As usual, I'm over-thinking this and resisting the urge to wait until later to write so that my words can be "perfect" and then probably never do it. So I'm not going to wait, because it's important for you to know now how much your coaching has helped and still is helping. I feel like I had a pivotal breakthrough today, and I just want to say thank you and I'm grateful I have you as my coach!! You are awesome!! Feel free to publish this anywhere you deem appropriate, because everyone who's struggling with the chaos of ADD should know about you!! Thank you soooo much!

I was unhappy at work. I came home drained every day. I was also unhappy with my relationship with a close family member. I decided to give coaching with Jeff Copper at DIG Coaching Practice a try. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Before coaching, I saw myself as I believed I was. Now I see myself more as I really am, and continue to pay attention to what comes easily to me. As a result, I am now working independently as a companion/caregiver, a change that was beyond my wildest dreams before coaching. My difficult relationship continues to come with challenges, but by paying attention to how each of us really is, I have been able to change my interaction, and our relationship has happily improved. I highly recommend Jeff Copper to guide you through any situation. In addition to Jeff’s training, he has a gift of paying attention to what really is, and of being able to see the big picture. Coaching with Jeff has changed my life. You will be amazed at what it can do for you.

In high school and college, I got good grades and was very successful. In medical school, I found myself struggling. That is when I turned to coaching for help getting back on track. In a few short months, Jeff and I identified how I naturally learned, realizing my environment in medical school was not conducive for my style. We changed my environment and I got back on track. The coaching process enabled me to pay attention to what works for me in such a way that allowed me to better manage myself now and in the future. I recommend Jeff to all those who have been successful but find themselves still struggling, are stuck, or just seem to have lost their way.

After several years of unsuccessful psychotherapy in which I was trying to figure out what was "wrong" with me and how I could be "fixed," I was finally diagnosed with ADD. When I understood I had a physiological condition instead of a character defect, I was ready for coaching. It’s great to talk to someone who doesn’t try to “fix” me – and even says I’m not broken! By creating an accepting atmosphere, you’ve allowed me to become objective about who I am and how I function. You help me identify what works in my life and why it works. My self-esteem has increased as I’ve learned I don’t have to swim upstream, but can turn my innate talents, tendencies, interests, and preferences to my advantage. Rather than try to do things the way other people do them, I can embrace my uniqueness and find my own solutions. The coaching process has been incredibly liberating.

Jeff, thank you for speaking at the ACO conference last weekend. I’ve had the honor of reviewing your evaluations, and people were very inspired by your presentation. Twenty-five evaluations were submitted. “Very interesting and engaging” sums up what people were saying. “Fantastic!” “This man is going to revolutionize perspectives.” “Inspiring!” “Fun!” You might want to know that a handful (only 6 of the 25) of the evaluations gave middling marks for organization and pace of presentation. No one wrote specific comments, however. Obviously, you are a well-loved presenter and we look forward to having you back again at a future ACO conference. You truly helped us raise the bar for all of us. We are most grateful. With appreciation and respect,

At the age of 53, I was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD). At first, I thought it was a good thing....to finally know how my way of thinking was different from others I encountered in life. But instead of clarification, I felt frustration and confusion. It was unclear to me how to move forward in my life. That’s when I discovered the “So Who Programmed U?” model created by Jeff Copper of DIG Coaching. This program gave me direction, helping me to understand how I’m wired differently when compared to “methodical thinkers.” Understanding who I really am, as well as being understood by others, was what would move me forward. The “So Who Programmed U?” model gave me direction, a way of paying attention to who I am and how I work. Understanding myself is what moves me forward, giving me success with the challenges in my life. I highly recommend the “So, Who Programmed U?” program. Coach Jeff was entertaining and caring, as well as a dynamic ADHD coach. He knew, without a doubt, how I was thinking and how that thinking was holding me back. As Jeff so succinctly puts it, I was paying attention to the wrong things! His model taught me how to pay attention to what I was paying attention to.

I have always been an upbeat and positive person. Wanting to do the best both personally and professionally, I would become frustrated in organizing my thoughts and activities. I felt pressure to conform my words and actions to be like everyone else, knowing it didn’t work for me. I knew I had good ideas, but my actions were paralyzed by fear that no one else would understand them. It was easy to blame my ADD, just wanting it to be “fixed,” but deep down I knew there was more to it. This is where I have found the true value in coaching. Working with Jeff Copper has helped me realize the best of me through a positive and supportive coaching environment. I have gained confidence in my abilities knowing how I best “operate.” I am less stressed, realizing my ideas not only have merit, but I am more confident in sharing them with others. The coaching relationship Jeff fosters has taken away the fear of being judged. I know I can relax, say what I am thinking, regardless how random, and our discussion will be open and non-judgmental. It has been Jeff’s encouragement and cheering on as I turned each corner that has made the difference. Jeff is firm in his coaching but with a style that has allowed me to really believe in my abilities and myself. Coaching has given me the momentum I needed to expand my business, further my education, and build the relationships with family and friends I’ve always wanted. Thanks, Jeff!

I came to DIG Coaching in order to learn how some ADD-related issues affected my professional activities and my success in the corporate workplace. Through coaching, I learned how to identify my personal behaviors, patterns, or traits that were attributable to ADD. Coaching was a real learning experience for me. Coaching brought about some introspection for me, but the real value was when you synthesized and mirrored back my responses. I feel that I now have a better understanding of myself as related to the typical corporate workplace, and even a better understanding of how to undertake tasks around the house. I feel as if I am armed with the knowledge, and now I need to practice or execute the methods/techniques that I know will work… all thanks to your coaching.

Prior to coaching, my hyper-focused mind would frequently go in circles when trying to solve difficult technical problems. Frustrated and worn-out, I would move on to something else. Occasionally, however, I would grab another brain and start bouncing things off it. This almost always allowed me to think through the problem in a productive, non-circular manner. While this was inevitably effective, I would blame myself for having to bother someone else and not being able to think through the problem sequentially and systematically without needing others. After working with Jeff, I realized that being able to discuss the problem with others is a skill and not a liability. I learned that I clearly work best when others are around. Since then, I never hesitated to find someone to bounce things off of and steered my work environment towards working in a group setting, rather alone. I now go about getting things done by creating an environment that complements my style and doesn’t force me to work in an unnatural manner. Now, I know I can excel in an environment where others reflect back my ideas and offer thoughts that propel me forward.

I turned to Jeff at a time in my professional calling (others call it a career) when I found myself procrastinating on the administrative and sometimes confrontational aspects of my ministry. In working with Jeff, I found our coaching calls to be the highlight of my week, loaded with helpful, practical, and countless 'ah ha' moments. Through coaching, Jeff helped me become more comfortable in my own skin and MUCH more in touch with my own personal STYLE! As a result my confidence level has soared. I no longer have this sense of crisis, knocking myself out doing things based on how others believe I should do them; rather, I am now better able to communicate my style to others. To my surprise, others are okay with it. In fact, some have responded on my behalf, stating, 'Pastor Ed doesn’t do it that way!' Ultimately, through coaching, Jeff helped me pay attention to what I needed to pay attention to. After all, as he puts it, if you’re paying attention to the wrong thing, you’re going to get the wrong solution.

The coaching you provided, and the things I learned about the way my mind functions and about myself, as a result of our working together, continually and conspicuously appears in day-to-day occurrences, and at all levels ... It is during these moments, that I find myself acting/thinking/functioning differently than I would have before, and dually aware that I redirected, or did something differently, to find the answer in a way that I wouldn't have done previously. Sometimes it feels like finding a $20 bill in your jacket pocket ... And sometimes on bigger things, I'll sit back and take a moment to be grateful, and congratulating myself for having done something in a new and better way. Sometimes I find myself solving or redirecting an issue instantly, or in days or weeks, something that I know would have otherwise taken me weeks or months. By being aware of and paying attention to what I did not before, I experience better control, and more effectiveness in my own day-to-day existence. And when I find that I am 'stopped,' or blocked, I now have other directions I can turn, or specific things that I can do, enabling me to move forward again. As a newly discovered ADD'er, I think one of the most valuable things/tools/benefits that I've gotten out of your coaching is that by learning to pay attention, and by learning about the right things to pay attention to, that I can more easily and more often redirect my focus and my hyperfocus. I highly recommend you as a coach. Your training and input, your expertise and experience, and working with you have been an invaluable asset to me and my life.

I recently asked Jeff to provide keynote remarks at a seminar I held. The seminar was on the subject of innovation and entrepreneurship in uncertain times. The audience included senior executives from all over Florida, and Jeff's remarks were spot on. He was funny, creative, and inspiring all at once. Thanks ... I look forward to utilizing Jeff again in the near future.

Figuratively speaking, a mirror was placed in front of me, allowing me the abilityto analyze my own actions and thoughts. I was inspired to dig deeper and dream higher without limitations.

As a new executive director, I turned to Jeff Copper for some business advice. What I got was an executive coach who empowered and motivated me. Jeff challenged me. He asked me tough questions I ordinarily would not have considered that forced me to think outside of my comfort zone. Jeff accelerated my learning curve not by giving me the answers but by enabling me to discover them on my own. To date, my ventures success far exceeds my expectations.

I've always been good at successfully accomplishing goals for others (in my job, as a volunteer, etc.); however, I've always struggled to achieve personal goals and to make changes that become long-term habits. Coaching with Jeff has changed all that. Working with him has helped me to define realistic goals and develop tactical methods for accomplishing them. For the first time in my life, I really believe I can reach my goals and sustain the changes I'm making. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone who wants an exceptional coaching experience.

As an entrepreneur, I am in the process of re-defining my business and taking it in a new direction. This re-evaluation has been no easy task as I have struggled with self-doubt, confusion, and lack of motivation, which has paralyzed me and caused me to "spin my wheels". Within a few weeks of working with Jeff, he has helped (and continues to help) me get to the root of what I'm good at, what excites me, and what gets in my way. As we continue to chip away at the layers, I'm discovering a new-found clarity, sense of purpose, and confidence about my talents and ability. I am now boldly moving in a new direction with my business that excites and inspires me. Jeff is all about helping me to understand how I'm programmed; now, I can clearly see what has gotten in my way in the past and devise strategies for doing things differently. I feel like I have re-defined my business model in a way that serves me on many different levels and I'm excited about my professional future!. Jeff has the magic touch, and I highly recommend him to those who want to begin understanding themselves in way that empowers and inspires them to walk in the world in a new way.

My husband has ADHD and so do both of my teenage boys. The impact of dealing with an entire family with ADHD (when you don’t have it), plus working part time, going to school part time, starting a new dog training business, and volunteering in the community was very stressful and overwhelming! Working with Jeff has opened my eyes to looking at things in ways I had never thought of before. Through the coaching process, I have gained a better understanding of who I am and what my strengths are, and I have increased my knowledge of ADHD, which has helped me deal with my husband and sons in a way that has been empowering for all of us. Now, I am able to handle everyday stressful situations in a healthier way. I feel less stressed, I’m much happier, and my relationships are far more harmonious.

As a single mother of a young child with ADHD, working with Jeff Copper has been instrumental in helping me determine the best steps to take to help my son succeed. Together, Jeff and I have worked on strategies to help my son focus better in school and ways to help me establish structures in our home environment that will support his learning and reinforce his strengths. In addition, Jeff has taught me how to weed through all of the ADHD information available “out there,” so that I can find what I need to know to help my son. Working with Jeff has been a great experience; he is extremely knowledgeable and has asked some terrific questions to help me uncover what’s best for both my son and me. Thanks, Jeff!