Testimonials
Catherine P.
Ian helped me access a shift that has changed my life forever. Before our work together, I was incapable of truly loving. I confused love with validation and lived in unconscious emotional contracts that left me shattered and disconnected. He helped me build a foundation from which I can now truly love myself and others, without transaction or grasping.
I came to Ian at a moment when I was in a new relationship and could feel old emotional patterns resurfacing.. reactivity, insecurity, people-pleasing, and a deep fear of abandonment. I knew if I didn’t address them, I would repeat the same cycles I had lived in for years, hurting myself and the people I loved.
Ian helped me start at the foundation: my health, habits, and nervous system. As I began eating better, sleeping more, and removing numbing behaviors, I gained clarity and emotional stability I didn’t realize was possible. From there, we were able to begin the deeper work: identifying the root causes of my reactions and taking honest accountability for my role in them.
I learned how to pause instead of react. How to understand what I was actually feeling beneath the fear or anger. And how to communicate clearly and calmly during difficult moments. As a result, I was finally able to truly be present with the people I loved. My world was no longer consumed by my unmet needs or a constant impulse to defend or blame— I could actually listen. There was no space for another person to exist fully, with their own pain, needs, and inner world, and I could hear them clearly for the first time. This has fundamentally changed every relationship in my life.
Karen L.
Working with Ian has helped me grow in various ways. The opportunity to talk about myself and reflect on past issues is something that I have never been able to do. Through the questions he asked me, he helped me gain clarity around the struggles I was dealing with. We identified the issues and the root causes and worked through them together. When we started working together, I was fresh off divorcing my ex-husband, and I was worried about being on my own and many aspects of my life.
He helped me identify what I wanted from life and helped me build confidence to explore who I am and how I want to live. He helped me navigate living independently after the divorce, shift my perspective towards empowerment, and be ok with making mistakes. Before I worked with Ian, I would be nervous to walk down the street in fear of street harassment.
Now, I feel confident, and when my anxiety does arise, I know how to have a healthy conversation with myself and not make decisions based on fear but on reason. I used to be afraid to take on new challenges. Now, I am taking on challenges head-on. I feel confident in my ability to problem-solve and make decisions that are best for me. I am also much more grateful than I used to be. I used to not enjoy my job, but now I am grateful that I have a good job that provides me financial security, so I am much more present at work and in life. I still like to stay lowkey and in the background, but I feel more confident speaking up when I have something to say. I think that Ian and I came together for a reason. He made a big difference in my life, and I am so grateful we worked together.
Khulani M.
Coach Lewis is probably my most favorite person to talk to after realizing that life isn’t what they taught us to believe. It’s rare to meet someone that makes space for you to be yourself while at the same time genuinely welcomes you. His multicultural background and diverse world experiences grants him the ability to meet you where you’re at because chances are he’s been in similar situations or worse, which allows him to see a path forward, based on the path he has walked himself to a happier and more fulfilled life. He boldly shines light on the parts of yourself that you neglect, not as a judgement but an opportunity to see your reflection clearly. Only when you acknowledge your starting point can one provide you directions to where you want to be. And Coach Lewis is there with you every step of the way guiding the way.
I’ve been very fortunate to have someone like him in my life. You will find that there’s nothing inherently wrong with you, only the circumstances that molded you to behave a certain way. When you dare to look at yourself, you’ll only find the one you love buried beneath all of the beliefs designed to control you. Life is too short to waste on false beliefs. And Coach Lewis has the passion to help you through it.
Joseph J.
I initially contacted Coach Lewis about coaching with the intent to chart a more disciplined path than the one I was on. I needed to add structure around my daily tasks and responsibilities, and gain control over my relationship with vices. I was also interested in getting to the root of why I seemed to be getting in my own way.
Throughout our sessions, Coach Lewis and I had in depth conversations about habits, lifestyle choices, and the state of my internal dialogue. This investigation allowed us to pinpoint strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. We set clear goals, identified obstacles and created systems of accountability so that progress was built upon and changes were lasting. Ian was intent about ensuring the internal discourse matched the daily habits as well as the long term goals.
Looking back after nine months of coaching, I can recognize a complete difference in how I attack day to day life. My internal dialogue has improved, allowing me to approach life with clarity. My goals are at the forefront of my mind as opposed to hidden under a web of vices and bad habits. Since beginning my work with Ian, I’ve improved my value in the workplace and earned a raise. I also began my own small business venture! I am more organized and regimented and I feel I am in alignment with who I want to be, and where I want to go!
William N.
Ian is a young main with a LOT of life experience. He was raised in a rough neighborhood and lifestyle in Philly, USA. Now he lives in a tiny, rustic town in Ecuador. >> So don’t let his age fool you. He is no “couch quarterback. His coaching skills are based on REAL WORLD stuff.
He’s also got a huge heart, a sharp mind, and good intuition and insight for a man of his age.
I value Ian’s coaching for many reasons.
Importantly, he creates and holds a coaching session with confidence and clarity. Because he is focused, I sense that my needs will be attended to.
Because he is a man of integrity, I feel safe, knowing my thoughts and my risk taking will be respected by him and will remain confidential.
He has developed a set of questions that really help to open up one’s life to an examination of one’s priorities and patterns of living. His exploration of “sabotaging practices” is a pretty darn good “can opener”. These practices can pry off the lid and let you see those obstacles getting in the way of you living the life you want to lead.
And you know what?
I really respect the man’s ability to listen . . . and to let his clients chart their own path as they work with the tools and questions he provides. This allows each client to get as much as they are willing to put into the process.
So I encourage you to put your efforts “All In” to the process.
I wish Ian and all his clients a truly magnificent “unfolding path.”
Avery H.
When I signed up to work with Coach Lewis, I didn’t realize I was getting exactly what I needed. He held up a mirror and helped me see the parts of myself I’d have to outgrow to reach my goals.
The accountability is exceptional. He goes deep, checks in with me daily, and isn’t afraid to tell me what’s hard to hear. His work-block framework has also helped me manage the many things I have my hands in without losing sight of what matters.
If you’re a high achiever with big ambitions, you need someone in your corner who will be brutally honest with you about what needs to change. That’s Coach Lewis. Working with him has been life-changing. I don’t see my dreams—or the path to achieving them—the same way anymore after working with him.