Testimonial #1
Lillian,
How quickly our time together has gone. Just know you have been a inspiration to me and I thank you for all the skills I have learned. The primary benefit of our sessions together has been my ability to recognize personal behaviors that do not produce the results I would like. Listening skills is definitely an area of which I needed to focus.
Through your observation I am able to resist the maternal instinct to try to fix all things for all people. Becoming a better listener has enabled me to support my son through some difficult times without resolving his issues. I have also been able to resolve negative communications with other family members while separating facts from stories.
Secondly, the ability to recognize a negative habit and replace it with a positive one is a practice that I will continue to develop. Throughout our sessions you have emphasize the importance living life purposefully. I truly believe that habits can be changed as long as we recognize the need for change.
Finally, the most beneficial session was the diffusion of negative energy. That was a release long over due. The practice of emptying files and moving them out of our lives is a beneficial tool that I will continue to use daily.
I physically feel lighter!! I feel our time together was well utilized and look forward to future sessions.
I highly recommend your services to anyone seeking a life coach.
M. Southern
NC
Testimonial #2
I am the manager of the Next Step Ministries Domestic Violence Shelter located in Kernersville, NC. The residents of our shelter have fled from abusive, often repressive situations.
Lillian Allen has been coaching the residents of our shelter for the last few months and I am very impressed with the impact she has had on their lives. She has approached our clients in a nonjudgmental and accepting manner as she guides them to eliminate their obstacles and strive for growth and change in their lives.
Her kind and sensible attitude has created a safe and loving environment for our clients to access the possibilities the world holds for them.
Next Step Ministries has truly been blessed by the skills of such a gifted coach.
Janet
NC
Testimonial #3
I have suffered for many years from depression. As someone who has depression I sometimes forget what it feels like not to have it. I have to make myself get out of bed and just go through the activities of life.
The day after my first session with Lillian I felt at peace. I felt as though a weight had been lifted from me.
I am surprised at how much I have learned about myself in such a short time.
She is Awesome!
I find I am already looking at things in a different way. I have wondered for years why I have such a hard time expressing myself. Sharing with her about things that have gone on in my life has given me new insights that I have never gotten from others I've worked with in the past. I am able to focus on accomplishing things I want to do.
I have gotten more accomplished within two days of my session with Lillian than I had in months.
I feel great and look forward to living my life in a new way.
Angela H,
NC
Testimonial #4
My daughter at the age of ten was developing several nervous behaviors that had me concerned. She tends to be a perfectionist and this year her schoolwork and issues with her friends are more than she can handle on her own and I felt at a loss to help her. I had been considering taking her to a counselor when someone suggested I have a conversation with Lillian regarding her coaching my daughter.
The first thing Lillian did was put me at ease, she assured me that there was nothing wrong with my daughter and with a few tools; she and I would be ok.
My daughter spend three hours talking with Lillian on her first visit and came home feeling lighter and at ease.
The second visit she spent one hour sharing her many concerns and challenges with her friends.
Lillian asked her to consider sharing these things with me just the way she did with her.
I received a coaching phone call from Lillian around how I could listen to my daughter that would allow her to feel safe to share all that was on her mind.
Sometime after her third session, my daughter experienced the manipulating, game playing that has been going on with her friends that had been stressing her out. This time she was equipped with a way to handle it and take care of herself.
She came home from school feeling empowered and centered.
I feel closer to my daughter now that I have a new way of listening to her and she is more open to telling me what is going on.
She will be entering Middle School next fall and I am more at ease knowing she will be able to choose her friends wisely and be more equipped to handle the daily issues that occur between friends.
I appreciate the benefit of having a Life Coach for both my family and myself. I would recommend Lillian to anyone wanting to experience more joy around relationships and family.
Stephanie A
NC
Testimonial #5
To Lillian
One of the many words that describe Lillian's coaching is AMAZING!!! I thought it would take 3 months to have a breakthrough and it only took 3 sessions!!!
She has truly helped me have a crystal clear vision of what I want and become a much better listener and communicator!!
M.J.
Atlanta, GA
Testimonial #6
Here is my story
This is an event I have absolutely no memory of, but was told about it years later by my Mother and sister. It came up as we were discussing things from our childhood.
When I was three years old my sister and I were playing with my Mother's high Heel shoes on the stairwell landing outside our apartment door.
My mother had gone to the store across the street leaving my Father in charge of watching over my older brother and us.
The story I heard is that my father called us in and although my sister went I did not. My Father became impatient and came to get me. At that time I am told that my Father shook me until I turned blue which is around the time my Mother came through the door.
I had a deep fear of my Father growing up, but I did not know why.
I lived my whole life in fear of men, especially men who were authority figures, bosses, teachers, Pastors, etc.
I had some uncles who were non-threatening and I was able to manage my fear with them.
I must say that my Father never touched me or any of my siblings in discipline after that incident. He would yell as a means to get his point across.
When I shared this fear I had with men and authority figures with Lillian, she had me visit my childhood for answers. I was ready to be rid of this deep seated problem.
This fear kept me from going after things I desired in my life and I could not control it.
Lillian shared tools that had me release this fear around men and authority figures.
After using the tools she suggested I had an immediate sense of well being which has stayed with me. My attitude with my husband has changed too. I am more honest in my speaking with my husband, which has me feeling more authentic in our relationship.
I also realize the effect holding on to this fear has had on the raising of my own children. When my husband would yell at them or discipline them in a way that I considered too harshly, I withdrew and did not speak up.
(he was not physically abusive, but at times the yelling turned into what I consider verbal abuse)
I have two sons who do not speak to me, and for the longest time I did not understand what their issue was, I only knew that they blamed me for something.
I now understand the cost of all that fear has been in my life, especially where it put distance between my own children and me.
I am in the process of sharing this with all of my nine children. My hope is to clear what ever may be between us that causes us to be less connected than I desire us to be.
Thank you Lillian, I am so happy to be living my life from this new sense of freedom.
Ruth C
NC
Testimonial #7
Lillian,
First of all thanks for being available as a Life Coach and connecting with me at this time in my life!!!
I am so excited, nervous, and thrilled about the new interpersonal communication and coping skills that I am learning to implement in my life as a result of the work that I have been doing in my coaching sessions with Lillian.
I started my coaching sessions about 6 weeks ago on my 50th birthday!
The problems and challenges with my family life, the inability to connect and reach the next levels in my direct sales business, and my inability to connect with my heart with all of these things that I love and cherish most were seemingly eluding me. I just hadn't previously been able to make the connection, nor to identify and find ways to overcome the obstacles that were holding me back.
Now, over the last 6 weeks of coaching, and as a result of the work I have been doing with Lillian, I have very rapidly been able to connect with my heart. I have begun to be able to visualize the things I want in my life, identify my purpose, and learn to communicate with my heart.
I have had some major breakthroughs, overwhelming revelations that I have come to as a result of the skills that I have been introduced to and been developing as a result of the work I have been doing with Lillian.
I am now moving toward the direction of my goals with purpose in my life. I have begun to feel that I am equipped to handle any situation that I face much more skillfully.
I am looking forward to reaching my business goals and life dreams as well as skillfully working through the issues and situations in my family that have overwhelmed us for so long.
Thanks Lillian, for being the catalyst that God has used for me at this time in my life!
CPH
California
Testimonial #8
A couple of months ago around Halloween, a close friend of mine mentioned she had been working with a life coach named Lillian Allen and invited me to a group session at her house. It was basically a group of women she works with but she realized I needed it so badly she invited me too. :) Being a very weary and wary well-trained therapist: I'm cautious when it comes to letting someone mess around with my own personal growth. So, I had mixed feelings about life coaches and giving up my Saturday morning and almost didn't go - but once again... I was gratefully reminded that life takes us where we need to be.. and it's our humanity and authenticity that counts the most. Wow, I would recommend her without hesitation. Her training and life experience have obviously equipped her well to do this work.
It was so powerful and transformative to me! Lillian deals with energy work, meditation, and living out our positive intentions, and nothing could seem more needed in my life at the moment.
It's open to anyone who is trying to find or clarify the direction in their business or personal life. Just takes a positive attitude and desire to grow.
Joanna L
North Carolina
Testimonial #9
A Coaching session with Lillian is an empowering experience. The beauty is that Lillian blends many gifts into each session. I think that Lillian has a strong intuitive soul that is paired with her loving spirit that is focused on heart-centered work. I believe the energy session that I had with Lillian has been one of the deepest and most effective energy therapy sessions I have ever experienced (and I have had many!) Her energy work is deep and very comforting at the same time. I always leave sessions with Lillian, whether it is individual or group sessions feeling that I have done my work and that Lillian supported me with a heart-centered focus. Her ability to speak frankly, pose questions that are deeply inquisitive and uplifting, and her positive energy creates an amazing and productive session. There so many more things I could say about sessions with Lillian…I recommend you experience it for yourself…it is the BEST gift in self-care and personal development that I have given myself and will continue to give myself!
Beth
North Carolina
Testimonial #10
My transformation while coaching with Lillian has been nothing short of miraculous. When I began, I was a bit skeptical but desperate for change. The way I had been approaching life was not constructive and was serving me neither in my marriage nor in my business. I was basically a stressed-out, overwhelmed mess! But once I began coaching with Lillian, my makeover began immediately. There were so many “Aha” moments because she shared so much of herself, her wisdom, and, of course, her knowledge and expertise. A few of the principles that I have learned and incorporate into my everyday life are:
1. Breath through my heart
2. Speak my truth
3. Recognize and be aware of my energy and work within my God-given purpose
4. Be grateful for at least one thing every day
I’m a changed person. I’m calm, centered, and I have peace and clarity. I’m also balanced, more confident, hopeful, more focused, and more productive. The bottom line is Lillian has helped me to consistently move my energy and make the little shifts that continue to make the flow of life easier. Thank you so much, Lillian!!!
M.B., Attorney, Los Angeles, CA
Testimonial #11
Dear Lillian
Allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for the worst positive experience I could imagine in facing the realities of divorce. Through each session, your gentle guidance and loving support lifted my heart out of a dark hole. I began to see beyond the sadness and low self-esteem and discovered what a loving, joy-filled living person I am. Even now, when those low times occur, I can breathe them out of my heart and use the tools you taught me to get back to the person I want to be. I am forever grateful and am especially thankful for having spent such valuable time with you.
With love forever,
Mary Rita NC
Testimonial #12
I am blessed to have the opportunity to speak to an angel. The process of learning who I am has been a rewarding journey. I am fascinated with the new me.
I had counseling sessions in previous years and I did not achieve the results I so desperately desired. This time I was hesitant about seeking additional services. I am thankful to God and Lillian for guiding me on this path to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I had no idea my inner child had a voice, a mind, and an opinion about me. The little girl in me has so many suppressed emotions that have completely formed the woman I am today. I am happy and very excited about the true me.
I thought I would be done speaking with Lillian after two or three sessions, but I anxiously look forward to our talks weekly. Lillian, you are God-sent! A true gift from the Almighty. I use all the nuggets you provide on our talks- they help me through challenging times.
AM
Conyers, GA
Testimonial #13
Dear Lillian
I want to share what attending just one group coaching session has caused in my life. I am in the process of cleaning all of my closets. My husband can’t believe I am actually doing this. I must tell you I can’t do it all at once, I have to get in the right frame of mine before I can fill the boxes. There still is the little girl inside me who grew up with very little. Letting go has been a huge challenge for me. Also, I had names of women to contact for an appointment from a Bazaar that I attended on November 12th that I had done nothing with. I have been calling once a week. Before I make the call I do a little meditation and get heart-centered. I can just pick up the phone and make the call without the fear I had before. I had an appointment with one and she purchased $277. She is a Vice President at a major corporation and a delightful person. We had a wonderful time together. I have another appointment this Wednesday. Now last but not least – I have lost 14 pounds. I know I am from a family of fatties but I am empowered to do something about it. Your coaching has been so rewarding to me and I look forward to the next session.
Karen B
Winston Salem, NC
Testimonial #14
In my first session with Lillian, I felt instantly comfortable with her. I had experienced severe trauma in my marriage and wanted out, but more importantly, I started to lose myself & who I was as a person.
Lillian helped me to see how my past childhood disappointments dictated drastically how I responded to current disappointments and I had reached a point of lowness that I had never experienced before. I felt like the one person I depended on let me down just like my biological parents did and as a result, I related the issues I had with my spouse to all those disappointments regarding my parents and past relationships as well.
Lillian helped me to see that I loved others more than I loved myself. I continued to give all of myself to everyone else & didn't savor anything for myself. I felt like I was not enough. I continued to feel that I was the blame for things that were out of my control. Every time negative things happened in my life it made me feel like my world had turned upside down.
Going through my sessions I learned how to find my center through breathing before things happened in my life and after they happened. I learned to not be attached to things that do me harm emotionally. I am not responsible for other's mistakes and I had to release those feelings that I stored in my center from people wronging me in my past and present.
Lillian's techniques that she gave me helped me reach my stepchildren better, have more closeness with my children and look at my husband as a possibility instead of a disappointment.
With Lillian's help, I now have happiness regardless of the things around me. People's actions do not dictate my happiness nor my mood. I am centered on who I am. I love myself and make sure that I do the necessary things to keep my sanity, stay focused on my stability emotionally, as well as staying centered. Now that I am a changed & healed woman & my spouse is a changed man from the help he received as well we are getting remarried as new people.
Thanks, Lillian I couldn't have done this without God and him sending me YOU!
Najiawa GA
Testimonial #15
Hi Lillian,
You are my angel. I am born again with all your help. I am lost for words while trying to express my gratitude and ultimate respect for what you have allowed me to achieve as a woman. I am amazed at how much of life is ingrained in us to fulfill our purpose and how little we know to carry out the plan. Before my coaching sessions I was existing, now I am truly living.
Although life is about peaks and valleys you have opened my eyes, heart, and spirit to address any and every situation.
I thank God first for your ministry, mission and passion.
You are amazing.
Alba GA
Testimonial #16
Susan Harding has recommended your work as a Life Coach at Thoughtful Coach
Dear Lillian,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with others.
Details of the Recommendation: "More than once, Lillian has volunteered to facilitate my Wellness for Life classes at Salem College. Lillian is a very effective educator and coach. Her success is primarily a result of her genuine interest and belief in people and second through her ability to intimately connect with others. Equally impressive is her depth of knowledge. She reaches the head and the heart.
From my students...
Lillian reminded me to breathe deeply.
And to send rainbows.
She helped me realize the way I think about things has a big impact on my life.
I like the activity we did where we spoke our name & then we changed it to something else like "cheerio". I never claimed my name until today.
I thought I knew how to say "no" but nobody really believed me.
* Now I know how to say no & mean it.
From me...
with deep gratitude, it is my privilege to recommend you."
Service Category: Group coach / Educator
Year first hired: 2012 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Susan Harding
NC
Testimonial # 17
Life-changing is the only way I can explain my Coaching time with Lillian. The invitation to attend group coaching sessions intrigued me because I knew that I was not working or living with my strengths and often found myself feeling unfulfilled even when people around me were complimenting me on a job well done.
My thought and hope were that I might be given a magic cure or affirmation to say but quickly found myself led to uncovering things in my life that truly put me in a position of not wanting to come back to another session. In fact, I said near the end of the first session that I did not know if I would be back or not. From the very first group session, it became obvious that there were only going to be two choices. I could continue to "manage" the things in my life that I knew were interfering with my God-given destiny or I could do the work to allow myself to experience the greatness and freedom that was buried just below the surface layer of past experiences.
Continuing to attend coaching sessions, being willing to dig deep and work with who I truly am is now exciting for me. In fact, I find myself wishing we were working together weekly instead of bi-weekly. I actually look at my calendar and am disappointed if it is not a coaching week. The feeling of peeling away, throwing away, or simply letting go of things in my life that were never mine, or that were expected of or put on me by others has been completely freeing. The understanding that the way I am wired is the way I was supposed to be wired. I am not called to be anyone but me and I am full of heart, grace, compassion, strength, and loving honesty.
Paula Leggett
NC
Testimonial # 18
I am writing to share with you how much has changed over this past year and how much of that change in myself was realized with Lillian’s help. I reflected on this recently when I was going through my old pictures and I saw a picture of myself from two years ago. In that picture I appear scared, sad, my posture was not straight - I looked defeated; I was in a domestic violence relationship at that time. I am an indifferent place now, literally and figuratively; I separated from my husband. Now I am much calmer and content, even my friends have noticed that my eyes shine, I am more confident, and I feel much better. I did not recognize the girl from that old picture anymore…
Lillian has helped me to work on myself and, as a result, I have changed a lot. As a matter of fact, I have never changed in my life as much as I did in the past year since I have been attending group meetings with Lillian. She is more than a life coach; she is a real counselor. She was able to assist me with severe issues from my childhood that required advanced psychological knowledge. She guided me through my anger towards my father, resentment towards my mother, guilt for my sister, and fear of my husband (that lasted even after he was not in my life any longer). She even helped me with other relationships as well. She taught me how to trust myself; I never thought it would be possible to have this level of confidence. I changed my old patterns of destructive thoughts and behavior with the simple, yet powerful, techniques she showed me. Yes, it took a lot of work to accomplish it, but it was a positive journey. After each meeting with Lillian, I felt hopeful and empowered. Lillian helped me to reconstruct my life and my approach to life.
Thanks to Lillian, I am able to say that “life is good.”
J. McKinney
NC
Testimonial # 19
I gave myself the gift of life coaching. In the last few months, I am connecting my headspace with my heart space which is enabling me to feel more compassion and love for others. I am listening more to people and accepting compliments they give me. I'm starting to tell myself the truth about what I want. I've learned some techniques to attract light and energy to enable my heart to send out positive molecules into my space and into the universe. I'm moving from a place of constant judgment to compassion, understanding, and love. Lillian has been the facilitator of this movement. Thank you, thank you, and a wonderful New Year to you!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Jeffries
CA
Testimonial # 20
I consider myself extremely fortunate to your client. The services which I have been provided have been instrumental in reclaiming my life. I am making the transition from being a victim to being a woman with the ability to be a catalyst for change!
An important part of this process has been in the coaching that I have received and currently continuing with Lillian Allen, as a member of her bi-weekly women’s group. I have attended numerous group therapy sessions over the years. My past experience has been as the women bonded, they sometimes became engrossed with other group member problems and often tried to fix manage or control, thereby defeating the benefits of the therapy. Lillian’s coaching style avoids that barrier effectively.
In this setting roles are clearly defined. Each time a new person joins the group. Lillian sets boundaries for the session. The clients speak with her. Cross talking is not allowed. Confidentiality is mandated. Clients are not allowed to integrate the opinions of other group members into the session. Growth is achieved through active listening as well as participation. We are empowered with learning to deal with emotional intelligence. We learn to respond and deal with conflict with emotional logic instead of reacting by acting out with emotional illogic.
Lillian’s methods work, and her sessions are beneficial.
Sincerely,
Pam Rea Roberson
Testimonial # 21
I am a successful businessman who is used to solving problems on my own and accomplishing whatever I put my mind to. However, when I lost my mother it sent me spiraling out of control emotionally and affected everyone in my path as well as causing my health to decline. I was referred to Lillian by my wife and pastor. I have worked with Lillian for the past few months and she has been very instrumental in helping me understand where I am, what the problem is, and how to resolve it. Most importantly, I have found peace, focus and I have addressed my health issues. I highly recommend Lillian to anyone that desires to improve their lives and relationships.
Fernandez Anderson, CSSC
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Testimonial # 22
Working with Lillian as my life coach for over a year has helped me tremendously. Before coming to Lillian I was somewhat skeptical with her being a women coach, and myself a man, in addition to it being telephone coaching. At first, I didn't think she would be able to relate to me, the issues that I was dealing with, and understand my background. I could not have been more wrong about that. Lillian really dug in deep and uncovered many things that I was dealing with and then also brought them to the surface. I have gone to other coaches before that have brought things to the surface, but didn't help me deal with them, so though I was aware of the core issues, they remained just that and kept popping back up in every aspect of my life. Lillian helped me deal with these things that came up right on the spot, even at times when I was unsure if I was able to confront the issue. Lillian is great and I feel very connected to her. I will vouch that she can help clear through the clutter of any situation whether it be personal, marriage, or work situations, she will navigate you through, help you get to the root issues and then address them for a great outcome.
Marlon
Atlanta, GA
Testimonial # 23
Every time we speak, I feel like something ‘breaks’. A good break. Well, maybe I should language it as a ‘release’. At first, I thought you were a complete crackpot!! And that whole healing code thing had me looking at you sideways, but alas you’re not a crackpot at all. And you are encouraging me to coach weekly particularly over this summer has been life-changing. I’m grateful to you. Really!!!!
Kim GA
Testimonial # 24
“The effects of Lillian’s coaching have been life-changing. I now have a mind-body connection that allows me to communicate with myself in order to determine why I’m feeling a certain way, the source of negative emotion, what is causing pain in my body, and how to release it. She’s given me several tools to work with so that I can change my existing habits to new ones that cause my life to be happier and have more meaning. With her help, I’ve been able to release habits and emotions that do not serve me that had been passed down from generation to generation. I’ve noticed positive changes in my husband and my son that I attribute directly to the coaching that I’ve received from Lillian. I cannot imagine what my life would be like today were it not for the benefits I’ve received from Lillian’s coaching. I know that I’ve already made significant changes in my life, and I’m looking forward to the next steps in this “journey” with Lillian’s help.”
Thank you!
Rita Ansorge NC
Systems QA Analyst
Testimonial #25
Lillian,
Thank you! Thank You! THANK YOU!
That is all I can think of to say to you. Your coaching was absolutely, just what I needed to move forward into the LIFE I WANT to have! After my husband has a few sessions with you, I saw a transformed man! He was a good husband and father, and now, he is a great husband, friend, father, lover, and supporter! It was his recommendation that led me to "see for myself" if there was anything that I was holding onto, that was weighing me down. Low and behold, it was! You helped me to reach down and discover, and uncover, what was keeping me down. Happy and light on the outside, but heavy on the inside. Now, life makes more sense, and I am making better choices in my practical day-to-day options. I am discovering great, new ways to see another life! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Rhonda
Atlanta, GA
Testimonial # 26
Lillian,
I went to Starbucks and reviewed our coaching notes going back to the summer. Lillian–you are good. Really good! Reviewing the notes got me in the mode of putting systems and infrastructure in place to enact what you've already given me. It was like spending two solid hours listening to you. It was one of the very best exercises we have ever done together.
I type the notes all out and bucketed the thoughts into themes. A number of themes emerged. The notes got me very motivated to do what I needed to do before the year closes. So with that, I moved forward on some items that emerged from the coaching sessions. Yes, Setting goals for 2017 was a part of the things that I am doing this month.
Kimberly, Georgia
Testimonial #27
I just want to say thank you ... You have been amazing... you were the right coaching choice for me... thank you for pouring into me & helping me along the journey... I will be forever grateful for the insights you've given me... the new realizations ... the new way of thinking... a new love for myself & who God created me to be... and so much more! Thank you for answering his call & being obedient to his plan. It must be so rewarding to watch the growth in those you coach. I want to work & create the family security we talked about so I can go & have the flexibility to travel & be with family & grandchildren like you do in the future.
What a blessing!
Jill, N C
Testimonial #28
Lillian, Every single second of your coaching me is creating amazing, astonishing results!!!
We have 28 recruits in so far this month and over 25,000.00 production in so far! Our unit size is now 157. :-)