Aaron Handelsman
Aaron Handelsman

Aaron Handelsman

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Introduction: In terms of results, every coaching client I have worked with—even those who came in for help with budgeting—has experienced deeper, more intimate and rewarding relationships, increased income, and higher life satisfaction. That's a combination that's hard to beat. In terms of my background, I am an elected board member of the ICF-MI, the organization that accredits and assesses coach training programs globally. Additionally, I have been recognized with an award (Avatar Award) by coaches around the country as exemplifying coaching values and practices and exhibiting leadership in helping to shape the field. I have completed the Coaches Training Institute core curriculum, among the most thorough, respected, and successful coaching modules in the world, where I excelled in my peer groups and have been tapped to lead coach training courses going forward. What makes me stand out is my combination of fearlessness, deep empathy, and courage to follow you through everything you or your team/partner need to work through to get where you're going. My work stands out because it moves beyond making you feel comfortable sitting with half-truths and dysfunction and instead arms you with the confidence and skills you need to thrive. The other day, a client said to me, "Aaron, somebody asked me how I was doing the other day and I told them, 'I'm feeling really good—I feel happy.' And for the first time in my life, that was really true. I just thought you should know that. Thank you." That is what I enjoy about the work that I do—evoking transformation and supporting individuals, couples, and organizations to move beyond survival and thrive. I worked in business, finance, legal, nonprofit, educational, and grassroots organizations in order to develop my skills and understand how best to do the work that allows me to serve others as effectively as possible. Coaching allows me to have deep connection with brilliant people in a way that I know is making the world a brighter and more humane place by transforming lives and organizations. Nothing I've ever done has brought me such a profound sense of purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
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Julie W.
Dec 9, 2015
Aaron is an amazing listener, picking out the themes and statements that I needed to pay attention to in order to make decisions. Aaron was not afraid to ask deeper, probing questions to again confirm the next steps I needed to take in the processes he was assisting me through. Aaron most importantly helped me to be patient with myself. He reminded me that we're all on our own timeline, to focus on myself versus the distraction or comparison of other's journeys. I definitely recommend Aaron's services. Aaron made himself available to me as much as possible, he is flexible with meeting locations as well as times.

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  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have completed the core curriculum with the Coaches Training Institute, one of the most comprehensive and well respected training programs in the world, where I excelled among all of my peer groups and was consistently recognized for my skill and leadership. I also participate in weekly conference calls and seminars about the intersections between neuroscience and the coaching core competencies. I service as an elected board member of the International Coach Federation's Michigan Chapter and assist with CTI's professional coaching trainings. I facilitate conference calls and dialogues through several professional networks of coaches interested in equality and social change, where we share resources, ideas, and strategies.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Interview multiple coaches. Select the one who scares you a bit and makes you feel things you're afraid to feel or haven't felt in a long time—they're going to get you where you want to go. The rest will help you delay.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    The work doesn't feel like work once you commit to the process. The awful feelings, the feelings of fear and doubt—those come from being stuck, from refusing to engage with the process you know is before you, waiting for you to take the step. Once you start walking true, it's easy to run, and you can never unlearn how to walk.