I started coaching with La Vonne during one of my darkest hours. I had been through several of the most traumatic experiences one can go through in life, compounded one after the other. The death of my niece, the death of my grandmother, empty nest, loss of a career and our home to start. Followed by 4 surgeries, the devastating loss of my mom, job losses and relocation away from my children. I have had a dream to be a life and hope coach since 2007, but when I looked at the devastation I had gone through I felt that I was at a place with no hope and no hope of helping others. I was seeking out coaching certification programs as a step forward, and was referred to La Vonne's program by a dear friend who also desired to coach others. After she finished the YKI program with La Vonne, she was on fire! When I contacted La Vonne and shared my story, her compassion and wisdom for where I was struck a chord so deep, I saw a light of hope again. I started coaching with La Vonne and she helped me to open the doors to my dreams, and to move through much of the brokenness I had experienced. La Vonne helped me to feel safe, while becoming vulnerable and open in all of the key areas of my life. Even though I felt that it would take months or even years to recover, in just a very short time I was taking the coaching certification program and on my way to opening up my dreams! read more

READ THIS REVIEW! If you want an AMAZING BREATHROUGH Valerie Dean is the coach you want. I had the privilege of knowing Valerie during one of the most difficult life experiences one can face, divorce. She never lost faith or trust in God nor did she compromise her integrity. No matter the circumstance or emotion Valerie always has a scripture, Bible story or Christian resource at-the-ready to help you see why and how you are stuck and how to get unstuck. Her personal experience and understanding of life's challenges, be they death, depression, despair, divorce, uncertainty, anger, bitterness, hurt, and more is your blessing. Valerie is incredibly compassionate but will lovingly point out how you are sabotaging yourself and help keep you on the right path. Her guidance is from God, not a book. Every single thing she gives you will align with His word. She has built her life on a bedrock of faith and lives according to the word of God. BONUS - Valerie has extensive experience with diet and the body's systems and can offer nutrition advice that will help your body and mind. It certainly did mine! She is highly dependable, timely, organized and knowledgeable. Valerie was the answer to my prayers for help and she can be for you too. read more

Tricia Duffy with YKI coaching is an amazing life coach. She listens carefully, asks poignant questions, and helps guide, but never assumes complete answers. Her goals are to not give you the answers but to help you find your own through God, meditation, and other practical means. She is godly, warm, fun, and completely engaging. She is very professional and sticks to scheduled coaching sessions. She is perceptive, wise, gives great encouragement, and probable solutions to life issues when you're feeling stuck. She is completely empathetic, non-judgmental, and will never make you feel less than for feeling what you feel, whether that is depressed or pathetic. God blessed me sooo very much when he provided Tricia as my life coach. When I reached out for coaching I felt like I was sinking; holding on for dear life and that my life was not moving forward. Having consistent weekly conversations helped me more than I ever thought it would (I had never sought counseling before this) and I had no idea when I did the first trial session that getting connected to Tricia through LaVonne would be the best thing ever. All of this to say, I would love to continue using Tricia as my life coach for as long as possible!!! She's the best!! read more

I am an associate of La Vonne Earl and would like to take a moment to share my admiration, respect and appreciation for the work that she does. La Vonne has a heart for others, wisdom from years of experience, and a strong desire to help people improve all aspects of their lives. She coaches with integrity, commitment, and most importantly, a belief in God that influences every thought and action. She also has a humble heart that allows her to put aside her own feelings and advice in order to offer the coaching that is truly best for her clients. I would feel comfortable referring La Vonne to any of my family members, friends or business associates. I would also like to provide a strong endorsement of the Christ-centered Coach training offered by YKI Coaching. It is thorough, filled with great tools, and will be a valuable asset to anyone interested in becoming a Certified Christian Professional Coach. Even those desiring to improve relationships, offer more effective guidance or mentoring to others, or simply gain a better understanding of God's purpose for their lives will be blessed by this exceptional training. read more

Are you stuck in life's problems and don't know where to go? Or are you looking for Biblical guidance? Valerie Dean is the answer. At one point I was stuck and tired of facing my problems and I decided to stop seeing my counselor. Lucky me, I have Valerie. She never gives up on me and always has words to keep me up. She always gives me support and understanding due to my struggles. One thing I'll never forget that Valerie is always telling me, "You have such a great testimony. I can't wait to see how God will use you to minister to others. Your testimony will be a blessing to them." Her support and encouragement really help me to open my mind. She taught me to see things in positive ways. She gave me words of understanding that my life is meaningful. Having her as a coach was the best choice I made. I have known Valerie for 2 years. She is one of the people that I call a true friend. Thank you Val. read more

I agree with the negative reviews of YKI Coaching. Lavonne is NOT a certified Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) but pretends to be one. She nearly destroyed my marriage by brainwashing my wife into "victimhood" and promoted division instead of unity. I had counseling sessions with her and she was hostile and argumentative. Honestly, she seemed like a psychopath and a man hater, having opinions on situations that she had no knowledge of. As their website states "We'll help you change your mind so you can change your life". This clearly represents everything they stand for and is driven by their YKI brand of hypnotism. They also state that they provide Christian counseling but I found that this was far from the truth. She also cancelled one of my sessions 1 hour before the session which was very unprofessional. Would NOT recommend this company or Lavonne Earl as a counselor. read more

I was introduced to YKI Coaching by La Vonne. She gave me a brief overview about what it is they do and I was sold. My heart has always been to help people and YKI Coaching provides that platform. Their concern is for the overall wellbeing of their client. I went through the training and can say with confidence that they are Spirit lead and that they give God all the glory. God is using each coach in a powerful way to help people restore their joy of God's salvation and have a healthy balance in their life. I am excited to join their team. Michelle was very patient throughout my training and flexible with my schedule. I highly recommend YKI Coaching for anyone that needs a loving and compassionate coach in their life and for those who have the heart to lead and serve like Jesus. It has been a joy and an amazing journey. To God be the glory. read more

La Vonne has changed my life in so many positive ways. I reached out to her during a difficult time in my life, at the recommendation of a close friend. I was not a Christian when I called upon her but she worked with me, respecting that I was trying to find my own way. With her thoughtful and loving guidance, I have found much needed clarity. She helped me sort out the stressors that were impacting my life while uplifting me. With La Vonne's coaching, I have enhanced my relationships with family and friends.I feel more at peace, calm and exponentially more confident. More importantly, I became a Christian because of her inspiration and influence. My life feels incredibly rich as a result. I am forever grateful to La Vonne for all that she has done and continues to do for me. read more

The first time I talked to La Vonne I was not a client. The way she talked to me and showed compassion and kindness, one would think I was paying her a million dollars. That's what I love about her. She really cares. Before I was a client I was on prozac and my life emotionally was in really bad shape. After becoming a client, La Vonne has really helped me become a better mother, and wife, and even though I have been a Christian for a long time, my relationship with God has reached a level where I feel I am connected. I cannot write enough good things about this amazing woman of God. Being from a totally different culture (African), I find it amazing that she understands and gives me advise that I actually can relate. She is awesome. Zoey Carpenter read more

I have gotten to know LaVonne through her teaching of the YKI Coaching method. She was very thorough. It was clear through her illustrations of her experiences, that she is a gifted Life Coach. I enjoyed the certification process and learned so much. Her enthusiasm has helped motivate me to answer a calling to help others. Having taken many counseling classes, seminars and attending counseling myself, I find this method of Life Coaching with Christ to be a more productive way of evaluating and moving forward. I feel that learning this information though the certification process has brought a balancing effect & clarity to me personally. Thank you LaVonne. You did a lovely job and helped someone learn to help others. God Bless you as you continue. read more

I know LaVonne personally and can say that I have never had a truer friend or known someone who is a better reflection of Christ's love. LaVonne is a personal mentor of mine, and I'm lucky enough to have received her coaching and insight into my life for many years now. I know that her love and guidance has helped me in my business endeavors, in my relationship with Jesus Christ, to have a thriving marriage, and is priceless now that I am a mother to my six month old son. Her patience and understanding are unmatched. If you are in need of guidance in your life, a listening ear, or someone to coach you in how to efficiently achieve your goals, I highly recommend LaVonne and any of her associates following her YKI method of coaching. read more

LaVonne Earl has coached me personally and trained me to be a Christ-centered life coach. LaVonne is clear, intuitive and motivating. The aspect of LaVonne's expertise that I find most beneficial is her ability to know how to apply scripture accurately and powerfully. The certification course with LaVonne was so interesting and enjoyable. The training has a great balance of instruction and hands on experience. LaVonne is ALL IN when it comes to her passion for life coaching and helping people get unstuck and reach their goals. She continues to be a true blessing and inspiration to me personally and professionally. read more

YKI Coach Training has helped transform my leadership, discipleship, and mentoring gifts into an enormously successful career. My testimony is now being used to empower, encourage, and cause divine break through for my clients, and I couldn't have done it without YKI's proven methods! YKI coaches are experts at helping you get unstuck by showing you how to unlock the answers that lie deep inside your mind and heart, and propel you to the next level. You don't have to go through years of expensive counseling to make huge strides in your personal, career, and health goals. Change your mind, change your life! read more

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. Valerie Dean has persevered many challenges and has overcome gallantly. I am aware of her expertise as a nutritional coach and chef. I am gluten and corn free and have auto immune markers that will worsen if I eat these foods. Valerie is a culinary maestro. Who, by knowing my food restrictions, was able to create and innovate many tasty meals and snacks that she would kindly bring to me during treatment sessions. She is on purpose to help others, I give her a strong recommendation. -Dr. Gary Arthur read more

La Vonne and I met at a networking luncheon. As I look back, our meeting seemed clearly to be divine intervention and I'm so thankful we met. My initial meeting with La Vonne was for help getting unstuck in a couple areas but soon after we met my marriage ended and she was right there encouraging me to seek God and stay confident. La Vonne is blessed with incredible compassion and wisdom. Her life coach style is Christ-centered, practical and pro-active. If you are looking for a smart, compassionate counselor, go talk to La Vonne! read more

It is so great to have a nonprofit business with quality coaches! Michelle Leslie is our very skilled Christ Centered Coach trainer teaching ONLINE, she also coaches specializing in Renewing the Mind. Dawn Damon is an awesome coach specializing in Healing from Sexual Abuse! Now you can receive healing online in the privacy of your own home. Cyndi Mowrey in a successful coach specializing in Parenting and your Health and Wellness. I myself specialize in Emotional Wellness coaching. We look forward to hearing from you! read more

I was already a trained professional coach before taking the YKI Coach Training Program. During my previous coach training program, I always thought of how what I was learning was already in Scripture in what Jesus taught. Going through the YKI Coach Training Program really solidified this for me. I've now become a Certified Professional Christian Coach through YKI Coaching. I highly recommend this program for anyone seeking to become a Christian Coach and for anyone looking for a Christian Coach. read more

I found my training with YKI Coaching to be an extremely incredible experience, steeped in Christian care and faith. Each day of training was started promptly at the designated time and always ended on a high note of hope! My trainer was inspirational, patient, kind, extremely knowledgeable, and made each session a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a certification in Professional Christian Coaching to look no further than the YKI Coaching Method. read more

During a rough time in my marriage, Valerie Dean helped my wife realize that walking away from an imperfect marriage was selfishness. There is NOT one perfect person, marriage, or relationship that is in need of Yeshua's perfect sacrifice. Anything apart from G-d's grace is in deniably selfishness. Valerie D.'s Yeshua-centered coaching gave my wife a perspective that I am very greatful for and appreciate as a blessing from G-d as my wife is a blessing from the ONE above. read more