Testimonials from Stress workshops
"Dr. Ackrill is an
articulate and impassioned speaker who offers clear, useful and
insightful information regarding the use of HeartMath’s
EmWAVE equipment. Her humor and candor creates a relaxed learning
environment in which comprehensive information can be discussed and
absorbed. I plan to refer clients to her in the future."
- Denise Anthes, RN, BSN, MBA, ThD (abd), Holistic Nurse
Baccalaureate – Board Certified
"Cynthia's
approach and casual style really set the tone for a stress free and
informative talk. I believe this approach along with lots of
information really made the talk work."
- Tara Brockman
“I
LOVED THE CLASS and would recommend it highly!”
- Carmela Fratassi
“Cindi,
I really enjoyed your class because you are so knowledgeable and you
personify all those wonderful coaching skills that I admire. You were
very supportive and encouraging whenever I had a problem and I knew you
would support me until the problem was resolved. Thanks.”
- Alice Lodge
“The
stress class provided valuable information in regard to stress and its
impact. The class provided practical, effective tools to reduce the
impact of stress. I especially appreciated the emphasis on the
acknowledging and coping with the impact of stress in the
coaching/client relationship.”
- Shelly Hoefs
Other
Testimonials
“Dr.
Cindi Ackrill is a dedicated champion for the realization of full
potential in leaders everywhere. She realizes that most women and men
in leadership positions are significantly limited – by
unattended stress, sleep deprivation, excessive weight, poor physical
fitness or unhealthy lifestyle practices – in ways that
significantly diminish their creativity, courage, and decision making
capacity. She brings the latest performance science, valuable stories,
and persuasive charm to her talks, workshops and performance coaching.
The result is the scale of lifestyle change that we’ve all
heard about, but previously found to be elusive. I know! She got me
started on the P90X fitness program, and I continue it today. She is
the very rare real deal!”
- Bruce Fritch, Fritch Consulting
Case Study Testimonials
"In light of the private nature of personal health issues and our commitment to confidentiality, names are not included in listed studies. We would be happy to discuss typical cases in detail while protecting individuals' privacy.
Dr.
Cindi Ackrill is a dedicated champion for the realization of full
potential in leaders everywhere. She realizes that most women and men
in leadership positions are significantly limited – by
unattended stress, sleep deprivation, excessive weight, poor physical
fitness or unhealthy lifestyle practices – in ways that
significantly diminish their creativity, courage, and decision making
capacity. She brings the latest performance science, valuable stories,
and persuasive charm to her talks, workshops and performance coaching.
The result is the scale of lifestyle change that we’ve all
heard about, but previously found to be elusive. I know! She got me
started on the P90X fitness program, and I continue it today. She is
the very rare real deal!”
- B.F., Strategist/Coach/President, Consulting Firm
“Before
I contacted Dr. Cindi Ackrill, I was a stressed, exhausted professional
woman, struggling with an inability to lose weight on my own, despite a
strenuous exercise regimen. At the suggestion of a friend who had lost
a significant amount of weight, I became a client of WellSpark and
began a coaching program with Dr. Ackrill. I learned how stress and
exhaustion lead to weight gain, and that all the exercise I could do
would not help me unless I became more rested and began to eat
mindfully. Dr. Ackrill taught me the nutritional value of food, and
that some commonly-consumed foods reduced my energy level rather than
boosted it. Each coaching session was geared to my particular situation
using techniques I could fit into my schedule. Each session focused on
my progress, my approach to life, and what I needed to do to achieve my
goals. I learned lessons that I will be able to use the rest of my life
to stay healthy and energetic. Cindi Ackrill is a positive, experienced
coach, and her energy and encouragement were the keys to my success.
This was one of the most valuable programs I have even undertaken!"
- S.D., Attorney
“JT
is the owner of a successful growing business, and experiences
overwhelming demands on her time and energy. Like many executives, she
struggles to find balance between her health and work performance.
“I only have a certain amount of energy...so the question
becomes how do I take care of myself?” she says.
“Many coaches are either too specialized or too broad; Cindi
provides the knowledge of a physician and the wisdom of a business
coach in one package, making her skilled at assessing my challenges
from every perspective. She provides specific, concise recommendations
and resources helping me take tangible action. It would take several
different specialists to get what Cindi can provide.”
- J.T. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
“Dr.
Ackrill worked with me as a life coach earlier this year. Thanks to Dr.
Ackrill, I conquered old habits that had been limiting my efficiency
and increasing stress. More importantly , she showed me how to
establish healthy new habits which have bring together what I had
previously thought were irreconcilable; maintaining a reasonable level
of physical fitness while on a chronic "workaholic's" schedule. I
believe anyone who is facing barriers to personal or career
accomplishments would do well to consult Cynthia.”
August 17, 2010
- K.B. Partner, President, Attorney, Investment Firm
“As
a busy entrepreneur and owner of a public relations firm, my health
often took a back seat to my clients. Working in three cities in the
Carolinas keeps me on the road a lot, and doing damage control,
managing press conferences and acting as spokesperson for my clients
can be stressful at times. It took a heart attack at age 41 for my
health and wellness to become my No. 1 priority in life. But it was
hard to make the lifestyle changes necessary to feel energized, reduce
my health risks, eat healthy and learn new ways to relax.
“By
working with an executive wellness coach, Dr. Cynthia Ackrill, I was
able to quit smoking, lose weight and become a better athlete. Dr.
Ackrill helped me to envision a healthier, more balanced life, making a
strategic plan aligning my actions and choices with my values and
long-term objectives by setting clear, achievable goals. She provided
me with the accountability, expertise and support to feel more
motivated to begin a new path that already has improved my quality of
life and hopefully will increase my longevity.”
– J.B. Age 42, Owner Public Relations Firm, The Carolinas
“I
am a busy business owner who recently had a premature health crisis.
Even though this should have been enough of a wake-up call to make
changes to reduce my stress and improve my general health, I still
needed help with finding the time, motivation and will power to make
these changes while keeping my business growing during tough times. Dr.
Ackrill offered expertise, motivation, support to help me identify my
vision and define clear goals to enable me to improve my health as well
as my overall quality of life."
– J.S.
“Working
with Dr. Ackrill isn’t just beneficial –
it’s also a lot of fun. Her vast knowledge of the wide array
of wellness practices, research and resources from around the world add
to her coaching expertise, to bring me the results I want”
– J.K. Executive Coach and Management Consultant, Toronto,
Canada
Testimonials
on LinkedIn
“I
am honored to recommend and endorse Dr. Cynthia Ackrill, M.D. Dr.
Ackrill is one of the most intelligent and perhaps the most well read
persons I know. Dr. Ackrill's work in the areas of health, wellness and
stress management, combined with her ability to consult and develop
solutions for employees, leaders and companies to manage these aspects
of their life/careers/organizations is most impressive. Dr. Ackrill has
the unique ability to take complex and daunting challenges and present
real-life, achievable solutions that provide bottom-line results. And
she does all of this with the insight and skill level to effectively
communicate with people ranging from CEOs to factory workers.”
August 18, 2010
- Cameron Hayes, Business Development Leader, Benefit Controls of the
Carolinas, Inc.
“Many
coaches are either too specialized or too broad; Cindi provides the
knowledge of a physician and the wisdom of a business coach in one
package, making her skilled at assessing my challenges from every
perspective. She provides specific, concise recommendations and
resources helping me take tangible action. It would take several
different specialists to get what Cindi can provide."
January 12, 2011
- Jan Trout Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
“Dr.
Ackrill takes a personal interest in her clients. She addresses not
just weight loss issues but good health habits in general. She is
knowledgable about the latest developments in her field. I recommend
her highly for anyone interested in improved health and a lifestyle
unhindered by excess weight.”
December 20, 2010
- T. Bentley Leonard
“Dr.
Ackrill worked with me as a life coach earlier this year. THanks to Dr.
Ackrill, I conquered old habits that had been limiting my efficiency
and increasing stress. More importantly , she showed me how to
establish healthy new habits which have bring together what I had
previously thought were irreconcilable; maintaining a reasonable level
of physical fitness while on a chronic "workaholic's" schedule. I
believe anyone who is facing barriers to personal or career
accomplishments would do well to consult Cynthia.”
August 17, 2010
- Kyle Boyd
“Dr.
Ackrill is an expert in traditional and modern approaches to health and
wellness. She is particularly adept at devising programmes for her
clients that are at once uniquely well suited to their needs and to
their preferred wellness approaches. She implicitly understands the
connection between wellness and career effectiveness, and helps her
clients to maximize both. I am definitely better off in both areas of
my life for having had the benefit of Dr. Ackrill's coaching.”
April 14, 2009
- Jay Katz
