Testimonials

“Working with Cathy forced me to quiet my busy mind long enough to listen to myself, and all of the answers came. I started with 26 things that would have taken me years to concentrate on, then we boiled it down to the five things most important to me. I have time to do it now because I’m not so busy trying to do all those other things. It was the older Marnita stuff. This is the “now” stuff, staying in the now. Before I was stuck in the past and the “what if’s” of the future that were eating me alive with worry.

My friend told me I was a whirling dervish, all over the place. Working with Cathy brought my focus to a tiny pinpoint, yet that pinpoint showed me the biggest picture I ever imagined. All of the excess dropped away. The people pleasing fell away. Saying no not only helps me but it helps the people I say no to. That’s huge just to be able to get there, and realize it’s ok to be selfish in that aspect.

It was a metamorphosis. Since then I’ve taken much more responsibility, and what’s really freeing, is I left behind the excess responsibility that I had taken on. It makes me a better person, a better leader, a better wife, and a better friend. I’m not afraid to commit to that integrity. Before I was trying to hold myself together, but now I feel such an expansion. I can’t say enough for sitting through the Passion Test process to bring the lens of that camera in on all that was overwhelming me.”

- Marnita Hardnot-Baird, Legal Shield Director, Wellness Coach, Red Cross and Hospice Volunteer

“The Passion Test changed my life, in a dynamic new way. I learned that finding more peace in my life was my top passion. Within a week, my colleagues noticed that there was something significantly different in the way I approached my personal and professional life. Thanks to the Passion Test, I have slowed the pace of my very busy life down to a level where I can enjoy ~ and appreciate ~ the time I have with friends and family, and myself.”
— Lee Weber Koch, Weber and Associates

“Within one week after taking the Passion Test with Cathy, all five of my top passions appeared in my life. I think the most important thing is that I no longer feel the need to do things that aren’t part of my passions, which I used to do out of duty. Plus, I had no idea that my passions were so much fun!”
– Gwendalyn Gilliam, Co-owner, Aloha Spa

“The Passion Test has brought crystal clarity to my life choices. I knew what was important to me, but to rank each against another and see one continuously come out on top helped me to move forward with confidence. I keep the 2 sets of cards in places where I come across them often and am reminded that my priorities match my values, and I am living my life’s passion. Thanks, Cathy!”
– Christie James, Certified Life and Leadership Coach, Moving Ideas to Action: Active Coaching & Training ~ ACT

“Hi Cathy — one of my highest passions was photography. I enrolled in the Photography program with the Academy of Art University and am taking one class so far online. Today is day 2 and I am excited.”
– Bz Waite

“It was a simply wonderful eye-opening (to inner-self) experience that I treasure so much, that I have incorporated the insights into my DAILY life.”
– Karen-Marie Kraus-Glidewell, Elder Care Management & Personal Development

“I feel that taking the Passion Test with my business partner allowed me to know her in a deeper and more meaningful way.”
– Dr. Kellee Rutley, D.C., Rutley Chiropractic

“I got myself back together and remember who I am-found out what is important in life!! So thank you for everything!!!”
- Janay Heckman

Public Workshops

I think you are wonderful and if you need me to tell everyone how great your program is, just let me know. I have followed my passion since I did your workshop for the first time. I cannot believe how my life has changed for the better.
- Michelle Hale, Community Relationship Manager at American Cancer Society

“The Passion Test Workshop was most helpful to me in focusing my attention on what I’m passionate about…helping me define my passions. Receiving this direction was great! Otherwise, I’d still be thinking: “What?!” and be mentally scattered on the topic and generalizations. Before this workshop, I really believed I lacked passion or passionate emotions for much of anything in my life. Instead of listing 10 or less passions, I listed…18!  Who knew?! I’m now inspired to make more conscious choices about my life, what I want and how to get there and achieve my goals. Choices that I make every second of every day — and to become more AWARE that I DO have choices. The Passion Test is a worthwhile investment in one’s self if a person has any doubts about where they are in life…or how to begin the process of meeting and fulfilling one’s goals…aspirations….dreams.”
- Wendy S. Brott

“Cathy’s course was an excellent way to condense down the layers of self talk, and boil what you do down to what you have a passion for doing.”
- Kevin Kirk, I.T. Committee Director

“Cathy’s Passion Test Workshop was absolutely revealing. It confirmed that I was doing what I am passionate about & heading in the direction of realizing my dreams. The coolest thing is taking the passion test over again to ensure I stay on track. Thank you Cathy for teaching me & walking me through this powerful piece of discovering my passions. I am excited about the Passion Test for Business.”
– Linda McLean, CEO & President at McLean International LLC, Certified Professional Business & Life Coach

“Thank you so much for “Finding Your Passion” class. It was very revealing about our passions and informative information. When everyone finds their passion, magic happens!”
– Barry Bettman, Professional Certified Coach

Business and Career Workshops

“I had the opportunity to participate in an abbreviated workshop that Cathy facilitated for finding the passion in my business. I liked the process of thinking about my company’s unique value and asking myself what I’m passionate about. I see now that I need to tap into my core values and passions daily. Cathy is enthusiastic facilitator and she’s clearly passionate about helping others find their passions.”
- Jane Grossman, Catalyst, A Sustainable Way

“I appreciated the opportunity to attend Cathy’s workshop on “Finding Your Career Passion”. Through her expertise and knowledge I was able to identify my core passions and clarify my career goals. I believe that her workshop would be beneficial to management and employees alike.”
– Kyle Whaley, AVP and Client Services Manager, City National Bank

“Cathy’s Passion classes are the best. It is surprising to me that it can be so hard to choose just the little things, that can make/break or enhance our work situation. Cathy walks you through ALL steps calmly and with a sense of purpose and ease into the areas that you can and should look at. Absolutely, I think this is a course that can help a business and its employees look at their needs, wants, desires and then PASSIONS that help each of us enjoy our experiences at work. She’s great!! Enjoyed it very much.”
– Kathleen Watson, Flight Attendant, US Airways

“In Cathy’s workshop Is Your Passion Showing? Attracting Customer Through Your Passions, I created my company’s unique value statement and now have greater clarity of my company’s message. I’m inspired now to rewrite my literature and web content.”
– Bruce Demarest, Demarest & Associates LLC, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist

“I loved taking a mini-version of the Passion Test last Friday. I look forward to seeing the ripple effect this work has on individuals, for-profit businesses and non-profit board members/volunteers/staff!.”
- Phil Johncock, The Grant Professor