Testimonials
What they say
I have been happily working with Richard Kantor as my Life Coach for the last few years. I credit him with helping me make a transition from thirty years of corporate life to my own consultancy called Markson IdeaCraft.
Beyond work life, he has been instrumental in helping me create a “whole life” plan that has moved me from a mindset of work and duty to play and joy. Richard worked with me to understand what was most important to my present and future, recognizing that perhaps I needed new tools and skill sets to adapt to a new type of life — a renaissance of sorts that has prompted me to develop new metrics for success and provided me with the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and move ahead with less fear and certainly less self-judgement. Our conversations aren’t always easy, but never dull and often illuminating.
Richard is a great listener and a committed partner in my life journey. I can’t emphasize enough how much he has helped me and continues to do so. He is my life coach, but also my cheer leader, confidence booster and navigator. He handles the curve balls as well as the home runs with equal aplomb.
Beyond work life, he has been instrumental in helping me create a “whole life” plan that has moved me from a mindset of work and duty to play and joy. Richard worked with me to understand what was most important to my present and future, recognizing that perhaps I needed new tools and skill sets to adapt to a new type of life — a renaissance of sorts that has prompted me to develop new metrics for success and provided me with the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and move ahead with less fear and certainly less self-judgement. Our conversations aren’t always easy, but never dull and often illuminating.
Richard is a great listener and a committed partner in my life journey. I can’t emphasize enough how much he has helped me and continues to do so. He is my life coach, but also my cheer leader, confidence booster and navigator. He handles the curve balls as well as the home runs with equal aplomb.
Mitch Markson
Branding Expert, Author and founder of Markson Ideacraft
One day, after years of massive success , my company took an unexpected hit, that completely rocked my world and threatened to destroy a decade of work and progress. I was devastated .
Literally, not knowing what to do or where to turn , I reached out to Richard to schedule some coaching time with him. This action on my part, would save me from destruction and despair.
Richard took the time to listen to my panicked and desperate situation. That helped tremendously. But what really helped was what he told me after I had exasperated my- self with what I thought was the end of my world as I knew it.
Richard assured me with a very genuine and authentic voice that everything was going to be ok and I would weather this storm and gave me some very wise advise.
It was not exactly the answer I was looking for, but as the day progressed , those powerful words from Richard magically took hold. I was floored. He was right; I am a creator and I could reinvent myself.
Richard has a very centered elegance and inner strength that moved me and motivated me to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with my life ; and that is what I have done.
I was actually quite shocked that his words had so much power. I have never been much of a person that subscribed to a "self help" guru, but much to my amazement I was able to create again with Richards simple calmness and direction.
I would recommend Richard Kantor as a life coach and mentor any day of the week.
Literally, not knowing what to do or where to turn , I reached out to Richard to schedule some coaching time with him. This action on my part, would save me from destruction and despair.
Richard took the time to listen to my panicked and desperate situation. That helped tremendously. But what really helped was what he told me after I had exasperated my- self with what I thought was the end of my world as I knew it.
Richard assured me with a very genuine and authentic voice that everything was going to be ok and I would weather this storm and gave me some very wise advise.
It was not exactly the answer I was looking for, but as the day progressed , those powerful words from Richard magically took hold. I was floored. He was right; I am a creator and I could reinvent myself.
Richard has a very centered elegance and inner strength that moved me and motivated me to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with my life ; and that is what I have done.
I was actually quite shocked that his words had so much power. I have never been much of a person that subscribed to a "self help" guru, but much to my amazement I was able to create again with Richards simple calmness and direction.
I would recommend Richard Kantor as a life coach and mentor any day of the week.
Steven Barber
CEO Vanilla Fire Productions
Working with Richard Kantor has changed my life irrevocably. His powerful intuition, guidance, support, kindness and tenacity has given me the ability to become unstuck in ways I never imagined would be possible. Not only is he incredibly passionate, available, and grounded in his approach to coaching, his level of availability and commitment to me and my journey continues to surpass any and all of my expectations.
If you’ve ever encountered a doubt or a stumbling block or even a deep, psychic blockade to pursuing a new path of success in any or all levels of your life, rest assured Richard will show you precisely what it takes to move through and beyond. He has opened up an entirely new, positive, and prolific reality for me and I am forever grateful.
If you’ve ever encountered a doubt or a stumbling block or even a deep, psychic blockade to pursuing a new path of success in any or all levels of your life, rest assured Richard will show you precisely what it takes to move through and beyond. He has opened up an entirely new, positive, and prolific reality for me and I am forever grateful.
Malissa Thompson
Writer
While the last decade has seen a proliferation of “Life Coaches,” I know of none better than Richard Kantor. His is a blend of deep sensitivity with a unique aptitude for problem-solving. Your aspiration is his goal.
He speaks from hard-earned experience. He listens. He cares. But most of all, he’ll get you where you want to go.
He speaks from hard-earned experience. He listens. He cares. But most of all, he’ll get you where you want to go.
Mark Kriegel
Best-selling author, ESPN commentator
Richard sees me. No, Richard sees inside of me, as if the lens of life’s individual perceptions don’t apply to him. I just know that when I am with Richard, I don’t have to explain my story, my reasons, my motivations, my fears, my convictions, or my possibilities.
He’s already there, in each of those places inside of me, showing me how significant my story, my reasons, my motivations, my fears, my convictions and my possibilities are.
Through his gentle and insightful coaching, I found the ability to face myself, to embrace the glorious story that is mine, and to let go of the fears I’d allowed for so many years to keep me quiet.
I am reclaiming my voice and Richard is the coach, cheerleader, and marching band all wrapped up in one on the sideline of my life. If you get the opportunity to have a conversation with Richard, do not let that privilege pass you by.
He’s already there, in each of those places inside of me, showing me how significant my story, my reasons, my motivations, my fears, my convictions and my possibilities are.
Through his gentle and insightful coaching, I found the ability to face myself, to embrace the glorious story that is mine, and to let go of the fears I’d allowed for so many years to keep me quiet.
I am reclaiming my voice and Richard is the coach, cheerleader, and marching band all wrapped up in one on the sideline of my life. If you get the opportunity to have a conversation with Richard, do not let that privilege pass you by.
Arminda Lindsay
Corporate Speaker, Executive Coach, Writer
I had become frustrated with the state of my life and was generally paralyzed by apathy. Through working with Richard I identified my core values, values I wasn’t living out.
One of the first things Richard had me do was get back in touch with some of my creativity. Because of his help I picked up my brushes for the first time in nearly 8 years. Since then I have been painting regularly. The benefits of spending that time expressing myself has been tremendous; I cannot explain it so much as feel it.
I started dating after nearly a year and a half of being single. Richard pushed me to work through my discomfort and insecurities; I was able to be in a relationship again. Richard also encouraged me to step my game up at work.
With his help I went to my boss and asked him for the promotion I wanted, fulfilling a career goal I thought would take longer to accomplish. These are just some of the things I have achieved through my work with Richard. He is always challenging me to confront my fears and old ideas, to work through discomfort, to make mistakes and to be vulnerable.
One of the first things Richard had me do was get back in touch with some of my creativity. Because of his help I picked up my brushes for the first time in nearly 8 years. Since then I have been painting regularly. The benefits of spending that time expressing myself has been tremendous; I cannot explain it so much as feel it.
I started dating after nearly a year and a half of being single. Richard pushed me to work through my discomfort and insecurities; I was able to be in a relationship again. Richard also encouraged me to step my game up at work.
With his help I went to my boss and asked him for the promotion I wanted, fulfilling a career goal I thought would take longer to accomplish. These are just some of the things I have achieved through my work with Richard. He is always challenging me to confront my fears and old ideas, to work through discomfort, to make mistakes and to be vulnerable.
Mike Dunne
Chef
Working with Richard has truly changed my life.
Before, I felt trapped by my career and my noisy mind that was full of self-doubt. I literally talked about going all-in on myself, which included a complete 180 degree career shift, that also included walking away from a family owned business that I would have owned, for years.
After about 2-weeks with Richard, he taught me that the illusion or perceived future fulfillment from owning the company was actually a defense mechanism I had created to protect myself from going all-in and possibly failing.
He taught me how to get out of my own way, put myself first, and that the only possibility for failure would be to not do these things. Since working with Richard, I am now completely in touch with my inner thoughts and self-perception, which has empowered me to make life changing moves for the better, helped me truly understand the root cause of any issues or conflict that arises, and a much more fulfilled and enthusiastic person knowing I am on my path to greatness.
I used to be a dreamer, and now I’m living the dream.
Before, I felt trapped by my career and my noisy mind that was full of self-doubt. I literally talked about going all-in on myself, which included a complete 180 degree career shift, that also included walking away from a family owned business that I would have owned, for years.
After about 2-weeks with Richard, he taught me that the illusion or perceived future fulfillment from owning the company was actually a defense mechanism I had created to protect myself from going all-in and possibly failing.
He taught me how to get out of my own way, put myself first, and that the only possibility for failure would be to not do these things. Since working with Richard, I am now completely in touch with my inner thoughts and self-perception, which has empowered me to make life changing moves for the better, helped me truly understand the root cause of any issues or conflict that arises, and a much more fulfilled and enthusiastic person knowing I am on my path to greatness.
I used to be a dreamer, and now I’m living the dream.
Charlie Renfro
Professional Golfer
I encourage anyone who is at the top of their game or someone who still strives to get there, to consider the resources of a great coach. For me Coach Richard Kantor served this purpose, and helped me connect the dots.
He intuitively finds ways and perspectives for you to leverage the abilities that you have, and to focus those to help you to continue to grow, develop, and be successful.
In addition, he helped me to consider to look at things differently and consider a varied approach. Moreover, sometimes when you are in search of a solution– or a better way of doing things, it can take someone close enough to you, yet impartial, to guide you through a path that can lead you to a solution that works best for your needs.
He intuitively finds ways and perspectives for you to leverage the abilities that you have, and to focus those to help you to continue to grow, develop, and be successful.
In addition, he helped me to consider to look at things differently and consider a varied approach. Moreover, sometimes when you are in search of a solution– or a better way of doing things, it can take someone close enough to you, yet impartial, to guide you through a path that can lead you to a solution that works best for your needs.
Sal Lucio
Lieutenant, Santa Monica Police Department
Not so long ago, there were many days I frustratingly proclaimed, “I hate my job!!” I felt trapped in a position and life that were not wholly satisfying to me.
A friend asked if I would be interested in a session with a life coach. My first conversation with Richard was during a trip with friends. I stepped away from my travel companions and spent an hour speaking about things I rarely did: What do I really want? What kind of life do I want? What are the things that are really meaningful to me? I could barely say the answers out loud.
Fast forward six months. With Richard’s help I’ve made huge strides towards a happier and healthier lifestyle.
I asked for a raise, while simultaneously cutting back at the very job I felt was trapping me. I started my own small business that I look forward to growing. I defined the answers to the questions that were once so foreboding. Most importantly I’ve attained a sense of control and contentment that were not so long ago very foreign to me.
Richard has helped me realize I am capable of whatever I put my mind to and I’m in charge of designing the life that is right for me. I feel a confidence about my path that has not been there before. It is hard for me to look back and fully realize the difference, as now this all feels second nature. I’m truly so grateful for that change.
A friend asked if I would be interested in a session with a life coach. My first conversation with Richard was during a trip with friends. I stepped away from my travel companions and spent an hour speaking about things I rarely did: What do I really want? What kind of life do I want? What are the things that are really meaningful to me? I could barely say the answers out loud.
Fast forward six months. With Richard’s help I’ve made huge strides towards a happier and healthier lifestyle.
I asked for a raise, while simultaneously cutting back at the very job I felt was trapping me. I started my own small business that I look forward to growing. I defined the answers to the questions that were once so foreboding. Most importantly I’ve attained a sense of control and contentment that were not so long ago very foreign to me.
Richard has helped me realize I am capable of whatever I put my mind to and I’m in charge of designing the life that is right for me. I feel a confidence about my path that has not been there before. It is hard for me to look back and fully realize the difference, as now this all feels second nature. I’m truly so grateful for that change.
Virginia Gill
Veterinary Surgeon
In one hypnotherapy session, Richard reversed a toxic, distracting, unhealthy social media habit I'd been trying to kick on my own for years. Years. A habit that consumed hours of my day and too much room in my head. One that darkened every one of my days. When I asked for help, I expected cues and suggestions meant to create an aversion to the habit. That's not what he does. Richard goes bigger and that is why I think he gets big results quickly.
I never went back to that social media world. I deleted all of my accounts. Years of curated poison, gone. Hours in my day opened up. The dark cloud of information I thought I needed and carried around every day lifted and a sense of wellbeing returned. My entire life improved as space opened up for true meaning that my habit had crowded out.
Since that first experience, I've asked for Richard's help using hypnosis to address stuck areas in my personal and professional life. The path he takes is never the one I expect, but is always the one that's effective. His style is clear, uncluttered, and accessible. It is also generous in that he offers me tools to deepen the impact on my own through self hypnosis.
I feel safe with Richard and would trust his guidance and skill as a hypnotherapist in any aspect of my life. Even the most tender and vulnerable parts that my conscious mind might not even know about until we start.
Cindy Evans
Financial Therapist
In my few years working with Richard Kantor I have transformed from someone who would wake up most mornings paralyzed by procrastination and depression to a man who is taking daily steps into his dream career, is an owner of 7 units of investment real estate and is living a life of gratitude and love.
I am a hip hop artist, more commonly known as a ‘rapper.’ Some may think all I need to do is write words that rhyme and success will be around the corner. False. It takes song structure, concepts, rhyme patterns, performance, marketing, networking and above all, work ethic. I’ve struggled with all of these in my career, but in my work with Richard we have broken down barriers and changed my mentality.
The hardest thing for me to do was sit down and write. The most basic of tasks in my profession had turned into the most grueling. I began to believe that if what I wrote any given day was bad, that meant I wasn’t talented. It took persistence for me to realize that all artists have days where what they write isn’t up to par.
Richard helps me set my goals high so that they will push me, but are also attainable. We experiment with different practices and routines to find what allows me to be most productive. That’s just a part of the game. Richard helped me to realize that my career is all a game, and every week we work together to determine my next move.
I am a hip hop artist, more commonly known as a ‘rapper.’ Some may think all I need to do is write words that rhyme and success will be around the corner. False. It takes song structure, concepts, rhyme patterns, performance, marketing, networking and above all, work ethic. I’ve struggled with all of these in my career, but in my work with Richard we have broken down barriers and changed my mentality.
The hardest thing for me to do was sit down and write. The most basic of tasks in my profession had turned into the most grueling. I began to believe that if what I wrote any given day was bad, that meant I wasn’t talented. It took persistence for me to realize that all artists have days where what they write isn’t up to par.
Richard helps me set my goals high so that they will push me, but are also attainable. We experiment with different practices and routines to find what allows me to be most productive. That’s just a part of the game. Richard helped me to realize that my career is all a game, and every week we work together to determine my next move.
Adam Aitchison
Hip Hop Artist
I have experienced so many successes working with Richard, not the least of which was the beginning portion of my addiction recovery.
I have grown as a person, learning to let go of my pride and my ego, and with Richard’s help fleshed out my love for climbing and mountaineering and turned it into a spiritual well for me to access at any given time. Richard is genuinely invested in my success.
He doesn’t put up with my negative self talk, or let me slide under the radar. Our sessions help me to stay grounded and the books he’s sent me are amazing resources. I cannot recommend Richard enough to anyone actively seeking to make a difference in their life.
I have grown as a person, learning to let go of my pride and my ego, and with Richard’s help fleshed out my love for climbing and mountaineering and turned it into a spiritual well for me to access at any given time. Richard is genuinely invested in my success.
He doesn’t put up with my negative self talk, or let me slide under the radar. Our sessions help me to stay grounded and the books he’s sent me are amazing resources. I cannot recommend Richard enough to anyone actively seeking to make a difference in their life.
Skyler Scruggs
Wilderness Guide
I used to be plagued by the fear of rejection. But then Richard taught me that behind every ‘no’ is an even bigger ‘yes.’ Adopting that mentality took away those fears.
And when my fear went away, my boldness took over. I used to think that failure wasn’t an option but now I realize that isn’t true. Failure is what shapes one’s successful journey and fear is what can dismantle it. I now am a believer that failure is an option, but fear is not!
And when my fear went away, my boldness took over. I used to think that failure wasn’t an option but now I realize that isn’t true. Failure is what shapes one’s successful journey and fear is what can dismantle it. I now am a believer that failure is an option, but fear is not!
Jon Lee Brody
Writer/Director, filmmaker
