Hypnotherapist
Graduated Spring 2008

What is your background?

I provide Interim Leadership and Nonprofit Organizational Development consulting for a wide variety of organizations. I am also a Senior Governance Consultant with BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) and a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Why did you decide to attend the Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification Program?

My beloved husband died, I authored the book, Taming the Troublesome Board Member (BoardSource, 2006), and I became a hypnotherapist, all within the space of 18 months. These events propelled me on a wondrous, inner journey to gain some understanding of why things happen and why people (and I) act in certain ways. I discovered the historic and current writings about the Law of Attraction. I knew that there must be a methodology for incorporating the principles of the Law of Attraction into my work with groups and individuals and, as soon as I began thinking about my desire to find such a methodology, this program appeared!

What was the best part of the program?

The program anchored many of my understandings in a real and practical way. I found the suggested techniques incredibly helpful. And, it was good to have dedicated time with others on the same quest to explore the Law of Attraction.

What did you personally gain from the program?

Since working with the Law of Attraction, my attitude has changed in profound ways and my life has been enriched beyond measure. I now know that I have absolute control of my experiences and I have been delighted and joyful as evidence of this has manifested in my life.

What did you professionally gain from the program?

Making new connections with like-minded individuals was extremely helpful. My classmates are an incredible addition to my network and I anticipate maintaining long-term relationships with each. Adding a Life Coach certification to my credentials allows me to attract clients that may have different needs than my nonprofit groups or hypnotherapy clients. In addition, it’s more than just adding another tool to my tool box – it is the umbrella perspective that enhances my effectiveness in working with others. Margaret is a gifted trainer and coach!

What do you envision doing now that you are a certified life coach? (Do you plan to integrate this into your current work and/or start your own business?)

Because I already have a thriving practice, I see that using Life Coaching from the perspective of the Law of Attraction as a valuable and desirable compliment to my work with group and individual clients.

Jennifer Salaverri

Psychotherapist
Graduated Spring 2008

What is your background?

I have my Masters in Social Work and currently work as a therapist in an outpatient psychiatric clinic attached to a hospital. I also practice at a small, non-profit counseling center that has a commitment to the community to offer services on a sliding fee scale.

Why did you decide to attend the Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification program?

I became interested in becoming a life coach after working as a therapist for a few years and noticing that many of my therapy clients could benefit from life coaching. I felt the Law of Attraction program offered a holistic approach to life coaching that would allow me to serve a broad client base. I also strongly embrace the ideology of Law of Attraction.

What was the best part of the program?

Learning more about how to apply the Law of Attraction to everyday life, for myself and for my clients. The interaction with the other helping professionals in the class who share my interest in life coaching was also an invaluable experience. We were able to learn from Margaret’s experience as a life coach, as well as learn from each other with our varying life and professional experiences.

What did you personally gain from the program?

I gained a much deeper understanding of how my desires and core beliefs truly reflect my reality. This training motivated me to be purposeful in moving through my life with a vision, setting positive intentions, and maintaining positive energy.

What did you professionally gain from the program?

I learned how to transfer the beliefs of Law of Attraction to specific life coaching techniques to help clients achieve their goals. I left the program with the tools I need to start my own life coaching practice and that felt good! Additionally, I developed a network with the other professionals at the training, which I believe will serve all of us well as we move forward in our careers.

What do you envision doing now that you are a certified life coach?

I plan to offer life coaching services at the private practice where I currently offer psychotherapy. I believe the life coaching certification is a great addition to my “tool box.” Within the next 5 years, I do plan to start my own business!

Rena Larkin

Management
Graduated Spring 2008

What is your background?

Currently I work in management for a local company and previously I worked as an addiction counselor and owner of a substance abuse treatment program for 10 years.

Why did you decide to attend the Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification Program?

I love to empower others and to bring out the best in people. I believe in The Law of Attraction and I wanted to learn how to apply it and teach others to use it. I feel that there is a universal shift happening and it is important to have the necessary tools to create a sense of well-being.

What was the best part of the program?

I felt the best part of the program was the unity of the group and the open method that Margaret used to teach and guide us through the learning process. I was very impressed with Margaret McCraw, her knowledge, personal and professional experience and her belief and understanding of The Law of Attraction. This is more than a course. It is a program that develops cohesiveness among the students. It provided us the opportunity to align with our life purpose and to unite with like-minded thinkers and to share our ideas. 

What did you personally gain from the program?

I gained encouragement to live my dreams and to pursue my goal to coach and empower others to create their desires.

What did you professionally gain from the program?

I learned how to create an action plan to be a life coach and holistic health practitioner. I also connected with other students from the program and through this experience I have a supportive network to live my dreams and to make a positive impact in the world.

What do you envision doing now that you are a certified life coach?

I would very much like to bring this into the workplace and to help companies understand the importance of empowering their employees. 

Sarah B. Hansel, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Baltimore, MD
Graduated Spring 2008

What is your background?

After more than 30 years of doing trauma therapy with both sexual assault survivors and combat veterans I am looking forward to doing part time work in retirement that is frankly, more fun. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked within the medical model focusing on “illness and problems.”

Why did you decide to attend the Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification Program?

The Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification Program has opened many new vistas for my work. There is an emphasis on the client’s strengths and a genuine respect for the client’s potential to work out their own issues in a context of solid practices derived from cognitive therapy, positive psychology and a structure based on the Law of Attraction. This approach makes sense to client’s and they respond immediately to the uplifting focus. They complete the session feeling motivated and I know my work has been effective without having made a ‘diagnosis’ or relying on a third party payer.

What was the best part of the program?

The Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification Program was delivered in a condensed format that I could fit in with my normal work schedule. The best part of the program was the exciting level of discussion in a small class with students who had already developed skills as health providers.

What did you gain from the experience?

I was personally thrilled and surprised that after years of giving lectures, doing clinical practice, and regular spiritual practice I still discovered things about myself in this program and feel I advanced as both a human being and a practitioner. I was able to start using my new skills immediately and look forward to developing my new ‘fun’ work for the next phase of my life.

Jen Woolford

Research Associate
Graduated Spring 2008

What is your background?

I have my Bachelors degree in Psychology. I currently work full-time doing research for commercial real estate, and I am in school getting a Masters degree in Counseling. I plan to graduate next year.

Why did you decide to attend the Law of Attraction Life Coach Certification Program?

Honestly, I did not know much about the Law of Attraction or Life Coaching when I signed up for this course, but I am always open to learning new things and meeting new people. Now that I have taken the course, I believe that I attracted the program into my life because it was exactly what I needed to improve my personal and professional life!

What was the best part of the program?

The best part of the program was learning specific ways to use the Law of Attraction to improve my own life as well as others' lives. I also felt blessed to meet so many wholesome, wise, and caring women. 

What did you personally gain from the program?

I learned a lot about myself in this course, such as how to use my feelings to gauge my desires. I also learned to listen to my intuition, and how to foster this gift in myself and others.

What did you professionally gain from the program?

Professionally, I learned so much! I found a profession that seemed worthwhile, fun, and lucrative. This course taught me that you can make a living doing work that you enjoy and believe in. I learned how to use the Law of Attraction to guide my clients and myself. I also learned valuable information about starting and maintaining my own business.

What do you envision doing now that you are a certified life coach? (Do you plan to integrate this into your current work and/ or start your own business?)

My short-term goal is to integrate what I've learned about Life Coaching as I counsel clients. After I finish my Masters degree, I plan to start my own part-time business in life coaching. I have also discussed plans with a few friends (a massage therapist, an interior decorator, and two hair dressers) about opening a studio that caters to clients' inner, outer, and external beauty and well-being.