Testimonials

I’m very grateful that I took Joy and Hope’s Energy Leadership group coaching during the pandemic. This group coaching elevated me by (1) increased awareness of my energy levels including energy blocks that are holding me back; (2) mindset shift from “I have to” or “I need” to “I choose to”: I take full ownership of my choices and focus on the controllable. Purposefully think through what I want and take action, one step at a time, including effective communication and relationship building; (3) extending the impact to my child and family as my reflections become part of dinner table conversations.

Energy Leadership is a framework with practical day-to-day tools, guided by Joy and Hope, who are inspiring, full of wisdom, and more importantly, they continue to practice Energy Leadership and share their ongoing reflections! I’m so glad I’m on my growth journey with Joy➕Hope and diverse alumni! Appreciate the company and all the sharing which is uplifting and contagious! I highly recommend this course to anyone who looks to the continued elevation and growth with a master-minded group in the future!

I was so grateful to meet Hope and Joy through the AFI platform. Their positive energy, charming and humble leadership styles attracted me. I’m glad that I made the decision to invest in myself. Below are several things that started changing and impacting me: (1)  Mindset change. Through the training I learned seven energy levels. With the practice of awareness, I started to map my situations to energy levels. Once I realize I’m at a lower energy level, I’ll take a break before reacting. This served as a Psychological Suggestion for me. (2) Methodology and practice. The training provided me a methodology and framework of energy leadership, some concepts are eye opening such as intuitive listening. Knowing the framework is the guideline, reflective practice creates enrichment. Internalizing the framework and keeping practice are the keys for prolonged effects.(3) Community support. We formed the energy leadership alumni group and meet often to discuss topics and share experience. These group activities helped a lot in practicing and reflecting. The encouragement from coaches and inspiration from alumni are effective and could impact my decisions. No one is an island and we all need support. This community provides us a healthy circle and supportive system to grow and be better of ourselves.

I am so grateful to have joined Hope's Career Breakthrough Energy Leadership coaching program when I started to look for a new job. During my job application and transition, Coach Hope and my classmates became my personal board members. My energy level was uplifted and I am more confident that I can nurture and grow my relationships better with positive, productive and anabolic energy. Thank you Coach Hope, and I am also very grateful to my classmates who are inspiring and willing to listen and share. I would highly recommend this course!

Working with Hope provides me tools to manage energy levels effectively which are much needed in my quest to achieve professional and personal goals. Hope’s approach is dynamic and energetic. She speaks in such a passionate way which creates an engaging environment.

I benefited a lot from several webinars hosted by Coaches Joy and Hope, especially the one about interview techniques. I joined “Career Breakthrough with Energy Group Coaching”, which greatly improved my thinking and confidence. I admire their honesty, faith, inspiration and uplifting spirit. I am deeply touched by their selfless sharing. They are humble and treat everyone equally regardless of their titles and ranks. I also learned a lot from my classmates. Thank you Coaches Joy and Hope!

What I gained from this class is countless. First, I want to thank my coaches and all my classmates who gave me care, support, and love. I lost my job during the pandemic, moved to a new place without any friends. I felt isolated and stuck, and I saw things from a very poor perspective. But the very first class completely changed my ways of thinking. I enjoy this new journey along with two great coaches who are willing to empower and uplift us. I am able to connect with many classmates from diverse backgrounds. They are all excellent leaders who gave me a lot of valuable advice. It’s amazing that Viswise attracted such a wonderful group. I want to give my THANKS to AFI and Viswise for building an impactful Asian community for the common good.

This has been one of the best group coaching classes I have joined. The content is well organized and also helped me to become more conscious of different level of energies at work and at home. The coaches, Joy and Hope are caring and inspiring, helping to motivate my growth. The many sharing sessions with like-minded classmates are priceless as well. I would like to thank the coaches, and wish all the classmates all the best!

My experience with Hope and Joy's Energy Leadership group coaching is extremely beneficial. I had been to job interviews now and then before I started the class, the feedback was usually I needed more leadership skills for the positions I was looking for. This coaching class gives me the skills I need to take the next step in my career and also gives me the confidence to move ahead since I had a few years of break in my work history. What I learned from the class helped me move to a highly competitive position in my own company that is ideal for my background and also helps me to manage workplace relationships healthily. The teaching and organizing of the classes and activities outside of the classroom are highly effective. Every class and each meeting I attended, I learned new ways of looking at and conducting leadership and managing relationships. My experience with this career coaching is extremely valuable.

I was on my maternity leave as a new mom when I decided to take Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership class. I felt anxious about going back to work so I wanted to empower myself to become a super working Mom. I also would like to learn management skills and leadership mindset. I’m usually quiet and shy. I tend to hide in all virtual meetings if I can, and never want to speak up. However in this class, almost all classmates are very active, showing up on camera, frequently asking questions, and sharing thoughts. Therefore, I feel comfortable turning on my camera too. I have been deeply affected and inspired by the high energy from you coaches and all the classmates. This class helped me overcome fear, effectively manage my stress, and make my transition from maternity leave to back to work smoothly. I want to actively apply the framework of energy leadership to become a high energy leader in the future. Thank you for all your guidance and support! 

I’m very grateful to attend “Career breakthrough with Energy Leadership group coaching” class led by Hope and Joy.  The systematic introduction of the 7 different energy levels was eye opening and ignited my desire to achieve a higher energy level to maintain happiness in all circumstances, professionally and personally.  Appreciate the patience and help Hope and Joy provided. I still feel the class is not over yet.   Thank you, VisWise team, for all the backend support.  Your help raises my energy level! 

I thank the AFI team and our loving coaches Hope and Joy who have influenced me to live a more fulfilling life through the “Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership Group Coaching” class. Here are the main benefits of applying the framework that I learned. (1) Shift energy levels to shape behaviors: I was in the middle of a shooting tragedy and I was so terrified. It happened 2 days before an important exam. It was a blessing that I was able to shift my energy from feeling terrified to being grateful to be alive. So I can remain calm and pass my PMP exam successfully. (2) Build a strong and trusting relationship with my boss and coworkers: I had challenges when the class started, and I am so glad to share that my working relationship has improved a lot, and my boss even invited me to interview our new staff member together. (3) Removing my energy blocks and growing high energy personal relationships  - I am willing to open up to listen more without defense or self-criticism when it comes to difficult situations in my life. Even after the class finished, I continuously grow and evolve every day now. I highly recommend this class!

I greatly appreciated this group coaching class where I learnt skills to boost my self-awareness, self-regulation, and communications. The 7-level energy framework is awakening, through which I realized my default level is 3 (every cloud has a silver lining), and I have plenty of room for improvement! With intentions, I am practicing a mindset of level 5 (find opportunities for win-win) or even higher (non-judgemental) using the guidance from the study materials and the coaches. I find that my life has become more fulfilling! Joy and Hope are truly inspirational and great role models who tap into optimal energies in their work and life; they always encouraged and challenged us to apply the theories into practice. I use AV (acknowledge and validate) in my conversations with my kids when they are fussy; I remember consciously increasing objective listening and intuitive listening to build more empathy; and the list goes on and on. Above all, I know where to go when I need help. I feel fortunate and blessed to be part of the Energy Leadership Class 4!

“I am still thinking.” That is what was in my mind every time I wanted to write my testimony. And even more, I always want to write something different from last time. Really? True! I came to this class to learn some leadership and presentation skills, tactics to interact with different people, and get some quick answers. However, this class is not for it. Don’t get me wrong. The coaches are very kind and always answer my questions. However, I was confused in the beginning because their answers always made me think. But now I understand better about the intentions. Coaches were coaching us for a new way of thinking, so we learned thought processes to find answers to both current questions and future questions for ourselves. Another big “misleading” point is that this class is called “career breakthrough …”, this class is not to coach you for your career, it’s rather for ANY and ALL relationships you have in office, at home, at school, in public space, even between you and yourself. So that is why every time I would write something differently from the last time. So, this is the testimony for me, for now, 2 weeks after graduation. There are after class programs available through the alumni group too. :-) We could keep making progress and discuss with peers and coaches together. I highly recommend this class without any hesitation. Thanks!

My name is Liam and I’m currently a Data Scientist at a global consulting company. The Energy Leadership group coaching class was a rewarding and fulfilling learning journey for me. I have built greater consciousness and boosted my mental energy with the 7-level energy framework. Now I’m able to deal with challenging tasks and stressful situations with much more ease and enjoyment. In addition, I learned helpful and practical tactics to boost my emotional intelligence, become a charismatic communicator, and supercharge my relationships. I feel I’m more connected with people I love and care for, and I’m able to resolve/prevent any conflicts effectively. I’m enjoying more of my life both personally and professionally. Much appreciation to the coaches - Joy and Hope.

Hope has provided me tremendous support when I went through the ups and downs of work and life.  Her radiant energy and reassuring smile helped elevate my energy level and boost my confidence.  She is empathetic with my life challenges, and she invites me to open up and think creatively to rewire my thought process.  I am truly grateful to have the opportunity working with Hope and she is my role model.  I highly recommend that you connect with Hope to explore Energy Leadership either through Group Coaching or individual coaching.  It will transform your life. 

I really enjoyed the Energy Leadership coaching from Hope and Joy. In addition to the abundant wisdom and knowledge shared by the two incredible leaders, the Energy Leadership training introduced me to a whole new dimension of leadership or even a way of interacting with myself and others. Joy and Hope demonstrated that throughout the coaching sessions. The sessions felt short because the energy flowed smoothly within everyone in the virtual classroom. Nothing is better than experiencing what you are taught right on the spot. The lessons from the training, as a result of the energy experience, are staying without effort. I can look at challenges from a new energy angle and it feels like another door is opened. It is especially helpful when I feel stuck with traditional methods. The strategies taught by Hope and Joy are practical and easy to implement. I appreciate the effort from Joy and Hope in providing such valuable training.

I graduated from the “career breakthrough with energy leadership group coaching” session 4 in 2022.

For a long time, I have been looking for bilingual coaches who can speak both English and Mandarin. My initial goal was to improve my communication skills in English. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity joining the group coach classes with Joy and Hope. It has benefited me in both personal and professional life. I learned that there are many positive and effective ways to communicate with family members, friends, and colleagues. I truly enjoyed the many personal stories that Joy and Hope shared in the classes. Their coaching is very powerful.  

In a short seven weeks, my confidence has been greatly improved. This course is my best investment in the year 2022. I have gained so much and it was beyond my expectations. Thanks to coaches Joy and Hope. You two are the best.

I have known Hope since our iPEC Coaching Training. The first thing I noticed about Hope was how attentive, engaged and participative in the 6 month training course she was. Hope took it upon herself to go all-in, creating the course for herself and the other participants. We got so much more out of the training by being in the same room with her.

When I was in need of coaching, I knew immediately it was Hope that I would reach out to. Hope has supported me through two challenges I was facing. She knew exactly what to do, what questions to ask and did so from a loving perspective. She is highly skilled in the iPEC Core Energy Coaching model. I highly recommend hiring Hope to be your coach.

It is the best group coaching class that I have taken! It helps me clearly understand the 7 energy levels and know that I have power to choose what energy level that I want to be when facing the challenges in life. The class is well designed that it has all the great pieces for a person who wants to learn to be even keeled and have greater relationship with oneself, family members and others. Best of all is Coach Hope! She is very inspiring role model and genuinely cares about us who want to be helped. I am really glad that I found her! I highly recommend this course for anyone who look for personal growth, emotional intelligence and leadership skills.

I have taken various leadership training previously, including both mindset and skills training. What sets the ‘Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership group coaching' apart is that it provides a much deeper understanding and awareness of the energy levels of ourselves and others around us, as well as how to improve our energy levels as leaders. Now I have a better understanding of how my energy level affects my decision making and interpersonal skills. I can also associate the previous acquired leadership skills with energy levels. By understanding the ‘why’, I am able to better utilize those skills. Hope and Joy are both highly achieved leaders with great energy level and mindset. They created a safe and positive learning environment for the trainees. The energy levels coaching provides a transformational change from inside out. The outcome is authentic and lasting leadership applicable to not only the workplace, but also to life in general. I highly recommend this class to everyone.   

In 2021, I attended many insightful webinars hosted by Angelene and her AFI team, and one of them was held by Coaches Joy and Hope. I was attracted by their personality, their charisma and their upbeat energy. Therefore, I signed up for Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership Group Coaching and made several friends there too. This course has helped me improve my relationships at work and home. First, I learned about energy levels and their pros and cons. This is valuable because it allows me to reflect on my actions and to be more self-aware. This has changed how I interact with people on a daily basis. Second, I have found that dynamic communication is quite useful to communicate more effectively. It talked about three levels of listening, subjective listening, objective listening and intuitive listening. With the examples taught in the class, I realized that I did a lot of less engaging subjective listening in the past, I want to shift to more effective objective listening. I have already noticed how this shift has aided in my interactions with coworkers. My goal is to become an intuitive listener with more practice. This course significantly increased my self-confidence and boosted my levels of positive energy. The class ended a few months ago, however, our friendship continues. The alumni meet on a monthly basis, and we help each other and care about each other like a big family! Thank you Coaches Joy and Hope!

I definitely recommend this course. The course syllabus is very well organized, and I learned a lot from all five topics. The seven levels of energy, removing your blockers from success, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and supercharge your relationships. I think it would change your life if you build such a great mindset and practice everyday. And thank you Joy and Hope! You are exceptional coaches.

I took the “Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership group coaching” class and significantly benefited from it personally and professionally. Thank you Joy and Hope for your coaching. I would recommend this group coaching class to anyone who looks for personal growth and leadership skills.

Hope provided me coaching and mentorship on several occasions to help me better understand my strength, weakness, and career aspirations. She is a great listener and always tailor the solution to your own situation and needs. Her affable personality and broad experience make her a unique asset to someone who needs career coaching.

First and foremost, “Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership group coaching” made me aware of the freedom to choose my emotional state and energy levels. I want to thank our loving coaches from the bottom of my heart. Hope is always passionate, caring, and inspiring, while Joy’s warm smile radiates peace, grace and wisdom all the time. They are living examples of the enormous transformation rendered by the energy leadership coaching they practice, thus giving us students concrete objectives to aspire to. Both made the class engaging and fun, which I greatly enjoyed all the way through. The class atmosphere was vibrant, inspiring and friendly with a diverse background of classmates. The class leaders were enthusiastic and dedicated and they provided a more casual environment for fellow students to practice the skills, share life stories, and have open discussions. The class ended though, the beautiful memory and friendship will last forever. We just embarked on a journey of transformation, and as one classmate put it, it is life-long homework. This is a truly outstanding program, the earlier you take it, the sooner you start benefiting from it. Problems that previously seemed daunting and arduous to tackle can be solved much more easily by using the framework intentionally. I came to the class because one of my friends spoke highly of it, and I now recommend you to do the same. Just do it!

Like Einstein said, “Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. “

We are all energy.

We engage with others through energy. But more importantly, we create our own reality through the energy that we bring into every relationship, no matter if we are conscious of it or not. With the uplifting, nurturing, and anabolic energy frequency, we can build and strengthen a long-lasting relationship with others and ourselves. With depressing and catabolic energy frequency, we weaken and destroy our relationship with others and ourselves.

Through whichever energy frequency we choose to radiate, we choose how we impact others and ourselves; and ultimately, we choose what kind of reality we create for our life.

Now, with all the wisdoms that we’ve gained through our classes here with Hope and Joy, we can be more self-aware of what level of energy frequency we are radiating, more mindful of challenging our unexamined beliefs and assumptions, and more blissful in embracing the anabolic energy.

The world will continue to present challenges and uncertainties in front of us. But with the anabolic and growth mindset, we no longer need to be afraid of the challenges and uncertainties, and don’t need to wait for someone else to make everything right for us – because, it is OUR responsibility and ability to manage and shift our energy.

Being accountable for how we show up in life regardless of the circumstances, matching the frequency of the reality that we want, and being the master of our own destiny -- THAT is the true hope and joy we can all have.

Many of my classmates say attending Joy and Hope’s Energy Leadership (EL) class is one of the best investments in their life, I echo that. Joy and Hope created the EL class with a big heart and love that they want to share and help many people succeed in their career or life. I’m changed by engaging in interactions with Joy, Hope, and my peers in the group. 1)  Initiating awareness. Be aware of the alternatives (different attitudes and actions) in the face of challenges and cultivate new ways of thinking. I realize I have limiting beliefs which prevent me from coming out of my comfort zone. This framework and tips I learned helped me to identify the steps / areas to develop myself. 2)  Exploring alternatives. What can I do to upgrade my energy level? What can I do to reach a double win or triple win situation? There are situations where I can’t change or change others’ thoughts / behaviors, but I can change my way of thinking and behave differently if I choose to do so. 3)  Starting a better relationship with myself.  Appreciate progress instead of perfection. It’s always in the process, taking efforts to make progress and enjoy the process of achieving small goals. The framework also enables me to have a better understanding of myself, motivation, and value. Be present and focus.  Listening style matters for effective communications. The EL framework is a great tool that enables us to interact as a community where Joy and Hope set an environment of “no judgment” and we can share our vulnerability freely within the group. Joy and Hope devote their time and efforts, and encourage us to continuously practice with the group, where trust and sense of belonging are promoted. For any situation, any moment in our life or work, it’s up to us to choose how to live. Join this class, and live your life to its fullest potential!

Completing the energy leadership group coaching is just the beginning of our journey together in raising our energy level and becoming a better self. 

My heart-felt thanks to Coach Joy/Hope for your selfless and tireless sharing, guidance, and challenging me to think deeper about who we are, what our life goals are, how we measure success in work and life, how we can overcome and mitigate outer and inner blocks and transform catabolic energy to anabolic energy, how we boost our emotional intelligence, how we can become intuitive listeners and powerful communicators, and finally how we can super charge our relationships with ourselves and others.  

I was amazed how they were interwoven beautifully and provided us a roadmap to identify what we do well, and what areas we need to improve and how. 

When I reviewed how emotion can be viewed from an energy level perspective, I had the aha moment: I wanted to change the emotions from sad, mad, scared to peaceful, joyful, and powerful. This is equivalent to what I wanted to shift from catabolic to anabolic energy. 

Thank you all again for the friendship we have fostered and trust we have built. For that I will cherish forever. 

Have you felt a lack of motivation to get things done? Have you found yourself stuck in a circle of bad mood and stressful moments every day? Did you have moments to think if there is a better way to work with your kids or difficult people around you? Did you ask yourself how to jump out of the current work/life circle and find more joyful and peaceful balance among chaos and ever-changing life challenges? If you are like me, who has been stuck in life and searching for answers for more than 5 years, please register for this class. This is the one single good gift you could give yourself! What will you gain? Two beautiful, pure hearted coaches who are willing to spend time and support you individually. A class of smart, genuine leaders, who are motivated to learn. Some of them might become your lifelong friends. So many useful tools that could power you through highs and lows of life! The only thing I regret is I did not find this class earlier. I could have been happier and felt more refreshed to take on more challenges. Don’t get me wrong: this class does not have magical powers, but you do. The more open minded you are when you enter the class, the more willing you are to learn and use the tools, the more benefit you will see. I am still practicing daily with the knowledge, tools I gained from this class. I hope you can join me in this life changing journey! May you become the next energetic leader and enjoy the JOY&HOPE life brings!

I joined the Energy leadership program this year. I highly recommend this program for anyone who is looking to live a happier and fulfilling life!

I found the approach from the Energy Leadership program to be systematic and practical. The class provided a handful of tools to use when we are facing challenges in our daily life. A lot of times, I found that by using the tools, I’m able to process the situation in a much more objective way and elevate my thinking. I also found it interesting that the system is targeting different levels of energy (which are “Status”), instead of telling us what to do in each situation exactly. Because situations always change and there is no one formula that applies to all. The energy level framework helps me to understand why my feelings are like that under certain situations. It also helps me figure out where I want to head to and who I want to be. I could apply it to different perspectives of life, such as work, relationships and self-care. I enjoy discovering the possibilities by observing and thinking through different energy levels. It’s such a powerful framework to lead our thoughts to where we want them to be! I also want to mention that this class provided a safe place to practice all these tools and skills we learned. By learning through doing, I learned more about myself and enjoyed this journey of discovery! Overall, I would encourage you to take this program and it will be one of the best decisions you can make!

In the past, I have tried various techniques to manage my emotions for professional and personal success, for example, positive psychology, non-violent communication, cognitive behavior therapy, meditation, and the philosophy of love. While these ideas are powerful and have indeed shaped my thinking and being, I've been struggling with finding a practical framework to integrate these ideas with my life, in a consistent and measurable way. When I discovered energy leadership coaching, it was immediately clear to me that I have found the framework that can integrate all my past learnings and carry me toward my goal.  Joy and Hope are both excellent coaches. They bring compassion, clarity, humor, and tons of coaching expertise to the room. Their different yet both effective styles have convinced me that there is more than one-correct or one-perfect way of leadership, that perhaps I too can develop my own style, and that I too can fly high with diligent practice, acute self-awareness, and faith in Hope and Joy(pun intended). In the five weeks of time, I learned to recognize various energy levels that showed up in my reactions to different (often stressful) situations.  I learned to ask important questions like: what options do I have? How would I conceivably show up in other levels of energy? These simple and effective exercises (with careful guidance) help hone in on my areas of growth with surgical precision. But most importantly, I come to understand how I operate by default (and often mindlessly), and what opportunities and freedom I could have if I can take control of my energy levels and use them consciously. The degree of freedom that I am beginning to see in stressful situations means that my own stress levels, while still flaring up from time to time, don't last persistently like before. The impact of my learning was almost immediate, both at home and at work.  These learning are foundational. They came to me at a perfect time when I was about to start a new job, it's also a time when I was experiencing personal growth and reorientation towards a path of pursuing life's satisfaction from connecting, helping, and giving, instead of from my own success. Having lived through some of the most divided times in history in the last few years, I am no longer content with being an outsider or an onlooker to communities that I am part of. If I choose, I know I can change the experience of people around me by managing my own energy level and channeling the energies around me for better acknowledgment, understanding, and connection.

This is absolutely transformational. Energy leadership allows me to see myself becoming a stabilizer wherever I go, to bring high-level energy to people around me, to lead and to influence, to inspire and to connect. None of which I thought was reachable within my grasp before joining the group coaching.  It's rare in life that you get these opportunities to transcend your perceived abilities, especially in mid-life, and this is one of them. And if you've read this far, you should probably stop reading and sign up now while you still can, before joining the waiting list. It'll be a fantastic journey.

Dear Coaches Joy and Hope, heartfelt thank you for the wonderful Career Breakthrough with Energy Leadership Group coaching class at AFI! I feel so blessed to be a part of the first graduating class! 🌹🌹

The seven levels of energy captured me from the very beginning, especially the creative Chinese names for each level you’ve come up with. I am amazed by your originality! 

Through class discussion and life practice, I become more conscious of the energy level I am in. I am also feeling empowered in the range of engagement as a leader in life and at work in dealing with Gremlins and increasing my emotional intelligence.

Thank you for providing a non-judgment class environment so that we could all explore and adventure into this energy journey freely and safely! Thank you for being so patient to answer all of our questions even after the class time was long past.  

I truly enjoyed all the life examples and experiences you’ve shared, thank you for being transparent, and showing your vulnerability sometimes as well! And that’s what touched me the most!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️❤️