“I highly recommend your training. These are critical skills for achieving our goals with greater clarity of mind, without losing our sense of humor or health along the way.” complete testimonial

“I have worked with hundreds of trainers throughout the world. Your program is definitely in the top 10%. So many programs are power point presentations describing a topic. Your enthusiasm shines through what you do and the effect is dramatic. You really motivate and change people.”

“We are a German company, with most of our workforce being engineers. They are a demanding audience when it comes to training, and a tough crowd. This training has been very well-received and highly-rated here by our employees, much more than we anticipated. We only have about 300 employees here in the Detroit area, and more than a third have attended your sessions over the past year. I recommend this training highly.” complete testimonial

“People owe it to themselves, their co-workers, and their loved ones to acquire these skills. Practicing them would transform any workplace—and people’s lives— for the better.” complete testimonial

“So many programs on stress or work/life balance can be one-dimensional. They talk about specific problems and what to do in each one. This is fine, but then whenever something new comes up, people are left high and dry. Your program teaches people a new perspective that makes it much easier to handle challenges of any kind, small or large. It’s so much more useful! I can see why this course comes highly recommended. I add my recommendation as well.” complete testimonial

“The Gamows have trained thousands of people in the high-stress world of Silicon Valley, including workers and managers at firms such as Cisco and Oracle. It’s not surprising that companies are discovering the benefits of meditation in helping their work forces to better handle stress, and many are offering stress reduction and meditation seminars.”

“Your training for my senior executive team was excellent. Spot-on. Just what we needed.”

“A+. This program provided tremendous new insight in how to recognize and eliminate stress. Life will improve if you practice the techniques learned today. I know I will.”

“David and Karen Gamow are superb facilitators who deliver an inspiring and informative workshop that receives rave reviews throughout Yahoo!” complete testimonial

“This is the best stress management program we’ve ever offered in my 20 years at NASA.” complete testimonial

“We are finishing a multi-year project implementing new computer systems and accounting processes and were in search of a reward to employees, and something to ease the building stress experienced by our workforce. Your program completely met our expectations. The immediate feedback from the employees was overwhelmingly favorable. More importantly, 2 months later, the benefits from the training are apparent in how many of our staff cope with the challenges faced each day. I highly recommend your training. The effectiveness of the training is already spreading to other parts of our company.” complete testimonial

“The response to your program has been so enthusiastic, our company president asked to join in on last week’s session.” complete testimonial

“I have been here for 14 years, and this is the first training I have ever taken that actually made a change in me that will last more than a day. I've never seen a training that lit a fire in people for days afterward. Everyone is still talking about it. But more than talking about it, they're acting on it.”

“It is rare to find a training program that is both personally rewarding and directly beneficial to the company. I believe we will have better managers and employees as a result of your work. I highly recommend this training. It’s an excellent investment in our people— something that improves their performance on the job, and in life.” complete testimonial

“We offer programs regularly to employees, but they are often more talk than techniques and tools. Your training was full of hands-on techniques that people can take back to the office and apply in their lives with noticeable results. It works!” complete testimonial

“There’s a lot changing at GE. Being resilient is being flexible and staying in a good positive mindset when things are coming at us. We all have different ways of managing stress. And maybe some of us aren’t doing it as well as we could. Martial Arts for the Mind will make you a maestro. We don’t pay enough attention to how we are taking care of our internal states.”

“We have seen an immediate benefit from your seminar. People who have completed your training have seen and felt a difference in their professional and personal lives. We are eager to have more employees attend and apply the techniques.” complete testimonial

“One of my colleagues has suffered from insomnia for a long time. The day after your training, she came into my office to say that she was finally able to fall asleep quickly, and stay asleep the whole night through because of the techniques she learned just 10 hours earlier. I can feel the difference in my own life as well. I am still amazed that just a few hours of your training can yield such positive results.” complete testimonial

“It's very hard to characterize this class. It's foundational for a wide variety of subjects: Customer Service, Coping with Difficult People, Reducing Stress, and more. It contains solid information about stress, coping and ultimately taking personal responsibility. Great, great class. I highly recommend the Gamows’ training.”

“I waited 3 months to actually develop these habits before reaching out to you. Like many things in life, I do believe that you need to come across the right tools at the right time for them to really take effect. Perhaps it was that I was searching for such a tool that your guided meditation session really resonated with me, Karen. I have been doing the 30 minute session every day since the forum, and now cannot end the day without it, regardless of where I am. Applying your techniques has slowly improved my mindset, and now I’m starting to unpack some of the bigger weights and trying to resolve them with a calmer outlook. I cannot thank you enough for the techniques I learned. I found them at the right time!”

“Thank you and David so much for the outstanding workshop this past Saturday! The feedback we are receiving is overwhelmingly positive from both newer and older employees. I have a feeling that this is the start of a change perspective and mentality for many people.”

“David and Karen Gamow recently did a workshop for us here at Citrix that was VERY well received. They focus on a combination of cognitive and body-based (meditation and breathing) techniques, and are very focused on providing useful, actionable tools. I’ve not seen a more effective presentation in quite some time, especially that is geared toward a corporate audience. I was impressed by their foundation in evidence-based science, as opposed to others I’ve seen who rely on the ‘feel good’ argument for meditation and breathing as a stress reduction practice.”

“I have felt noticeably more relaxed, focused, and effective at work.”

“A few days after your class, something happened that caused a tremendous amount of stress in me. I was literally fuming while driving home. So I started doing the exercises right then and there, in the car. By the time I got home, I felt completely free of anger. In fact, I felt like I'd taken a valium. I am stunned how effective these techniques are.”

“Your program was deeply engaging and very well-received by our team. It gave our people practical tools and techniques that they could implement easily in real time.” complete testimonial

“The best stress-management program we’ve ever offered — ideal for helping us retain our valuable managers and save them from burnout or job dissatisfaction. It provided our people with invaluable skills to manage their workloads and their staff effectively.” complete testimonial

“Several managers said this was the most beneficial training they had ever taken at Marriott. Many managers have talked with me about how they are already applying the ideas and techniques to help with their workloads and their staffs. I also experienced benefits from training already in just the few days since the class. I highly recommend your training. It’s excellent, and very much needed — and completely engaging from start to finish.” complete testimonial

“Being type A and over-active, I have never felt so grounded, open or centered as when I practice these relaxation and meditation techniques.”

“I am under so much stress at work that sometimes I can’t breathe. I found these techniques incredible for releasing stress.”

“I own a company in the San Francisco Bay area. I was on my way to the annual stockholders’ meeting with anxiety. There was only bad news to report, and the room would be filled with angry people. I took a moment to reflect, and realized there was nothing I could do to change the circumstances. Once I really accepted it, I felt a real freedom. By the time I got to the meeting, I felt very relaxed. The day started as I expected, filled with disappointed and angry people. But I felt wonderful. I was much more effective being calm than I would have been, buying into the tension of the day. By the end of the meeting, the energy had significantly turned around, and the audience was more calm, more accepting as well. I came home that evening, and my wife was amazed at how calm I was.”

Bacara Resort & Spa, our luxury destination getaway, caters to some of the most discerning travelers in the world. Our Team Members already deliver remarkable customer service to our guests and we were so pleased to give them something back that would benefit them personally and professionally. It's just been a few days since the training, and many managers have shared how they are experiencing profound benefit. Our leadership team rated the class with very strong reviews. This training is ideal for hotel professionals at all levels in the organization. complete testimonial

“When I woke up the next morning after your class, for the first time in weeks, my stomach was not in knots! I noticed it right away. I actually felt rested! I was so amazed and excited!”

Thank you again for the wonderful workshop last week - folks here were raving. We'll definitely be bringing you back for an encore.

“The response to your program was terrific.  Clearly, this is a class with something valuable for everyone! I personally enjoyed the class. It brought me back to what's most important in life and work. Thank you for bringing your light and wisdom into Schwab.”

“I spent four hours with David and Karen Gamow last Friday. The subject matter was right on point and their presentation was superb. I would recommend this training strongly for my spouse, my daughter, my son-in-law, my co-workers, or my enemies. I have taken several Steven Covey seminars over the years and many of their concepts parallel those of Mr. Covey. They know their stuff, it's quite relevant today, and they do an excellent presentation.”

“Of the more than 20 management training programs Kimpton offered last year, your seminar was ranked highest by our employees. We believe we have better leaders now as a result of it: more balanced, more relaxed, and less overworked.” complete testimonial

“Your training is life-changing. I joked that it’s as good as a session with a therapist, but a lot cheaper. But it’s true. This is a very cost-effective way to bring life-changing health and productivity benefits to our employees. I recommend your training with enthusiasm.” complete testimonial

“Thanks to you and David for bringing a new perspective. Your sessions received the top ranking (5) almost across the board, along with many positive comments. One of the attendees called me on Monday to say that having suffered from anxiety for years, he felt stress free for the first time in a long time.”

“Excellent. This should be base-line training for all new and old LE officers. I’ve been in law enforcement for over 30 years, and we can be a tough crowd to present to. This was a great program, and our officers truly appreciated and enjoyed what you taught us.”

“This program is a gift. In my 17-year career with the National Park Service, I have never chosen to attend a training twice. But I was here yesterday and am back again today. I can’t recommend this more highly. We focus a great deal on physical risks in the NPS — accidents, falls, threats from the public, tsunamis, earthquakes, lava — and that’s all important. But we don’t focus enough on our inner environment and the challenges we face there — the stresses and frustrations that we experience every day. We all need this training. It’s powerful. It’s useful. It will serve us at work and at home. It means a lot to me to be able to bring these skills to my staff. Thank you for coming, and we look forward to working with you again.” complete testimonial

“Your training is about much more than stress. Frankly, it’s transformational. It has helped us be more solution-oriented, positive, and self-acceptant. It’s more about ‘Life Management’ than Stress Management. It’s been important to me to bring these skills to our staff. Thank you.”

“I just want to thank you again for this terrific session. From all disciplines and on all counts it was a resounding success. Folks really liked receiving techniques as a take-away to apply in their daily lives. Our people loved it. To provide something of this quality and benefit to our staff—the cost was a pittance.”

“You really had an impact on our staff. Each day I run into more people that thank me for putting together the training. You did a great job relaying that information during the training sessions and doing it in a way that was positive and really opened up people's eyes that they are in the driver’s seat of their own lives. This was one of the most powerful programs I’d ever taken at our HQ. If this helps one person change, it’s worth it. Can't thank you enough for the tremendous impact you have made in my life.”

“I’ve been a trainer for a long time, working with many different levels of education and status. I'm very, very impressed with how you related to our audience of maintenance staffers. You guys really got down to earth and reached them. I almost was in tears, because these people mean so much to me. When we decided to bring you in, Jeff said to me it was one of the most powerful programs he’d ever taken, ‘If this helps one person change, it’s worth it.’ I wish I’d had this training years ago, myself.”

“An extremely engaging and powerful program. We were captivated by your wonderful way of connecting deeply with our people. Highly recommended.” complete testimonial

“This workshop was eye-opening. It really made me think about how I deal with situations, and how they affect me. I really enjoyed the program.”

“I am amazed that in a mere three and a half hours, your training changed my life! I truly appreciate what I learned, and have been practicing with successful outcomes. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!”

“Helpful, not only in terms of how to deal with people who stress you out, but especially on how you handle yourself, so you don’t let the slings, arrows, and other misfortunes that others may sling your way get you down. It was rather liberating, in fact.”

“This is a high-stress environment, and your training has been a great help. Even one person with calm energy in the face of challenge helps everyone to respond at their best.” complete testimonial

“Stress and resilience is a must-take program. It will change your life. This program taught me a lot. I’m the person who gets upset without thinking. Now I know to just step back, breathe, and think before I explode! :) The session was great. I learned so much that I can use in my everyday life. I look forward to seeing you next year. ”

“After practicing these techniques for only a short time, my neck pain is almost completely gone.”

“You are both incredible instructors. Professional, funny, articulate, relevant, current, and spot-on with the examples and activities.”

“An excellent training. People have been talking for weeks now about how much they benefited from it.”

“On behalf of the 12 federal agencies who attended this Senior Executive training session, I commend you for a very well-executed program. I am still receiving feedback weeks later about how much participants enjoyed and benefited from the techniques and strategies.”

“Thank you for your excellent presentation. Yours was the most popular program of the thirty sessions offered at our annual Leadership Conference.”

“This is a great program! The training provided real, practical skills to calm and focus the mind. This way of thinking about my choices (in perspective) was amazing. It will help me to put into practice what I’ve heard about for years.”

“This was the best training I have received since being employed by the government 24 years ago. I highly recommend this program to anyone.”

“I enjoyed your program immensely. It is excellent for people on the bench. I’ve thought long and deeply about how to respond to the people who appear in my courtroom, given their frustrations, lack of respect for authority, and the necessity for me to be both understanding and strong. I intend to implement all of the tools in my professional and personal life.” complete testimonial

“Excellent. This was impactful and eye-opening. I found the cognitive exercises most helpful for reframing external influences. We want this training for our managers and staff.”

“It was important to me to provide training that would support my staff personally as well as professionally, and let them know how much their work is appreciated. Your training was perfect. The response was overwhelmingly positive, even given that this is a tough group of people to train, including some of our already well-trained Master Resiliency Trainers. This training came to me highly recommended and we will be pleased to utilize it again in the future.”

“Your program for our annual conference was awesome! It was lively, fun, and completely engaging, start to finish. Extremely engaging, helpful and effective. People had reductions in pain and physical tension after just one short period of exercises. Our Assistant Director was so satisfied with your seminar that he referred to points you’d made many times during his presentations during the rest of week. It's a perfect program for an off-site meeting. You are performing a great service.” complete testimonial

“Karen and David’s stress and resiliency training received the highest accolades of the year from the our federal workforce — a must attend for people who are tasked with doing more with fewer resources.” complete testimonial

“If ever there was a way to improve your life, make work more productive and meaningful, and make you feel good about yourself and your world, you could find no better than this course!”

“A guided journey through your emotional minefield. Excellent.”

“Our employees include some of the country’s finest research scientists, and they gave this program top ratings. It’s a big plus that the program is based on clinical research and that people can experience the results of the techniques first-hand. Even our traditional skeptics were won over.” complete testimonial

“Well-presented and engaging. I wish I could have had this earlier in my career.”

“Awesome! Lively, fun, and completely engaging start to finish. Extremely helpful and effective.” complete testimonial

“The best stress and resiliency training ever offered in my 20 years at NASA.” complete testimonial

“Excellent. Thank you again for taking the time to train our Master Resiliency Trainers. Everyone can benefit from this program.”

“Thanks so much for offering the training opportunity in Denver. I attended without any preparatory information so was without expectation or idea of what I was in for. I can tell you that your approach with the physiological relaxation techniques, coupled with the behavioral science/bio-chemistry, was fascinating. The fact that the delivery was so engaging with such great examples to explain human behaviors/tendencies was both entertaining and educational.”

“Invaluable skills for success in work, and in life.” complete testimonial

“This program is pure genius. A ‘must-see’ for anyone who wants to change their life for the better. Very warm speakers — open and easy to engage with. They really want to help their audience. Let them.”

“Your program is excellent. It’s clear how much you care about the participants and the ideas you share. It comes from your heart and has a real impact on people in a way that most trainings simply don’t. You are connecting with people in a way that can really change them.” complete testimonial

“Everyone felt this training was very beneficial. We were able to start implementing the ideas you provided in our personal and professional lives immediately. I recommend this particularly to anyone working in the high stress environment of law enforcement.”

“Extremely beneficial for work and home life. David and Karen are fantastic—they really convey well. We could use this training once a year.” complete testimonial

“Life changing and powerful. Just what I needed.” complete testimonial

“I found your training very valuable. I am keenly interested in providing the Martial Arts for the Mind training to others within the court family, as part of an overall effort and improving the well being of staff.”

“Your program really affected me. I’ve been shot at in the last month. I work with some very violent criminals, including several sex offenders. I’m filled with anger most of the time at work and at home. But something you said hit me hard. I realized, this isn’t my 6 year-old son’s fault or my family’s fault. It’s me, and I can do something about it. I did your exercises in my room last night. They are powerful. I know a lot of people won’t admit this, but police professionals need this training. We need to get over our macho exterior, keeping anything from getting and affecting us. This really changed me. I want you to know that a lot of people here needed this. You made a real different here. Thank you so much.”

“It’s pretty amazing how this program can change your thought process in just a few hours. It was, by far, the most relevant and eye-opening training in my 20 year career with the NPS.”

“Thank you so much for your training. The feedback from staff has been incredibly positive.”

“This was the first time we attempted any training of this type at our week-long Annual Fleet Administration Management Seminar, and my apprehension at tryingn it out on this no-nonsense crowd was great. However, about 60 seconds into your training, my apprehension disappeared along with my stress! Thank you for your lively and engaging training. We all found it very effective and enjoyable, and I recommend it highly.” complete testimonial

“Great material presented in a condensed format. Wonderful examples and stories illustrating the teaching points.”

“Our people are going through far more uncertainty and stress than any of us can remember, with the sequester and with a major military drawdown underway. I found you on the web and contacted several of your Naval clients, who gave you rave reviews. Even so, frankly, I was surprised at how positive the response was from this group. The vast majority of them rated it highly effective or effective, and nearly all recommended that it be presented to other Marines here on base. This was a very seasoned audience of long-time Marines and instructors themselves. They are a hard-boiled bunch, and not easily impressed. I am planning to recommend it up the line here.

“Extremely insightful on becoming more self-aware and not emotionally reacting to your circumstances. Loved the real-life situations as examples.”

“Amazing and empowering! So glad that I was able to attend. These life skills are needed by everyone. This is the type of training that all employees should have access to.”

“Amazing. I found myself wishing that David's presentation was mandatory for me prior to taking this position. As much as I sat back and recounted my mistakes, I felt that I now have the direction to change my approach to every one of those situations.”

"Thanks for presenting to the annual meeting of our probation officers and support staff. Feedback on the program was very positive from staff at all levels of the organization. Your training on dealing with stress and change will undoubtedly be useful as we implement new initiatives here in the office, and equally importantly, in maintaining a healthy approach to stressors in our personal lives." complete testimonial

“You are the best training/presenters I’ve seen in my professional career. You gave a phenomenal presentation. I do believe you and your husband are changing the world, one person at a time. It’s wonderful. Thanks for what you do!”

“The training that you and your husband provided was amazing.  I have applied the training in my life since the training session, and I have noticed a significant reduction in my overall stress level. When you can step back evaluate a situation and try not to take it personally you are able to make a rational thought out decision.” complete testimonial

“Bank examiners are tough graders. This was the most popular program at our annual conference.”

My blood pressure has already dropped from 130/95 to 109/80! My 12 year old son also loves your 10 minute meditation - he has trouble falling asleep and he loves it, has listened to it for the past several nights. Thanks again for a wonderful seminar.”

“Thank you so much for your presentation. The feedback from staff has been incredibly positive.”

“Thank you for your excellent presentation. Yours was the most popular program of the thirty sessions offered at our annual Leadership Conference.”

“This training received the highest accolades of the year from our workforce. Feedback was immediate and powerful — a must attend training for professionals seeking to do their best work.” complete testimonial

“Excellent. Thank you again for taking the time to train our Master Resiliency Trainers. This is worth bringing to all Air Forces bases. Everyone can benefit from this program.”

“Our people are going through far more uncertainty and stress than any of us can remember, with the sequester and with a major military drawdown underway. I found you on the web and contacted several of your Naval clients, who gave you rave reviews. Even so, frankly, I was surprised at how positive the response was from this group. The vast majority of them rated it highly effective or effective, and nearly all recommended that it be presented to other Marines here on base. This was a very seasoned audience of long-time Marines and instructors themselves. They are a hard-boiled bunch, and not easily impressed. I am planning to recommend it up the line here.

“This program is pure genius. A “must-see” for anyone who wants to change their life for the better. Very warm speakers — open and easy to engage with. They really want to help their audience. Let them.”

“Amazing and empowering! So glad that I was able to attend. These life skills are needed by everyone. This is the type of training that all employees should have access to.”

“This was the first time we attempted any training of this type at our week-long Annual Fleet Administration Management Seminar, and my apprehension at trying it out on this no-nonsense crowd was great. However, about 60 seconds into your training, my apprehension disappeared along with my stress! Thank you for your lively and engaging training. We all found it very effective and enjoyable, and I recommend it highly.” complete testimonial

“This is a high-stress environment, and your training has been a great help in accomplishing what we need to get done here. Having a core of trained people has benefited the whole Center. Even one person with calm energy in the face of challenge helps everyone to respond at their best. I recommend your work highly.” complete testimonial

Thanks for an excellent training. People have been talking for weeks now about how much they benefitted from it.”

–Great material presented in a condensed format. Wonderful examples and stories illustrating the teaching points.”

“This program was very helpful for me and for the participants at the Annual Fleet Administrative Management Conference. I'd like to see this training spread more broadly through NOAA.”

“Outstanding. Great examples to demonstrate instruction and techniques.”

“This changed my perceptions. Awesome program.”

“Very well-prepared and presented training.”

“These excellent techniques need to be shared with all military members. A very good presentation and explanation of techniques, and how the mind works.”

“Extremely insightful on becoming more self-aware and not emotionally reacting to your circumstances. Loved the real-life situations as examples.”

“Excellent information and exercises.”

“It’s the stuff I’ve been struggling to explain to my coworkers whom I find too emotional; only it’s explained way better in this training. As I’ve been growing in rank, I’ve seen people who are genuinely ok with whatever happens. I think this is why.”

“Time well spent. It can change your life if you’re open to it.”

“This workshop was eye-opening and really made me think about how I deal with situations, and how they affect me.”

“Today’s program was awesome! Great insight and perspectives.”

“Amazing program that has one view the world through a different lens. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this training.”

“If ever there was a way to improve your life, make work more productive and meaningful, and make you feel good about yourself and your world, you could find no better than this course.”

“It was important to me to provide training that would support my staff personally as well as professionally, and let them know how much their work is appreciated. Your training was perfect. The response was overwhelmingly positive, even given that this is a tough group of people to train, including some of our already well-trained Master Resiliency Trainers. This training came to me highly recommended and we will be pleased to utilize it again in the future.”

“This is top-rated training to cope with high workloads and pressure on the job, used by many other branches of the military. Several from our division attended a session last year. All came away with a renewed sense of purpose, and felt it would be a great help to our people.”

“Thank you again for an uplifting experience and helpful tips to de-stress, if you will! It’s already paid dividends at work and home!”

“We were very pleased with the training, and I believe we all walked away with some very useful information and techniques. This was one of the most relaxing and educational trainings we’ve ever experienced.”

“It was a pleasure having you and David onboard last week. Thank you for the great training and insight! This is the most buzz I have ever heard after a program. Many of the folks here have already begun to put things into practice and we've heard many successful ‘two pounder’ testimonies.”

“Whatever this cost, it was worth it.”

“I am a 25-year Police veteran and have seen the negative effects of stress on many colleagues over the years. The response to this program was overwhelmingly positive, with so many folks indicating that we needed to offer it again. Since then, I have personally used the techniques many times, and have spoken with many of those who attended. All report success, greater calm through tumultuous situations and less stress when faced with otherwise overwhelming workloads. I strongly recommend their course to anyone.” complete testimonial

“The ability to react calmly in pressure situations is an invaluable skill. Your ability to not only show us how to do that, but motivate and inspire us to do it, is what makes your program so valuable.” complete testimonial

“Excellent. This should be base-line training for all new and old LE officers. I’ve been in law enforcement for over 30 years, and we can be a tough crowd to present to. This was a great program, and our officers truly what you taught us.”

“Police officers are one of the toughest audiences you’ll find anywhere. You really connected with their realities with your stories and examples. I was pleased at how receptive everyone was. This was a great success, and I think at least half the people in the room really took something away that could change their lives. We don’t usually have resources to bring this kind of program to our people, but thanks to some impoundment funds that became available, we were able to. It’s the best use of those funds that I could imagine.” complete testimonial

“Yours was the most popular program of the thirty sessions offered at our annual Leadership Conference. If ever there was a way to improve your life, make work more productive and meaningful, and make you feel good about yourself and your world, you could find no better than this course!”

“This is a high-stress environment, and your training has been a great help in accomplishing what we need to get done here. Having a core of trained people has benefited the whole Center. Even one person with calm energy in the face of challenge helps everyone to respond at their best. I recommend your work highly.” complete testimonial

“Our staff are under tremendous pressure from the heightened security needs we face, and it has taken a toll on our people. Your program is a life-saver.” complete testimonial

“The Gamows' training is excellent. The skills they teach are critical for working effectively with the public, handling the constant stress of security work, and making sure our employees can leave those stresses at work when they go home to their families.” complete testimonial

“Very informative and eye-opening. Being a new officer to the service, this workshop really opened my eyes to dealing with stress, and ways to manage it.”

“Police officers tend to be a tough audience. But the reviews immediately after the class, and later in a formal survey, were all positive. Stress is a major contributor to illnesses and death amongst officers. Because of your training, our officers now have a practical approach easily at hand. Thank you.” complete testimonial

“Our department has been through a year-long training process and redefinition of our mission and how we work together. As it turned out, your program was just what I was looking for. The officers were engaged and involved, and afterwards, gave this training high ratings. That’s no easy achievement with a police audience. The skills you teach are critical for success in work and in life.” complete testimonial

“Thumbs up. I wish I had seen this 30 years ago. I have 200 top executives under me, and 1200 mid-level managers under them, and I’d like everyone to take this.”

“The ability to react calmly in pressure situations is an invaluable skill. Your ability to not only show us how to do that, but motivate and inspire us to do it, is what makes your program so valuable.” complete testimonial

“Employees are clamoring for help with stress, but it’s rare to find a program that’s effective. The Gamows’ easy presentation style coupled with an obvious deep knowledge of human physiology and psychology gives them great credibility with their audiences. A very motivational, engaging program.” complete testimonial

“We spent a year looking for a training that would help our people work with a demanding public. We all know what to do. What’s important is being able to respond well under pressure. This was one of the most outstanding trainings we’ve ever had. The response was so positive, our executive team wants you back soon for more. After the first day’s training, word got out and people were asking if they could squeeze in. Our training room was packed. Everyone spoke highly of it: maintenance workers, fire fighters, administrators, and executives. We have a great team here, and this week’s training just made us better.” complete testimonial

“What I didn’t tell you (I didn’t want to raise your stress level) was that the group of sixty managers you were about to train were all veteran educators who definitely have a show me attitude when it comes to staff development — a very tough audience. Well, the reviews are in and you guys were an absolute hit — the single highest rated program we have ever had. Many participants told me that it was the most valuable training they had ever experienced.” complete testimonial

“I am a 25 year Police veteran and have seen the negative effects of stress on many colleagues over the years. The response to this program was overwhelmingly positive, with so many folks indicating that we needed to offer it again. Since then, I have personally used the techniques many times, and have spoken with many of those who attended. All report success, greater calm through tumultuous situations and less stress when faced with otherwise overwhelming workloads. I strongly recommend their course to anyone.” complete testimonial

“This is one of the best trainings we’ve ever sponsored. You really had an impact on everyone who received your training. I could keep you busy in Alaska as long as you want.”

“The Gamows’ training is excellent—critical for working effectively with the public, handling the constant stress of security work, and making sure our employees can leave those stresses at work when they go home to their families.” complete testimonial

“I attended the afternoon session at the City of Gresham yesterday!  Wow!  That was the first training of this type at the city that I can remember, and I’ve been here almost 24 years. Most trainings are to teach us something, not to fix ourselves and taking control of such. Very overdue! I really enjoyed your presentation— your style—your humor—all of it! Loved how you handled questions from the audience! Keep it up!! Thank you!!

“Our department has been through a year-long training and redefinition. Your program was just what I was looking for. It was ideal for supporting our new directions—taking responsibility for our behaviors and reactions, gaining mastery over mind, emotions, and body, increasing our awareness of the realities of others, and making good decisions under pressure. The skills you teach are critical for success in work and in life.” complete testimonial

“Thank you so much for this powerful program. I wish I'd had it two years ago. The pressure we've been under has been incredible. This is just what we need to be able to cope with the challenges we face.”

“The session today was so amazing and so beneficial. This was the best stress management training I've ever experienced.”

“This training was very relevant to my job. I was captivated throughout.”

“I had expected the program to be good after reading your testimonials, but this was amazing! It was effective and engaging. Honestly, the time flew by. It was a surprise for our management team as part of our annual meeting, and I was a little unsure how people would react. But the feedback was very positive. I was glad to bring these skills to our managers. I highly recommend your training.”

“Wow! Your session was absolutely perfect! I am so grateful! Our employees were very inspired and moved by the content, and we have a fairly tough audience. You really got people to do some serious self-reflection, including all of the employees I interact with regularly. I am already noticing some shifts in my attitude and thought patterns. This is really powerful stuff. Everyone I spoke with agreed that you did an incredible job of powerfully creating the distinctions for us.”

“I feel so fortunate to have attended your course! I have to tell you, I have been doing your meditation exercises almost every morning since you did our training two months ago, and have found them to be a lifesaver. Learning these techniques has been so important and helpful. I think everyone should take your seminar! Thank you again for your work!”

“Thank you for the excellent trainings you provided for our staff. We were very pleased with the response, especially from our senior managers. They are under tremendous pressure from the heightened security needs we face, and it has taken a toll on our people. Your program was a life-saver for the participants, and provided techniques that people can immediately put to use. Several senior managers asked that this be made available to all our employees on an on-going basis. If the response to the last two trainings is any indication, there will be a full crowd again next time you come. We look forward to having you back again soon.” complete testimonial

“We had a wonderful time last week. One of the best professional developments ever.”

“I have MS (Multiple Sclerosis), with the usual accompanying stiffness and difficulty moving. I limped into this training as usual, moving slowly. After the first set of exercises, I stood up, and was astonished to be moving nearly normally. My MS symptoms diminished 75% in 30 minutes.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed these sessions. In addition to learning a wealth of knowledge about handling stressful situations, I had had pain in my neck for 4 days and have had horrible shoulder pain for 6 months; the meditation exercises took away the neck pain completely, and the shoulder pain has diminished significantly.” complete testimonial

Thank you so much for providing your excellent stress management training to City of Sunnyvale employees. It is clear that, once again, the training was extremely well received by all who attended. Your program is now one of the most requested classes on our training program schedule - word is getting around! On behalf of our division, I’d like to say thank you too for your support and careful organization and follow through, all of which help make for seamless setup, coordination and promotion of the program. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall! complete testimonial

“I want to thank you, on behalf of our office, for delivering a stellar training which has benefited us personally and professionally.” complete testimonial

“Thank you for your very well-received presentations. Your contrasting content and presentation styles worked great together, and really helped to keep the interest of the participants. I would highly recommend your training to other government agencies.” complete testimonial

“Police officers are one of the toughest audiences you’ll find anywhere. You really connected with their realities with the stories and examples. This training came at an important time. I wanted to put a real focus on wellness and stress management for my people. I appreciate the challenges people are facing at work and at home, and I know the value of what you teach, first-hand. We don’t usually have resources to bring this kind of program to our people, but thanks to some impoundment funds that became available, we were able to. It’s the best use of those funds that I could imagine.” complete testimonial

“This presentation was nothing short of STELLAR. The material was exceptional and invaluable to me and my co-workers. These tools will be incredibly useful on a day-to-day basis. complete testimonial

“I have never seen such a positive response to a program. Many people afterwards said things like: the best seminar I have ever attended — powerful — life-changing.  Honestly, the testimonials don’t begin to describe the power and effectiveness of your program.” complete testimonial

“To say that your training was well-received is an understatement. Managers described it as ‘amazing,’ ‘wonderfully done,’ and ‘excellent ... everyone should get this training.’ The presentation was highly impactful, and you demonstrated a clear, empathic understanding of the challenges we face as professionals in the hospitality industry. As a luxury property, our managers and employees are held to extremely high standards. Given the demands inherent in our business, we want to create an environment in which our staff feel supported, and programs like yours help us to achieve this objective. Highly recommended.” complete testimonial

“It has been a high priority for me, personally, to bring these skills to our people; it's something I wish I had learned earlier in my career. Your program is excellent and high-energy, designed to meet the needs of the most demanding hotel professional.” complete testimonial

“Of the more than 20 management training programs Kimpton offered last year, your seminar was ranked highest by our employees. We believe we have better leaders now as a result of it: more balanced, more relaxed, and less overworked.” complete testimonial

“The best stress-management program we’ve ever offered — ideal for helping us retain our valuable managers and save them from burnout or job dissatisfaction. It provided our people with invaluable skills to manage their workloads and their staff effectively.” complete testimonial

“Several managers said this was the most beneficial training they had ever taken at Marriott. Many managers have talked with me about how they are already applying the ideas and techniques to help with their workloads and their staffs. I also experienced benefits from training already in just the few days since the class. I highly recommend your training. It’s excellent, and very much needed — and completely engaging from start to finish.” complete testimonial

“We needed this program. It couldn’t have come at a better time. It had a powerful effect on a number of our people who are experiencing extremely challenging situations — divorce, caring for aging parents, serious illness  on top of the demands of managing a busy conference hotel with more business than usual.  Just looking into the faces of these people, I could see immediate benefit from the techniques you taught.” complete testimonial

“We cater to some of the most discerning travelers in the world. Our staff already deliver remarkable customer service to our guests and we were so pleased to give them something back that would benefit them personally and professionally. It's just been a few days since the training, and many managers have shared how they are experiencing profound benefit. Our leadership team rated the class with very strong reviews. This training is ideal for hotel professionals at all levels in the organization.” complete testimonial

“If my previous company had shown this level of interest in my development as a manager and as a person, I never would have left.” complete testimonial

“It was an immense pleasure meeting you and Karen personally. You are such GOOD people with great hearts and I really enjoyed talking to both of you. The training you do is SO necessary in today's world. It is funny how we as Les Clefs d'Or do our utmost to reduce other people's stress and in turn are left with a lot of our guests ‘remnants’.”

“I have been here for 14 years, and this is the first training I have ever taken that actually made a change in me that will last more than a day. I've never seen a training that lit a fire in people for days afterward. Everyone is still talking about it. But more than talking about it, they're acting on it.”

“The best training I have ever attended.”

“These are essential tools for work and for life. The tools and concepts provided will go a long way in strengthening us personally, and as an organization.” complete testimonial

“I have spoken to several people who had attended your session, and we all are in agreement that it's one of the best training sessions anyone of us have taken at Stanford (or anywhere else, for that matter).”

“A cogent and much needed seminar for our Ob/Gyn residents. To have longevity and success as a physician, we all need to gain mastery over our own stress and ourselves, or we become depleted and burn out at the source. It’s like the airline announcement: ‘in case of an emergency we need to first place the oxygen mask securely over our own face before we can help the one next to us’. To become effective healers, we need to break our own cycle of stress, so we are better able to help those in need.” complete testimonial

“This training received the highest accolades of the year from our workforce.” complete testimonial

“I have worked with hundreds of trainers throughout the world. Your presentation is definitely in the top 10% of anything I have ever experienced. So many programs are power point presentations describing a topic. Yours really motivates and changes people. Your enthusiasm shines through what you do and the effect is dramatic.”

“I’m normally in pain nearly all the time, and yet I was pain-free after a single session of your exercises.”

“This stress management program you presented is excellent. It’s practical, easy to learn, and very well presented. The real-life stories make the techniques relevant to our situation in a high-stress hospital environment.”

“The face of modern medicine is changing, and you are helping all of us to be a part of than change. You are providing invaluable tools for stress reduction and pain management that anyone can learn in a few hours.” complete testimonial

“We have nothing but deep gratitude for the life lessons you and David have taught our therapists. Your trainings were well received and given high marks—exceeding our expectations. Thank you very much.”

“This was the most useful and excellent course I have taken in my life.”

“THANK YOU, once again for a fabulous training session. There was not a minute wasted, and we received very valuable knowledge and tools for immediate application. So simple, yet so effective —you are the best! Thank you so much.” complete testimonial

“We offer programs regularly to employees, but they are often more talk than techniques and tools. Your training was full of hands-on techniques that people can take back to the office and apply in their lives with noticeable results. It works!” complete testimonial

“95% of participants rated the program as excellent. What participants liked most about the program: being given practical, learnable, teachable tools to handle stressful situations better, David’s great sense of humor and use of real-life stories in the presentation, and the relaxed atmosphere and group interaction without being put on the spot. The skills and techniques that you shared will be an invaluable asset to supporting our health care mission.” complete testimonial

“Thanks so much for a marvelous job with your seminar. All of the feedback was excellent, and the participants talked about how wonderful the class was. We are always glad to have you present this training when you are in the area. And thanks for being so easy to work with.” complete testimonial

“The most exciting new thing I have learned in a long time. Wonderful and very useful information made very interesting and humorous. Exercises were incredible.”

“Honestly, these ideas are life changing. I already see the world differently, and feel empowered to take control of my reactions to this unpredictable, sometimes difficult life.”

“It’s rare in life that someone hands you a tool that works.”

“It’s not just anybody who can take a group of 350 women and get them to sit quietly through a guided meditation. They loved everything you taught them. As the meeting planner, I especially enjoyed working with you. Your dedication to the program’s success went above and beyond the role of speakers. The end result was a phenomenal event that went smoothly and was a huge success!” complete testimonial

“One of our senior managers said that your program was, ‘Educational with the potential to liberate; this should be taught in school to everyone. This is a life skill worth having.’ ‘Today’s program is beneficial to us for the rest of our lives.’ Our staffers are a busy and skeptical bunch, so it was a surprise that the feedback was so positive. We highly recommend your work.” complete testimonial

“Many of our clients are low-income with sick and struggling children. It's a very high pressure situation for them, and for us. Your training was really outstanding - one of the best I have ever attended. It was motivating and insightful. Our staff gained tools that many are using every day to feel more of a sense of self-mastery and control over their lives. The feedback was very positive from everyone, from doctors to the administrative support. I think the doctors appreciated it the most, actually. You opened up a group discussion on issues we have not addressed so openly in the past: stress, how we respond to it, and how we treat each other under pressure. I am seeing a real difference in myself and others, and I wanted to thank you for bringing this program to our group.” complete testimonial

“Our people loved your training last week. Staff requests to attend and attendance were at an all time high. I was impressed with the benefits of the program, and the motivation people felt. People came away knowing that they could take simple steps to immediately improve their ability to communicate and work effectively with others. The attendees really came to see that they can have much more control over their reactions than they normally think is possible. The analogies and stories were very powerful.” complete testimonial

Thank you for presenting at our 13th annual conference for perinatal nurses. The pressures we face are tremendous. I was hoping to find a program that could benefit our people by enhancing their ability to deal with the stresses and deadlines of our demanding profession. Your program received rave reviews. It was everything I hoped for, and was one of the most popular events of the two-day conference. “Practical, inspiring, life-changing, empowering, effective” were just some of the comments I heard from the nurses afterwards. I’ve wanted to offer this kind of training to our nurses for years and am very glad to have found you. I recommend your work with enthusiasm. complete testimonial

“I have a PhD in Performance Psychology, and your program is one of the most powerful I have ever seen. You have an exceptional way of sharing these life-changing ideas.”

“We’ve had 6 training sessions with you, and several months later, people are still talking about the benefits. Given the pressures on IT to perform, this is an enormous help with our productivity. Your program is very effective and powerful. I highly recommend it.” complete testimonial

“What I didn’t tell you (I didn’t want to raise your stress level) was that the group of sixty managers you were about to train were all veteran educators who definitely have a show me attitude when it comes to staff development — a very tough audience. Well, the reviews are in and you guys were an absolute hit — the single highest rated program we have ever had. Many participants told me that it was the most valuable training they had ever experienced.” complete testimonial

“A fabulous training session. There was not a minute wasted, and we received very valuable knowledge and tools for immediate application. So simple, yet so effective—you are the best! Thank you so much.” complete testimonial

“A cogent and much needed seminar for our Ob/Gyn residents. To have longevity and success as a physician, we all need to gain mastery over our own stress and ourselves, or we become depleted and burn out at the source. It’s like the airline announcement: ‘in case of an emergency we need to first place the oxygen mask securely over our own face before we can help the one next to us’. To become effective healers, we need to break our own cycle of stress, so we are better able to help those in need.” complete testimonial

“The techniques you are teaching, and the scientific basis that David explains, are a fantastic mix. You provide us with the purpose to step back and chose not to stress ourselves out one more time, and the tools to be able to do so. This was the second time I took the class, yet I found it as helpful as the first one.”

“We had a wonderful time last week. One of the best professional developments ever. Thank you for giving the teachers a refresh.”

“I’m normally in pain and discomfort nearly all the time, and yet I was pain free after a single session of your exercises. I can’t begin to thank you enough for your training. The benefits are incredible.”

“Your program is fast-paced, challenging, motivational, and practical. Our group gave it high reviews and many people were personally affected by it.” complete testimonial

“I have spoken to several people who had attended your session, and we all are in agreement that it's one of the best training sessions anyone of us have taken at Stanford (or anywhere else, for that matter).”

“We have many quality training programs here at the university, as you can imagine. But nothing compares to the training you just did for us. Your training is the best I have ever attended in my 35 years on staff at Stanford.”

“One of our senior managers said that your program was, ‘Educational with the potential to liberate; this should be taught in school to everyone. This is a life skill worth having.’ ‘Today’s program is beneficial to us for the rest of our lives.’ Our staffers are a busy and skeptical bunch, so it was a surprise that the feedback was so positive. We highly recommend your work.” complete testimonial

“A top-notch program.”

“The best training I have ever attended. These are powerful, life-changing techniques to cope with professional and personal stressors. You are a gift to our community and I hope many around the world can benefit.”

“One of the Center Directors said it was the “best training she’s attended” since working for Head Start, and others agreed. I’m so grateful that you were able to be the presenters for our fall conference.” complete testimonial