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"Bears
is motivating, captivating, strong, gentle, compassionate
and thought-provoking. He has an extraordinary ability
to remember people and their intimate, newly shared,
secrets and reintroduce them into the group, making
every person feel special and honored."
— Jane
Buckle Director New York
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"Bears
is extraordinarily caring at all times with each of
us, but always challenging us in playful, powerful
and penetrating ways we then have the opportunity
to go out on a limb and uncover our true capacity
to love and create ourselves consciously in every
moment."
— Erika
Cohen Educational Consultant New Jersey
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"An
amazing presence, Bears is the true embodiment of
unconditional love. I felt he was present to each
participant in a way I've never experienced and fully
present at each moment with an amazing memory. The
'attitude' came with such ease, he was a wonderful
model. Thank you!"
— Jenny
Anderson Social Worker Washington
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"Bears
is the best teacher that I've ever had."
— Mark
Tuomenoksa Entrepreneur Massachusetts
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"Bears
breathes life into concepts that he truly lives. He
relates them into the hearts of those who listen and
share with him."
— Melanie
Kilmarx Physical Therapist Thailand
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"Amazing,
gentle and thoughtful are my first words when I think
of Bears and his teaching methods. I feel grateful
for the stories he shares from his own life and his
own experience, and for his commitment to helping
others explore themselves and their beliefs. What
an incredible, soft yet powerful voice."
— Julia
K. McCaughey Retail Manager Connecticut
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"It
is a real privilege and pleasure to spend so much
time with Bears this week. His humor, love, intelligence
and commitment to our transformation really shine."
— Peter
Kilmarx Medical Epidemiologist Thailand
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"I
have seen in Bears: pure love. He is so full of love
and has given me love. I thank you."
— Brian
Anderson Deputy Sheriff Washington
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"It
is with a grateful heart that I say that Bears is
a teacher of life like no other I can imagine. He
is superb, dynamic, powerful and loving. A 10+."
— Cathy
deTuba Real Estate Agent Canada
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"Off
the charts. Bears is incredibly perceptive, focused
on all students achieving a positive experience. He
seemed to know who to focus on and work with."
— Mike
Sherwood Sales Manager California
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"A
very charismatic teacher. Bears is insightful, loving
and inspirational. A man on a mission that role models
his beliefs. The best teacher that I have ever worked
with."
— Tomé
Lyda Vice President Pennsylvania
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"Bears
teaches by example. His presence, attitude and authenticity
demonstrate how one can exist in the world lovingly
and happily."
— Valerie
Gilbert Actress New York
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"Dynamic,
extremely well-spoken and entertaining. I was mesmerized
by Bears' ability to pick up on behaviors and words
and use them as teaching examples. He's probably the
most interesting and articulate teacher I have ever
encountered."
— Lisa
Polselli Counselor/Waitress Massachusetts
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"Totally
awesome! I love Bears' intensity, total presence,
his sharing from a center of love and his spontaneity."
— David
Precechtil Vice President Oregon
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"100%
fantastic, warm-hearted, skillful, present and fearless.
Bears is 100% behind what he is teaching."
— Helen
Slomovits Musician Michigan
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"Awesome.
Bears keeps the energy and interest up in every class.
He challenges the participants with love and compassion.
His way of teaching is a beautiful thing to see."
— Rosanne
Nelson Realtor Connecticut
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"Outrageous.
Bears is the best I've ever seen."
— Bill
North Business Consultant Pennsylvania
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"A
teacher so different that learning from Bears is the
deepest experience I have ever had. I am very happy
to have had many classes with him. I will come back
again and again."
— Nicky
Babitsch Physiotherapist Barbados
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"So,
so committed to teaching, to sharing what he knows
and helping others in whatever ways it takes. Dynamic
and masterful with human and group dynamics. Thank
you so much for loving us and loving me in the way
you do . . . for helping me to go for what I want
in bigger and bigger ways - I grew strong."
— Mim
Burkholder Development Coordinator/Registered Nurse
Connecticut
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"Always
dynamic. Bears is so direct, his input penetrates
deeply, and of course, lots of love is communicated,
which I greatly enjoy."
— Mark
Tyrrell Artist Canada
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"The
clearest teacher for me. Bears is fabulous, an A+!"
— Robin
McCarthy Social Worker Maine
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"Bears
to me is love. A fascinating man, living his certainty
of purpose."
— Jane
Cargill Waitress/Secretary Massachusetts
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"Bears
is dynamic, inspirational, wise, completely genuine
and authentic, powerful, loving, compassionate and
joyful."
— Christine
Mclaughlin Massage Therapist Colorado
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"Breathtaking/awesome.
I felt totally loved, totally challenged, totally
safe in the process because never once did he violate
anyone, he played with us and gave us 200% every session.
A master."
— Katie
Stokley Arizona
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"I
always enjoy Bears. He has an amazing sense of humor
and is insightful. He has the ability to teach so
that every person in the room feels that the program
has been tailor made for them. Thank you so much.”
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— Mary
Church Business Owner/Mother Indiana
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"Clear,
loving, gentle, caring and insightful."
— Maria
Wolf Editorial Assistant Pennsylvania
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"Take
the most loving, accepting, RADICALLY authentic teacher/coach/exploration
leader that can be imagined and then multiply by 1,000
and you have BEARS! Thank you, Bears, for giving the
heart a language and a voice that can be learned by
anyone willing to step out and speak “LOVE” and a
way to use what’s learned in life, relationships and
the world."
— Jan-Marie
Gundacker Coach/Councilor/Writer New Jersey
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"Wonderful,
exciting, so present and loving. I love the way Bears
moves with the individuals in class with so much love,
humor and authenticity, a very powerful teacher."
— Audrey
White Financial Consultant Texas
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"Bears
was dynamic, kind, energizing and a wonderful inspiration
for me."
— Barbara
Murphy Domestic Engineer Massachusetts
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"I
enjoy how Bears seemed to know when I and the others
wanted to take that 1st step. He did it with so much
love and extreme optimism that I wanted to face my
beliefs, I wanted to trust myself.” "
— Portia
Allen Computer Programmer New Jersey
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"He
is an amazingly gifted teacher. He loves so big. In
the face of people’s fears, shame and confusion, he
seems to see who they are and beyond that and love
them and commit to them becoming who they are. He
lives what he teaches and it is so clear."
— Liz
Fisher Montessori School Teacher Mississippi
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"The
best. Bears knows how to bring out the best in people
and allow them to grow and flower in an instant, a
moment. I love how he engages and dares people to
stretch themselves to the next level.” "
— Robin
Kelly Marketing Manager Maryland
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"Fabulous,
funny, brilliant, energetic and loving. I love it
when he goes off curriculum."
— Sue
Davis Physician Massachusetts
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"Over
the top! Bears shows me the meaning of congruence.
He is love in action. The class is always an uncharted
adventure to a happier place."
— Melissa
Simmons Registered Nurse Georgia
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"I
am impressed, and amazed, and grateful. I love how
you love us. I loved the clarity of “if you don’t
apply it, you don’t know it."
— Karen
Gerritsen Teacher Netherlands
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"Bears
is beautiful, loving, outrageous, the best. I loved
every minute of class with him. This process is magnificent
and you embody that for me."
— Judith
Ugelow Correspondence Coordinator Massachusetts
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"He’s
pure love. I learn to love without judgment by his
example. Integrity. Persistence. He really believes
in what he’s saying/doing. Thank you for your questions."
— Laurie
Harrison Registrar Massachusetts
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"Bears
is the stimulus that inspires you to choose the highest
goals and reach out for them by being radically authentic."
— Joachim
Sehrbrock Volunteer Pennsylvania
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"I
really enjoyed the way Bears can “work” the class.
His attention to sticking to the topic of the session
and always going back to it helped to cement the learning.
His warmth, energy and obvious belief and enjoyment
with his subject, the Option Process®, contributed
to my belief that he lived this and was not just teaching
it; I respect and trust him as a leader."
— Zuli
Soltesz New Jersey
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"There
was a real power in his approach to the Radical Authenticity
Program. I trusted his ability and authenticity to
teach me about my brave new world."
— Roger
Greidanus Railroad California
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"Bears
is always amazingly present, loving and fun."
— David
Granholm Human Resources Manager New Jersey
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"Powerful,
fun, extremely loving, compassionate, a true delight."
— Carol
Massey Massachusetts
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