4/26/2009
I had the privilege of attending Michael Aguinaldo’s coaching workshop yesterday at the Kalusugan office in National City. There were about 20 people in attendance. He started off by explaining what he does and how he can help you grow in all aspects of life. During the workshop he had people share their thought and feelings about different topics. He is very good at being non-judgmental and letting people talk and feel comfortable sharing so it was a very interactive workshop.
He explained that as a life coach, he sees people being perfect as they are but there is something getting in the way of what they want out of life. He helps people identify the things that are standing in the way. He told us that everyone has an essence, which are the feelings that people get about you when you walk into a room or talk to them. Your essence is your true self. It is who you are when you have no fear or judgment and operate only from love and being. On the opposite side of that you have your defense mechanisms which stand in the way of your essence and everything you want in life. Defense mechanisms protect you from getting hurt, but they also stop you from achieving true success.
He asks you to identify the things you would like to change in your life, works with you to devise an exact “road map” on how to achieve those changes, and uncovers all the defense mechanisms that will stand in your way and gives you ways to get rid of them. He also helps you uncover your purpose and passions in life. Michael says it takes about 3-6 months to really uncover your essence and your defense mechanisms and really learn all the strategies to get rid of them.
I would highly recommend Michael as a life coach. He has different programs to choose from… a 30 min a week session to start with until you can work up to the one hour a week session, a one hour a week session (recommended), and then corporate coaching.
San Diego, CA
(Excerpt from Yelp)
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“I’m going through a huge life transition. Michael has helped me form goals – financial, spiritual, relationship, and health. We broke them down to smaller goals. With his coaching, I have met goal after goal, and been motivated by the internal shift to exceed some of them. He uses many models, which create clarity in our conversations. I highly recommend him. My situation is very challenging and he has found ways for me to grow anyway. And he’s so uplifting – I never feel belittled when I fail. A great bang for my buck, every week. He’s personable and creative, maintains appropriate boundaries while expressing deep concern and caring. He’s a phenomenal coach!”
Katherine
March 20, 2010
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“I have had the honor of divulging all of my deep dark secrets of my personal self to Michael. I have been using Michael as my life coach now for some time. I have talked with this kind and intellectual man for many, many hours. He has been able to take my life and personal attributes, and distill who I am as a person, down to my core in a very fine detail. I have learned things about me that I really did not care to learn, but needed to very badly. I have found out some extraordinary things about myself that I was completely unaware of. Due to Michael unbiased opinions and deep care for the human “BE-ing” I have come to find that I am able to grow to far beyond what I had originally thought was my limit. Michaels coaching technique is very unique. It is very thorough and soul bearing. But I believe that this stripping down possess is the key to his programs success. It makes one able to start with a cleaner slate of who they think they are. I would, and do, recommend him to all of my immediate and distant family. And of course all of my friends and co workers. I believe everyone could benefit from a year of Michaels caring nature. Shift can only happen when we are ready for it to happen. If you are ready to shift your paradigm, call Michael. Don’t wait… you will only help you if you do it now. Shift does happen. ”
Drew
February 2, 2010
4/26/2009