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WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS & THANKS
Feedback from our Workshops, Coaching and Talks
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An e-mail written directly to Susan Jeffers from one of our workshop attendees – “I am just e-mailing you with some feed back regarding a feel the fear workshop I attended recently with Andy Nicholson and Diane MacDowall.  Having suffered mild depression earlier in the year my doctor suggested I read ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ and I absolutely loved it reading it twice in succession.  This led me onto looking into attending a workshop to help with inspiration and motivation. I must say that Di and Andy are a real credit to you. They are the most loving, welcoming couple you could ever wish to meet. They made us all feel so at home and listened patiently to us throughout the weekend as well as offering so much support and encouragement.  They were a real inspiration to me - I have never met people who are so happy and content within themselves.  Huge changes were made by the whole group and it was better than I ever imagined.  It was a fabulous workshop which has really helped me led by two fantastic teachers.  I have attached my feedback form for you to read also.  A big thank you to Susan and all who have made this possible.” FA, Female, Northants

I found this course inspirational. It made me realise how little I have been giving to myself and how I now do this to find the beautiful me that is inside... I'm now full of empowerment and self-belief. AR, Female, 52

I feel a difference to my whole sense of being. I'd recommend this workshop to anyone. It has been an amazing weekend. Keep doing what you're doing. I love you both.

Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway: A truly amazing and inspirational experience; turning my many negative thoughts completely on their head and replacing them with powerful, positive, energy-giving understanding.  Di and Andy have a passion which is incredibly special, and I feel privileged to have worked with them.  I am feeling confident and fulfilled at home and work; and my husband and colleagues are commenting on the many noticeable differences.  For everything, THANK YOU Di and Andy. AW, Female, Finance Director, 39, Wiltshire

It was inspirational to be able to
share with the group and realise
that I was not alone. This has given me the confidence to know that I can achieve what I want in life.

This went above and beyond all I imagined and was extremely insightful. I am now ready to SOAR to higher heights and unlock my potential. Thank you so much for taking me on this journey.

I am blessed to have met you both. I was telling my sister last night that this course was the best I have ever been to - I will be promoting this to anyone who feels fear is holding them back - it's just magical. I would also like to give you some feedback - in my 40 years you are the first people I've met who give 100% honest feedback but said with lots of love and care. All of us got so much off our chests and were open and honest with each other. I feel lighter - positive and optimistic... thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything, love you both. Wishing you all the luck, happiness and love in the world. B X

Thank you very much for a wonderful two days. I very quickly felt at home in your home with your lovely and heartfelt welcome and your generous offerings of food and drinks throughout the time I spent with you. When I came to you, I was not at all sure what was going wrong, I felt like I was walking in the dark. I had a great deal of information but it did not seem to be getting me very far. With the Feel the Fear seminar you conducted, and your love and patience with each one of the participants, it feels like everything has fallen into place. I left you yesterday feeling very clear about where I was going wrong, and I knew exactly how to fix it. I am full of excitement and joy as I look forward to the rest of my life.  M xx

BIG THANKS to you both for a wonderful, inspiring, life changing weekend. I spoke to my partner about the workshop and told him how much I appreciate him....it left us both in tears.  The workshop was the most inspiring two days of my life - so much so that I have made the decision to make a huge step in my comfort zone and feel that I am ready to speak to my doctor about weaning myself off Diazepam to something much less mind numbing. Love, S xx

How can we thank you! I decided a couple of months ago that I was going to give up worrying about my son (worry being the opposite of prayer) and instead focus on visualising him walking into the room and telling me that he's happier than he's ever been and that he knows where he's going and what he wants to do ... And thanks to you two, and his own willingness and openness to listen and take on board what his mother has been trying to pass onto him for the last few years (but who listens to their mother when they're 19 years old!) that is exactly what has happened. The light is back - he even looks different! He's not fixed... because he was never broken ... but he's found his way back into the flow, sailing downstream instead of struggling up stream, with access to all these miraculous ways of thinking and creating and manifesting ... You have no idea how grateful we are to you both for your generosity and wisdom and loving intervention. Him too.   Please know that we are both here for you, always.  All our love and gratitude. SB xx

Wow! Thanks. When doing last weeks homework, one of the things l listed as a payoff for previously staying stuck in certain aspects of my life was:  I'm acceptable because I am normal - inside the box. Right ... I am now generating so much light that the box disintegrates. My positive affirmation is: I am gliding effortlessly forward, freely and positively with all aspects of my life :0) See you next week. I am thoroughly enjoying the course. I'd almost forgotten what it's like to be excited about life! M, female, Coventry.

Feel the fear and do it anyway. – It will change your life.  I read feel the fear and do it anyway some months before attending this course. I had a normal if not privileged family life, it was hectic though more often than not my day ended with moaning and started with moaning. I thought I was a great role model for my children taking everything on and so on and so on, I am sure it is familiar to so many people. How had I become like this, I could feel that things were really starting to go wrong. I diagnosed myself with an attitude problem, but I just could not see a way to change it. I honestly thought that everything and everyone else was the problem and not me. I wanted to do the course because I knew that I would continue to blame everyone else for my failings or problems or whatever really. I knew that even though I had read the book, I would not devote the time to myself to put it into action. My negativity was seeping into our family life and affecting my children, my marriage, and my business and I really wanted to change. Having attended Diane and Andy’s course, I realised that I really lacked positivity, understanding and acceptance in my life. They didn’t tell me these things (that would not have worked anyway) but they gave me the tools to work it out for myself, they were loving, kind, gentle and challenging. The course was a revelation and has lifted such an unnecessary burden that I had put myself under, just by choosing a particular mindset. Diane and Andy really can help you to set yourself free, they will give you the tools and guidance to do so. Not only will you become a lighter person but you will meet beautiful people and experience beautiful things along the way. I see such positive changes in mine and my children’s spirits since doing the course and I feel so much brighter and lighter. I still have some learning to do but see it in such a different light. I cannot thank Diane and Andy or the other participants on the course enough for the love and support that they bestowed upon me, and the important lessons they enabled me to learn.  With love thank you.

I am bursting to let you guys know how happy and free I feel.  I have driven home for the first time in ages with NO blaring music and a smile on my face.  It is hard to comprehend that 5 weeks ago I attempted to take my own life and was taken from my home and placed in a psychiatric hospital.  Now, I know the only way is up.  I know I have an amazing future head of me.  Thank you so much for making a difference in this world. Fondest love, K x

Yesterday was the start of my new life! After I got home, I called a driving instructor and I have my first driving lesson on Thursday. Do you know what? I am well excited! I have an induction in a gym tomorrow too. I told my husband what he means to me which he loved. I embraced life today and feel great. Thank you all for everything. I feel very blessed. With love, C xxxxxx

Hi Dynamic Di and Awesome Andy, I trust (not hope!) that you are both are well. Thank you so much for the course and your beautiful hospitality. The weekend was much more powerful and inspirational than I had ever expected, I really got immersed into it, and I loved every minute of it! I feel tons better than I did before I came onto the workshop.  I feel a lot more happier than I have done for ages, I'm beginning to feel the fear and do it anyway, life seems so much brighter and more abundant , I've been smelling flowers on the way to work instead of having the I hate Mondays syndrome…wow... I better stop gushing now before I burst into song in the middle of work!! And this is all down to you and Andy. I can't thank you both enough. Looking forward to seeing you guys again.
With soooo much love, S XX

Thank you Di and Andy for the weekend and email that arrived today. I told Steve on our way home about how fantastic the weekend had been and how much I enjoyed the time we all spent together. Likewise I put my intentions into action and shared with Steve what I am going to tell him everyday.  I went into town today and bumped into three people I know!!  So on my first local trip, this was meant to be and I handled it brilliantly.  What a day and the comfort zone has been stretched!.... Love to you all, D XX

It exceeded my expectations and my needs. I can't even begin to describe the change - for the first time in my life, I love myself and feel able to radiate love to everyone else. SP, Female, 34, Jobcentre Plus

This workshop exceeded my expectations. Di and Andy were so authentic. Without a doubt, I now have the tools and confidence that I need. This workshop has helped me to realise my full potential and to begin to enjoy my life without having pointless baggage. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

It surpassed my expectations. It has given me confidence, a love of myself and a belief that I CAN achieve. My journey will begin from today.

Hi Di & Andy, Trust all is well with you both. Got the job I visualised on the workshop & am giving my notice in tomorrow!! There were only 300 applicants! Thank you both for "floating the bread on the water". Feel the fear changes lives. Take risks! RR

I now believe anything is possible if you really want it.  Even when faced with obstacles, like the media company letting me down, the costs, etc... it didn't stop me. I believe in myself and my abilities, and a big thanks to you both for bringing it out
 of me.  Now I'm going all guns blazing to land that record deal...... there is just no stopping me! KB, Male, West Midlands  
(PS – this man landed his record
deal 3 short months later).

I left your course that Sunday evening with the distinct feeling that i had forgotten something! I eventually realised that what i had left behind was a part of ME! A part of me that I no longer needed! Yourselves, and all the beautiful people in the group, finally made me feel that I was totally accepted for the person that I am. I was so completely at ease with everyone. I haven't felt that comfortable in a group of people for many years! I thank you both and the rest of the group for contributing to helping me see the light!

Thank you, I'm feeling very motivated. I've already reduced my running time to 1 second off target, just by being so much more relaxed about it. It felt great! I've just ordered some of the books and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in. Thanks again for such a wonderfully positive experience on the workshop. It will change my life. With love, Kirsty x

Reading Feel the Fear and going to Di’s workshop were kind of like planting a seed which continues to grow. Feel the Fear was the first ‘self help’ book I read and the workshop is the only one I have been on so far. Both of these things led to a shift in my attitudes towards life. I now view life in a much more positive way. I really used to be very negative and learned from the book that I don’t have to be that way. I also learned that most people are this way and I wasn’t a ‘special case’. What I had learned form the book was really reinforced in the workshop. It was also great to meet Di, who is a truly special person and had experienced some of the things I had been experiencing since reading Feel the Fear. Again, this helped reinforce what I had learned form the book.  On the workshop itself, I felt really relaxed and was able to be myself. Something which isn’t always easy. In fact, I’ve only recently learned that a lot of the time I haven’t truly been myself. That’s because there a lot of layers often covering up my true self. I really felt these were stripped away on the workshop for both myself and the others. Everyone started to show their true personalities and open up, even Di. I could literally see the change in the others as the workshop progressed. It was awesome. I’m still working on being my true self and peeling back the layers and when I forget what that  feels like I can look back to the workshop as a reference because I really felt like I was being my true self there. Thank you so much xx.

One of the profound and empowering things I learned since the workshop is about the law of attraction, everything in my life when I looked back I attracted in some way or continue to do so with my way of thinking. Equally I attracted fulfilling experiences and happiness too in different times of my life. Learning I am powerful and I can empower myself to choose the life I want to live instead of the life I think everyone else in my life thought I should live …… well I was reborn like Di described the cocooned self now becoming a beautiful free butterfly. I forgave myself for the pain I’d put myself through and committed to starting anew. After learning what is behind those fears and where they come from, one of the tools given to overcome your fears and change the way you think is through repetition of affirmations which are so profound. We process so many thoughts in a day but if 100% of them were positive, encouraging and empowering then we’d be superhuman! I employ that in my everyday life! Why should what anyone else think matter, I am in control of my life, I am worthy of the life I want so as simply as stopping myself when I say ‘I can’t’ – I change to ‘yes I can!’  The teachings on taking responsibility and taking action in your life in order to stop giving your power away were invaluable.  Brilliant!

I found the Feel the Fear workshop a life-changing experience. The decision to go on such a workshop was overcoming an initial fear of doing something by myself and for myself. My friends and family would not have understood why I went on this workshop but I had been unhappy, frustrated, angry, resentful and felt depressed for a long time. I couldn’t believe that the cause and answer to all my problems was within my control – it was me! Harsh but true because I had given all my power away. In ensuring that those written rules stayed with me for life I had to have a sense of practical guidance which is where Feel the Fear workshop run by Di came into effect.  The first thing about the workshop which is an eye opener is that ‘I’m not the only one, I’m not alone in the way I feel’. Meeting other truly inspirational people that can empathise and understand is a great help, just simply sharing transformed me. Much love, x

On the first day of the workshop I shared my fears as emotional as it was and on the second day I woke up with a light feeling, like a huge burden had been lifted off my shoulders, even the sun was shining which represented my new found energy to start living MY life. I was no longer trapped in my self-limiting ways.
Thank You!

In April of this year, I was lucky enough to attend Di MacDowall’s “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” seminar in London.  It was, for me, a thoroughly enlightening and empowering experience; difficult to describe in a few words, as the effects of such a seminar are long lasting and self-perpetuating.  But I felt that through Di’s teaching, understanding and enthusiasm, I underwent a process of clear self-evaluation; recalibrating my perspective and seeing beyond my self-imposed boundaries, which enabled me to move forward to a new phase in my life.  Something I had wanted to do for many years.  Coupled with this wonderful experience, I was also privileged to attend Andy Nicholson’s evening seminar on “Love and Relationships” which clarified many issues I had been struggling to understand.  Andy’s inspiring and caring way of teaching made the complicated issues of human relationships seem much more manageable.  It is with heartfelt gratitude to them both that I write this testimonial.  I would thoroughly recommend that anyone striving towards a happier and more fulfilled life should seize the opportunity to attend their seminars and experience their own transformation first hand.  L, female, France

Relationships: Andy and Di took me on a journey through relationship dynamics that massively boosted my understanding of why they do and don't work.  I became aware of why relationships hadn't worked out in the past, but most importantly became confident that things would work out for me in the future.  Which, for a single man, is a bit of a relief!  Most importantly, I discovered who the most important person was in any relationship I enter into - myself! Chris, age 33 (male), London.

I benefited hugely from Andy and Di's wealth of knowledge and depth of understanding of the way in which human relationships work.  The seminar was delivered in an informative and thoroughly enjoyable way, leaving me with a much clearer idea of what I would hope to enjoy in an ideal relationship and how best to go about attaining it, as well as being able to see where and why previous pitfalls may have occurred.  But more importantly, I really believe that this is now something I can achieve in my life. L, female, 52.

I just wanted to let you know my good news, I've manifested something really fantastic and I'm sure much has to do with my determination and clarity following your workshop. I have been busy working towards this goal for a while as you know, a new job has been gifted from the Universe, very exciting and a real challenge. I hope to do further courses with you and learn about your exciting progressions too. Much gratitude and big hugs. N x

Thanks Diane for a supportive, empowering 2 days. Flexible training left me feeling empowered and strong. It has helped me believe change is possible and I now know that I count. N (female, 30, Essex)

Di really brought the book to life whilst also stamping her unique self on it.  I left having met seven amazing people, and feeling stronger in my heart. The stories that everyone shared proved that life is not easy, and pain is not something that we can hide from. But each one of us has an amazing gift - choice. We can chose to stand tall, be proud and be brave. Life really is for living!  Nicola

Hello D 'n' A - I think that's such an appropriate acronym for you two guys as you provide the building blocks of many people's lives.  Just to let you know that I had a fantastic time on the workshop and feel WONDERFUL!  It's honestly like magic.  I can't wait for the next part of my life!  Thank you both so much for EVERYTHING you have shown and taught me during two very special days. Until soon,  
Much Love, L xxx

I attended Di's Feel the fear and do it anyway workshop earlier in the year. Six women attended, all as unique as the reasons that brought them to the workshop. Throughout the duration of the two days each woman was able to open up and express themselves truthfully. Both Di and Andy created a safe space where we knew we would not be judged and we could bare our hearts and souls.

The atmosphere in the workshop was one of openness and sharing.  It was amazing to see people revealing some of their goals in life and gaining the motivation to get out there and go for them. I know that at least one other person besides myself form the workshop has been making positive changes in their life and striving towards goals that otherwise may have remained as mere thoughts in their mind. For me, I’m now well on my way to achieving my long held dream of travelling the world. I’ve also formed closer bonds with my family since the workshop.  As I said before my attitudes toward life have changed since the workshop. I now view life as abundant rather than having a scarcity mentality which was like a fear that kept me stuck. For example, I used to think “if I go away travelling for a year what will I do afterward. I might not be able to get a good job when I get back.” Now I think “I’ve got a good job now but I don’t really like it that much whereas I know I will love going travelling and of course I will find a job afterward no matter how long I am away for. In fact I’ll find a better job that the one I’ve got now because it will be one I love.” With a lot of fear removed and an abundance mentality, I realise that I can do anything I want and there’s no reason whatsoever to remain stuck in any job or situation which makes me unhappy.  Thank you both, love Richard xx

Diane, you are fantastic and I have thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. It was truly exciting and invigorating and I will continue to develop my growth and learning so that I may cascade these valuable life lessons to the wonderful children in my life. Please keep in touch. With Love, D x (female, 40, Devon)

A very satisfying and extremely helpful look into how I can change my life.  A course which now has allowed me to start living my life. I need to thank Andy and Diane for opening my eyes in which I now can look into my soul and begin to love myself. I wish the course went on for longer!  Fantastic surrounding, fantastic group of people. They truly will be friends for life. Great material to carry on with. A workshop that has changed my life, made me realise what I have to look forward to. So many thanks, I truly appreciate it.  S xxx (female, 27, London)

I have enjoyed meeting a group of people, quite clearly on a different part of our journeys but yet all of a similar mindset. What a great bunch of people. Di openly led the 2 day workshop allowing it to flow freely but still sticking on course. It was great to meet a passionate person who truly believes what she teaches. Andy and Di appear a great team. I look forward to their journey together and the wonderful things they choose to share with the rest of us. THANK YOU. D xx (female, 33, Wolverhampton)

Hi Di, How are you? Thank you so much again for a wonderful 'Feel the Fear' workshop - I really did take so much from it and I'm applying it every day. There is so much that is visible to me now and life is exciting. On Saturday I took my first risk, I hugged my mum and dad - something I hadn't done in a long time. They smiled and it felt good. On Sunday I bought and wore a green top - my boyfriend said he had always wondered why I didn't wear green as he's always said he thought the colour would suit me! As he is also half Irish, he said the green made him think of the Emerald Isle! Everywhere I went on Saturday whilst shopping people smiled at me and cashiers in shops wished a good day and weekend. I really felt like I was operating from my higher self.
With much love, HH xxx

Thank you for Susan’s book (to Susan) and now thanks to Diane for the two day workshop (wonderful energy). Everybody felt like a friend and family in a lovely home. I can see more clearly to affirmations (more positive way) and believe more in them. I met wonderful people and the so beautiful Diane. Thank you so much. Love you so much, S xx (female, 40)

Today I took the risk of introducing myself to a new starter at work, I imagined how I would feel on the first day and would have like some people to have approached me to calm my nervous and make the transition easier knowing a few people on my first day. I also put into practice remembering that what other people thought was none of my business as I'm most tested at work. It requires constant awareness of my chatterbox and repeating affirmations. I also bought my new best friend some yellow roses today- oh my best friend is ME!

I listen to Susan Jeffers’ inner talk for a confident day every morning now and Inner Talk for Peace of Mind every evening and they help a lot in memorising and repeating many affirmations. I have been productive in getting a jar for my beautiful experiences, new book to record abundance, blessings. I bought my first acrylic art set to start painting. I have put up photos of all the people that I love and am loved by as a constant reminder. I got a webcam so that I can see my sisters in Canada and keep in touch more often.  I'm aware now of making sure I am there with family 100% or friends 100%, I also learned that being the Chinese new year this week - it is the year of the rat, it represents new beginnings, time for career changes and much self improvement how apt is that!

My therapist was very impressed by the effect your workshop had on me as it feeds directly into Behavioural Cognitive Thinking (just positive thinking with a posh name really!!).  I was amazed how relatively easy it was to change ways of thinking in quite a dramatic way in such a short time.  I am dealing with life more cheerfully.  Di, It was an amazing experience and I certainly wouldn’t have believed that such benefits could be achieved in such a short time.  It was particularly interesting doing “group therapy” and I found that very useful.  Thank you so much.  

Hi Di and Andy

I trust you are both well and still smiling. I wanted to thank you both so much for the course last week. You are both such amazing, inspirational people and I truly loved being in your company. I hadn’t realised it when I was there in Leamington Spa, but I had been holding on to the attachment of my marriage and only yesterday, I realised that I can step out of my comfort zone and go ahead with the divorce now because I have nothing to be afraid of by not being in a destructive relationship anymore. I feel lighter and happier already. It would be wonderful to see you both again sometime and I’m sending you loving happy thoughts. With love, D X

I’ve always loved travelling and one of the best journey’s I’ve been on in my life so far, and will continue to take, is the one where I am growing, loving, fulfilled and powerful. On that journey there are several paths with fears along the way and paths where I am victorious. Following the true path of my higher self and becoming the heroic person I want to be liberates me and I KNOW I can handle my fears no problem!  R (male, 28)

Since the workshop I have an abundant life! I’m confident in my ability to change any situation I face into a learning and empowering experience. I’ve driven on the motorway, worn green and changed jobs. I’ve faced these fears and handled them! The change is exciting and fulfilling.  I take care of my higher self too, my new best friend… a wonderful discovery you will make when you attend the workshop.

The workshop was inspiring. It helped me realise what I need to do to put into action to live the life I want. I took from this workshop that I have the choice to take responsibility and become powerful! I know after today I’ll handle it! Diane was clear and communicated effectively all the essential principles of handling fear. Diane’s personal experiences and knowledge from all the reading, research and workshops she’s conducted relays a trust that she is a confident teacher and can empathise/interpret what we are truly feeling. This workshop has also been a great opportunity to make friends and support others on this great journey of growth like me! It leaves me to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !
Regards, H x (female, 30, London)

There is so much more and I even put the Law of Attraction to the test and it worked! I wished for my dad to feel better as soon as possible as he's been poorly and he woke up Sunday morning feeling much better. I wished that I was no longer late for yoga on Saturday mornings and I wasn't despite missing a bus! I've put thoughts out there of the things I want to achieve now and I'm excited about the growth I have embarked upon. I never want this feeling to stop so I guess I'll keep on growing and growing and growing.  Thank you Di. I know you will help many more people along the way, you have a special gift. Lots of loving thoughts your way.  Heroic H X

The workshop was great, it definitely came at the right time, as I have been told my interview is on Friday, I am doing my research and have arranged to get some help from my colleague tomorrow. I CAN do this!!! There is nothing in this interview that I do not have the skills to prove!!! I have started some breathing exercises and was listening to a meditation CD last night, and for the first time in 18 months I managed to have a straight 4 hour sleep! Feeling more awake this morning!! The weekend was a bit slow, and soon as came into work I was "told off for talking" but it was in one ear out the other!!! My main focus is to prepare and do fantastically in my interview for Friday!!
Many thanks once again for believing in me. S xx

Coming on this workshop was awesome for me, because it taught me how far I had already come on my journey of self-development. It was wonderful to meet Di, who is a true inspiration, and it was great to meet someone who has travelled further along the journey than me and experienced similar things to me. The workshop was great, everyone opened up. Bonds were formed. Di allowed this to flow freely and naturally. I noticed the difference in people as the workshop progressed, and I certainly feel different myself. I won't be the same again - I will continue using all the tools and information I have learned.
R (male 27, Kent).

COACHING AND HYPNOTHERAPY TESTIMONIALS

• Just wanted to thank you again. It was very useful to talk things through. I am going to reflect on this over the weekend to decide the best thing to do for everyone concerned. PS you two work really well together. I couldn’t have imagined a better couple to have shared this with. J.C.
• You are both a real inspiration and its been amazing getting the chance to meet and learn from you. S.R.
• "We learned more about each other during one hour of relationship coaching than we'd learned in five years of marriage". R.F.
• "My levels of self-confidence are amazing. My family barely recognise me!". T.G.
• "Thank you so much. I have made so many positive changes, and feel that I'm living a full life for the first time in years". D.S.
• "Every coaching session with you leaves me on a high for days. It's wonderful!". J.D.
• "I have such a positive perspective now, and you've helped me believe that I can achieve anything I set my mind to". G.F.
• "I am completely focused on working towards my goals now. Thank you so much". L.S.
• "You've helped me to understand that I have the strength to overcome anything". S.W.
• "I've finally let go of everything that was holding me back, and I feel I'm really moving forward now". A.J.
• "I can't believe how the answers just came to me as we chatted". J.D.
   

MOTIVATIONAL TALK TESTIMONIALS

• Thanks for a wonderful talk last night.  It was one the best talks we're had and we really enjoyed it.  Lots of inspiration and new ideas. Joginder and Marketa xx :-) Event Organisers - Tree of Life Inspirational Talks.
• Thanks for delivering an excellent presentation. In the current economic situation if you have any doubts about the future and how to handle the challenges all around you, Andrew Nicholson and Diane MacDowall provide a refreshing thought provoking, energising presentation which helps you realise that you have the potential to change your situation for the better, if you want to make that change. Charles Willcock, Chairman, Solihull Business Club
• Thanks for a great talk last night, DP.
• Truly outstanding. We need more fabulously positive people like you in the world to motivate us, thank you. Inspirational – Linda S.
• Inspirational! Motivational!
• Thoroughly enjoyed the talk. I’ll make changes immediately.
• Found the talk energising, inspiring, thank you.
• Have already read the book several years ago and this talk has made me want to revisit the book, excellent.
• Enjoyed every minute. Not what I expected.
• I enjoyed the workshop and would like to attend others like it. I would also like to read the book ‘Feel the Fear & do it anyway’. It will stop my negative thinking.
• An eye opener and has given me a positive outlook on life.
• Speaker / meeting was excellent, inspiring – encouraging, very positive thoughts and ideas, very helpful.
• Superb – I’ve read the book and you did an excellent presentation from it – Anne.
• A very positive talk. I hope to use some of the techniques in my daily life. Thank You!
• Very constructive & inspirational.
• Has made me feel a lot more positive about the rest of my day and the things I have to do!
• Thanks for reminding me of what I need to do! I do lots of reading but I can do more.
• Enlightening & enjoyable.
• Fantastic! I have a job interview next week & it has helped me be positive and not listen to the chatterbox.
• Fantastic talk, very important issues and well delivered in such a short time span. Would like to develop further with it.
• Potentially life changing!
• Very interesting, lots of thoughts & ideas to take away.
• Very thought provoking.
• Interesting, engaging, relevant to all aspects of life.
• Very interesting , thanks.
• Very very interesting – Maybe do a half day course at some point please!!
• Related to what was being said. Kept my attention.
• Really interesting – I want to put it into practice – and maybe continue to learn some more.
• Very inspiring, valuable time to look at myself.
• Lovely! Great to take time out and think about ME!, thank you.
• Really enjoyed presentation – loved Diane’s passion, very motivated.
• Thoroughly enjoyed the class, It was inspirational and fired me up to be more positive.
• Di MacDowall is remarkable. She has made me realise I'm remarkable too! I'm buzzing! All the control lies inside me, not outside. Looking forward to a new life Thank you!!!
• Very eye opening.
• I must confess scepticism to begin with, but can really see the value and the approach can help me.
• Very interesting and has provided food for thought.
• I am very impressed what a difference this can make.
• A desire to go and take a more positive approach to life.
• Very enlightening talk. Given me much food for thought
• Great! It's a shame there is so little time to relax enough to be a bit more responsive.
• Very interesting and informative.
• Interesting and mind-expanding experience.
• Most helpful!
• Good to reaffirm the power of positive thinking.
• Always good to be reminded to focus on the positive!
• Must try to do more!
• Very inspiring and motivating. Silence that chatterbox!!
• Very positive. Uplifting and interesting.
• Familiar with the concepts but this made it real. Thanks!
• Able to understand. Good presentation. Motivating.
• Really interesting and I am certainly going to make sure I am positive from now on!
• Very good talk. Interesting!
• Excellent and I am delighted that I came.  It struck many chords with me and will give me the confidence to move on.
• Brilliant presentation, excellent notes and exercises.
• Good, well presented, very organised and prepared.
• Excellent talk, kept to timing and finished promptly.
• Presenter very clear and enthusiastic.
• I want to be that person! - it was really great, thanks a lot.
• Very informative, informal, friendly, inspiring. Thanks!
• A lot of information in a short space of time - a very good session, food for thought.
• Good clear self-assured speaker.  Lots of info.
• Interesting and thought provoking - gave me ideas to work on.
• Made me feel more positive that I can overcome my lifelong fear.
• Good and informative - certainly not boring which was great! Looking forward to her next one.
• Enjoyed the evening. I have been doing a lot of work on myself and the talk solidified the process and was a very positive experience.  I know I am on the right track and will continue with confidence.
• I thought this talk was very interesting and very helpful and I now believe I have a new way of thinking and looking upon life.

Di and Andy were most inspirational. The workshop helped me to move closer to my purpose and destiny, specifically finding an intimate relationship. AS, female, London

I enjoyed this workshop immensely, especially being around 'enlightened people'. I have been saved from living my life off-purpose. I thoroughly recommend this workshop to anyone; Yes, Yes, Yes! PW, female, Home Counties

I don't know if you remember me but Its Sheila here. I am the one who wanted to become a successful standup comedienne. I also am a qualified counsellor and totally believe in what you do. When I left that day I knew my life was never going to be the same again. I was horrified as to how I was still continuing to bully myself even after lots of therapy and counselling training.

I decided that day to step up in my life, to let go of negative thinking and stop being a victim. I'm delighted to say I have come along immensely in my own journey. I have packed in a 9 to 5 job and I am going into the comedy full time. I have no idea how I'm going to become a famous comedy star on TV but I just know I will and that’s good enough for me.  I also believe that one day I will be doing the type of thing you do. For now its my time to achieve my dreams and let everything naturally happen.

I just want to say thank you and let you know what a massive impact your talk has had on my life. I remember on the day you looked at me and said 'You get this, don't you'. Yes I do and I'm so excited and honoured that I can see my potential. Bring it on!!!! Thank you. Sheila McMahon, www.sheila-m.com

VIDEO TESTIMONIALS - Feedback from our Workshops

I had a wonderful day on Saturday J It was so nice to finally meet people face to face who are on this wonderful life journey. I know its only a matter of time before our paths cross again.  Peace and Love , Will

I wanted to say a very big thank you for your recent Relationship workshop FOR Spice.  We really enjoyed spending the day with you, sharing some powerful insights and philosophies on how to experience an incredible intimate relationship. I have truly enjoyed the workshop. It was a great experience. Thanks and Regards, Viktoria

Hi Di - thanks so much for your message and we are really pleased to know you and Andy. I really feel like I have a new spring in my step! P really enjoyed the course as well and we both gained some excellent insights. Thank you! Brian

Di and Andy challenge you (in their special way) and that's good! The combination of videos, notes, discussion, role play - oh and the homework!! - worked extremely well. I left excited about my new beginning - eager to put the theory into practice .... In terms of value for money, the whole experience can change your life. How can you put a price on that?!  .... I can't believe the changes in me - and neither can people around me. All I can say is - you only have one chance at life, so grab the opportunities and make time for the relationship workshop. Love from Ruth xxx

Thank you both for a wonderful weekend.  It was so lovely to be welcomed into your home, and it really did feel like safe place to explore things.  I'm not sure I've experienced that level of sharing in a group before, it was a privilege to be part of it.

I know I gained a lot from the weekend and feel like I'm just at the very beginning of processing and understanding more fully some of the ideas and insights and think it will take some time..... Thank you for all the follow up info and links.  

I noticed I felt an unusual sense of calm through the beginning of this week, which made me wonder if I've perhaps let go a little of something or other, and even opened up something else.  Liz xxx

Wow! I've come away from this weekend feeling like a different me! I’ve almost shed tears of happiness! From the heart, its been a real special journey for me and I'm feeling like anything is possible, so many new possibilities and opportunities are open to me now I'm really excited! Thank you Di and Andy, for opening up your home to us and creating a welcoming and safe environment for us to share and let go of in. What you both is do is truly transformational and I'm going to be recommending your services to lots of people... so watch out - lol.

And guess what..?! since Sunday even though I've mainly been at work, I've met a few new blokes! They've just appeared out of nowhere! I truly believe I have the potential to create my soul mate relationship and sooner or later I will meet my match, meanwhile I'm going to have fun experimenting and most of all I'm going to have fun being myself! May you both be blessed.  Ally x

Thank you so much, I'm soooooo excited. I'm slightly nervous but that’s a good thing because I'm pushing through my fear and doing it anyway. If someone had said last year that I would be doing the networking this year I would have laughed at them. But here I am not only networking but being group leader, how cool is that? I think I've finally found what I've been searching for my whole life. I feel complete for the first time. I have a fantastic husband, wonderful kids and fabulous friends around me.

Steve has come home very excited about the connect to your potential so I'm sure before the year is out i will be joining you on that course too.

Thank you sooooooooo much, you've helped me so much in getting where I want to be and I'm still learning :-)

Love you both lots, big hugs Amanda xxxxxx

An absolutely massive thank you to you too, not just for sharing your wisdom but for also being very open and honest with us.  It was lovely to share the day with the group and we've already connect on FB, so will definitely stay in touch to see how we're doing.

The information is still sinking in and I'm looking forward to completing the exercise and getting into some of the books and DVD that you mention.  The whole day seemed to bring together everything that I've been doing and learning over the last year and now it's fallen into place, which mean that I will be able to move forward!

I think everyone should do this workshop.

Lots of love

S xxx, female 30s

The bullet point list has worked!!

He totally gets how I feel now! I know we are on the same side now. He was calm and I was loving when we went through the first list of all the things I’m annoyed about. When he read the second list of all the things I loved about him, he was stunned into silence and awed! I’m soooo grateful for both you and Andy for teaching me soooo much over the past year and a half.

I have just read your previous email properly now and your faith in me has actually brought me to tears! Love to you and andy!

A xxxxx, female, 20s

Hi Di and Andy, thank you for a great day, I will put lots of your advise to work. I know that it works, just looking at you two, it shows. Lots of love and have a great week C x x

Since meeting you both in 2011, I have grown in confidence and am finally learning how to be happy and bring more happiness into the lives of others. THANK YOU. I look forward to catching up with you in 2012. Wishing you continued good health, happiness and prosperity. 'Remarkable' Ruth! xx

Hiya Di, thank you so much for your lovely comments....they made me cry.... in a good way!! Lol.  I so enjoyed yesterday and learned so much from it, so thank you to you both! I feel that a door has been opened and I so intend to walk through it!!  My mind is reeling! I feel that I have been "given " permission to shine and I just feel so happy when I am. This is the true me.

You are such a beautiful woman in so many ways and your ability to shine so brightly and in such a loving way is my beacon to follow. Have an amazing day, as I am sure you will and I have no doubt at all that I shall see you again in the not too distant future. L xxx

Just a note to say have a great Christmas and thank you for all your help this year.

When I first met you both back in January I never thought that by the end of the year I would be leaving my job, have met the man of my dreams (who had been right under my nose all along) and ending up buying a house together (we move in next week, right on top of Christmas, talk about timing).

I cannot thank you enough for showing me how to have the courage to change things in my life, I am almost certain that I would not be where I am now had I have not stepped out of my comfort zone.

I even think it's rubbed off on ####. I just know things will work out I have no idea how, but it's not my job to worry I am just going with the flow. We even got £10,000 knocked off the asking price in the end. I count my blessings every day.

What a wonderful fulfilling job it is that you both do and long may it last. Here’s to a wondrous adventure in 2012.  Stay happy & have fun. Love and best wishes - S xxx

Many thanks for a hard but wonderful weekend. You are 2 very lovely genuine people and do a brilliant job, even if some of us are head cases!  L xx

... the course really made a difference to my way of thinking. K x

Thank you so much for all your help on both this workshop and the FTF workshop.

xxxxx

It really has been a life changing experience learning from you guys and I am so very grateful. I was more than happy to do your video testimonial and will be leaving you both testimonials on 4N shortly. It really is the very least I can do as I feel that I owe you both so much more than that.

If there is ever anything I can do to help you out in any way please do not hesitate to ask.

I wish you all the very best of happiness for the future and hope to see you again soon.

Thanks again, S (male)

Thanks so much for your email.  Just wanted to say thanks again for such a fabulous weekend at Brightlife.  I am sitting here at my desk still buzzing from the workshop and long may it continue!  It did all come together beautifully with such a lovely group of women and it was so inspiring and moving.

 Your story is very inspirational, I love the phrase 'queen of re-framing' I've written it down ! and that has taught me not to think of any time as 'wasted' when you are on this journey and that waiting a long time for something makes you really value it when it does come.  If ever a woman glowed with love  - self love/ being in love and being loved its you and it is wonderful to see - Andy must be a very special guy to have you in his life.    When I got back into my car in London., I was driving behind a Red Volkswagen Beetle (which will be on my vision board) with the number plate LOVE 01 !!!!!!

Thanks again and I would love to do another of your workshops.

In Love and Light, L (female, single) xxxx

I could never thank you enough for all the knowledge you shared with us on the course, it has totally changed my life and i love it. THANK YOU [:)]
Have a lovely New Year.
S xxx

I’m Engaged!!

This lady attended our Feel The Fear... and Relationship workshops with massive limiting beliefs about her ability to find and deserve a soul-mate relationship. We’ve just received the following (Feb 2012):

Just wanted you and Andy to know that 2.5 months ago I met the most amazing guy, fell head over heels in love with him and he proposed on Sunday!

I couldn't have accepted him into my life if I hadn't have faced all my fears and accepted myself first - you and Andy have had a large part to play in that. Thank you! xxx