Testimonials

“Some executives like me are terrified to show nervousness when making a proposal or delivering a meeting report, not to mention speaking at a podium. I turned to Nancy Cetlin because this performance anxiety was destroying me for years, and prior talk therapy only helped so much. Dr. Cetlin’s application of EMDR and other technologies, combined with her expertise in coaching, armed me with real weapons against anxiety. I learned how to focus, prioritize, relax, and how to unleash “the real me” and I’m finding he is someone who actually likes a little performing now and again. Anyone who can relate to my struggles should contact Nancy Cetlin. Get your deep-down fears neutralized through EMDR, and get the training that will make performance more natural and enjoyable for you, and much less fearful and stressful. You owe it to yourself.”

— Nonprofit CEO

“Nancy’s approach and techniques allowed me, for the first time, to identify and begin to deal with the “monkey on my back.” I was able to understand the block between me and my best abilities as an attorney. Through her coaching, I have been able to successfully refocus my practice.”

— Attorney

“After many years of feeling comfortable in a sport that has great potential for injury, I found that each lesson brought new feelings of fear, to the point of doing less and less. I was on the verge of giving up the sport when a friend of mine told me about Performance Coaching and EMDR with Nancy Cetlin.

Today I find myself taking 2 lessons in 1 day and the visions of accidents and feelings of fear are a thing of the past.”

"I came to Nancy a year ago after having been rejected for promotion. In addition to helping me deal with my feelings of inadequacy, she helped me identify my self-defeating behaviors and attitudes and develop life skills to allow me to reach my life goals. I have experienced a great deal of emotional growth since I have been working with Nancy, and I am delighted to report that my employers noticed my new behaviors. I just learned that I am receiving the promotion I was denied last year!!!! Thank you, Nancy, from the bottom of my heart, You're the best!"

– Director of Inside Recruiting

“I am struck by the perspective that the ensuing months have provided me regarding the impact that Nancy Cetlin’s Performance Coaching has had upon my career and professional satisfaction. When we began, my workdays were engulfed with a pervasive sense of being terribly underutilized. Though I knew I was in a rut, I wrestled with the consequences of leaving, and chafed at my ability to climb out and engage in something fulfilling and successful.

Through the techniques of Nancy’s coaching methods, I not only found my gut, but also regained the courage to trust it. I now look at the accomplishments of the past six months and the imminent launch of a new partnership, and I am awed and humbled — awed that I had the courage to do it, and humbled by knowing that I am precisely where I ought to be. I feel great about the future of this business, confident that I can draw on the reservoir of instinct and intellect you taught me how to tap consistently. Building this business feels as natural as my 5-mile runs. I know I have the ability, energy and endurance and I know that I enjoy “the zone.” Thank you for the work you do.”

— Founding Partner (Mutual Fund Division)

“I am a musician and about 5 years ago I stopped performing because of severe panic attacks, which drove me from the stage. I began working with Nancy Cetlin about 5 months ago and have begun performing again. Where I once felt hopeless, I now see a future again in my passion as well as my career. I have found the combination of EMDR and Nancy’s own talents helpful in unlocking the chains that have been blocking me.”

— Orchestral and solo musician

Nancy, I wanted to sincerely thank you for all your time, effort, and support. You really helped me through an incredible struggle, with your expertise, patience, and encouragement. I recently received my diploma in the mail. I am so happy. I couldn’t have done it without you. I can't thank you enough.

— Music Conservatory Graduate, Teacher

When I came to Nancy Cetlin, I was struggling with stage fright, especially auditions and the cold readings. Working with Nancy, I have been able to overcome my fear. I continue to work hard on my own the concentration meditation exercises, accessing flow states and mental rehearsal techniques. I recently auditioned for a particularly difficult director, where I had once before frozen. She was impressed at how much better I was. It was my best audition yet.

— Actor

I’m a writer who’s always dreaded public speaking, and I had to give some readings of my work. After seven or eight intensive sessions with Nancy Cetlin, I was able to deliver these readings without a hitch. People came up to me afterwards and complimented my work as well as my delivery. More than that, I found I actually enjoyed myself at the podium! And now — strange but true — I actually look forward to reading in public.

I continue to work with Nancy as a way of bolstering my writing and building the career I hope to make with it. In her coaching practice, Nancy brings to bear many things: her broad knowledge of the arts; her psychology background; her expertise in EMDR and neurofeedback therapies. Her approach is grounded and full of common-sense, humor, and personal warmth. She helps me figure out what I want to do with my writing, and how to actually do it. I have no doubt that both my work on the page and my developing career, are the better for my sessions with Nancy.

— Writer (fiction and essays)