Ben Gustafson - Personal Trainer, Chef, Counsellor and Wellness Facilitator

"Jeff didn’t “lead” us in the conventional sense. He embodied leadership. He was presence incarnate, steady, heart-led, and fiercely committed to our growth. He had this uncanny ability to challenge you at just the right moment, firm but loving, like a mirror that speaks. He never forced, never pushed, but he never let you hide either. He believed in who we were becoming, even when we couldn’t see it yet.

Jeff called us forward, not with pressure, but with presence. And that changed everything.

Working with Jeff throughout this journey was nothing short of transformative. He is the embodiment of the word leader, grounded, lives from his heart, and deeply committed to your growth. Jeff has an uncanny ability to challenge you at just the right moment, in a way that feels both loving and powerful, leading you into deeper layers of your own truth. He held each of us to the highest standard of integrity and embodiment, not through pressure, but through presence. His tireless dedication, wisdom, and belief in who we’re becoming created a space where real transformation could happen, and did." (lightFORCE Testimonial, Ben started his 15 month, an ongoing journey with ASL 1.0)

Lucinda Bibbs - Clinical Counsellor / Group Practice Owner

Within my work as a psychotherapist in addition to my own personal development, I was aware that something was missing in my previous education and practice, where I was not able to bridge the intellectual piece of bettering ones wellbeing (physically, psychologically and spiritually), to truly embodying a practice and becoming a true representation of the authentic self. The full experience of the course is so much more that I can put into words. Upon completing the course, it not only had me feel a complete sense of empowerment and wholesomeness, it also allowed me to show up in everyday life, both professionally and personally, within my relationships, more present, enlightened and impactful. I have received varied education and training in my life including a Masters in Clinical Counselling, yoga training, Heroic Coaching... this is by far the most transformational experience both in the knowledge that I learned (mind blowing!), the community I was able to learn with (incredible people!) and the practical tools learned. I live my life with so much less resistance and so much more love and freedom. I am incredibly grateful to have Jeff and the breathARMY community as part of my life's practice and I encourage anyone who feels curious or called to the program to take the leap! You will be part of something so incredibly special if you do!

Sasha Klementis - Nutritionist, Somatic Coach and Wellness Facilitator

"This work has changed and expanded my life in ways that I could never have imagined. It has allowed me to open, to soften, to face the deepest and darkest parts of me to and stand in conviction with the true inner knowing that this path is absolutely meant for me. I feel humbled every single day and more passionate and sure than ever before. I feel committed and devoted to this path, to continue to deepen, to soften and to rise up and lead and serve in this world as my highest self, to embody what it truly means to be a leader, a light worker and a new human and I wouldn’t be here today without the gifted leadership of Jeff. I am forever changed and forever grateful." (lightFORCE Testimonial, Sasha completed ASL as part of her 12 month, and ongoing journey)

Michelle Richmond - Former RCA turned Wellness Facilitator

I highly recommend this program to others! And in fact I have others asking me for contact information as they have heard me sharing and watched my gains through this deep journey along the road of embodiment. It has been said that, “It is no longer the time to KNOW, but the time to know HOW.” This is a program for those interested in the HOW of demonstrated change; and creating the states within the body and the brain that allow for our unlimited true nature to be expressed in our walk and talk of life! It is so hopeful to have this comprehensive information and a framework of example to all that we can BE! The world needs this through each of us! Awakened Self Leadership is about walking the walk and talking the talk… AND loving all of it!

Jeremy Chapman - Software Architect

There is so much more than the classic educational component that this course offers. It is a uniquely subjective experience, like a mirror that reflects something different to each who looks into it. For the group of people enrolled it is a collective ritual with personal revelations;  A shared event with deeply individual journeys.  I am so grateful for the experience and the people I went through it with. My world, my outlook, my mental and emotional state will never be the same. (lightFORCE Testimonial, Jeremy started his 15 month journey with ASL)

Irina Esemeeva - Retired ICU Nurse turned Wellness Facilitator

My intuition led me to enroll into this program. I realized that I am the creator of my own life, that everything that’s happening is for me. The most memorable moment was realizing that my life is perfect for me. Through this program I became more aware of my attachments that were making me suffer. I am happy to say that I’ve let go of some of them and life feels amazing - a lot easier and a lot happier. I would definitely recommend this program to others who are ready to have their life and their view of the world shaken up, who is ready to face their shadows and do the work. It is so worth it!!!