alumni
Deep Coaching Intensive
January 2024
Ananthaseshan Narayanan
Managing Director, Carborundum Universal
The Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) is a transformational experience that truly makes the world a better place. By guiding individuals through profound self-awareness and personal growth, it empowers them to show up as their most authentic selves in every aspect of life. The ripple effect of this transformation extends far beyond the individual; it touches families, communities, and organizations, fostering deeper connections, understanding, and compassion.
By nurturing this kind of conscious leadership, DCI contributes to a global shift in how we engage with each other, making it a program that, in its essence, helps create a more compassionate, connected, and better world.
Anubha Khanna
Coach & Consultant, ThreeFish Consulting
This course has profoundly opened my eyes to the richness of life, showing me that there is so much more to experience and embrace. The Foundation part of the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) provided me with invaluable clarity regarding the choices I have in my life. It illuminated the areas where I need to surrender to the universe’s plan, allowing me to live more fully and authentically. As I continued on this journey, I found myself increasingly focused on accepting and embodying my spiritual values. I began to ask myself the fundamental question, “Who am I?” with greater frequency and depth. This exploration was not just an intellectual exercise; it became a transformative process that encouraged me to connect more deeply with my true self.
The container created by the Learning Leaders, Leon and Amrita, was nothing short of extraordinary. Their clarity, elegance, and genuine embodiment of their spiritual values fostered an environment of safety and support for all participants. They held space with such grace that it allowed each of us to explore our own journeys without judgment or fear.
What amazed me was how all of this unfolded naturally, like a seamless and flawless plan. Each element of the course, from the teachings to the interactions, contributed to a holistic experience that felt both enriching and transformative. I am immensely grateful for the journey I embarked on through DCI, as it has equipped me with the tools and insights to embrace life in its fullness.
Kanchana Srinivasan
Manager, Carborundum Universal
One of the most rewarding aspects of the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) for me was reading A Shift in Being. The book, with its nuanced blend of theory and practice, truly came to life during the classes. The teachings were not just intellectual concepts, they were vividly brought into the realm of lived experience, making each session a rich tapestry of insight and personal growth.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the DCI program and its unique pedagogy. It is far more than a traditional coaching course; it’s a transformative journey that skillfully weaves together profound theory, practical coaching techniques, and heart-centered learning. What makes it so special is the authenticity and depth of the experience. It is evident that DCI is Leon’s labour of love, a masterful creation that is beautifully brought to life through Amrita’s grace and dedication.
To anyone seeking to discover their true self, this is the program. It not only equips you with the tools to coach others for deep transformation but also invites you to step into a deeper understanding of yourself. DCI is a profound gift for anyone ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and meaningful change.
Meenal Narang
Reading A Shift in Being was a truly eye-opening experience. The book not only deepened my self-awareness but also invited me to question and explore my inner self in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I found the analogy of the caterpillar and the cocoon particularly powerful, it beautifully illustrates the process of transformation and growth. The concept of the magic of silence and the journey of traversing the wall resonated deeply with me, offering profound insights into both personal and spiritual evolution.
I truly wish this course could be ongoing, as the learning feels infinite. Each chapter, each practice, opens new doors of understanding, and I feel like there’s always more to discover on this path of inner work and growth.
Misha Kohli
While the same curriculum and structure could have been taught in a conventional setting, the true beauty of this course lies in the transformative energy that Leon and Amrita bring to each session. Their presence creates a safe and healing environment, allowing us to engage with the material on a deeper level.
I felt genuinely supported by the individual attention they dedicated to each of us, fostering a sense of belonging and encouragement. This personal engagement transformed the learning experience into something truly profound, demonstrating how the right energy and support can lead to life-changing growth.
The Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) was a profound shift in my very Being – it brought me Home.
Before DCI, I couldn’t fully claim the title of a ‘deep transformational coach,’ though I was already coaching. Now, I say it with confidence. Since starting the DCI, my coaching and facilitation practices have doubled, almost without me realizing it. The magic happened somewhere between choosing who I wanted to be, being seen and supported by learning leaders and peers, and surrendering to Spirit. A heart wall opened, and I’ve tapped into the magic and mystery of life in ways I never imagined.
I feel like something magnificent has taken charge of my mind and body – and when I look closely, it’s me, just uncovered from layers that once weighed me down.
This wasn’t just a course, it was a powerful transformation. Despite all the inner work I had done before, nothing compares to the shift I experienced here. Initially, it felt basic, but as we dove deeper into the book Shift in Being and its practices, everything came together in Mastery.
This isn’t a coaching course, it’s a life-altering way of Being, offering true joy, freedom, and love within.
The program is thoughtfully designed, with a clear and well-structured flow that allows for deep exploration and growth. What truly sets it apart is the heart-centered approach of the learning leaders, who facilitate each session with incredible care and authenticity. Amrita and Leon are among the most exceptional coaches I have ever encountered. Their presence, wisdom, and dedication to each participant create an environment where real transformation is possible. They go above and beyond, offering unwavering support, ensuring that every individual feels seen, heard, and fully supported throughout the journey.
The Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) is truly a course from the heart. It’s not just about learning coaching techniques, it’s about embarking on a deeply personal journey that guides you toward discovering your true self. If you are serious about delving into your own inner landscape and are looking for a program that offers a structured, systematic approach to self-discovery and transformation, then this is the perfect place to begin.
What sets DCI apart is its ability to teach you what it truly means to be human. You’ll explore the depths of your own existence, understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a way that brings clarity and meaning to your life.
Through the DCI, you will not only grow as an individual but also as a coach who can inspire and guide others to embrace their full humanity as they journey towards recognizing their completeness.
Rijuta Kale
Global Partner Development Manager, Amazon Web Services India Pvt Ltd
The Foundation part of the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) offered a glimpse into what lay ahead—a journey I had never imagined venturing into, but one that has left a profound impact on me. It introduced me to a path of self-discovery and transformation that felt both deep and expansive. The essence of the experience was not just intellectual, it touched something within me that I didn’t even know needed exploring.
Leon and Amrita’s humility and profound understanding of the subject matter were truly inspiring. Their approach reinforced a belief I’ve always held dear: “A guru never teaches, the student learns.” Through their guidance, I was not told what to think or do, but instead, I was invited to discover my own insights, to find my own path. They created a space that allowed me to absorb, reflect, and learn at my own pace.
The DCI has been an incredible journey, one that is far beyond any traditional learning experience. It is something to be lived, felt, and experienced on a much deeper level. If I could offer one piece of advice to future participants, it would be this: Don’t approach this journey as a tourist, simply observing from the outside. Be a traveller. Immerse yourself fully in the experience, explore its depths, and allow it to transform you. Only by being fully present can you truly appreciate the richness and magic that this journey offers.
From the very first class, this course profoundly impacted my life, and I know it will continue to do so for years to come. Two key elements had the most significant influence on my experience: the exceptional presence of Amrita and Leon, and their masterful way of conducting each session. Their embodiment of the nine practices was so authentic that it allowed us to absorb these principles naturally and effortlessly. This seamless integration was, without a doubt, the most magical aspect of the course.
Throughout the sessions, we had a diverse array of personalities, and I was particularly struck by Amrita’s non-judgmental approach in responding to each participant. Her ability to create a safe and accepting environment demonstrated the kind of presence we aspire to have in coaching sessions. This quality not only fostered open communication but also encouraged each of us to express ourselves freely, facilitating deeper connections and insights.
Ultimately, this course will change your life in ways you cannot yet fathom. It invites you to embark on a transformative journey that extends beyond the classroom, reshaping how you perceive yourself and interact with the world.
Do not be fooled by the word Coaching and assume for one second that this program is just about ‘Coaching”. DCI is about reflecting on where you are in your journey and witnessing the transformation process that you are undergoing but were unaware of. This program is meant to raise your levels of awareness about your own self so that you can lead a more purposeful and impactful life.
Srivaatsan K V
Executive VP - Sales, JSW Paints Pvt Ltd
Amrita’s presence in the course was nothing short of gracious, her sessions always embodied a sense of spaciousness, creating an environment where we could truly pause, reflect, and explore at our own pace. Leon, on the other hand, brought lightness and clarity to even the most profound subjects, inspiring us all with his ability to guide us through deep and transformative conversations with ease and insight.
One of the most impressive aspects of the program was the detailed feedback I received on the coaching sessions I submitted.
This course truly opens a doorway for participants to experience themselves on a much deeper level. It invites you to grow and develop on your own Hero’s Journey while knowing that you are part of a community that is not just like-minded but rather like-hearted. There’s a shared sense of purpose and connection that creates a strong foundation for ongoing growth, long after the course has ended.
January 2023
Aparna Jain
Founder, The Banyan Tree
The format of this program really worked for me, as it’s a small enough group to be intimate, but also enough to have diverse views. The learning leaders are awesome, and the interactive nature of the learning is very valuable. I don’t generally like online training, but the interactivity and high-quality content and participants really worked for me.
Both Leon & Amrita are amazing spiritual beings, so accepting, it made it so easy to talk and discuss anything with them. They are so deeply entrenched in the work, no question was left unanswered and no answer was ambiguous. Rarely do you find so much integrity and expertise without arrogance of any kind.
The Learning Platform created on Mighty Networks is brilliant and I’m looking forward to doing more peer coaching within the community.
Farah Nathani Menzies
Self Employed
Harish Narayan
Coach
Kavita Kalatur
Founder, NetImpact
The Learning Leaders Amrita & Leon by being themselves completely bring an amazing presence that lends to how the program is designed and executed. I could see a facet of life through this program, which I would have never explored on my own. The rigour in mastery calls for a high personal commitment from those embarking on this path.
Nalina Suresh
Founder, Stratustalent
This course is uniquely designed to facilitate and empower transformation while fostering personal growth and self-discovery. What truly impressed me was the genuine willingness of the Learning Leaders, Leon and Amrita, to allow the learning process to unfold organically. They created a supportive environment where questions were welcomed, ensuring that participants felt seen and heard throughout the experience.
At its core, this course focuses on your growth and transformation as a human being. It invites you to explore your experiences, beliefs, and values, providing insights and tools that empower you to navigate life’s complexities with greater confidence.
In essence, this course is a remarkable opportunity for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and enhance their capacity for transformation, emphasizing that the journey is about becoming a more complete and fulfilled individual.
Padmaja Gabbita
Manager - Information Engineering, Avaya India Pvt Ltd
Amrita and Leon’s teaching is phenomenal, their way of gradually instilling each practice and connecting one to the other really worked for me. Their ability to create a very congenial and comfortable learning space, resolve our queries and be available to us above and beyond the class time, is something I will always be grateful for.
The way the peer coaching has been structured & and designed is very thorough and enhanced the learning process tremendously.
The Foundation opened my heart and mind to something entirely new and unexpected. Everything about the Foundation was insightful, but what I enjoyed most was having the book as a solid guide, the peer learning as well as the authenticity of the learning leaders.
I am truly inspired by the generosity of our learning leaders – Leon VanderPol & Amrita Singh. They were able to keep to schedules and yet guide us on such a complex topic. They were able to bring a structure and cadence to the learning process.
Rukesh Patel
CTO, Financial Software and Systems
The program gave me the opportunity to coach different people and this gave me a deeper understanding of the work. Leon and Amrita both exude such a palpable presence. Looking at them really living their values in every area of their life is such an inspiration for me. I loved how Amrita shared many of her own experiences with these practices. I loved how she answered every question with such ease and Grace, and witnessing Leon coach live was very powerful.
Sulochana R
AVP, Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd
Swati Vashisht
Dentist, Pearly Whites Dental Clinic
Vamshi Patwari
Group Head, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
January 2022
Aadhya Kakar
Founder, Ekam Oneness Space
Joanna Hackley Davis
MCC Coach, Joanna Davis, LLC
JP Singh
Executive, Business & Leadership Coach, Justplainandsimple Consulting
Leon is amazing. His presence is so calming and enlightening. The way he takes one through the program is an effortless flow process of reflection and soaking in, evolving a new way of being!
Amrita ably reinforces and resonates with the musical notes played by Leon, with her unique perspective and experience, the two make a soothing melody together.
One gets transported by them into a learning experience that is absolutely Blissful and Lingering. 365 days later, I am still revelling in the experience!
Madhura Sekhar Auddy
Proprietor, Learning to Learn
The presence that both Leon and Amrita radiated was incredibly comforting. As they held space for us, they also challenged us as they shone the light on our personal journey of transformation.
The Shift in Being was a perfect companion to the structure of the DCI Program that allowed us to follow the chapters week by week and the reflective weekly assignments helped the learning stick. The peer coaching helped internalize the concepts and I loved that we stuck with the same client, because one could see one’s own progression as a deep coach through the tenor of the conversations. Listening to Leon’s sessions both recorded and live were inspirational. Reflecting on them led to huge learning.
Manmeet Singh
Project/Program Manager & Career Fulfilment Coach
The DCI program helped me make space for myself, go deeper on my own inward journey and find stillness like never before. As a busy working professional interacting with many people every day, the program helped me hone my ability to navigate through complex human challenges, but most importantly starting with myself. The network is incredible, and the professional and spiritual insights that Amrita and Leon bring to the table are simply phenomenal.
Every class of foundation was an immersive and immense learning experience. Yes, it did get overwhelming at times, but the way Leon manoeuvred through the course, I felt very supported and held always. The learning of the 9 practices and most of all the awareness that it is our own transformation which enables us to be a partner in the transformation of our clients. I enjoyed the peer coaching sessions and break-out room discussions through Foundation & Mastery.
Rohini Rathour
Leadership Coach & Mentor, Rohini Rathour - Business and Life Coaching
I enjoyed the peer coaching sessions the most – both as a coach and as a coachee. I loved the feeling of belonging and being in a peer group of fellow travellers and kindred spirits.
I am a better coach to my clients and a more aware, more compassionate companion to my inner self. The DCI is a course that literally changed my life.
Sanjana Balain
Senior Software Engineer, Salesforce
Srikanthan Kumarasamy
Founder, Guiding Light Coaching Services
Participating in the Deep Coaching Intensive (DCI) program, under the guidance of Leon and Amrita, has been an extraordinarily transformative journey for me. The well-structured curriculum and reflective exercises and assignments opened a path for personal growth and a deeper understanding of myself.
The practices introduced in the program, especially those around slowing down, silence, and heart-focused coaching have made a significant and lasting impact on my life. The concept of coaching as a healing modality triggered a paradigm shift in my perception. The supportive, non-judgmental learning environment fostered by Leon and Amrita created a safe space for me to delve deep into my vulnerabilities and foster personal growth.
The course also gave me a clear understanding of the difference between transactional, transformational and deep coaching. A significant takeaway from this journey has been the discovery of my heart’s intelligence as a trusted anchor in life.
Upasana Kaila
Facilitator, Coach, Consultant
By the time I completed the DCI Foundation, there was no question in my mind that I would be signing up for Mastery. The intense focus on working on oneself through the 9 practices during Foundation had left me with a sense of freedom and lightness, allowing me to be my most loving and authentic self – even in corporate coaching sessions! DCI was making me a better coach and a better human being – helping me connect with people in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Through peer coaching in Foundation and more intensely in Mastery, I found kind, gentle, loving friends who were truly being my spiritual partners – helping me hone my practice of coaching through honest feedback and walking the path of transformation with me as I worked on myself. Getting feedback from Leon was truly special and impactful.
As for many others, DCI has been a major influence in my life and I can see life as pre and post-DCI, and so can my family – as my daughter says, I have really and truly been “DCIed.”
February 2021
Amrita & Leon hold space for a deeper connection with self. I enjoyed the opportunity to go back to the very basics of the human spirit as part of the Deep Coaching Intensive and reconnecting with a heart-first approach to self and others. Practising the practices, particularly providing silence and radiating from the heart, really stayed with me.
Amrita & Leon hold space for a deeper connection with self. I enjoyed the opportunity to go back to the very basics of the human spirit as part of the Deep Coaching Intensive and reconnecting with a heart-first approach to self and others. Practising the practices, particularly providing silence and radiating from the heart, really stayed with me.
Amrita & Leon hold space for a deeper connection with self. I enjoyed the opportunity to go back to the very basics of the human spirit as part of the Deep Coaching Intensive and reconnecting with a heart-first approach to self and others. Practising the practices, particularly providing silence and radiating from the heart, really stayed with me.
Leon and Amrita were both amazing. I am so blessed to have taken this course, it helped me grow beyond my own imagination. The course material was great but what made it come alive was really the sacred space that was held by Leon and Amrita.
It was a transformational experience for me. Leon’s approach showed me how to tap my infinite creative potential and access the Divine healer within me. My clients have noticed the shift too and my coaching practice is expanding rapidly from word of mouth. I can’t wait to continue the journey with Leon in the Mastery course.
Words fail me, when I reflect on this great soul called Amrita, she is so infectious with her love for humanity and makes it so easy to relate and enrich our learnings, with the vast experience she has in the field of coaching. Every time I have had the occasion of attending her interventions, I have come out a better human. She is Awesome.
GUNJAN SINHA
Coach, MindVue Coaching
Deep Coaching Intensive is not just a course for me, it’s a WAY OF LIVING now!
Being on this journey has given me an anchor for my life to trust forever – My Heart’s Intelligence!
When I started on this journey, I was curious to know how coaching as a healing modality works. And I was awestruck by the entire experience. This program is so well designed that one happens to gradually experience an entire paradigm shift in those 10 weeks. “A shift in Being” has introduced me to WHO I AM, my purpose & place in this world & to recognize my relationship with ALL THAT IS!
It’s given me the most precious gift of holding the sacred space for my clients which fosters connection with one’s deepest sense of self and which makes room for the presence and action of spirit. I feel I have reached HOME!
Forever grateful to Leon for this beautiful journey so deep, intense, sacred and fulfilling. His presence has an aura that is just “magical” to experience.
The Deep Coaching program was a deep dive into the realms of self. It taught me to connect and resonate with myself and others. It helped me realize the deep sense of connection, power and interconnectedness we have with each other. It also brought two new jewels of deep silence and energy into my coaching practice.
Thanks to Amrita, Leon and Nidhi for this transformative space of love, light and acceptance.
I am filled with immense gratitude for Leon & Amrita, for facilitating this course and in turn, my own journey of transformation as an individual and a coach, so beautifully! Despite all that was and is going on in my life due to COVID, I could take away so so much from the book, the discussions, conversations with my peers, and the forum reflections. Thank you, my teachers, for coming to my life just when I needed you, with just the right learning. I would recommend this to coaches and want to be coaches, and leaders who are on a journey towards their own self-realization and are keen to drive a long-lasting impact on the individuals they engage with.
Spiritual journeys for many bring about the deepest fears and to know from Leon consistently that it is simple to be all that you can be and nothing more, makes the journey plausible for those questioning. His simplicity is incredible. The program supported deepening my journey to find myself and I am very happy that I could participate fully and become totally vulnerable. The 9 practices are what I enjoyed most. Living them and breathing them made this course fascinating and tangible. The practice of Silence, being the most powerful for me.
By releasing these, I find myself lighter and more positive about my future. The course is truly transformational and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to explore their patterns and are willing to face their demons to come out in a brighter place.
The course, content and learning leaders – Leon and Amrita, everything has come together to create a beautiful well-stitched experience for us to learn new things, practice them, experience shifts within ourselves, and feel confident to do this work with others. It’s everything one would want from a journey like this.
The Peer coaching sessions were an absolutely amazing opportunity to practice this and feel confident and go through the journey as a coachee and experience the power of all practices demonstrated by the coach. The first-hand real-life experience has been a huge gift for me which has also created some precious shifts within myself. Besides, live coaching sessions by Leon have been amazing, and so helpful. All his answers and the way he embodies these practices present a live example of a wonderful way of being, a place where I want to reach.
This course is a very valuable journey you can take to make significant internal progress and to open your mind to an absolutely new way of functioning and operating, one that would help you sync in better with the universe, nature and your own inner rhythm and spirit. It will of course deepen your practice of coaching and teach you practices, ways of being and doing, that can help you open amazing transformative doors for people you work with and create a beautiful impact through your work, your coaching. I am happy that I could go through the journey with commitment, dedication and embrace everything it was sending my way. I think I made the most of it.
Truly an experience of a lifetime and a journey to the depths of knowing oneself better. The Deep Coaching Intensive has been a beautiful journey and a true Shift in Being. Not only have these deep coaching practices better equipped me to have a more open, authentic and empowering conversation with a client or anyone who seeks support, but it has also been a deep & fulfilling journey to recognize my relationship with my own self.
It has helped me understand how to peel off those layers of perceptions, expectations, limitations and understand what is really going on. To be able to go beyond the obvious and having that deeper conversation, ability to hold space, support pain and allow the entire journey to find its flow rather than trying to control. Thank you Leon VanderPol (Centre for Transformational Coaching) and Amrita Singh (Back to Source) for holding this space and giving me an anchor to trust.
SACHIN GUPTA
AVP, Genpact
Attending DCI has been on my list for some time and I am glad I finally did it. In fact, as I was unable to attend the program earlier due to other commitments, I pre-ordered Leon’s book “A Shift in Being” some 3 years back out of curiosity and was quite happy after reading, thinking I got the concepts. But now after attending the program, I must say that Leon’s presence along with the quality of interactions with so many wise and kind participants, made a huge difference in looking at those concepts completely afresh. For me personally, instead of DCI being about deep coaching, it has been more about “deep commitment” to my own inner transformation and a clear understanding of what pure commitment actually means. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for self-mastery irrespective of where you are on your coaching journey.
SHWETA ANAND ARORA
Coach, The Core Questin
The course opened me up to a new way of experiencing and being in the world, one where there is greater trust, acceptance, and living from the heart. I loved the book – A Shift in Being, which was a beautiful companion through the course and hearing the sample coaching session in class as well as the recordings brought everything to life for me.
I have stayed present and engaged with everything in the course deeply even through one of the hardest periods of my life. I found everything else in my life falling into the themes that the course covered each week – the week of healing, I found myself in healing communities, the week of learning to trust the universe, I found myself being challenged on exactly that. I saw that as the universe providing me with my curriculum and embraced it wholly.
I was blown away by the content and felt that the course was well structured to have time for reading, self-reflection, experience and practice. The practices really worked for me. I continue to use them in my life and my coaching and they serve me really well. This course opened my eyes to new ways of being. Not only does it introduce new practices but it allows you to reflect, share, revisit, and then experience it through exercises in sessions. We get to practice with a coach and to experience it as a coachee. The impact on my coaching was immediate and extremely tangible. One has to be open to unlearning, be authentic and the rest is a very rewarding journey.
June 2020
The course was beautifully structured, and the content was extremely powerful. The recordings of the live sessions were amazing. It really opened my eyes up to the power of deep coaching. Leon is amazing. His presence is saintlike. His silence is an elixir. I enjoyed how beautifully the DCI Foundation Program was structured, the course was spread out over 10 weeks and I appreciate how we were led into the practices, one at a time. The pacing of the program allowed for integration & reflections and the course material amplified the deep dive.
Leon is an embodied Master. The congruency with his persona, process and practice is simply perfect. It is inspiring to be in his presence and aspirational to grow into the fullness of my own expression. The depth of his understanding, the humour and simplicity of his delivery and his loving presence was a divine shower, and I soaked the experience each Monday and enjoyed the lingering joy through the week. I enjoyed the introduction of a weekly practice and the journey getting deeper each week, from projecting spiritual values to attuning into the energetic field that is created through the embodiment of a loving presence. It was wonderful to experience and bring into my life. The idea of spiritual partnering is also very empowering and liberating at the same time. This is a program to deepen your personal mastery. If you love your own company, you will love this program. If you are doubting any aspect of your life, you will fall in love with yourself through this program. It is a course for all of humanity, not just coaches.
BOSCO D’MELLO
Coach, Conscious Development
The DCI program is safe environment to cultivate and let come beauty into life and let go of whatever is ready to go. The content is clear, well-reviewed and comprehensive with an application to life and coaching. Leon’s presence and ability to hold space is incredible. He makes the class feel warm and loved. He really sat in the practices he teaches as an example of how powerful they all can be when applied. I enjoyed the 10-week online format as I was able to integrate work with the practices in everyday life. The more you put into the course, the more you get out and I would really recommend you read Leon’s Book – A Shift in Being, in advance to support your full immersion into the program.
MADHAVI TANIKELLA
Sr. Manager, Epsilon
The content from A Shift in Being was phenomenal. I loved the weekly pace and especially the Moment of Pauses and Practice Applications that we could use for meditation and introspection. Leon Vanderpol’s beautiful being lit our classroom! He defines the phrase, “My being is my doing” and his presence alone taught us so much. I asked myself to take the course with an open heart, to allow myself to be vulnerable and to be able to face any pain that may arise, and I acknowledge myself for being able to do this for a majority of the ride. The book offers the possibilities of engaging with it as a workbook, with its many practices and applications beautifully shared as well as a manual for deep coaching & living.
The contents of this course beautifully distil the essence of what it means to coach and live consciously and as a channel for healing energy. Leon fulfils the meaning of his name, definitely a fearless lion protecting our transformational processes from our own doubts and fears! I enjoyed the structure of the live sessions and the weekly assignments, which supported my learning optimally. For a coach, energy worker, or holistic practitioner, this program will take you to the depths, the heart of what we all want, to deepen our capacity to be of service to those around us in their journeys home.
The idea that this level of shift in being is possible is reassuring and the proof is the presence of the master facilitator Leon VanderPol. A living embodiment of the 9 Deep Coaching practices. The manner in which the course is broken down, with the introduction of the content over the weeks of the program, covering 1 practice per session and the group discussions, is what I found extremely meaningful as a learner. It is a deep dive and a great opportunity to engage with yourself and your shadow. It is an immensely reflective space and the more you swim in its clear waters, the greater will be your learning at sea.
I found Might Networks a terrific virtual platform. I would also like to credit Leon for engaging with us both individually and collectively via the platform. I found the audio and video recordings of actual sessions with Leon and his clients very educative, and they added many dimensions to my learning experience.
NIDHI ARORA
Co-creator, Back to Source
Leon’s book – A Shift in Being – offers a new meaning each time you read it. It serves as such a beautiful companion to the DCI Program, which has been the best money I have spent on myself! Thank you, Leon, for leading the way so subtly and inviting us to dig deeper. The onus is on us to take as deep or as superficial and being able to see things in this deep perspective is truly transformational. As a coach my ability to engage with the shadow side of myself and the client has been deeply enhanced, thanks to this program. I was able to heal myself from the pain that I was carrying for over 35 years! Leon is truly an authentic and inspirational person. My life and my practice as a Coach had been blessed with Leon’s presence.
Words fail me at the simplicity and seamless manner that Leon took us through this deep transformation path. Indebted to him for hand-holding and helping me traverse the beginning of this journey in such a gentle manner. I loved the whole structure of the program. The weekly in-person sessions followed by assignments to absorb, learn and self-reflect during the week was for me a perfect amalgamation of being handheld and self-learning. The shifts that it triggered in me are life-altering and helped me to embark on a journey to embrace my wholeness.
I was fascinated by the book, A Shift in Being, by Leon VanderPol. I had never thought of coaching as a healing modality. The more I coach, the more I have wished that I could take my clients on a transformative journey that they are ready for. When I heard about Deep Coaching, I felt that this was the perfect answer – both for my growth AND for holding space for clients without feeling stuck. The program has shown me how I could partner a client who is ready, on a journey that can be very profound. The practices shared here, show the way to make this a reality in our lives. Deeply indebted to Leon and my fellow travellers for this deep experience.
Enrolling for the DCI has been one of the finest moments in my life. Leon’s process of making one take responsibility for one’s own transformation has been the most revealing and humbling experience. This has been a journey of deep spiritual upliftment and all those who have the courage to embark on rediscovering themselves should take this giant leap. Deep gratitude to Amrita for being that divine instrument to facilitate this sacred space.
The course has been a phenomenal learning opportunity and a chance for discovery of how expansive the potential of Coaching can be. The pace was just right, it kept me on my feet, yet it did not feel hurried or rushed. I am not the same person I was, prior to joining this program. So many of the myths of traditional coaching practice have been busted and I am very excited to establish the practices that we learnt in my coaching. Leon is a very wise and an astute mentor – he nudged us when we needed a little help, he gave us our space to think and verbalize what was going on in our mind. He was patient, focused, sensitive, and very humble. His coaching presence is immense and there was so much to learn just by being in his presence. He comes across as a person who is exceedingly comfortable with who he is. The content of the course was exactly what I would have wanted to learn at this stage of my coaching career. This is the wisest decision I have made, and I am glad I could make time to bring this course into my life.
The DCI program appeared to be a gift of God sent to me especially. I loved every bit of this course that has been very well structured, followed by the exercise, reflections, assignment etc that helped me integrate Leon’s deep work in my life and my practice as a Coach. Deeply grateful that I could experience this program in this lifetime. Leon is a loving & living Master, the practices that he lives and teaches are so powerful, it is one of the best journeys I have taken in the Coaching Space. Thank you, Leon, for being & spreading the light.
