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"Richard, thank you for facilitating the "Romancing
Your Money" seminar. I had a significant epiphany moments
before the night was out. Through the exercises and money model
you presented, I realized that on some level and for many years
I have been associating money and wealth with craziness. The specifics
of my family history and our relationship to wealth are not so
important. What matters is that I can now end my self-sabotage
by shining a light on the obvious. I was surprised upon walking
into the office the next day when one of my colleagues asked, "What
happened to you?" Enough said. Thank you
again Rich. You'll be seeing more of me."
B. P.
CEO,
San Francisco, CA
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"Richard, thank you so very much for creating a training
session for our workshop facilitators. I appreciate the way you
were able to invite us to new behaviors in such a short amount
of time. What we learned gave us the ability to expand and leverage
our engagement skills creating a great and felt difference for
our clients this weekend."
Guy Sengstock
Founder,
Arete Center
San Francisco, CA
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"Trading Technologies is committed to growth
through innovation. The foresight Rich Friesen brought to our cutting
edge R&D department, with the creation and acquisition
of additional intellectual property, has proved prescient as
our solutions continue to stay a step ahead of evolving market
place needs."
Harris Brumfield
CEO
Trading Technologies
Chicago, IL
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"The Alpha Presencesm session
focuses on the interpersonal aspect of leadership — those
aspects that people think leaders are born with. This session not
only helped me identify those aspects, but also engaged me in a
series of exercises to actually help me improve upon those skills.
These skills are every bit as important as the other leadership
skills that are typically taught in business school and executive
education programs.
Rich and Katie were both great in helping me develop
these skills and I look forward to future sessions."
Gene Pao
Executive Director
Disney & ESPN Media Networks
Burbank, CA
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"Within seconds, Richard Friesen engages his
audience and holds their rapt attention. Showing no self-consciousness,
Richard projects an almost uncanny ability to personally
connect with every member of the audience, making each one feel
that this presentation was written just for him or her. Undoubtedly,
each attendee is thinking about some situation in his or her
life that must be addressed with the new relationship tools being
offered in Friesen's presentation."
Gale Wilson-Steele
CEO
Medseek Inc.
Solvang, CA
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“’ Alpha Presencesm program
helped motivate me to close a deal worth $45,000 directly after
an Alpha Presencesm training session.
Although there were many factors to consider, the brief exercise
in Alpha Presencesm made my approach
more direct and contributed to the success of the negotiation.”
Eric Loos
E-Manda Corporation
San Rafael, CA
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"Richard
is an ever-evolving executive and service provider. His deep
sense of caring for individuals and pursuit of excellence combined
to help me find my strengths, hone my communication skills and
improve my executive presence in his Alpha Presence course. Easy
to see how he was an effective CEO for high-growth companies."
Paul Herrerias
Herrerias & Associates
San Rafael, CA
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"After just two Alpha Presencesm training
sessions, the next critical project meeting I ran was simply much
more fun and fluid. For the first time, this meeting was energizing
rather than draining. In fact, other members went out of their
way to tell me that this was the best meeting yet. All I did was
practice my Alpha Presencesm exercises
during the meeting. For the first time I can look forward to even
better meetings."
Karen Graham
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
_______________________
"Great insight, I feel light years ahead. Raves
for Richard Friesen, a man whose time is now in the world arena.
He works miracles and brightens our lives."
Diane Frances Pauls
Executive Director,
Charitable Trust
Leawood, KS
_______________________
"You cannot communicate to the best of your ability
unless you have worked with Rich Friesen. You cannot afford not
to have the Alpha Presence."
Attorney-at-law
Seattle, Washington
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“Rich
is a warm, wise, and savvy man who brings skill and joy to his
coaching, training, and all relationships. With Alpha Presence,
he's on to a core dynamic of personal effectiveness.”
Ron Richards, President
ResultsLab
Sausalito, CA _______________________
"Last week I took my message of hope over addiction and eating disorders to the private grade school I had attended. Although I had taken just two sessions of Alpha Presencesm training, using just bits and pieces of what we had practiced gave me the ability to open up and command the stage for the toughest audience ever – grade school children. WOW! These kids were mesmerized.
Your exercises and coaching gave me confidence on stage and at the same time allowed me to be intimately available to each one of those children individually, often in silence and pauses.
Afterwards, I was swarmed by parents, students and teachers. There were tears and confessions and private questions because they felt they knew me and could trust me.
When I had wrapped up and all the kids had gone, the last teacher came up to me and carried on and on about my 'pacing' — my 'structure' — my 'rhythm' — (things I didn’t
even have to pay attention to), and how it resonated with these
kids who normally just shut down. I walked away ear to ear smiles."
Carré Otis
Model, Actress
Sausalito, CA
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"Richard was an engaging speaker from the moment
he began his presentation. He delivered his message in an entertaining
way that captured the audience's attention yet still had a clear
and valuable message. My only criticism was that the presentation
ended too soon!"
Nancy Williams
CEO
HoneyLuna
Sausalito, CA
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"This seminar was easy to understand and the
homework was simply being aware of what I do during the day and
noting it. The host's instructions were clear, concise and easy
to follow. Richard came across as being very down to earth, humble
and ready to share his down times as an illustration on how his
techniques for personal improvement changed his life. He seems
to be sincere and truly wanting others to make their lives better
and that shines through everything he says. The method he uses
to help one change unwanted behavior is so simple and quick, you
notice results almost immediately. Would I participate in another
seminar hosted by Mr. Friesen? You bet, and I can't wait to do
so! Thanks Richard, you're great!"
Cris Haynes
Kettle Falls, WA
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"The concept of being fully available to others "in
the moment" is not an easy idea to articulate. Richard Friesen
brought clarity to the concept using good imagery, humor and passion.
I enjoyed his presentation. His ideas stayed with me."
Barbara Lewis
Publisher
Red Flags Daily
Montreal, Canada
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"We learn by listening, by focusing on the needs
of the prospect, rather than putting our needs first, which opens
the lines of communication. Mr. Friesen's method sets up a win-win
relationship."
Dr. Harry Hlavac
Founder
Footguru, LLC
Mill Valley, CA
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"The Alpha Presencesm program
gave me a valuable insight into how to
communicate more powerfully and effectively with an audience of
either one or one hundred. This program taps into how to develop
our
innate capability to create a meaningful connection with an audience."
Andres Edwards
Author, "The Sustainability Revolution"
Fairfax, CA
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"My experience of Richard's Alpha Presencesm program
gave me an awareness of my voice, face and body language that
affected my ability to communicate. Now when my message isn’t
getting through, I know that it is how I deliver it. My biggest
surprise was the improved warmth of my family relationships."
Michael Erickson
TPOC Fund
Corte Madera, CA
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"Thank you again for an inspiring time. It was exciting to see the shifts towards "Alpha Presence" in everyone over the two and one-half hours from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. How simple! How powerful! How freeing!
You have the unique ability to make it fun, safe, and life-changing for all who are fortunate enough to work with you."
Kathy George
Author
Mill Valley, CA
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"As an instructor of stock trading, I was delighted
to be part of the presentation provided by Rich Friesen. His dynamic
and witty approach really drove home the concepts using the right
analogy and the right story with each teaching point. I was truly
honored to see a caring, professional educator at work."
Mike McMahon
Lead Instructor
Online Trading Academy
Irvine, CA
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"Your Alpha Presencesm exercises were just what I needed! - I now recognize when I am "hooked" into old communication habits and I am now able to be more powerful... Your help and direction along with my growing communication skills contributed to great January revenues. Please continue your work so others may also receive the benefits."
Liz Graham
Graham Placement Agency
Petaluma, CA
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“When I walked to the podium on January twenty-second,
I was met with a powerful silence. One hundred and ten California
Closet franchisees were waiting for me to speak. I started by telling
a story.
Three months ago, the mere thought of being
on stage was paralyzing. Rich Friesen worked with me to focus my
message, be available to the audience and leverage my leadership
skills in ways I never knew were possible. The results went beyond my
expectations – I feel I can conquer the world now."
Kim Hofmann
Learning & Development Program Manager
California Closets
San Rafael, CA
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"The foundation workshop was excellent and exceeded
my expectations because I was able to improve my presentation and
speaking skills along with my leadership behavior. Your business
experience became clear as you got straight to the point. "
Girish Mirchandani
SVI Search
San Francisco, CA
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“Friesen is creative, competent and challenging.
Rich melds his years of hands-on experience with a consulting
style that effectively and persistently presented our team with
the right next steps. His consulting skills catalyzed our key decisions
to move our process toward a successful completion. Rich didn't
waste our time or our money. Believe me, I've paid plenty of consultants
who did both!”
Gary Ginter
CEO, Vast Power Systems
Chicago, IL
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"No matter how good a communicator you think
you are, Rich Friesen helps you take another look at ways to improve."
Mark Ludwig
CEO
Impulse Devices, Inc.
Grass Valley, CA
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What is Alpha Presencesm?
Alpha
Presencesm is the state of comfort
and confidence with others that invites trust and engagement. Practiced
in an organization, Alpha Presencesm increases the energy, creativity
and productivity for greater organizational resilience and success.
How do you teach Alpha Presencesm?
We teach Alpha Presencesm with a series
of discreet exercises, each focusing on one behavior at a time.
Our approach is like exercising a muscle. We create sessions that
are so rewarding, that you don’t
need to depend on will power to drive improvements in yourself.
So, if I take the Alpha Presencesm program, what actually happens during the sessions? I don't want to get into something that is uncomfortable.
The Alpha Presencesm program lets you control the speed to fully experiencing your own power. Our step-by-step exercises and homework create a series of successes. As you taste the thrill of Alpha Presencesm, you can put the pedal to the metal.
I have taken the best sales training courses and feel there is still something missing. Does your course complement or fight the industry training?
Alpha Presencesm is built on a foundation of the power of personal presence, the piece missing from other sales trainings. The best sales techniques cannot overcome lack of trust. But by first establishing deep rapport, those same techniques have an opportunity to flow naturally from the relationship. In that way, Alpha Presencesm complements other trainings.
My style has been described by my critics as unpleasant and intimidating. At the age of 48, I am not sure this will change. But my company isn't growing the way I would like because I can't hire the best. Does my situation make sense for Alpha Presence?
You can become more effective without trying to change your personality. The Alpha Presencesm state becomes so natural, you won't want to live any other way. In the state of Alpha Presencesm, you will naturally lose unpleasant and intimidating subtle habits that you may not even be aware of. Through the use of videotape, we pinpoint small adjustments such as how you use your eyes that will make a huge difference. We exercise these new habits with you until the kinks are ironed out naturally.
I don't need to do any public speaking, nor engage groups of any kind. But I do need to be more persuasive in private conversations. What is the best program to suit my needs?
The Alpha Presencesm Program will take you through the steps and practice of “natural persuasion.” You will come to fully understand that you needn’t talk anyone into anything. Rather, simply being in the Alpha Presencesm state with them creates a relationship that manages your words naturally. You can speak from your heart confident that the appropriate words will flow. Buy-in will be their idea.
I have been told I am a terrific public speaker. I have been a President of Toastmasters and won awards. Yet when I speak, I am still nervous and don't feel like I bring my audience along with me even with my terrific style. How is your training different from Toastmasters?
Your “terrific style” is killing you. Your attention to it is taking you away from a solid relationship that builds trust with your listeners. Alpha Presencesm will give you the opportunity to evolve a conversational and authentic way of speaking that is true to yourself and commands respect and attention from your audiences without trying to be something you are not.
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