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Testimonials

For those of you who haven’t yet met Mai Vu-  She’s a must-bring-inspiration of every Yoga Retreat we do!

Jim Coughlin, E-RYT
Yoga Teacher & Owner, Pleasanton Downtown Yoga

http://pleasantonyoga.com/

Mai was referred to us by a deeply respected colleague at the Coaches Training Institute. The minute we met her, we were taken by her enthusiasm and insight. Mai's combination of gentle inquiry, incisive discernment and wild playfulness were right on the ball. We knew we had found the one! Our students in the OneTaste Certified Coach Training Program haven't stopped talking about the day they spent with her. Jumping into an already moving program, Mai guided the room with confidence and grace. Through personal stories, impressive professional experience and intuitive response in the moment she landed every teaching point and ignited our students on the path to their highest goals. Mai is the real deal! We are excitedly anticipating our next opportunity to work with this incredible woman.

Justine Dawson, President OneTaste
Nicole Daedone, Founder OneTaste

Justine Dawson & Nicole Daedone
One Taste
Warren Bennis says that, Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it’s also that difficult. You can have no better partner than Mai Vu in your quest to be an outstanding leader, whether professionally or in your life. Her insight, commitment to your brilliance, and courageous authenticity will take to levels of performance and impact in the world that you probably did not allow yourself to envision. Mai is a highly skilled coach who has successfully championed leaders at all levels and in a variety of industries. She knows from personal experience the challenges of being a manager in a large organization and the challenges of founding and building a business. So, if you are navigating the corporate structure or launching a new business, you will be well served to have Mai’s support.

John Vercelli
Chain Reaction Partners, LLC
I had to share this unsolicited testimonial from a woman that I only met over the phone twice.  She was in a bad shape financially and emotionally.  She needed some loving, encouragement, and refocus on what was possible for her.  Here is what Janine wrote a couple of weeks after our coaching session.

"Dearest Mai,
I waited to return to the states to write you a gratitude by hand, but I only saw an e-mail contact.



Our conversation was the undisputed most powerful life coaching session I have ever had. You pushed my buttons, aroused me, challenged and stunned me into a whole new awareness. I had to get intimate with myself -and quick!

I am still digesting the wealth of information and mystical instinct that you summoned up in that timeless half hour.  Thank you for your time and generosity to me."  June 22, 2010


Two weeks after that, I got this follow up email from her...

"Dearest Mai,
I hope all is well and that you are receiving all you desire. If you recall during our short call, you suggested that i stand in my gifts, stop whining, and write what I know. I reluctantly bought a new notebook and set out to write everytime I was playing the victim.

I came to New York City and was asked to deliver a piece I had written to an audience of 400 women. Dr. Christianne Northrup then approached me to tell me she was submitting yet another piece I had written to Oprah Winfrey herself. Then I was invited to be a guest blogger on an international women's website that launched last week.

Quite literally thousands of women have read my words since we last spoke. I discovered that I have well over 300 pages already written, waiting to be edited. The former editors of Forbes and the Village Voice have volunteered to edit my posts. It is all going so fast!

I just wanted to send this along to let you  know that what i wrote before was not an empty acknowlegement. You took the time to dig in and commune with me to help me refine my magic and use the gift of words that moves through me.

My passion is met with discipline. I write every day. I am writing right now.

So much thanks,

Janine"  July 5, 2010


Sometimes my cynical doubting self sneaks into my head and says "Does coaching really work?  Do people really ever change?  And do you really make a difference anyway, or maybe you are just selling smoke!!!"  It's a vicious voice.  Thank God Janine, reminds me of what true.


Janine Ekulani
Since being coached by Mai I have been promoted last February covering the entire core Telco International Business of Globe. Our HR team has shared that from Globe’s top 25-30 executives, I have moved up to the top 12-15 (Globe has 5,500 employees and around 200 executives). If our CEO holds 100% revenue responsibility for the entire Company, this is split between three people, one of them being myself – 70% care of our Consumer Group Head, 15% through our Business Group Head and the remaining 15% under my full accountability as our International Business Group Head.

A. Hans~India
If you look up the word "inspirational" in the dictionary there is a very good chance that Mai's picture will be shown next to the definition. She is a unique combination of passion, inspiration and professionalism. Mai and I worked together on launching the first Executive & LIfe Coaching seminar in Vietnam which was well received by the participants and has positively influenced the field of coaching in Vietnam. I appreciate her dedication to the field of coaching and her amazing generosity. I highly recommend her as a mentor, a coach and as a colleague.” March 24, 2009

Jeffrey Jones~Vietnam
One of Mai’s clients described her as “a firecracker — a tiny woman who packs a powerful punch.” Mai approaches life with joy and honesty and brings this passion to her coaching. She is a catalyst who inspires, encourages, challenges and supports her clients. I worked with Mai as her branding consultant and I strongly recommend her as a coach. Peg Marckworth, Marckworth Associates” April 6, 2009

Peg Marcworth~Seattle, WA
This woman has amazing insight and her feedback will nail the VERY core of the issue. She is one of the few coaches I would ever recommend. I've seen Mai lead at Coaches Training Institute, co-lead Cash Flow Seminars with me, coach me personally and facilitate in various arenas over the years. She is one of the VERY best at what she does.” April 25, 2011

Jeanna Gabellini
Owner, MasterPeace Coaching & Training
Mai, I think you are bringing back a sense of deep authenticity and play back into the world.  You are a champion for mindfulness throughout every aspect of our lives.  You are an adventurer physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually, and you invite others along with you, making a safe and fun place for them to take risks.

BJ Hance~New Jersey
My colleagues are more pleased by my leadership skills that remain firm and yet has evolved to being more understanding and having a keen ability to listen. Prior to Mai’s coaching, my team’s engagement score was a poor 47% and our performance was also challenged. After one year, I was able to increase this to a whopping 74% and had been able to maintain it at this level for another year before I was promoted to a new role. This showed that there is a truly high correlation between team engagement and high performance as my team exceeded targets during these high engagement periods.

R. N. Phillipines
My bosses are more satisfied because I have succeeded in managing two roles at a time, meeting the expectations of two bosses, and delivering business outcomes. This was possible as Mai made me truly believe in my capabilities and professed me to be open and straight forward in asking what I need or want. I picture a positive outcome and direct all my energies towards the outcome.

A. Hans~India