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SPIRITUAL GROWTH AS PROCESS AND GOAL
In the processes of transformative communication and personal development, it is important to aim our efforts at the ultimate goal of human life, namely, spiritual growth and understanding. Many choose to learn and master the principles of conscious living in order to increase sales, create more intimacy, or experience better communication at work. However, if we understand that improving in these areas only creates happiness when it supports our understanding of the ultimate goal of life, spiritual growth, than the process of self-realization becomes profoundly more satisfying.
When I think back on my Satvatove experience over the past year “spiritual growth” is the phrase that comes to me the most strongly, although I did not attend to attain this. I went to the seminars because I saw so many of the people in my life enjoying the benefits I mentioned. For example, at least three of my friends participated and were able to quit their day jobs to build a brand and business around their passions. This was very attractive to me. I went to the workshops and was able to do the same thing. The Foundational Seminar supported my ability to communicate to be understood, as well as become a more empathic listener, both skills being essential to achieving my career goal. The Advanced Course helped me let go of everything that was in the way of me believing in myself to live a fully expressive, empowered life. And so, upon the completion of these two courses, I set out to create what I felt I was meant to, a book and a series class assisting those affected by specific types of trauma to overcome the effects and live the life they are meant to.
In order to “live the life we are meant to” it is essential to inquire into the nature of who we are and why we are here. Realizing this, simply knowing that I could achieve my material and career goals, while thrilling at first, became mildly dissatisfying. And while I felt very accomplished, I also wondered if I was really serving anyone by helping them overcome their life challenges without taking these two major questions relating to spiritual growth into account. After all, on the material level, I was now experiencing the full manifestation of what I always thought my life purpose was, to help others overcome trauma. I realized that without situating personal growth in the context of spiritual growth, the work I was doing was interesting only to an extent. Helping those attending my classes and reading my writing to understand their spiritual nature and identity became the new challenge. And it is a work in progress. But as the saying goes, if we don’t know where we are going, we probably won’t get there. I do know that spiritual growth as process, and as goal, creates the personal development experience as a much more enlivening endeavor.
THE SATVATOVE EXPERIENCE
Satvatove Institute, based out of Alachua, FL, offers groundbreaking personal development and spiritually based transformative communication seminars across the globe. Visit us at www.satvatove.com and find out more about our seminars, life mastery programs, and coach training school.
INTERVIEW WITH DAVID WOLF AND KYLE MCNEIL HOSTED BY TERESA DE GROSBOIS
Building Effective Business Relationships – top mistakes and top principles to apply!
Join Teresa De Grosbois with teacher and author David Wolf from the Satvatove Institute, and speaker – author Kyle McNeil to discuss the top three mistakes people make and the top three principles you can apply to create great strategic alliances. International speaker and facilitator David Wolf brings three decades of experience counseling and coaching people. For the last decade he has facilitated courses in countless countries worldwide, teaching thousands of students about clarity, communication and personal responsibility. Kyle McNeil is one of Canada’s hottest rising young speakers and authors. Author of the well-read blog www.kylemcneil.com, Kyle is a student of Satvatove and brings real life experience to using these methods.
Teresa de Grosbois interviews David Wolf
QUESTIONS ABOUT QUESTIONS
Tim Francis inquires: Something that I struggle with at this time is really asking questions that aren’t substantially leading. For example, asking a question like “What are the disadvantages of living in have-do-be?” implies that there are disadvantages to “have-do-be.”
Dr. David Wolf: Sometimes an effective, powerful question might contain language that could be perceived as “leading”. I regard that, with respect to transformational coaching and facilitation, as fine, assuming that we are in a spirit of discovery, rather than a mindset of “leading”, or a mood of attempting to manipulate. A gauge we can use is the extent to which our question creates empowerment, or disempowerment. So if I ask, for example, “What are the prices you pay for not being authentic,”- sure, my world and assumptions may certainly be evident in such a question. An element of effective coaching and facilitation, though, is that we know how to integrate our natural curiosity in the coaching and facilitation process. Healthily introducing our curiosity is of course different than being nosy for our own gratification. My curiosity is a natural part of the facilitation/coaching relationship, and thus I might inquire “What are the prices you pay…”, with a consciousness that is genuinely open to whatever response comes, without me needing to “lead” to a certain response in order that I get to be right. In that spirit of discovery I’m equally open to inquiring, as appropriate, something like “What might be the costs of living authentically, from be-do-have?” Sure, we tend to focus on advantages of living be-do-have, but let’s remember that it can also be very helpful for some people, ourselves included, to honestly explore costs- such as, for example, if I live authentically, from inspiration rather than for approval, I might lose some friends, or I might be ridiculed by some people who now apparently respect me, etc.
To summarize, it can be beneficial, with no contradiction to principles of high-level coaching/facilitation, for a question to reveal our assumptions, a key factor being our consciousness, specifically the extent to which our consciousness is immersed in wonder and discovery, as opposed to survival strategies such as maintaining the appearance of control and needing to be right.
FROM PETER
“Hey everyone.
I have never been a person to really go deep here but I am not afraid and I’d like to share my experience with everyone. Over the last two and a half weeks I have attended the Foundational and Advanced Courses at the Satvatove Institute www.satvatove.com.
Simply put, these seminars allow you to become the person you have always wanted to be. I have been through a dramatic transformation emotionally and mentally. The core focus is on communication. Communication with yourself and with others. It is quite amazing how much is not said when you are talking to someone. Not being sure whether they have received what you have spoken as what you mean and not receiving what they have said on the other end causes problems. I mean think of how often a mis-communication has caused problems in your life that could be avoided or even dissolved entirely if there was clear and concise communication.
I would like to give you an example of something that happened in my life. I know for me that a few months ago I got out of a relationship with a girl. Actually I was dumped… twice. Something that has never happened to me before. Usually I don’t allow that or I am not interested long enough in a girl to really give a damn. But with this recent relationship which lasted about 8 months total, I decided to let myself.. Love someone.
I fell head over heels for this girl. In fact she was exactly what I have been looking for in a woman in a long time. In every way she was what I wanted. We fell deeply for each other. Spent every second we could spare with each other and loved it all the while. I felt such a connection with this person, a connection that makes you believe that True Love is out there. Sounds perfect right? Wrong. She left me, for a lot of reasons which I won’t discuss here but My issue was letting her go. I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t stop thinking about her, i couldn’t get her out of my head. Because I let her so fully into my life, everything in my life reminded me of her. I was going literally insane. I couldn’t trust myself. I couldn’t understand how I could allow myself to be so hurt by her and let it happen twice, wouldn’t i learn the first time? Obviously not. I went through weeks of torture. Beating myself up because I couldn’t figure out what I had done wrong.
Satvatove came into my life through her oddly enough. We were going to go to the seminars together, but being broken up I wasn’t going to go and she gave her spot away. After reading on their website what there mission was, I decided to still go. A decision I am so grateful I made. I thought that what I was doing wasn’t working, I HAVE to change something. My life was falling apart. I was going deep into debt, my relationships with my friends and family were deteriorating, I was doing very poorly at work and had a horrible attitude.
Through many hours I discovered that she filled a gap in my life. A large gap that i had been lacking. A gap i didn’t even realize was there. The reason I say that is because my father has never told me “i Love you” in my entire life. I had never even thought once about it before. But apparently it had damaged me so deeply during my childhood that I have carried that into my adult life. Because I was receiving affection and love from my girlfriend, I attached to that with an iron grip. And when it was gone I was completely destroyed.
By taking these courses I have become aware of who I really am. I have given up so many demons, so many things plaguing me, so many things that bring me down- eliminating self-degrading mental recordings. Since that time- IE- Last night… lol I have accepted that whatever relationship my ex is willing to have with me is OK. I don’t need her love any longer. I am not saying that it would not be nice to get back together but, the agenda is different. The motivation for the relationship is on a completely different level. Its not out of need, its out of a true desire to experience this person, not make up for my own short comings. Last night I even had the self-confidence to confront my father and ask him why he has never told me the loved me, and shown affection. He was speechless. In that moment I realized something. His mother died when he was 9, his father was an asshole. He probably didn’t know any better. Which is not his fault. But the real thing now is that I do not have to follow him as I have. I can love other people, and I can love myself. When I have children I will know better. I will not treat them as I was treated.
I believe from an example like that, people can change the world. There will be one fewer person who lets their thoughts and emotions control them. Instead they are aware of who they really are and how they affect each and every person they encounter.
I know this is a long read, but this was something that I will take with me my entire life. The people that shared this experience with me will be forever changed and so will I. These courses allow you to become the person you have always dreamed of being.
Thanks for listening everyone. I am a Trustworthy, Self Confident, Valuable and Lovable Human Being.”
Peter Sessler
From Elizabeth Haage
I’ve had two main careers and several other ‘jobs’ in my 51 years. Taken a plethora of courses in self-help and improvement. Grown spiritually, emotionally and mentally. NOTHING compares or comes close to this experience as a catalyst for personal growth. This 3-day course is intensive as advertised, and very well organized. Marie and staff, thank you for what you do and most of all- sharing who you are.
Elizabeth Haage
Satvatove Foundational Course, July 2009
Gainesville, FL, USA
Training Programs
Principles and Practices of Transformative Coaching
Approved by the International Coach
Federation (ICF) for 72 Hours of Life Coach Training
Course Description
Satvatove Institute provides spiritually-oriented, communication-based life coach training for persons determined to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through professional coaching. This course, Principles and Practices of Transformative Coaching, offers a unique blend of communication skills and powerful transformational methodologies founded on grounded, enlightening spiritual principles. This life coaching course provides a special opportunity for a fulfilling career of service to the highest aspirations of humankind.
“The personal development aspect of the Satvatove Transformative Coaching Training Program has moved me a few quantum leaps forward in my intra-personal, interpersonal and spiritual growth. And, because of the incredible coaching skills I gained from Principles and Practices of Transformative Coaching, I’ve had the confidence to step up and establish my Life Coaching practice. I sincerely appreciate the depth of understanding about principles of coaching and transformation. This empowers me to be wise and flexible in supporting clients to discover paradigm-busting insights. Now I’m able to serve others, usually with remarkable results, doing something that is profoundly rewarding for me, and be well compensated financially for doing it.”
David Aycrigg- New Zealand
Empower others to create extraordinary results in all life areas
Master techniques of Transformative Coaching
Realize principles of spiritual growth
Be a stand for self-realization for yourself and others
Achieve excellence in communication
Train others in strategies of high-level relating
Be a professional Transformative Communication Coach
Learn the principles of powerful coaching
This life coach training consists of 36 2-hour classes. Classes include presentations on specific subject material, as well as instructor demonstrations, student practice coaching sessions, and interactive, participatory, and experiential exercises. Also, between classes students will be expected to read assigned material and engage in coaching practice within specific frameworks explained by the instructor. This format gives the student powerful tools for profound intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness-raising, deep grasp of the principles of effective, transformative coaching, and mastery of the skills, strategies and techniques of the professional coach. Principles and Practices of Transformative Coaching is conducted by David B. Wolf, Ph.D., founder and developer of Transformative Communication, and other leading experts in self-awareness facilitation, empathic listening and spiritual life coaching.
“The life Coach Apprenticeship Program has been one of the most powerful, enriching and transformative experiences in my life up till now. I started the program wanting to develop and expand my ability to serve others in their personal growth and healing. I got so much more than what I could have envisaged or even bargained for! The service I wanted to give to others I found first for my own self through this program… I found the structure of the program very enlivening and empowering – within this structure I found enough framework to guide me alongside plenty of space to apply and integrate my own creativity and ideas. The content of the program was challenging, stretching and supportive. What I especially appreciated was that it was well-rounded and balanced… And lastly but definitely not least, the amount of care, support and nurturance I experienced throughout the program was a gift unsurpassed. All the energy and effort I put into the program I received a thousand-fold in return through unconditional support, constant care and compassionate challenge. I feel very fortunate and grateful for the opportunity this program and Satvatove has provided me with.”
Fayenen Lathrenwen- Wales
Satvatove life coaches are systematic scientists as well as creative artists, expert in directing flow and evoking sublime qualities in people. Through intensive skill development exercises students in this program will equip themselves with technical proficiency to effectively coach individuals and groups. Also, through ongoing personal development the students of the Transformative Communication Model of Coaching continually refine and nourish themselves, enabling them to support and challenge people to fully manifest their capacities.
“By going through the Satvatove Life Coach Training I entered deeply into what I believe is our nature – we all have the potential to manifest qualities that contribute to making the world a better place, because those qualities are inside each of us. The coach training powerfully supported me to manifest the qualities I have inside and offer them to the world. The integration of grounded and powerful skill development on a foundation of genuine spiritual principles makes the Satvatove coaching process complete. The Transformative Communication approach to coaching and coach training offers unmatched support to anyone who is interested in excellent communication, clear relationships and personal growth. This has been a tremendous experience in establishing myself as a coaching professional.”
Annette Bonomo- Switzerland
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This course will be offered, beginning in September, 2011, in the form of 36 2-hour teleclasses. You can enroll in the full 72-hour course, or the first 24-hour segment (12 2-hour teleclasses), or the first 2 segments (48 hours; 24 2-hour teleclasses).
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For more information about the Satvatove Institute School of Transformative Life Coaching write to coachtraning@satvatove.com.
