Seminar, Book and Tape Testimonies

Story from S.M, QLD

I want you to know how much I enjoyed your seminar. I have been following your work for 5 years now and there have been moments when I’ve been tempted to pick up the phone. Because I have always learned best from reading, I doubted the value of attending a seminar although I developed a great respect for your work. I arrived tired and reluctant. I was half wishing that I’d booked a massage instead. By the end of the day I was relaxed and energised. By the end of the weekend I had worked out persistent problems with my PP and for the first time in my life I had really taken on board the concept of negative self-talk. I particularly enjoyed the discussion on unconditional loving; it has given me the strength to believe in myself when significant others mock my concepts of loving. I am now looking forward to attending a CHI Seminar.

Story from C.M, Vic

I absolutely agree with you in how you conduct your seminars.  There is a lot to be learned and CALM is the solution to this.  I appreciated the seminar because it showed me how to be more positive, how to live without stress and once learned, these steps are easy to follow.  Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience so openly in helping others and myself to lead a more fulfilling life.  I hope to be able to express and share these feelings with other people around me.

Anonymous Stories

"Thank you for an incredibly wonderful two days. I have benefited immensely and learned how important it is to love myself and the rest of life’s challenges I can handle day by day."

"Sandy, you are a wonderful presenter and your obvious enthusiasm and sincerity ‘beam out’. Your emphasis on simply taking the step to explore new ideas helped me to realise that ‘I won’t (with a cross through the words won’t) know if I don’t (with a cross through the word don’t) TRY”: “I am open to change!! Thanks for a great two days."

“I found many useful aids to help build into my business to provide more interesting contact with people. On my creative side, I am focused on beginning a new series of work for my next exhibition. By beginning now I will lose my panic station towards climax time when it will be all finished and on display.”

“This seminar was delightfully presented with knowledge and heart talk skilfully intertwined. I felt inspired without being on a ‘high’ and feel that I can go home with achievable goals. Thank you for your sharing of yourself and your life Sandy.”

“I have totally enjoyed this experience and I have now learned a new skill to make my life more relaxed, calmer and this will be reducing my stress and tension. For my day-to-day life this will result in my happiness and better health. Thank you Sandy.”

“After two days I have a sense of setting out on an exciting and wonderful new journey.”

“ Thanks so much for your time in teaching me about the subconscious mind and to use it to achieve my goals. They say everyone needs mentors and I can assure you, you have been added to my list. I respect you and strive to incorporate your expertise into my way of life.”

“Important to me: Forgiveness and Anchor. Instead of stressing and worrying to find a solution to a problem I think it’s great that you can relax and it can come to you. Much better — YES!”

“Thanks Sandy for teaching me such valuable life skills that I can implement immediately to improve my personal and professional life.”

Story from R.J, NSW

Many thanks for inviting me to attend your seminar this year.  I enjoyed the two days, absorbing much new and valuable information that will remain with me.  I’m sure sometimes you may feel your efforts go unnoticed, yet I thank you for opening doors for me and influencing my life in such a positive way with support and kindness.  Many thanks and blessings to you Sandy.

Story from M.B, Vic

After not being completely comfortable with the first day of your seminar I wondered if I could reach my goal at all.  But yes, my mind did soak in that day and being amongst that group of people taught me so much.  You spoke to me Sunday morning and touched all the right buttons – just gave me the tools I wanted and the rest of the day I went about changing my life.  I was a slave to some very bad habits and now I know I will replace bad habits with good habits (PP x 20 per day, eating well, etc.) for the rest of my life.    Day 63 … Free  Free  Free.

Story from M.D, QLD

Shortly after I did the CALM Life Skills course my father died from cancer.  I am sure it was the skills I’d learned from your course that saw me through that difficult time and to the end of my Degree.  I used a lot of visualisation to get me there and I have continued to use it to achieve things in my life since then.  Thanks again Sandy and I look forward to meeting you again at another seminar in the future.

Story from M.M, WA

Just a quick note to say thank you most sincerely for your exciting seminar.  Everyone without exception has spoken glowingly about their feelings as to what they got out of it.  You have helped a lot of people and for that we thank you.  Apart from all of that I want to say how much I enjoyed meeting you.

Story from S.J

Sandy, I want to thank you for the terrific seminar. It was probably the best seminar I have ever attended. The ideas are certainly revolutionary. The balance between information and how to use it really made the difference for me. Good luck with all your work.

Story from P.P

CALM is the only program I've done that I can initiate with ease and feel the benefits. I feel more present, more observant and more positive - my family life has all of a sudden improved.

Story from B.K

After having done Sandy’s CALM Seminar I have consistently practiced visiting my P.P.  The techniques you taught in the seminar have enriched my life and have added to the wealth of knowledge and experience that I have collected on my path through life.  I have done the cross-patterning exercises with my son which has helped him enormously with his problem solving at school.   A simple little thing like that has made a world of difference to our family.

Story from W.M

Sandy’s course helped me to change my outlook on life from negative to positive.  I now get positive results.  I use it for many aspects of my life, e.g. diet, with success.  Even the garage door opens more easily!

Story from K.R

Thought I should pass on a quick endorsement.  In my Master's Post-grad training we recently completed personal "Bilpin" Role testing - one of the most modern forms of management analysis.   Four years after the CALM Training I surprisingly topped my year in creativity and resource investigation at 90% in these categories.  I put most of this down to the CALM inspiration and confidence.  It's been a fun four years!

Story from W.S

I have started to apply the CALM principles and already I have been inspired to develop a brochure for my work and my energy has increased.  I feel more inspired and determined to make a success of my business.

Story from L.M

I have enjoyed and gained so much from your books Piece of Mind, Switch on to Your Inner Strength, and your many inspirational tapes. Your book No Need for Heroes was great reading. It brought home to me (and also a friend who served in the armed forces) just how often you meet men, and so many others who faced death daily, and had so many hair-raising experiences under such harsh conditions. Each and every one of the original Tunnel Rats are Heroes and should be recognised by our government for your acts of bravery beyond the call of duty. Every Aussie should read this book and be grateful of the undying love you, your men, and all the other servicemen and women had for keeping ours a free country. You, Sandy, are a truly remarkable Australian. Even now your ambition is to help as many people as possible find peace, happiness, and harmony. May God bless you.

Story from S.G

I have read most books by Edward deBono and Tony Buzan, but you Sandy in your book Piece of Mind for the first time for me, bring the subject down to a practical level applied to daily life - or learning.

Story from R.S

Please accept my heartfelt gratitude. On the Monday after the seminar I realised that the CALM Seminar was one of the best experiences of my life.  Your ideas and words of wisdom were precisely what I needed at this stage of my life.   I look forward to my successful future with excitement and joy.  I also simply adored interacting with so many interesting, delightful, loving people.   I've bought some beautiful bird stickers to remind me to do my PP and having quite a bit of success going there frequently - though red lights are no good if there's no one behind you to toot and wake up!

Story from S.H, Tas

An exceptionally heavy workload, being a workaholic and a perfectionist with a stress level “out of control”, resulted in not only physical and mental exhaustion, but contributed to my first major car accident in 37 years of driving.   Despite protests of not having time, I finally agreed to my wife's request to go to Sandy's seminar - THE BEST SEMINAR I have attended, and I've done lots.  I used the techniques and quickly learned how to relax at will, set goals and reassess values.  Twelve months on, a second seminar attended by both my wife and myself and the benefits are exceptional.

Story from F.K, NSW

Sandy, your course has changed my life. For some years I have been a nervous and fearful person, both of which were a manifestation of a marriage break up and bankruptcy proceedings. Confidence in myself had plummeted. Through the techniques you have taught me, my life has dramatically changed around. For example, my first book is on track to being published by September 1996; my business is on track to being largely successful; and more importantly, all my relationships - family and friends - continue to strengthen. By using the PP techniques I have been able to cope with my stresses and work towards balancing the diverse demands of relationships, family and finance. It is electrifying to be associated with someone who understands the awesome power of imagination. Spiritually it is gratifying to know someone like you, who understands the power of forgiveness love.

Story from S.B

I'd like to thank you for the guidance and inspiration you have given me since I have been involved in your programs. Your work de-mystified a lot of uncertainties for me in regard to relaxation and how to practically use it in day to day life. I have found your ideas very valuable and I will continue to use them. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and I am confident that other people too will recognise your sincerity and this will mean you can only succeed in the future.

Story from W.P

Just a short note to express our gratitude for your CALM Seminar...

Brett returned to Monash Univesity full of enthusiasm and expectation with his newly found Peaceful Place and Accelerated Learning techniques.   His pending exam results will be of interest.

I forwarded Switch-On to Your Inner Strength to my brother.  He has returned to Hospital for three weeks of RIM treatment.  Armed with Piece of Mind and Switch-On should help him through his impending challenges.

I am continuing to practice Peaceful Place regularly.

Obviously, we have only touched the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’.

I have found affirmation of my goal in Peaceful Place to be most encouraging.

Story from B.J, Vic

By participating in a seminar conducted by Sandy two years ago, I deliberately chose to use the power of my subconscious mind. This taught me many things about myself. It taught me that all the right tools for enhancing creativity, learning with confidence, and being very successful at study is at my fingertips, always at my command, anytime, any place. Not only have I rid myself of stress by using relaxation and meditation with guided imagery and music, but I discovered “Accelerated Learning Methods.” Surely the greatest tool for any student.

I will mention here that I am 51 years old, married, mother of three, and a full-time TAFE student — Diploma of Arts/Certificate 1V. Professional Writing & Editing. I write poetry and fiction, fiction being a novel. Balancing this lifestyle would have been quite a problem if I did not follow the guidelines so easily and clearly set out in Sandy’s book Student Steps to Success.

How does it work for me? Easily, I never start anything without the 30 second relaxation technique, then I review my goal for the moment, whether it is to study for exams, or to write a poem, or work on my novel, it doesn’t matter, the steps stay the same, I know that I will achieve my goal. It is very important to set realistic goals for yourself, then set them a little bit higher and anchor them, giving yourself a pat on the back when you succeed. And you will succeed. I have. Because Sandy teaches that. Teaches the importance of choice and belief.

In accelerated study as well as in creative writing I use Students Steps to Success and have a mental list that I follow. Here it is:

• I have a positive attitude

• I use my Peaceful Place for relaxation at all times

• I switch on my creative and analytical brain for the task at hand

• I set goals that I can realistically achieve in study and writing

• I use mind charting to save time

• I am a success, and I say it to myself, often

• I feel good about myself

This application of the CALM techniques worked for me. It will work for you. Give it a go. Sandy has a wonderful saying:

“If it is to be, it is up to me.” How very true.

Story from W.M, NSW

We greatly appreciated you coming to Picton recently to present your extremely stimulating seminar. Over the past week some of the participants have rung in with encouraging feedback on the content and application of technique covered by you in this one day seminar. This has led me to ponder the value of a follow up questionnaire to gauge response.

For instance, D.A spoke of how she had been able to help her son visualise a cross country race he was to take part in a couple of days after the seminar. She said they visualised his participation from start to finish, through various stages, culminating in visualising him coming in first. He had never won a race before, but on the day won this one convincingly. One very happy boy! She resides in the Southern Highlands and I believe her sons attend Tudor House. She expressed an interest in a special seminar for children as she thought it would be of great benefit to them - perhaps you would be interested in following up on that suggestion. Also, Y.R commented on how helpful you had been to her and how much she appreciated the time you spent with her.

Story from C.L, QLD

I would really like to thank you for the enlightening seminar in April. I found it extremely interesting and I am using it quite well. Just the other day our mistress on duty in the school boarding house commented on how settled in I have become because I seem so relaxed all the time. So, it pays off! I have been practising as much as possible and now I am finding it quite easy to get to my Peaceful Place. Thank you once again.

Story from H.J, ACT

The Life Skills Seminar that I attended last February kick started my life in the right direction and I realised that I needed to expand my beliefs and extend myself. I have done this by changing my surname to my maiden name and assuming my own identity after being divorced for a number of years and continuing to use my married name. I realised that I was no longer the person who took on that name at the wedding ceremony and wished to sever those ties.

At the end of last year I also moved interstate to start a new career. I have moved from being employed, to having the incentive in a joint venture with my new husband. Life has taken on a whole new aspect for myself and my family.

I admire Sandy and all that he is doing and would like to attend more seminars and become involved in leading them—it is finding the time now to fit it in with all of my other activities. I am still learning how far the mind can be expanded so that more of it is used. Keep up the wonderful and inspiring work. Enthusiasm is a beneficial quality to be participated in by many people and your organisation oozes with enthusiasm.

Story from M.D, QLD

Thank you very much for the fantastic seminar here in Cairns. You truly are a living example of what you teach - I have total admiration for you. You have unlocked the door to your inner strength and now here you stand as the most fascinating teacher, helping thousands of people, showing it can be done, speaking totally from your heart. Sandy, you are the best teacher I have ever heard in my life. I have attended many seminars here and in America.

Everyone can explain how the subconscious mind and the conscious mind work, yet being such an example of how you had to learn to tap into your inner strength is an absolute miracle. The love, joy, strength and power you transmit from your own being is extraordinary. That is what touches people, you are a blessing to the world. I have enormous admiration for you (yet in your heart you are so childlike and humble - I love that). Thank you again and God bless you.

Story from P.D, NSW

Your CALM course has given me a wealth of knowledge I appreciate so very much. Such an understanding of how the mind works according to the application of the many techniques is not only fascinating, but so very, very rewarding as results of their use are achieved.

Story from M.G, SA

Thank you for your seminar in Adelaide. You may be interested to hear that through continued use of PP/Goal Setting techniques, not only do I sleep soundly every night, but I sleep approximately 2 hours less and wake at the time I want to, without the aid of an alarm (well, 80%+ of the time). Not bad for someone who, a little over 12 months ago, couldn’t get more than four hours sleep on a good night!

Further application of PP and goal setting has seen a marked improvement in my ability to run on time - I have long been a chronic mis-manager of time.

Finally, I have been accepted into Deakin University as an external student in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) course (1998). All-in-all I have a lot to be grateful for — not the least being the contact I had with your CALM method.

Story from B.C, QLD

I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the CALM seminar my husband and I attended. We learned a great deal. You gave us a lot to think about, and even skills to face difficult challenges and every day life in general. It has changed my life. Through PP and Meditation, I’ve found a new me. I’m a much more confident, outgoing, happy and relaxed person. Thanks again for everything.

Story from R.M, NSW

Several years ago I arrived in Australia with a mission.  Sensing that the potential of using the power of the mind to get things “happening” for oneself was one of the key areas I should work with, I read different books and tried different systems, all based on “the powers of the mind”, but after a while they all seemed too rigorous and soon bored me.  Since reading your book “Piece of Mind” and doing your “Life Skills Seminar” I’ve adopted some of the techniques you have taught me and used some of your tapes and am now in the process of making my own tapes, tailor made for me.

I find your method you taught me of entering meditation or just releasing stress is so easy and when I do it I love it!  Your tape on “Inner Peace & Harmony” is doing wonders for me.  I’m really discovering the importance and fulfilment of my own spirituality in life also.

Story from A.K, Vic

The CALM Seminar fired up my enthusiasm in so many areas of my life.   It enabled me to step out of my comfort zone and tackle what I have formerly thought impossible for me – building a business based on personal approaches. The seminar has given me the confidence to approach people and to interest them in the product.  CALM has taught me to relax and overcome stress rapidly which of course means that I can project myself as relaxed and positive to prospective customers.  Many thanks.

Story from M.L, Vic

I am halfway through your book “Switch on to Your Inner Strength” and I am so touched by it that I thought I would write to you and let you know how good it is.  Too often these days we only let people know if something is wrong, so I am trying (in my own way) to change that.  I believe you must be spiritually guided to have such an impact on so many people.  The average person gets so caught up in the day to day things that they lose sight of the bigger picture – ourselves.  Thank you for making me realize this.  Your destiny is obviously to help people and you are doing this.  I can’t help but think how very wonderful it must be to discover your true destiny and apply it to today’s world and achieve it.  Congratulations – you seem to have achieved this.

Story from F.R, WA

I am a 79 year old pensioner who was diagnosed with lung cancer approximately 2 years ago. Since that time I have had an operation which removed half of my left lung. However, abnormal cells still remain resident in my system. I have always been an active individual and believed strongly in my own capacity to control my own destiny. My medication  since the operation has assisted in relieving the pain somewhat, but as you are probably aware this is nothing more than a bandaid measure. I have also used a series of meditation tapes and whilst I felt that they've been of assistance I have never really found them convincing enough to have any real impact. I have worked diligently on the meditation 2 or 3 times a day. Your tape was a different story and I sensed a deep empathy with your words almost instantly. I have often felt my hand shaking strongly and tears welling up as the dialogue proceeded. I don't know as yet whether this has had a positive impact on reducing the number of abnormal cells, but I feel good about what has been occurring. Thank you for your care and for making this tape available.

Story from S.M, Perth

My husband attended your seminar in Perth this year and we have both benefited so much from your tapes and books.  My weight release goal is on its way to being achieved.  It seems almost too easy.  Thank you for all the help you have given our family.

Story from Z.K, Sydney

I first came across your book "Students Steps to Success" in October last year in the library.  To date, I believe it has been one of my most life-changing and enlightening discoveries.  The usual "how to study" manuals on the market are awfully bland and dull, saying essentially what I knew already but didn't have the motivation to put in to practice.  I found your book quite the contrary.  Every page was refreshing and encouraging in its content and I felt incredibly privileged to have such knowledge shared with me.

Story from E.N, Perth

Thanks for the weekend seminar.  I feel I got a lot out of it and feel very excited and optimistic about my future.

I was really impressed with the 8 step goal setting procedure and have been amazed by the way this "eyes up and down" seems to "lower" me down into Alpha (sometimes very quickly without having to do much exploring of my P.P.)

The other thing that really impressed me was the emotional anchor.  As I "operate" my trigger, the rush I experience from this emotional high blows me away.

With the knowledge I have gained from your books and seminar I feel the best thing I can do to move my life forward (and to let go of a recent relationship break-up) is to direct all my energy (both positive and negative) into fulfilling my life-long dream of a career in music.

Thanks for the experience.

Story from S.P, Vic

I am writing to tell you about a 30 year old mother, who was interested in a set of tapes of yours that I had.  I loaned her one of them.  Weeks later, the lady brought it back, and told me about her 7-8 year old son, who could not sleep and did not want to go to school.  Possibly he was what doctors label hyperactive.  However he wanted to listen to mummy's tape in bed, so she put it on for him, and since then he would not go to bed without it, and went off to sleep peacefully and got up and went to school with no problems, interested and calm mannered.  So I thought you would like to know this - a little boy is happy.

From T.K, NSW

I want to tell you that the seminar vastly exceeded my expectations.  I have been practicing Peaceful Place and also goals in Peaceful Place and I know that this process is spot on.

From M.P, Brisbane

Just wanted to write and thank you again for a tremendous weekend.  I felt energised, inspired and recharged.  The pieces really came together on Sunday; having the actual 'nuts and bolts' to push us in the pursuit of our goals and dreams is so much more beneficial than merely being "talked at" from a motivational aspect, I believe.

From H.A, Sydney

"Students Steps to Success" is a manual for living.  If it were used as a basis for learning in our schools, I have no doubt that, not only would levels of attainment rise, but children would be equipped to succeed in dealing with their experiences and challenges in life.  Morale and self-esteem of individuals in our society could be such that many of the stresses and tensions which currently exist could be transformed into positive energy forms of peace, harmony and love.  It is wonderful that Sandy is able to succeed in turning tragedy into a positive force, and to then share the secret of his strength with others.

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