The following testimonials are in fact the truth. They are neither canned nor are they manufactured. These people have allowed me to use their names which of course adds authenticity and I am grateful to them for this. Two people have asked to be anonymous. I have included them because they were so well written.
Yes, all that I have included are the successes. I have not included testimonials from those who were not happy with my services and there were some people who were not happy with my services or what I offered. Some were not ready at the moment, or this program was not for them or they were not prepared to make the commitment or they they just did not not like me.
These are testimonials of people who were ready to make the commitment and as a result benefited.
I am adding the following testimonials because to some people writing a testimonial is important to their growth process.
If you want to contact these people I think that they would be okay with it. Please contact me for their details.
I would also like to take the opportunity to thank these people who were so kind to take the time to write these testimonals.
Professional
"I have recently completed the HeartSmart program and I am personally very satisifed with the results.
For the past few years, I have to undergo tremendous changes at work. The stress level was extremely high and as a result, I could not sleep well at night. My concentration span was getting from bad to worst. I felt depressed and consequently, my performance at work suffered.
By chance, I came across the HeartSmart program. This program has given me a refreshing perspective to life. The HeartSmart concepts are logical, simple and straightforward to apply. In particular, I like the resilience training, breathing exercises and my personal favourite is the Open Focus imagination. Overall, I feel much calmer now after applying these techniques on a regular basis over the period of last six months. Other noticeable benefits included regular sleep patterns and improved concentration level. Although the program has ended for me, it actually marks the beginning of my new exciting journey ahead.
I want to add that the work situation for me has not changed much, but I am now better equipped to cope with the challenges the changes at work bring along. My perspective in life has certainly become very positive. One of the most valuable lesson I have learned is to let go of many things (or burdens) I have tried very hard in the past to control in vain. It feels so good to live in the present and savour the moment!
Last but not least, this program would not have been as effective if not for the great coaching skills of John. He listens very well and always able to offer practical advices when consulted. He always went the extra mile to ensure I could achieve the maximum benefits from the program. He is very professional in his field and I have thoroughly enjoyed his companionship throughout the entire course. Without reservation, I can truely recommend his service to anyone.
Anonymous"
"John is a very energetic and supportive coach who helped me immensely develop a fresh and balanced perspective after a most challenging period. Contrary to other "easy you can do it" types, John has a knack for simplifying the change process and driving it back to simple principles, giving you the confidence to face challenges head-on without forcing rituals or mantras on you. He has been invaluable to foster my development beyond the widespread short-term perspective that everybody sooner or later falls prey to. He is extremely flexible in adapting the timeframe and pace around one's schedule. The Resilience Builder software that one uses to keep track of one's state and progress throughout the training is also straightforward to use and plots one's current basic physiological state very clearly. I enthusiastically recommend John and his HeartSmart® program to anyone."
Luca Celati
Financial Trader
Founder, Bletchley Park Capital Management, Switzerland
John help me out in improving my concentration, focus and particularly to get resiliency. He methodologies are great and really help me out and it can be done without a face to face meetings as well, very pratical.
Eduardo Lannes
Head of Strategy, Planning, Insights and Innovations Americas at British American Tobacco
John and Neurofeedback was exactly what I was looking for: increasing my focus and concentration in a very short period of time. John's support during our project together was very professional and personable. He went the extra mile to explain in detail and also to find the exact right approach to address my specific requirements. He also provided me with measures to continue my personal development after our project finished. The combination of software and tools and John's coaching enabled me to achieve results beyond my expectation. June 19, 2010 Susanne Kremeier
Hello, I am a 37 year old happily married family man, three children, western European, working in the stressful, and at times painfully boring, banking industry. I carried around some “baggage” from a problematic youth (divorced parents, alcoholic stepfather etc.) which, I believe now, had left some typical traces on my personality so to say (always putting pressure on myself, not easily able to cease and enjoy the moment, thinking too much, feeling lonely and insecure at times). One morning in August 2008 I felt really dizzy at work, I ignored it. One week later it happened again, like never before. I went to the hospital to get myself checked out and mentioned to the doctor that I also felt some strain on my chest. The young doctor who treated me concluded from my ECG that I had an irregular heartbeat, and reacted in an alarmed way. Turns out he misread my ECG, what he saw was my normal heart rate variability. This event triggered a life changing event. I suffered my first true panic attack right there, after the young doctor told me I had an irregular heartbeat. One week later I was back in the hospital, suffering from a “heart attack”, another week later I was at the cardiologist. There’s nothing wrong with my heart, but I did fall in this deep dark hole facing months of fear and all its very unpleasant side effects (burning sensation and heavy strain on my chest, over-sensitivity to my own heartbeat causing sleepless nights, becoming an overnight hypochondriac etc.) Horrible, and so NOT me! Having been averse to any form of therapy for all my life, for the first time I was looking for help as I REALLY needed it. But I would not just have trusted anyone. I count myself very lucky to have met John Styffe, a most understanding and trustworthy man who has a warm and pragmatic approach to deal with these kind of situations. He gave me what I needed to get myself together and move on. John opened that big front door for me to discover about biofeedback, emotional intelligence, understanding stress, understanding myself. And ever since I entered through this door, I want to know more. And so I gained a new interest in life, a very welcome one, supporting me, and not in the last place, my family. Thank you John! Anonymous John is a highly committed person in the range of his professional work. His major quality I wish t share here is that he listen very deeply to his "patients", knows how to lead the whole Heartsmart coaching, point out on the places of work by the individuals in order to understand the reasons, the whys and moreover give confidence in whatever direction and path to go to ! John has a very authentic way to accompany the people, to lead them through the steps of Heartsmart, give a very clear picture and but above all, has much empathy and compassion, which is so valuable as a coach !”
Florence Machiedo
HR Tools & Processes Manager Thermal Service, Alstom Power (business partner) was with another company when working with you May 19, 2010
Parenting
We have worked with John as a familyand have found it an exciting and challenging time. My children have definitively benefitted from their neuro- and biofeedback sessions. Their self-esteem, ability to focus, reading skills, comprehension and concentration levels have improved markedly and been noted by their teachers. As a parent I was very much part of this on-going process and learnt how to handle stressful academic and domestic situations in a positive manner. Throughout the sessions John has been a patient, thoughtful and empathetic coach and a source of consistent motivation and encouragement. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a coach for any family.
Elizabeth
The concept of biofeedback and neurofeedback were first introduced to me by John Styffe in Zurich. John talked about, and demonstrated through a visual graph, the positive impact of both these techniques on ones state of mind. I have benefited a lot (and still am!) from the simple techniques learnt from him. The techniques learnt from him help me relax, stay focused and have clarity in my thoughts. I would recommend his programme to anyone who wants to learn how to de-stress and stay calm.
Nina Guha Mother and psychologist London
Student The 10 Step program provided most useful tools to me to cope with stressful situations which I was confronting at university. Using the steps helped me recognize my situation, accept it and get slowly but constantly and without any coercion to solutions which came from nowhere but myself. The program taught me to understand that a problem does not just exist by itself neither does it come from ‘outside’. Problems or problematic issues have their own history that are strongly related to my life. The solution or at least the relief lies always within myself. Understanding that and learning to work with that understanding are the 10 step programs most useful benefits for me. But what I might add is that without an experienced, skilled and sensitive coach, all these efforts lose their power, because if no one is there to confirm your insights, you will always start to question them. People like me, whose problems often are based in low self esteem and a weak perception of their own capabilities, need some reassurance, from time to time, or else the new belief in themselves and in their usefulness, fades. This is at least my experience. This is the reason why the whole program isn’t worth the paper its written on unless there is valuable coach (like you) to assist, reassert, confirm, reward, share and show compassion. Jürg Vollenweider Zurich Music - Peak Performance
Despite my initial reluctance to work with a “computer program” I discovered after awhile how I could calm a “racing mind”, let go of “shoulds”, and this had an impact on my violin playing
An-Ming Bien Second Violinist Zurich Symphony Orchestra
General
Neurofeedback is helping me to concentrate better when I am reading a book. Especially to keep my mind focused on the subject I am reading. Usually my mind keeps wandering and thinking something else and then I have no idea what I am reading. Also since starting Neurofeedback I am feeling very good and very confident about myself. Neurofeedback is helping me to get my self-esteem back. I have a tendency to just focus on one thing and do not see the rest. With Neurofeedback I can start to see out of my narrow focus and see the rest around me. It gives me a way to focus but not only on one thing. How Neurofeedback is helping me with my problems. Neurofeedback is helping me to let go. My biggest problems come from fear and low self-esteem that with Neurofeedback are disappearing. Still have my days between. How Neurofeedback is helping me with my addiction. It helps me to let go of whatever is troubling me. How do I feel about Neurofeedback. It changed my life. I feel great about myself and I am starting to feel that I can do anything I want.
Daniella. Schommer Seattle WA
Youth My name is Basil and I am 17 years old. I am an apprentice, epileptic and I have ADD. My first seizures occurred at age 12. For my parents it was a shock and they brought me to the hospital. After being checked through, the doctor announced to my parents than I am epileptic. The doctor wanted to prescribe medication as usual, and forward and send me over to the hospital for epilepsy in Zurich. My parents declined all and started looking for alternatives. The distant friend mentioned to us “John Styffe” and Biofeedback.
I called, made an appointment, and was informed by John all about Neurofeedback. From the beginning I liked John, felt I could trust him, had a friendly appearance and humor. After that I had appointments with John once or twice a week. I had Neurofeedback sessions and after talked about many things, things that were on my mind, things that bothered me, things I did not want to talk about with my mother. On top of Neurofeedback I took Vital substances. Since Vital substance have been adjusted, plus Neurofeedback, there has been great improvement much fewer seizures. At the beginning of Neurofeedback I had a couple of seizure per month, difficulties to make friends, and was very unhappy with myself. After a few months, seizures occurred about one or two within 2 months, and I also started to accept the person that I am. In Feb. 03 I decided to take a break and observe how I make out without Neurofeedback. Since then, I have had only one seizure, and I have finally learned to be content with myself. I reached my fast improvements in regard to my epilepsy and discontentment with myself, are thanks to John Styffe, his support, and Biofeedback. Basil Leupin Switzerland
Sport - Peak Performance
I am Mike Leupi and I am a professional skier, so I have a little bit of an idea about mental training and John Styffe is really good inthis area. His neurofeedback helped me a lot in keeping focused in my skiing. It also helped with self regulation, to stay calm and to be focused whenever I need to be. That’s one of things he taught me. He also taught me a little bit about life; why people are reacting sometimes with anger and things like that. For me it was perfect to work with him and I will work together with him in the future. I now know a lot more about people and why they react and why I react. He’s teaches many little things but they are very important in sports and in life. Before I worked with him I had no idea how much my mind wandered and now I am much more aware of it. It is unbelievable how much people's minds is wander. If you can control that, you’re a different person! Go and try it I can only recommend it! Mike Leupi Switzerland