Oh my gosh. I am…read morehappy to find Guy here on Yelp because it gives me the chance to tell everyone what a difference he has made in my life. I worked with Guy in a group setting back in 2003; he was leading a transformational course along with several other course leaders. There was a point in the course where I was interacting with the course leaders in front of the group, and I was attempting to uncover the source of the constant dissatisfaction I felt in my life. Although I am generally an open person, I was slightly on the defensive, and was having a hard time opening up. Then Guy said, "Alicia it seems like you feel lonely" Such a simple statement, and the sincerity, the presence, the care he showed as he said that to was enough to just make me melt! And open up! and realize that it is OK that I feel lonely, that I can share that experience with others, and that love in fact exists. My life hasn't been the same since. I love Guy and I fully endorse his work. He supports couples and individuals in being fully who they are, and truly happy. Whether you have never had a coach/mentor in the area of intimacy, life and happiness, or if you are an avid user of this type of service, you will be delighted with Guy.

I have known Guy Sengstock for years. I took Arete in 2005 and it blew me open. This guy is…read moredeeply talented and trained. I walked away realizing how easy it was for me to be a victim in my life--which was very confronting. And I took action and stopped some behavior that wasn't working for me anymore. It is hard to look at oneself. Yet the power of doing so is so deeply rooted in our culture. "The unexamined life is not worth living." Many, if not most, people aren't ready to take a long, cold look at themselves in the mirror. And those who do, when they are ready of course, can enjoy incredible benefits. But as the saying goes, "No pain, no gain." I have since recommended his workshops to many close colleagues and friends. Many have reported how intense and liberating it can be understand oneself better--and see how directly that relates to the results they are creating in their personal relationships and business life.

Dwayne is the man. He is exceptionally adept at creating a welcoming environment that allows…read moreimprovisers of all skill levels to feel welcome and willing to take positive risks. The workshop environment helps its participants feel comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones and into the wacky world of short form improv. Also, watching the i-team perform at SFBarprov has been a wonderful experience and it even inspired me to push to become a more steady part of the elemental team. I would reccommend the class and getting to know the i-team better to any amature improvisers looking to hone their skills and first timers looking to jump into the world of improv. You'll never know how fun it can be until you try it!! Check it out!!

You must check this out if you are breathing and want to have a fun afternoon with great people and…read morebelly laughs! Dwayne organizes a workshop on Sundays and everyone is welcome from first timers to dedicated improvisers. You play some warm up games, work on different techniques and perform for your audience of participants. Don't be afraid if you have never done Improv, you are more than welcome to sick back and enjoy during some of the performances, no pressure...just fun! Also a more advanced performance based workshop on Tuesdays and unfortunately I have not been able to check out due to a previous commitment, but I hear great things about that as well.

I took a workshop with Jared at General Assembly. It was a great introduction to his work as a…read moreteacher and, yes, presenter! He gave a great overview, accompanied with simple (but powerful) and entirely applicable frameworks to follow. I learned a lot and would recommend his work to anyone interested in growing themselves and developing their speaking skills.

Jared and the team at JD Communications are professional, knowledgeable and generally great people…read more I've done some of Jared's workshops and found the content great and his feedback very helpful. He brings an enthusiasm, freshness, and sense of humor to the coaching process, which particularly for communications, is so important. I'd highly recommend!

MedEssays is truly a life saver!! I received my essay back with constructive comments the same day…read moreI sent it out. The person had outlined my essay and provided feedback on what they thought I had portrayed in my essay. I thought this was extremely helpful since it showed me whether what I had written was portraying what I wanted to show appropriately. Not only was my essay checked for grammar and sentence structure but also for content. I received full feedback on which aspects need to be elaborated on and which ideas I was missing. I also received feedback on which parts of the essay were well written, which is something most other services don't provide, but is extremely helpful. This extra effort gave me examples and helped me understand what format I needed to write my entire essay. In addition to the written feedback, I was contacted by phone by a person who had already gone through the process of applying to medical school. He explained his comments that he provided in his email and even provided important information on the application process itself. He truly went above and beyond my expectations and I am very thankful! I started out late in the application process and was worried because I had heard that personal statements takes weeks to months to write. But with the help of MedEssays I was able to write a statement that I was truly happy and proud of in less than half the time. I highly recommend MedEssays!

Amit edited my personal statement and activities section, and wow, what a great service!! I scoured…read morecraigslist looking for someone who could edit for both content and grammar, in the context of the medical school application. Given his background, Amit's edits were professional, detailed, and well informed by experience. The prices are also far more reasonable than many of the services out there. I also really appreciated how he looked at my entire application, including my activities, coursework and background, and helped me carefully craft a very personal document that packaged me as an applicant. This service is WELL worth it, and I would highly recommend it to any applicant, no matter where you are in the application process. Thanks Amit!!!

I can't wait to attend my next Heal Write event! Deborah came prepared with such great exercises to…read morestimulate thought and start the pen moving. It felt like a really safe environment in which to share my writing and that's a huge step for me. As my own sharpest critic, self-editing to the point of paralysis, I truly appreciated that Deborah created an atmosphere that was gentle, supportive, and thought-provoking. I highly recommend taking a Heal Write class if you have stories fighting to be released (and who doesn't?!) but haven't been able to take that first step. Having the class at Succulence in Bernal Heights was icing on this lovely cake.

I attended a Heal Write workshop focused on healing and nature (held at Succulence in Bernal…read moreHeights) and really enjoyed it. I haven't really been writing much in the last few years, and it was such an awesome experience to get my creative juices flowing again! Deborah did an amazing job with the workshop, and was able to conduct several different writing exercises in just a couple of hours without it feeling rushed. It was nice to be able to express some deep emotions in a setting that felt comfortable, while also finding a lot of joy and humor amongst our small group. I would certainly recommend a Heal Write workshop to anyone looking for creative inspiration, or for a safe space to examine their own lives through writing.

I've known Dr. Louann for 17 years and have used her services multiple times. She is compassionate…read moreand understanding and has unique perspective and insight than I have found very helpful. My family and I have attended two retreats with her to Ananda in the Sierra foothills and have enjoyed that tremendously. Our whole family was able to reconnect and decompress in a loving and spiritual environment. My boys loved being out in nature in what felt as a fun, yet quite space. I would highly recommend Louann as a family and personal coach. She has taught me a lot.

I was accepted into multiple different boot camps which I then toured//observed classes. I choose…read moreGX Academy because I felt I entered a family vs a business trying to churn money, which has stayed true even after my completion of the program. During my course work at GX Academy, I was supported in all ways possible even when I completed the Growth Marketing program and wanted to obtain a job doing customer success. The continuous support was very helpful considering I just had made a cross-country move from Atlanta to San Francisco to make my career change. I really enjoyed the real-life application of my education when I was paired with my internship at Abl Schools. This gave me the experience I need to properly dive into my new career at an EdTech start-up. I would recommend GX Academy to everyone trying to further their education; It is a much faster and a better use of funds than going back to receive a traditional degree. I had already obtained a bachelor degree in chemistry and a master degree in secondary education//chemistry, therefore I didn't want to go back and obtain another traditional degree. This was perfect for me!

As someone taking part in the inaugural sales & biz dev cohort I can tell you that we are on our…read more7th week (out of 12) and it's been INTENSE! My situation is a bit different than the others in my cohort since I have been IN Tech Sales for the past 2 years in Silicon Valley (SDR, AE, & CSM work). My focus for joining the academy was to broaden my experiences and have something to set me apart from everyone that I am competing with for work in Silicon Valley. As someone who has done a lot out here and feels comfortable with the startup world, I still felt as though I was being held back, or holding myself back. When I made the choice to join GXA it was to be able to focus more deeply on sales strategies and how to approach things the right way. I've learned a lot in the first 4 weeks and the 5th week was a bit of a breather for us before we got into our 6-week internships with REAL companies. I can say that I now understand more about taking a product to market than I think I would have on my own. Having the guidance of the instructors and everyone associated with the academy has really helped me to feel confident in what I know and how to execute on it. I also feel validated for the way that I view sales as a relationship and not a transaction, while also learning new strategies to close deals, lead a team, and more.

The East Bay Vintner's Alliance is a non-profit mutual benefit organization which promotes wineries…read morelocated in the East Bay. There are currently 15 members listed. Yes, you read correctly, you can try wine from 15 different wineries located in the East Bay. I found their site when planning a wine tour for my friends (for those playing at home, it's the East Bay Wine Tour #1 list). Today I attended the 2nd Annual "Passport to the East Bay Wine Trail" event. From 12 - 5 pm and for $30 in advance you could visit 14 wineries at 7 locations only 10 miles apart. Many of these places are not open to the public and I had to go try them. Each place also had food to keep you going through out the day. We made it to 11. Thank you EBVA, keep up the good work and keep the wine flowing!

Wine tasting at the old Barnes and Noble in Jack London Square. A little hot inside but there was a…read morelovely breeze outside. Love that wine is being made in Oakland, Berkley, and other urban Bay Area spots. Love to support my local businesses!