"The structure of the course helped me gain both coaching tools and profound personal clarity"
Initially unsure about online learning from rural France, Sarea discovered profound transformation through structured coaching tools, live practice labs, and an unexpectedly warm global community that restored their faith in virtual connection and human growth.
Before joining the course, I was honestly unsure—unsure about taking an online program, unsure if deep transformation could happen over Zoom, and unsure about the kind of connection I could build while living in the quiet countryside of France. But from the very first call, I felt something different. There was depth, presence, and a clear intention in how the course was held. Ajit’s ability to respond to every question with neutrality and compassion was deeply inspiring. It reminded me that this was the right decision, again and again. The structure of the course helped me gain both coaching tools and profound personal clarity. Jumping into the live coaching labs gave me real confidence—it showed me that coaching online works, and that transformation can happen from anywhere. I found myself growing as a coach, but also as a human being. The self-coaching prompts, the reflective exercises, the way the content was layered—all of it led to internal shifts, new perspectives, and unexpected breakthroughs. One of the greatest surprises was the community: 100% compassionate, deeply supportive, and truly global. I never imagined that such warmth and possibility could emerge from virtual spaces, but it did. Today, I feel more confident in my role as a coach. I believe in what’s possible for myself, for others, and for our shared humanity. This program has not only given me the tools to coach others—it has restored my faith in connection, in growth, and in what we can build together. Thank you to Ajit, the Mindvalley team, and this extraordinary community. I’m grateful, inspired, and ready to give back.
Sarea Hidskes
Yoga Instructor
Perigueux, France
Written 20 January 2020 From our original stories site
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