CLIENT STORY:
What I Really, Really, Really Want...

Meet Dawne Knudsen,
Owner of Alive Wellness:

Q: How did you hear about coaching and why did you hire Kristin to be your coach?

A: I hired a coach to help me step forward. At the time, I was great about getting organized and brainstorming ideas, but I lacked the motivation to move forward and was uncertain of which steps to take first. I wanted less stress and a dream job. I also wanted to travel the world. I heard about Kristin from one of my clients and I hired her since I immediately connected with her and knew she was someone I would listen to.

My main goals were to:

• Reduce stress.
• Find a way to travel the world.
• Eliminate debt.
• Create my dream job.

Q: What are the tangible results of your coaching experience?

A: Kristin coached me to create my dream job, which enabled me to travel the world. For 6.5 months I worked for a famous "Motivational Guru" as his travelling assistant.

Today, I own my own massage therapy school Alive Wellness, which was my ultimate dream business.

Q: What were some of the intangible results of your coaching experience?

A: I make it happen!!! I never take no for an answer. I always find a way. Up, down, over, under, around or through, I never give up...Kristin taught me all of that plus grace, style, and an attitude of gratitude.

Q: Was there a memorable moment you recall about your coaching experience with Kristin?

A: I more than achieved all of my goals and learned the techniques to do so. It was all memorable. A few moments that stand out for me were:

• My interview with Family Circle Magazine.
• When Kristin coached me through planning, preparing and deliverying my dad's eulogy, after he unxpectedly passed away. Kristin coached me so I could grieve through the process with grace and move forward.

Q: Why do you think coaching works? What about it works for you?

A: I absolutely believe coaching works! It is positive, requires accountability, keeps you focused, and Kristin is encouraging, motivating, and her coaching really pulls you forward.

Q: Do you feel your coaching dollars were worth it? Why or why not?

A: My coaching dollars were well spent! I reduced my stress level significantly and I landed my dream job.

Coach's Comments

The very first question I asked Dawne is one I ask all of my clients, "What do you really, really, really want?" Dawne was quick with an answer. She wanted to travel the world and eventually start a massage therapy school. My next question was "What's preventing this from happening?" With another quick answer she said "debt."

Dawne is a great example of why many people struggle to manifest their dream--there's some big eyesore in the way. My job is to help the client remove the barriers that keep them stuck.

So we tallied up her credit card debt and began brainstorming ways to eradicate it. During one of our brainstorming sessions, Dawne mentioned that she always admired a certain "motivational guru" and would love to work for him. So she started networking. Through persistence and focus, Dawne eventually landed a job as his travelling assistant. I taught Dawne the "attraction principles" to help her get whatever she wants...and she proved she was able to do just that.

This new job allowed Dawne to fulfill her dream of traveling and brought in additional income to eliminate her debt. I love this story because it demonstrates that with creativity, you can solve your problems and fulfill your dreams. Now, with financial reserve, Dawne was able to open up her massage therapy school which really was her ultimate dream.

I'll never forget how grateful and appreciative Dawne was for coaching, and how she flew to Dallas to take her coach (me!) to dinner as a thank you.

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