I asked Alicia if she would coach me on public speaking and storytelling because I have been having difficulty learning the content of several very challenging social justice workshops. As a result of my work with her this past year, I can now deliver several pieces of my workshops with more confidence and authenticity. This increased confidence has allowed me to feel more joy in doing something that is really scary but very important to me. Having regular meetings with Alicia helped me stay accountable to myself and make slow and steady progress on what felt like huge, overwhelming long term goals. While I thought I would spend all my time with her practicing my presentations, she recognized that slowing me down and giving me tools to tend to my fears, self-doubt and self-criticism first was important to eventually being able to share these powerful teachings with groups effectively by bringing more of my full self. As a result of my work with Alicia, I feel more hopeful and less discouraged in my own capacity to make the kinds of contributions I want to make. I highly recommend her as a coach and just as a very special human being. read more

I came to Alicia after viewing student videos from her storytelling workshops. I was so inspired by her students' authenticity and courage on stage and their ability to tell very personal stories. I had a 20-minute live presentation in January that I was stressing out about, so I contacted Alicia to help me prepare. It was sooooo helpful. Alicia and I connected easily and she made me feel very safe and comfortable while also holding me accountable and asking me a lot of questions to help form my presentation. She also taught me several tips and exercises to get back into my body and release some of the anxiety that was building up in my mind. With her compassionate guidance, I successfully presented my talk in front of a live audience of around 180 attendees. It was an incredibly rewarding experience and I'm so glad I had the support of Alicia during this time. Looking back on this time in my personal development, I realize I was going through a transition of being more expressive and expanding the way I thought about myself as a creative person. I was wanting to take more risks and come out of my shell more. This type of transition can be very scary and lonely, and I'm so glad that I had Alicia's support, guidance and non-judgemental listening while I went through the ups and downs of finding my voice. I highly recommend Alicia's coaching services for anyone that might be going through a similar transition and in need of some extra support and confidence boosting! read more

I had been on a hiatus from doing theatre for years, and was looking to both get back into the theatre scene and raise my stakes -- actually creating a theatre career. Alicia guided me through the process with the understanding that can only come from someone who is herself an artist. She really "gets" on a profound level what is at stake when someone is not being true to their creative self. Thanks to Alicia I'm on the path to creating the life that I want; one truly aligned with my deep desire to be a professional actor. read more

Choachee's feedback 1. How life was occurring for me before the session was that I was feeling as if I missed something at Burning Man and that that was somehow my fault. In spite of that I was also connected to my values in a new way and feeing good about who I am and what I stand for... also from Burning Man. A little confusing really - feeling good about who I am but disappointed that I don't create the connections in my life that I'd like. 2. How life is occurring for me now after the session is that I now see how my way of connecting can be very much one-way, that in the past few years I have learned how to contribute to and hold another in connection but that I most often if not always block their access to me. 3. What worked about the coaching was that Alica went through the steps and asked some of those questions that seem so simple yet have us answering from a different place. She asked me about what I wanted (connection) and how I would know when I had it. This created a short-circuit in my thinking and had me feel instead. I saw that I wouldn't really know when I had connection and that maybe I never really have or do know because I don't let people in. What I saw in that moment was the ways in which I can be very present with people yet where they still somehow find me inaccessible - the one-way-street. I saw that I am very vague when talking about my own feelings and that I use this to keep people at arm's length. For the first time maybe ever I actually saw and felt the dissonance between how I am with people and how I let them be with me. WOW! Alica also had me feel into what kind of question I might ask where I would actually feel vulnerable, thereby taking down the wall that keeps people out. This was a stroke of brilliance on Alica's part. We threw around some ideas and landed on one that felt so vulnerable that I actually threw it out the first time around for not being edgy enough, which of course it was and then some. "How do you feel about me?" Yikes! Getting reflection and contribution from Alica in that vulnerable moment put me into an incredible place of bliss and connection that I'm not sure I've ever been in. 4. What could have been done differently is... I have no idea. We did an incredible amount of very deep work an a very short period of time - quite possibly the most efficient hour of coaching I've ever gotten... really! 5. The learning I took away from the session was that the steps totally work and that certain kinds of questions really do make a difference in where people access their answers. I knew this on some level but had never seen it so clearly as I did last night with Alica, watching my own surprise and confusion around such a simple question. I also saw how my own coaching strength draws from this exact place where I'm comfortable - being present with someone and them feeling THAT but not so much feeling ME. I can see how working on this for myself will no doubt broaden my coaching range. Nicely done Alica! That was incredible - a huge breakthrough for me. Ben read more

I worked with Alicia for a couple of months on bringing more playfulness and depth into my performance and my life in general. Some of the material we ended up working with was way deeper and more powerful than I expected. From playful visualization and embodiment down to the depth of my shadow issues, Alicia handled all of the parts of me that needed to be witnessed with grace and kindness. She consistently offered practices and tools to play with, and encouraged me to stay in the spirit of play with them. I reinvigorated my passion for performing, and connected to some old wounded parts that I'm now better equipped to take care of and attend to on my own. I'd recommend Alicia to anyone on a healing path with a love of expression, play, and performance! read more

Alicia is a heartfelt, deep, vibrant, and creative soul who brings a new flair to life coaching. Merging her stand up comedy, her spirituality and her deep wealth of life experience Alicia stands out as life coach ready to dig deep into the heart of the matter, while encouraging you to step beyond your own fears to do what it takes to have the life you love. Through coaching with Alicia, I was able to start painting again and got back in touch with my creative side. She is a deep listener and helped me sort through the chatter in my head giving me focus and clarity around my life path. If you're looking to spark your creative side or simply looking for someone to help get you back on track Alicia is a wonderful coach! I've met a lot of different coaches in my day and I highly recommend her as one that stands out amongst the others. ~Suzette read more

I have been working with Alicia for the last 6 months. I can not get over the incredible positive impact that she has had on my life! I have revamped my life in so many ways and I feel lighter and more hopeful about my future than ever before. From shifts in my diet, to my physical living environment, to my finances, we have touched on so many issues and I feel in tune with myself and my world in an incredible peaceful way. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work someone whose enthusiasm for life is contagious and whose skills have helped me reach for more than I thought previously possible. Thank you Alicia! read more

Alicia is an amazing, intuitive coach who held a wonderful space for me to get to some core issues about where my contribution is in the world--no small task. While I knew stuff was churning around in my head and body at the time I had no idea that where I am right now--about two weeks later-- things would unfold so quickly! I am more focused, more grounded, laugh so much more--really every situation seems to have a tinge of humor, and the best part is I am attracting more clients and amazing new friends into my life. Alicia herself is a shining example of the work she does; the sparkle in her eyes says it all. She's a beautiful spirit and gives one the gift of knowing thyself in such a smart, simple, and authentic way. Her coaching process is the most unique I've encountered--really transforming stuff and I feel so close to me. I'm finally uncovering the diamond within! Me! Thank you, Alicia for all you offer to your clients and the world. Bethany S., Oakland, CA read more

I've been working with Alicia for the past 6 months and just signed on for another year. She has been such a delightful and intuitive mentor throughout our time working together - full of thought provoking discussion and heart-felt wisdom. She has gotten me to open up I all the right ways, on this creative journey of mine. Blessed to know and work with Alicia! read more

Alicia and I worked together at a progressive youth camp in the late 90s, and she grown into an amazing woman, artist and coach. Her sincerity, heart and humor are in full bloom. Her own career as an artist is successful and inspiring, and I think she has a huge amount to offer other creative folks. read more

I find Alicia to be amazingly present, gracious, alive and vivacious. I've worked with Alicia 1-on-1 and in an artist's workshops. During the workshop she was able to inspire and lead us in a fast, effective, fun and inspiring way, all the while maintaining a safe and comfortable space for us to explore creatively. I was amazed to see how much of a difference the workshop made for me, as well as for other students. The pace of my own project accelerated, and I witnessed 2 blocked writers suddenly become prolific and a singer return to music again for the first time in years (she's almost done with a whole album since taking the course). 1-on-1 Alicia is present, compassionate, patient, playful and soulful. She makes it very easy to open up personally and creatively, and knows how to cheerlead and inspire. She's brilliant and insightful, and her ideas have helped me tremendously along my journey. Her own brilliant work also inspired me beyond words when I saw her one-woman award-winning show Eat, Pray, Laugh, and her playful grace as a laughter yoga is a true delight to experience. read more

Working with Alicia was such a nice experience. I felt very relaxed around her,as she herself is very comfortable with herself and i felt i could let my guard down around her and be myself,which i didn't see coming,since i often shut down around people in general. Alicia had a way of bringing all of the students together in a far more Intimate way than I thought possible. The connection I felt with her and the others in the workshop was pretty intense,a little scary (the GOOD kind of scary)and warmer and deeper than I normally allow myself to feel around people. I realize now Alicias warm up exercises were literally tools to relax the body and mind,and to have a fresh,open,curious attitude. I was intimidated and scared by taking the leap and trying something totally new,but near the end i felt almost the opposite. I felt more confident and happy about my talents and excited to open my mind to new avenues of storytelling. Alicia gave me some pretty priceless tips on performing that I would be a fool to not take advantage of in the future. They were simple,profound, and soooo important in connecting to your audience. The kind of advice you don't easily forget, because it's SUCH good advice,your actually excited to try it out! Looking forward to seeing Alicia perform in the future,too! read more

Alicia has helped me get into the core of my creative energy to bring it out into the world, and into action in my professional work. Alicia worked by listening, guiding, and supporting me to pursue my goals and open up possibilities. I strongly recommend her as a coach who will bring out your best! read more

Alicia is a gifted, intuitive, and empathic coach. She does use her heart to connect with yours and some fascinating stuff has come up as a result. I highly recommend her! read more

I thought I would go to Alicia for help on my comedy writing. She did help me with comedy writing, but what I got from her was much deeper. She's helped me integrate the artistic, physical, and mental parts of me into my life. My entire life is improved because of my work with her. As an actor and performer, the exercises she leads me through opens me to deeper wells of truth and feeling. read more

Yay! I'm a fan of Alicia. I had one coaching session with her and it was well worth the hour and $. It was fresh, something i hadn't encountered before, and i moved through a lot in just an hour. I have her (and everything she taught me) in my toolbox now, and i know i can always get a session with her when i need some guidance. read more

Alicia is one of the most creative, thoughtful, empathetic and personable people I've talked to! I reached out to her when I was looking for help finding clarity during a rough patch in life. On the phone, she gently helped me visualize what it would look like and feel like to achieve my goals -- as well as the cost of muddling through. She is super present and it seems like she really wants to help her clients succeed. Though life ultimately took us on different directions (through no fault of Alicia's; I would have loved to work with her if the time was right), she really helped me in the time we spent together. I recommend that you give her a call! read more

I love coaching with Alicia. I appreciate her honesty and ability to speak from truth. I got so much out of even just one session with her. I had a session with her recently and am still feeling the ripple effects of the session now over two weeks later. I have found that I am able to approach people differently. People also respond to me differently. I am looking forward to Alicia having continued positive impact on my life. read more

Really Great Stuff! As an artist with many projects, it's easy to lose focus or widen it too far to be effective. Within just a few minutes of my first session with Ms. Dattner, she helped me lay out my goals and also drew my attention to my specific pattern of resistance. Wow. What a shift! Alicia has an amazing ability to communicate in language I understand and show me how to more expertly use tools I'd only been apprenticing with heretofore. I am re-committed and inspired to work harder, stay focused, and be efficient with my time, energy and plan of attack, thanks to Alicia. I see you, Goal, and I'm coming after you! This is gonna be Awesome! If you're feeling a little stuck, and are thinking about using a coach to get you moving to your best potential, check out Alicia Dattner! Let's get moving toward the best us! read more

I scheduled a coaching session with Alicia. She called half an hour before our scheduled time and then dove right in with invasive questions. No explanation of her coaching style, introduction or framing. I didn't schedule with her again. I thought maybe she was just having an off day and I wouldn't have bothered to write this review except that now (more than 2 months later) I'm getting self-promotion emails from her unrelated to her coaching business. I never signed up for a mailing list and I definitely didn't sign up for the "Alicia the Comedian" emails. Self-serving, unethical business practice. Yipes. Boundaries, lady, boundaries. read more

Alicia is an amazing couch, after just one session with her, I started to move forward on a few different issues. She gave me clarity on some issues quickly and sweetly. I highly recommend her. read more

Alicia provided provocative questions and led me down a path of discovery of what it is I want and what is blocking me from getting from here to my future self. I felt heard and appreciated. Her coaching style is a fit for me to stretch out of my comfort zone to activating full expression of my gifts now. And this was all accomplished in our first intake session! read more

Wow. The tools that Alicia used to work with me were new and very helpful in my process. Not only did we tap into aspects of my inner experience that I might not have seen, but I was invited to fully embody them in ways that gave me a deeper understanding and opportunity for transformation. Magical, magical work. I have deep gratitude. read more

I am working on my third workshop with Alicia and it has been a great experience in being able to learn from her. She has been a great teacher guiding me to learn to write and tell my stories. She has a strong sense of what can make your story better and really helps pull it out. Also the opportunity to learn how to present the story and draw in the audience has been wonderful. I highly recommend her for anyone interested in storytelling or even just improving your presentation skills. read more

Alicia is amazing. I really felt she understood me on deep level and I got a ton of benefit from working with her. Highly recommended.

In my first session with Alicia, I felt absolutely safe to be exactly as I am and explore my inner landscape. She created a powerful and potent healing space for me to go inside and discover aspects of myself which were asking to be heard. During our initial intention setting, I had this amazing sensation that my being expanded to take up the space of a giant 10 foot tall version of myself. While still feeling incredibly grounded and connected to my experience, I enjoyed this expansive state throughout our work together. In just a short time together, I was able to identify deep inner needs, what I need to bring myself into greater balance, and the simple and accessible tools to bring me there. Thank you so much Alicia! You rock! read more

I worked with Alicia for about six months, focusing on my writing. Within that time, I decided that I wanted to pursue my MFA in Creative Writing, was accepted to three different programs, had two short stories accepted for publication and learned to better incorporate my writing into my daily practices. Alicia really helped me tighten my focus on my goals, and find lots of positive, pragmatic steps to take along the way. Plus, she's so vibrant and fun that I had a great time every time we had a session! I cannot thank Alicia enough for the positive impact she has had on my life, my creativity, and my personal well-being. Would recommend to anyone looking to jumpstart their creative potential! read more

My session with Alicia was incredible! Her intuition was spot on throughout the session and I found myself opening up to places within myself that I didn't even know were there (and I've done a lot of different healing modalities so I rarely get surprised by what shows up anymore!) I loved how she typed up the session so I could refer back to it later. It was very helpful to read the process I experienced rather than simply experiencing it. I found the transcription very illuminating. I also felt very safe with her. Her presence is grounded, solid and loving. I came away from the session feeling lighter and freer. I highly recommend Alicia and her Creative Heart Coaching if you are wanting to let go of old patterning and/or take your life to the next level. read more

Alicia gave me a great session of constellation work, which is designed to work through problems using the field effect. She made me feel totally welcome, including giving me a lovely cup of herbal tea, and then we meditated and then she listened to the issues I was facing. She created a framework where I could work through these issues, and it was both super creative and compassionate. I walked away feeling lighter and more hopeful. Yes, she uses a great technique. But so much of the experience is Alicia and the person she is -- intuitive, heartful, and caring. Thank you Alicia! : ) read more

I absolutely loved my session with Alicia. I was a burnt out artist trying to rekindle my motivation and creativity. She really helped me with so much more than this. She intuitively found the underlying reasons why I felt so much heaviness in my creation process and compassionately moved me through it. I felt lighter after our session and like I could find a way to go on where before I found none. I feel she is a very kind and open hearted intuitive coach who I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of working with. read more