Testimonials

I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum capabilities. – Bob Nardelli, CEO of Home Depot, Fortune magazine

Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them. Clients say coaching brings out their best by helping them focus, break down tasks and clarify their values. – Fortune Magazine

The benefits of coaching appear to win over the most cynical clients within just a few weeks. – Industry Week

The Manchester survey of 140 companies shows nine in 10 executives believe coaching to be worth their time and dollars. The average return was more than $5 for each $1 spent. – The Denver Post

What’s really driving the boom in coaching, is this: as we move from 30 miles an hour to 70 to 120 to 180… as we go from driving straight down the road to making right turns and left turns to abandoning cars and getting motorcycles… the whole game changes, and a lot of people are trying to keep up, learn how not to fall. – John Kotter, Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School

Who exactly seeks out a coach? Winners who want even more out of life. Chicago Tribune

I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden within an individual, and which invariably finds a way to solve a problem previously thought unsolvable. – John Russell, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd.

Executives and HR managers know coaching is the most potent tool for inducing lasting personal change. – Ivy Business Journal

Eric, I wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you. After twenty-four years as a successful businessperson I was skeptical about coaching, sure it was great for other folks but I wasn’t sure if I really needed it. Boy was I wrong! After our first meeting I was struck by how many of the every day business fundamentals I had forgotten. I immediately went to work implementing one of the strategies you coached me on and two weeks later I closed two new clients for a total of $23,880 in new business! That’s business I would not have got had it not been for your coaching. -Teeka Tiwari, Founder/President of Conversion Coaching

Eric will push your limits leading to exceptional results. Talking out of experience, he pushes you to look beyond the daily restrictions and create direction that will lead to growth both personally and in business. I have no doubt, Eric will impact anyone he works with and create remarkable results. -Ben Lalonde, Owner of Orleans Autopro

We hired Eric as the business coach for Social Catalyst at a critical time. We’re at an inflection point — the company is growing quickly and we needed to redesign our systems and process to meet the expectations that we set for ourselves and for our clients as well. Eric has provided us with clear guidance, challenging observations, and powerful tools and templates to help us with this important transformation. -Trefor Munn-Venn, President of Social Catalyst

Eric is the type of business coach that causes you to open up your mind to ideas and processes that either you never thought of or just plain thought were irrelevant. He has caused us to improve our Company on both management and agent training levels all with the goal to provide our clients with a better experience. -Stefan Krepski, Co-Owner of Capital Mortgages Inc.

I’ve greatly benefited from my coaching sessions with Eric, who has provided the advice, strategies and tools needed to launch a start-up firm. Eric’s approach to coaching is very insightful. He inspires, listens well and provides the motivation and determination to stay focused, leap into the next level and achieve your goals. His professionalism, resourcefulness and creativity is a must for business owners and professionals. -Nissrine Ghannoum, Founder of Leap Consulting

What a pleasure it is to write this recommendation. If you own a business and you want to make it better, contact Eric. I have worked with Eric on project development committees and as a fellow member of an executive board. He is always the most prepared, the most enthusiastic partner, and always well informed. Energetic and action oriented, he is also a good listener and has helped move many projects forward for our group. Eric has a personal presence that could motivate a rock. You have met people who talk a good game but can’t deliver… Eric talks a GREAT game, and he delivers! He is an experienced, knowledgeable and most importantly, a successful, business owner and advisor. I have been in business for over forty years and a business coach for eight years and I always learn something important from Eric when we work together. I’m “old school.” Luckily, Eric is one of the most tech-savvy coaches I know. When it comes to learning the most creative and effective web tools to market or manage a business Eric is the coach I turn to. Without reservation I can say – contact Eric. -Kurk Lalemand, Founder/President of Next Level Business Coaching

Eric is an incredible business coach who developed a plan that got me results. His expertise in business and personal change helped me get my business on track with sales and marketing strategies. Eric cares about his clients and his dynamic personality shines through. I highly recommend Eric for anyone looking to improve their business. -Peter Koutras, Owner at Fast Track Fitness

Eric is an outstanding business coach. He has vast knowledge in business effectiveness and personal effectiveness which allows him to help business owners who either don’t know what to do next and also the business owners who do know what they should be doing, but aren’t doing it! I strongly recommend Eric to any business owner who wants to increase profits, increase company value, and learn how to gain more control over their own lives and their businesses. -Jon Denney, President of the Professional Business Coaches Alliance

Eric’s keen insights are invaluable in his pursuit of the right questions. No stone is left unturned and as a result, the right answers eventually come out. Eric’s excellence in coaching is, in part, due to having taken the time to fill his trade toolbox which he uses infallably. I highly recommend Eric to help you turn around your business or your career. -Catherine Fair

I met Eric through the Professional Business Coaches Alliance, an organization that upholds the highest standards for business coaches, to which we both belong. The PBCA is a group of Business Coaches in North America which is developed “BY Business Coaches, FOR Business Coaches”. Eric and I sit on the Executive Team for the alliance together, and I have had the pleasure of both collaborating with him on small projects as well as calling on him for expert advice. Eric is always willing to take the time to go the extra mile when he doesn’t have to, and genuinely cares about helping others succeed. He is professional, engaging, extremely experienced, and always upholds the highest standard of integrity. He has the ability to get to know what a business owner needs in all facets of their business and their own leadership skills, and how to help the business owner reach their goals. I highly recommend Eric as an excellent business coach, and I consider it an honour to be a colleague of his and all the other coaches in the PBCA. -Cindy Piva, Founder/President of Thrive Business Strategies

Hiring Eric and Breakthrough Coach has been one of the best things I have done for my business. After being in business for over 20 years, I am making changes and improvements that were long overdue. Some of these systems I have implemented from Eric had immediate impact on my bottom line. Eric keeps me accountable and focused! I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their business and themselves. -Curd Hos, Owner of Hostyle Conditioning

I thought taking on a Business Coach would be a waste of time and money but once we brought on Eric and BreakthroughCoach, our company has taken on a concrete direction of growth. Instead of being embarrassed of having a Business Coach, I am proud to say I have one. -Fabien Cauley, Co-owner of Bronson Johnson Seamless Eavestroughs

“You didn’t get into business for long hours and no-pay, did you?” With one sentence, Eric proved that he understood our challenges and our goals. Like many business owners, we lost our focus while putting out the day-to-day fires, and we managed to waylay the things that would move us forward. Eric has brought a rare combination of life and business experience, wrapped in a healthy ambition to succeed. Although we have not been using him for long, he is like triage for our business. Where there was division and neglect, there is now a team executing the most concise steps to success. I would personally recommend Eric Deschamps to any business. -Dean Emerick, Producer at The Shotgun Show

I know and admire Eric as a fellow coach. He has the ability to challenge you, bring out your best, and do it with an empathetic approach. That may sound simple, but in the coaching profession, that is a rare individual. They say “it takes one to know one,” and Eric is definitely one of the best colleagues I’ve ever had the pleasure of friending. You won’t be disappointed! -Doug Christy, Founder of Pro/Vision Coaching

Eric’s enthusiasm about my business and commitment to support me in defining and reaching my goals has created the structure needed. His support in implementing specific strategies catered around my business has provided me with the guidance to focus on what’s important and his relentless persistence in holding me accountable forces me to get the job done! I gladly recommend Eric! -Carlo Lombard, Creator/Host, The Shotgun Show

I’m lucky to call Eric my friend and Coach! Although I’ve only known Eric for only a short period of time, he has had a great impact on the way I think of my business. Eric has helped me recognize and reconnect with my talents, skills and strengths in the mortgage industry. Eric helped me reorganize the way I see myself in my business, and I have only taken baby steps with this amazing coach down the path to success… There is one word I can use to do describe this passionate business coach: systems. Eric is all about the systems. When you have a great system in place and you follow the system your business will grow. Do you have a system in place? Are you working with a plan? Take a moment to get to know my friend Eric. -Jacquie Bushell, Oriana Financial

Hiring Eric is the best thing I have done since starting my own business and interestingly enough, I probably wouldn’t have been in business much longer if I hadn’t hired Eric. His knowledge, skills and past experience have quickly become a valuable asset to my business. If you are looking to achieve business results….you know, like increased revenue, more freedom and peace of mind, then you need to hire Eric. I personally guarantee you will not regret adding this valuable resource to your team. Eric quickly took my business to the next level and I have no doubt that he can do the same for you. -Nathan Richer, Virtual Alchemy

We always come away from our meetings with you feeling like we can take on the world! You are good at what you do Eric! -Heather Cauley, Bronson Johnson Seamless Eavestroughs

Needing a coach to help take your business to the next level quickly? Meet Eric. Since the first hour my course was positively altered. -Murray Comber, Life Concepts

Eric is a leader of leaders with a wealth of successful experience courageously empowering others. I commend him highly as a personal coach. -Jim Herrington, Founder/Director, Mission Houston

Eric is a master strategist. If there is a way to get things done, Eric will find it! -Don Lachance

Eric is a person with a passion for life and helping people. His enthusiasm is contagious as he motivates and encourages people! -Don Miller

Eric is a strong visionary with skill sets that equip businesses and open doors to innovative solutions. -James Arreak, Owner, JAS Consulting

With Eric’s background in people, leadership and finance, he will propel you and your business to heights you only imagined possible. -Sue Kent, Owner, Ottawa Tax Services

Eric has the amazing ability to inspire and challenge you to become greater. His personalized coaching will have you performing at your peek. -Dave Robertson

I have known Rob for several years and have known him to be an incredible public speaker, and a highly motivational personal coach. Rob’s approach is both humble and assertive in such a way as to draw people into the experience of breaking through their eternal and internal barriers. When I think of Rob, I am reminded of a Japanese word, ‘nemawashi’. It means to prepare the soil/ground for work, for growth of roots … in terms of a coach, this is where I believe Rob excels at edifying others. As an Improvement Specialist in various business fields, I am experienced with the challenges that people face in breaking through to a new way of thinking and behaving; Rob’s style has permeated to my own coaching with positive rewards! – Robert Leonardo, Improvement Specialist

Rob is always a very thorough, confident and impassioned speaker.  On numerous occasions, his topics of discussion have inspired me to further research the subject on my own, including ways to apply it to my life and goals.  He has the gift of charisma, years of well earned experience and a love of challenging oneself together with the desire to impart and share these qualities with others. – Kym Brown, Bombshell Revival Designs

I have known Rob for over a decade.  He’s ability to explain, reach out and come through captivates you.    He sees the potential in everything he touches.  Rob is the kind of man, professional, that goes above and beyond.  I could not have been more blessed, to have him help me with my business and my personal life.  I would recommend him in a heart beat.  Everyone needs a little Rob in their life.   Chantal Fournier, BabydollsKitchen

I have had the privilege of hearing Rob speak on several occasions.  His coaching style is extremely motivational, and the messages conveyed are always clear and practical. I have found that his teachings have applied to both my professional and personal life. He is a natural leader, and his understanding and knowledge of the material provided guides you in making the right decisions every time. As a communicator, Rob has a way of captivating his audience and leaving them wanting for more. I have always been impressed with his ability to present information in a way that all those in attendance understand. The passion and enthusiasm he delivers truly demonstrates his desire to share the knowledge he has acquired over the years. He has your best interest at heart, and is always willing to go that extra mile. – Chantal Tinholt

Rob is a great leader and visionary. He has the uncanny ability to clearly communicate his vision and develop a strategy to see it realized. His team-leading skills and encouraging spirit keep you motivated to reach your end goal. I would highly recommend Rob as a business and personal coach. – Scott Conway, Castle Homes

I have known  Rob for many years.  His public speaking is captivating, passionate and motivational.  Irrespective of group size Rob will challenge your perspectives and open the door for you to learn further as a corporation, team or individual. His direct and candid approach will lead you to better understanding of existing concepts or prepare you for your own personal or professional journey with new ideas and focus – David Veal, Vice President Ottawa Mould Craft Ltd

I have known Dr. Nathalie for a few years now and I always learn from her new ways to better promote my practice online and offline so I can create greater value for my patients and my have a bigger impact on my community. – Dr. Mike Heinzlmier

I always say that listening to Dr. Nathalie talking about relationship marketing and social media is like drinking from a firehouse. She always find ways to create more value for others and has a passion for sharing her knowledge with others to change the face of wellness in our communities. – Dr. Craig Hazel

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