What Clients Say	“By far the greatest impact you have had on me is to force me out of my “head” (analysis, intentions, etc.) and into action. This started with my commitment to the process of working with you, but on one particular occasion I remember your direct challenge to “stop the analysis.” That is exactly what was called for in that case. It remains my “growing edge”. That has been the overall theme that ran through our work. I was stuck. When things are not working for me I have the tendency to over-think instead of act. Nothing is wrong with having a plan or thinking things through. There is, however, too much of a good thing! I came to this process with a very specific need: put together a plan for 2006 to solve my immediate financial challenge. We have done that and moved ahead not only on specific projects to that end, but also on a vision for what Pinnacle can achieve in the future. I appreciate your insights on my process, your challenges to my foibles and your support for my future. Thanks very much. I look forward to staying in touch. Michael --- Michael Murphy, President, The Pinnacle Trading Co. Ltd.
	Dear Karl, I wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed working with you as my business coach. If you recall, when we met I said that I did not want somebody who would be a “yes man.” I wanted someone who would challenge me and give me objective opinions and ideas - a perspective that is sometimes difficult as the founder of a business. I wanted someone who would offer constructive suggestions, yet also be my cheerleader. It’s not easy to find someone that can offer all of that. You have done a great job helping me. Your recommendations have really helped get my systems in place, which is vital to any business. I appreciate the way in which you offer suggestions while engaging me to look at an issue through different eyes. It has really helped me to bounce problems and ideas off someone that I’m not related to! It’s nice to know that I have someone on my side while navigating through the stages of being a start-up company. I am very pleased to say that not only have you been a great asset to my business, you have become an ally and a friend. --- Chantell Bunker, President, First Step Floor Safety, LLC
	Karl has helped me dig into what needs to be done to advance myself toward my goals. With Karl, I am making progress and I am getting the things I need in my life to keep moving forward. I've even earned a raise that will more than pay for what my Coaching Program will cost, and even though I'm working with Karl more for my personal career goals that do not really have much to do with my current position or title it's nice to know that the work is having a positive affect on my current employment situation. I truly believe in personal growth and stretching to learn and do new things and to think in new ways. Karl has helped me to do this as well as helping me to challenge myself when I thought I didn't have the time, energy, or money to do it. It's been an absolutely positive experience and I would highly recommend Karl to anyone wanting to live a better life both personally and professionally. - Karen Howell-Rice, TICOR Title Insurance
	"I had the pleasure of being an occasional participant while sitting in as a bystander during Karl's coaching sessions with my wife [in her business]. I know the many issues well that we were seeking progress for her through working with Karl. I was impressed with how he learned how to work with us - both of us being very different personalities - and the techniques he used to gain progress, as well as the particularly obscure and difficult areas where progress was noticeable. What struck me in particular was how different Karl's coaching is from counseling -- the psychiatric and psychological forms of counseling, in particular (although my knowledge of those fields is only textbook); it seems to me that counseling always seems to focus on rehashing old problems instead of finding forward- looking solutions. I feel progress is gained best by using Karl's technique of looking forward to a goal and working positively toward that, rather than looking backward at something that happened in the past that you can't change and need to move on from.” -Tim Marttala, Tigard, Oregon
	I want to let you know how much my business has benefited since I participated in your Business Building Program. I will be recommending your professional and instructive services to anyone looking to improve and grow their business. This is definitely the best investment I could have made toward the success of my business. Thank you! Nancy Herron Owner, Journeys to Hawaii LLC
	"Karl helped me really think about my coaching as a business." ----Daniel Holmes, President, Coaching Excellence