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Below is a sampling of testimonials from our clients and students over the years — people from many walks of life seeking clarity, mastery, excellence and peace. Reading about their experiences may help you gain a better understanding of what Kumu Consulting is all about and what it may offer for you. |
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"The work I've done with Ann and Robert has completely changed my life. Ann and Robert helped me break through barriers I didn't even know I had. This work is not always easy, but if you commit to it, all will unfold in ways you may never have believed possible. Thank you for the opportunity to receive such wonderful guidance." Alisha L. Lenoir NC
------------- "I started with Robert because I couldn't stand being in chronic misery anymore. The glass was dark and less than half-empty. Through working with Robert that's no longer my reality, and it comes from a much deeper place than intellect. This is my paradigm shift, and life looks very different than it did before. Robert's gift is to immediately "see" the person and the illusion (self-defeating) the person has fabricated. Then he puts the truth right on the table to be seen in contrast, He does this without attacking, coddling, taking responsibility for you, trying to win an argument, being right, or demonstrating spiritual superiority. Robert comes from a position of loving service. The results speak for themselves, moment to moment in both my inner world and the world outside. During the course of my life, I have not met a better facilitator of fundamental and positive change." Robert G. Asheville NC ------------- "Ann's work bypasses all rational and linear processes to get to the heart of a matter, and I emphasize the word heart. Ann helped me to reach a destination that I was only dimly aware of, yet realized later was an essential part of my evolution as a human being. The impact of my experience continues to resonate in my daily life—it was a journey I will never forget." Matthew G. Orcas Island WA ------------- “My work with Robert has opened my eyes to a new way of seeing my life’s story. Robert created a sacred space for me to be open and honest. It has been in this way that we have plumbed the depths together. Many times the work Robert invites me to is neither easy or welcomed but I have always found it to be necessary and life giving. Robert is not afraid of the unwanted insight. “In many ways my work with Robert has marked a rebirth for me. I am moving from manic, stressed, and distracted; to honest, reliable, and present to my own life and the lives around me. Robert has the gift of being entirely present with my story without becoming attached to the story. It has allowed a loving, insightful and honest assessment.” Dan Davis, Black Mt. NC ------------- "When I first started working with Robert my professional life was in chaos. Rushing from task to task ‘rescuing’ the company from ‘certain disaster’. This kept me busy and we did have some success but it was direction-less and I felt empty. I was burned out and felt any day might be my last. With Robert’s help I was able to determine a direction for the company with a clear purpose and a clear goal. Instead of constantly feeling on the edge, I am centered and certain about what I am doing and why I am doing it. Work is back to filling me with energy and I look forward to each day knowing that I am working for purpose." Charles K. – President/CEO - executive consulting firm - southeastern United States. ------------- "Kumu Consulting has enriched every aspect of my life in ways I didn't know were possible. One gift I received, of many, is a solidity I now bring to my work with clients that enables me to be of service to them like never before. I am deeply grateful for the practical, profound guidance and support you consistently gave me throughout this life-changing experience. Thank you." Kathleen Osta, President, Vital Clarity ------------- "I came to Kumu Consulting looking for tools but discovered a profound change in outlook that has touched and improved not only my business, but my entire life. The work my partner and I did with Robert Lebendiger has proved to be very positive for us as partners and for our business as a whole. Robert was able to clearly show what was truly driving us in our relationships with staff, each other and in the roles we had taken on in our company – a $7 million dollar enterprise that was doing very well, almost in spite of ourselves. As our meetings progressed, he guided us past the story and content of our perceptions in all areas of the business down to the root of the difficulties and limitations we were experiencing. From that perspective, solutions became obvious and then easily implemented. Robert also helped me see how I was limiting myself personally and professionally. I was able to realize that the issues were the same in both, and that the solutions were inseparable." KW, Asheville NC ------------- Working with Robert has been an amazing process so far. The work has absolutely changed the relationship with my partner for the better. It has also been effective in finding meaning in my work. I was hesitant to seek outside help because I thought our issues were ones that we could and should be able to work out on our own. Now I see the value of working with not just anyone, but the right one. I highly recommend Kumu Consulting for your work and personal relationships. April C. Asheville NC ------------- "I got more out of my first session with Robert than with all the time I spent with my first three psychotherapists combined. And it gets more productive as time goes on. But it's not therapy. I'm a former psychotherapist, so I can promise you that. Rather, it's a radical uncovering of who you truly are. The result is that your authentic Self begins to shine through. The person you were born to be finally can begin to live. Robert can be very challenging. He is also incredibly insightful and intuitive. If you want to play it safe and be comfortable, don't go see him. But if you're on a path, if your life is dedicated to Truth, and you have even a little bit of courage, you can't afford NOT to check out Kumu Consulting. Elizabeth G. Asheville NC ------------- I can always count on Robert to cut through the fog and help me see how I can be more deliberate and consistent in living a life of integrity both with myself and others. The terrain crossed can be bumpy at times but the payoff is worth the journey. I’m also able to be a more effective change agent with my clients as they become more aligned to their mission in life and the world. Brian Jaudon, Owner of Catalytic Consulting ------------- "There is no way to adequately describe the transformation that has taken place and continues to unfold in the work with Ann and Robert. I am deeply grateful for the level of integrity, compassion and love each hold in walking with me through the kind of change I have been longing for. Ann and Robert are extraordinary teachers and guides to living a truly authentic life." Margaret M. Burnsville NC ------------- "Ann's very brief intervention made a tremendous difference in the way that I am able to communicate with my students. You were clear and concise and somehow gave me permission to set boundaries and put what you suggested into practice in a direct and simple way." Ann W., Lic. Ac. ------------- "The most significant personal growth and discovery I achieved as an adult was facilitated by Kumu Consulting. Ann and Robert are committed to the truth, and lovingly help open the doors that reveal its liberation." Dave R. Lyons CO ------------- "Working with Ann and Robert was like being pulled out of a well and becoming part of the universe." Pamela S. Evans CO ------------- "I recommend Kumu Consulting with every ounce of my being. With the training Ann and Robert offer, I am stronger and more confident in my work than I ever dreamed possible. I support their work and trust their teaching with absolute certainty." Karen Head, Executive Director, Equinection ------------- "My work with Robert was like spending time in some treasured and vast part of the natural world. Robert doesn’t “fix” you. You do have his undivided attention as you come to meet yourself more fully – his undivided, neutral, conscious presence. He is a kind and loving man, and he is also not for the faint of heart. I recommend him to people who sincerely want to make change. Sincerely. Time with Robert is one of the best gifts I have given myself: True homecoming. Simply that.” Debra R. Asheville NC ------------- "I learned how to differentiate between the old story and reality, and how to finally birth what I came to give." Kerry Lindsey, Founder, Highland Lake Cove ------------- "I have made the best, most difficult and rewarding life changes while working with Ann. When I started, my quality of life was low. I merely existed in life, going from one mediocre job/relationship/appointment, etc. to another. Once I committed and started this work, my life began to dramatically shift and change for the better. These personal and deeply internal transitions that Ann guided me through enabled me to better myself and my relationships, and taught me how to be an active participant in life." Corey S. Woodfin NC ------------- "I first met Robert and Ann more than twenty years ago. The wisdom and guidance Ann and Robert shared with me then has carried me through the years. My experience of Robert and Ann's work has been profound. They are rare individuals whose lives are balanced in truth and whose work is to help remove the barriers to the love that we each are. If your deepest desire is to become the best human you can—I can think of no better place to come." Paul B. Golden CO ------------- "Mentoring holds a structure of intention, integrity and service, which helps me remember what is important in what I do and helps me do the highest level of work I can. It is also a safe place to work through personal issues so that I can be more present in my work." Kristin Manning Kimmel, LPCA ------------- "I experienced a profound remembrance of who I am, of my gifts and purpose. My heart has opened to the powerful love within." Signe G. Denver CO ------------- I appreciate that Robert has a profound and deep commitment to supporting me. His unique and intuitive ability to “see” who I am as I struggle to align with my true nature allows him to compassionately and creatively empower me to the next step towards fulfilling my greatest expression. Putting my feet to the fires of transformation doesn’t burn so much because he has a great sense of humor. Patricia H. MD, Hendersonville NC ------------- "Ann is an amazing woman and the work that we are doing is the most powerful that I could ever imagine. My gratitude is so deep for you and for the work." Debra O. Arden NC ------------- "My work with Robert has been enlightening. He has led me on a journey to the source of my own power, uncovering what is essentially true and helping me to release what is not. A session with Robert is always unpredictable, impactful, useful and simple. He becomes a mirror reflecting whatever is obscuring the view of myself. His work is radically truthful, and also totally supportive as he holds a space for my awareness to grow on its own. As a result my experience of all areas of life is enhanced." James B. Asheville, NC ------------- "I haven't known the words to express my gratitude, but today I was inspired by a quote by Albert Schweitzer: 'Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by an encounter with another human being.' Thank you for helping me rekindle my inner light." Cynthia M. Denver CO ------------- "It wasn't my mind that needed healing but my soul. For years I have felt that the healing I have sought was just beyond my grasp. The work I did with you showed me that I have normal feelings toward the abnormal situations I have been in and that the war is truly over. I don't have to fight anymore. The peace I feel now is genuine and lasting. The tear in my soul feels mended. I cannot thank you enough for the caring and loving way that you showed me I am safe and loved by others and most of all by myself." Sandra A. Asheville NC ------------- "Working with Robert has improved our lives and marriage. We have more understanding and love for each other and ourselves. He has a gift for guiding us to see the truth and giving us the courage to break through ego and get to the heart. Robert is the best counselor we have ever worked with! Thank You." M & L Burnsville NC ------------- "Thank you for leading me back to my true Self. A desire to come back to myself is why I came to work with you, and I got what I signed up for - and more: A deep understanding and experience of what it feels like to live in integrity, to give and receive fully, to surrender, to tell the Truth to myself and others, and to trust my inner knowing - to name a few. Your unwavering presence and constancy of compassion provided the grounding for me to risk coming out of my fog and into the truth of Life. I will be grateful to you forever." Kathleen O. Asheville NC ------------- "The work that Ann has opened doors for me that had been sealed for years, perhaps lifetimes. There is pain and pleasure in this. In this work there is an opportunity to release past hurts therefore enabling life to be more full and rich in the present." Katy T. Denver CO ------------- "I have had issues with trust and jealousy my entire adult life. I finally admitted this to myself, and then went to a few therapists to try to work it out. I only learned things I already knew. No one could give me the tools that I needed to discover the root of my problem or how to move through it and past it. Then I started working with Robert. He is an amazing person right off the bat. He is gentle yet poignant. He helped me understand my fears from a totally different perspective and then let go of them. It's a great feeling to be free." Leslie M. Lyons CO ------------- "Learning to live without a mask and to tell the truth about myself and what I know were lessons far beyond what I expected to receive. It has made all the difference." David H. Boulder CO ------------- "I have been able to access the deeper truth within myself. As this occurs obstacles and illusions begin to dissolve. This journey with Kumu Consulting always leads me to the next step in coming home to the heart and soul of who I truly am." Nancy P. Austin TX ------------- ‟Robert is a powerful and compassionate ally to my "higher self." His considerable and uncanny ability to see the barriers, defenses, and behaviors that do not serve me and present them with unflinching honesty and accuracy allows me to "see" them and become more conscious. This is powerful work for those who are ready.” John R. Asheville NC ------------- "Ann and Robert are the teachers I have been searching for my whole adult life. Ann and Robert teach that which they truly know and understand—what it is to be human and to be joyous and free. They helped me rediscover my innocence. They are patient and compassionate while holding firm to their principles and values in every way that they teach. Ann and Robert are skilled teachers, authentic leaders, and wise shepherds." Karen H. Green Mountain NC ------------- "Life has been much smoother for me ever since I learned about the illusions of separation and incompleteness that were blocking my growth and spiritual development. I no longer look outside of myself for fulfillment. I know that I am whole and complete already. It is something I knew that was almost a cliché in my world, but now I really KNOW it deeply inside my soul. Thank you for waking me up and for challenging me to find the answers that were right in front of me!" Cindy S. Marshall NC ------------- "I will be forever grateful to Ann and Robert for reminding me that I am the one holding the key to freedom. Thank you both for your gifts and sharing them with me." Eric A. Asheville NC ------------- "It was a very important experience in my process of self-acceptance. I highly recommend Ann's work." Marianne W. Boulder CO ------------- "Robert is so precise and loving in his work. No fuss, no muss. Incredible! Mahalo nui Robert for your deft conk with a velvet hammer." Ken Stokes, Kauai HI ------------- "Kumu Consulting has changed forever the way I relate to other people, and to Life. In recent days I keep noticing myself starting to go into an old dynamic — feeling sorry for myself, feeling overwhelmed — things like that. And I just stop. It's like there is no energy in these feelings, no attraction anymore. Thank you for working with me, and for what you teach." Mark L. Burnsville NC ------------- "I faced my fear to find my true self was still waiting for me. Thank You Robert for your quick wit and your kind and loving heart." Diane S. Boulder CO |
