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Success Stories
I appreciate when
clients take the time let me know that I have met, or exceeded their
expectations, while helping them accomplish the goals they set for
themselves.
Here are some recent comments:
"Steve has an uncanny
ability to help me work through things or offer perspective and insight
to get me back on track. At first Steve and I talked a lot about work
and my specific work related challenges. No matter how hard or bad
things were, he was able to help me find the positive and focus on that
rather than beating myself up over the negative or the things I could
not change."
-- Sales
Representative, Sports Medicine Medical Devices
"Many pretend to listen. Few do. Many pretend to
put the client first. Few do. Steve has
demonstrated to me that he is a listener who
looks for his client's true needs and addresses
those needs without regard for what's in it for
him. He's an excellent public speaker and
communicator. And, in this internet world we all
meet in but don't always get to know each other,
Steve is a person you can trust.”
Owner, Writing Company
“Steve’s enthusiasm
was contagious. He is skillful, knows and lives his work!”
--
Workshop participant
"Since becoming my coach,
you have brought so many new and interesting things into my life. You’ve
helped me to celebrate my successes and not take them for granted. The
clarity gained from our sessions has helped me to navigate my business
and personal relationships. I’ve been able to enjoy and celebrate those
important in my life and have phased out the negative and toxic people
in my life. The most fantastic thing about coaching is learning
techniques to tap into the endless possibilities you can create for
yourself. Great things can really happen. Your coaching has enabled me
to gain clarity in my business planning that is already translating into
massive progress. Anyone serious about success, whatever your
definition, needs a coach. Anyone serious about coaching needs a good
one."
-- Sales
Manager, Orthopedics - Total Joints Medical Devices
"Steve is the most inspiring
individual I have met in years. He has an uncanny intuitive sense of the
people with whom he comes into contact and a spirit of helpfulness, not
only the area of coaching and motivation, but also with the knottiest of
business problems. His savvy business sense is finely honed to pick up
opportunities and present them to the people in his ever-widening
network. As a business leader, he is that rare individual who not only
sees the big picture, but creates it, by bringing together teams ideally
suited for the roles they play and the work they do."
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President, Video Production Company
"Steve has a
unique and non threatening way of understanding the issues one needs to
realize the goals they aspire to achieve. His unique coaching style
has been shaped and sharpened by both his extensive business
experience and true interest in helping people. Steve offers the
intellectual wisdom of a tenured professor with the reassurance of a
community pastor. Steve has helped me like no other."
-- Sales
Manager, Orthopedics - Trauma & Biologics
"The best gift that came out
of our session is that I realized how I positioned myself with no way to
work with clients and their bodies. To me, taking care of oneself is a
holy practice and wellness coaching is part of what I see myself doing
moving forward. As a result of our time together, I re-connected with
the passion that drove me into personal fitness training in the first
place. Again, many thanks for your time, wisdom, and insight!"
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Owner, Fitness & Yoga Studio
"After several sessions
something happened. I found myself bringing up more personal issues to
discuss -- the changes associated with my becoming a parent, the death
of my father, as well as some personal soul searching. Having Steve
coaching me has enabled me to deal with these events in a way that no
other could have. Steve continues to help and challenge me to become
better in all aspects of my life. I have made some significant
breakthroughs and I look forward to the journey that lies ahead.”
-- Sales Representative,
Medical Devices & Implants
“Steve has provided a valuable service to me and
my organization. As practitioners of our craft,
we are typically focused on the technologies
required to get the job done. Steve does an
excellent job of teaching us the soft
intangibles that many small business owners
overlook.”
-- President, Website Development company
"I
was a cynic. I could not believe that this young
man could possibly help me discover untapped
resources or help me map a new direction for my
life. Steve quickly won me over. He never told
me what I should do. Rather, he helped me
fashion a roadmap that works for me – with my
schedule, my responsibilities and limitations."
--
Program Coordinator/ Writer
“An
excellent, well-paced presentation with a
generous amount of materials and bonuses for the
participants, I would recommend your program as
well as your coaching. You are a valuable
resource to groups and individual. Thank you!”
-- Workshop participant
“During the course of my journey with Steve
Porcaro, there were several ‘Aha! Moments’ where
I made significant growth. Having a coach also
helped me through less productive periods and
kept me focused on my longer-term goals. I would
highly recommend Steve to anyone looking to make
a change or get more control of his or her
everyday life.”
-- Project manager
"As
a female small business owner in a
male-dominated industry, I felt challenged. I
find that Steve Porcaro is professional,
insightful and helped me unlock my potential. My
business has benefited, my employees have
benefited. I feel empowered! "
--
Owner, Transportation Company
“Initially, I wasn’t too
sure what to expect from the coaching and how it would affect me.
However, the positive experiences such as a goal achieved or an idea
turned into an action is so rewarding. I think what has impressed me
most is the fact that I am moving forward on my goals. Things that were
on a ‘someday I’d like to do’ list are now being accomplished. I would
and have recommended Steve Porcaro to other people."
--
Marketing Executive/Designer
"On behalf of the
Exchange Club of Glastonbury, I would like to extend our sincere
appreciation to you. The group agrees that your presentation was
outstanding. You were well-prepared, punctual, professional and
enthusiastic. You left an excellent impression on us. We believe
that you have assisted our club in developing a greater
understanding of our goals and how to achieve them. Your positive
and well thought out approach will definitely help our club make a
difference in the community."
-- President Elect,
Exchange Club of Glastonbury
“An Apple
a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”
"You can
find a 5 pointed star in the most unusual places. If you cut an
apple exactly in half you will see! Well my friend I believe you to
be one of my “stars”. A someone who has found balance – physically,
mentally, spiritually, emotionally AND possess the ability to make
the necessary choices to shine.
It was a
joy to watch you present – I felt honored to witness you in action.
I want to
share a description of what a “Man of Steel - Man of Velvet” is – I
will try to keep this simple, not an easy thing for me to do.
A Man of
Steel – This is a man that has an unflinching character, that is, he
does not betray fear or indecision; he is resolute; unwavering.
Stay with me!
Steel,
you may recall is made of many various hard, strong, durable and
MALLABLE alloys. One definition under alloy states that the mixing
of these different metals lowers the purity or value because a
“cheaper” metal enters the composition. However, as is usually the
case, this is a paradox. We use steel, the combination of many
“cheaper” metals, to be the structural foundation today of our
grandest “High Risers”. In order to be a “High Riser”, (of which a
star is) it behooves a person to have a combination of “cheaper
experiences that strengthens and gives our character a stronger
structural foundation. Thus a Man of Steel has a great variety of
“alloys” that make up his “unflinching character. Can you see where
this is going?
Now tune
in to the second part –
A Man of
Velvet - This is a man with a rich, smooth, soft, and dense heart
and soul. Velvet was originally made from silk. Silk is a fine,
lustrous fiber produced by certain insect larvae and spiders,
especially silkworms to form its cocoon. A man of velvet has
allowed his heart and soul to be carefully protected within a cocoon
until the appointed time for him to take flight. His heart is rich,
with all of the rough edges in tact, because though velvet appears
smooth it is actually made up of hundreds and hundreds of densely
piled silk. The smooth surface comes from a Master Weaver who helps
us labor, tirelessly to prepare for the metamorphosis. Oftentimes a
Man of Velvet has no idea what all the work was leading to. All of
the tripping over his feet to get to where he is was done with
faith. He had no idea what all the pain, misunderstanding, unmet
needs, loneliness, and hot tired feet were bringing him in to. The
man of velvet only knows that he has to keep on keeping on. He is
approachable; he has depth, because his heart is made up of hundreds
and hundreds of densely piled experiences that have been intricately
woven into his character. He is ready to take “flight”. He is a
“High Riser”.
You made
me smile the other night because I caught a glimpse of “A Man of
Steel – A Man of Velvet”.
Go cut an
apple exactly in half and you will see what I saw at a work shop on
time management – I’m so glad I took the time – it had great value
for my heart."
--
Workshop participant
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