MICHAEL SUNDELL COACHING
Personal Coaching for Professional Musicians
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"I just wanted to thank you for our first session last week! I incorporated the ideas we spoke about and ended up winning the audition this past Tuesday. The tools you gave me really helped!"​
-L.S.
Professional Musician
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I don’t refer people lightly—when it comes to coaching, as a coach myself, my standards are sky-high. Michael is the only person I refer others to.
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He makes deep, lasting change possible in a surprisingly short time. I’ve worked with and learned from some incredible coaches—Michael is the best I’ve ever come across. If you get the chance to work with him, I highly recommend it.
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-Anna Kolak, Coach & Consultant
My work with Michael was extremely groundbreaking for me. I haven't done this kind of work with anybody else.
The way my physical, mental, and emotional state would change right in the moment as Michael was working with me was really quite impressive. It gave me a much greater sense of peace and just made me calmer knowing there was a healthier way to deal with all of this instead of having my emotions take over and overwhelm me.
I would recommend Michael to anyone who wants to learn how to better deal with their emotions more effectively or have more of a say in parts of their life where they feel stuck or out of control.
-Riccardo Diano
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In just two sessions Michael helped me completely eliminate severe anxiety about an upcoming medical procedure and a lifelong fear of heights.
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A year and a half later, the fear is still gone. It’s simply not something that bothers me anymore and that's been an almost miraculous experience!
-Roger S.
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Michael is an incredible and gifted hypnotherapist and coach. During our session Michael helped me work through a lifelong phobia of getting blood drawn.
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By the end of the session I felt genuine peace and empowerment around something that had always triggered panic. I feel like a completely different person around this area of my life
-Maria Henning
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I have never felt so listened to, cared for, held, and seen in my life. That was amazing! I can see why you are so successful. You have a true gift of presence with a person. Working with you has been one of the best decisions I've ever made and I look forward to more sessions and more growth in the future.
-Joe Hoyt
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Despite a year of battling a persistent allergy rash, I found no relief from allergy testing, multiple dermatology and allergist appointments, elimination of various products, and pharmaceutical intervention.
It was only when I met with Michael and underwent a single NLP session that the mistake in my immune system was corrected, and the allergy vanished. Since then, the rash has finally subsided. I am genuinely grateful for Michael's holistic approach and the time he invested in helping me resolve the allergy.
-Melissa Wild
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Michael's coaching is lifechanging!!! I really appreciate his approach and his skills.
-Vaiva Ivanauskiene
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They tell me there's a high pollen count today, but I haven't noticed anything! Normally I'd be blowing my nose and sneezing, but not anymore. Last night I was over at my friend's house, vigorously petting their dog and three cats, and I didn't get a single sniffle going!
After my sessions with Michael, my allergies are gone. He put me at ease quickly, explained why this process works and how, and then took me deep into an experience that has left me without the old allergies. Highly recommended!
-Terance Schmidt
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I want to thank Michael Sundell for helping me get over my gluten sensitivity! We had a powerful session three weeks ago, and I've been eating all kinds of gluten ever since without any side effects whatsoever. I'm simply blown away and jumping for joy. My favorite snack is dipping bread in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and I've been enjoying it immensely!
-Heather Evans
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I've been suffering from fibromyalgia for four years and haven't had a pain free day since then. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to Michael and his calming voice made me feel at ease straight away and his nature made me feel really understood. I actually had no bone pain at the end of the session and we discussed ways to stay pain free. I was dubious as lots of things haven't worked but this happened quite quickly as he made me so relaxed. I would highly recommend Michael.
-Zoe Plant
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“I’d been dealing with allergies for over a decade, and as a professional trumpet player, I constantly had to choose between severe allergy symptoms or the terrible dry mouth caused by medication. After just two hypnosis sessions with Michael, my allergy symptoms were completely alleviated — without any side effects. I haven’t even thought about taking medication since. The sessions were surprisingly relaxing and meditative. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to have something under better control and is open to alternatives to medication.”
- Taz Eddy
"When I started working with Michael, I was studying a major that I disliked, working a job that I disliked, and I felt completely unmotivated.
I struggled with basic executive functioning. Even simple tasks felt overwhelming.
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Now I'm so proud of myself because I'm capable of completing a mountain of tasks smoothly. I'm no longer missing assignments or pushing away my responsibilities.
I'm making much better choices and I feel like I'm finally on a path toward success. I couldn't have gotten there without his help."
-Jake Ohanion
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“Each session with Michael felt like a suspended moment with myself.
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He listens deeply, with unconditional acceptance and without judgment. Our sessions helped me tame several fears that had shaped different aspects of my life.
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In fact, it’s more accurate to say that I learned to welcome, understand, and accept those fears — which allowed me to finally let them go.
What I remember most is the incredible sense of inner peace I experienced during our sessions.”
-Stéphanie F.
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"Since we don't see each other this week, I wanted to check in and let you know how great everything is going. I've noticed so many positive changes since starting to work with you, and am feeling much more confident and comfortable with everything...my work, how I interact with people, and even (somewhat surprisingly) how people interact with me. The work you do is amazing. Thank you so much!"
-Anonymous
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"My session with Michael was very revealing and eye opening. He really helped me sort through the doubts in my head and get to the root of what really drives me and where my focus needs to be for me to feel fulfilled, both in my career and in my personal life.
I’ve always struggled with getting things started and taking the first step. This session felt more like a leap forward.
Michael took the time that was needed and asked all the right questions to help me find a mindset that allows me to move forward instead of staying stuck.
Thank you Michael for helping me realize what I already knew but couldn’t see."
-Scott C.
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"When I first started working with Michael, I was at a pretty low point in terms of how I viewed myself and my career. I thought it would be hard for me to open up about stuff like that but that turned out not to be the case at all. In fact, Michael was able to meet me exactly where I was and those worries went away very quickly.
One of my favorite parts of working with Michael was learning how to approach a situation or issue from multiple angles.
I'm used to processing my experiences intellectually, but approaching them at a more body-based and emotional level is where I felt the most benefit and even joy.
My biggest transformation was being aware of my emotions in an accepting way. Previously, I ignored or avoided them as much as possible because they felt stressful and overwhelming. Now I'm able to be with and incorporate my emotions and those parts of myself in a way that honors them and feels much healthier.
I would recommend Michael to anyone who creates in any medium and struggles with self-confidence. Vulnerability and shame can really gunk up the creative process at the very beginning, and then you spiral into not creating at all. Doing a deeper investigation into the emotional side of creating is something many people would benefit from."
-Tim F.
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"I had spent so long caregiving and dealing with emergencies that I'd lost the ability to come down from that constant red-alert state. I couldn’t function, and thought I'd have to give up performing.
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Michael helped me find a starting place in the swirl of my thoughts and feelings. I learned how to quiet my nervous system, and everything began to shift. I sleep better, eat better, my relationships are healthier, and I feel confident and safe in situations that used to feel fraught, including on stage.
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What’s changed isn’t just my habits, it’s my whole relationship with myself.
Now I’m excited about new things instead of frightened of them. And whether I'm caregiving or performing, it's now from a completely different place — not of obligation, but genuine satisfaction.
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What surprised me most was how fun and creative it felt — like playing a game that retrains your brain toward joy. It felt magical, like opening a door a crack and having light flood in."
-MJ
Portland, Oregon
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"Talking to Michael unlocked truths inside me I had never been able to face, and he made it surprisingly easy!
Since my session with him, my mindset has shifted to the point where I feel comfortable with myself, and have dispensed with much of the self-criticism I used to carry. I can simply be myself now.
Something about his logic just clicked with me and stayed that way; I’ve felt a sense of relief ever since, along with renewed energy and purpose.
I am so grateful to him for sharing his gift of compassion, understanding, and clarity!"
-Anonymous
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"When I started coaching with Michael, I was really hoping for a real shift in my life and thinking. I felt stuck in several areas and was hoping for a breakthrough.
The experience working with him was very positive. I not only achieved what I had hoped for, but it happened much faster than I expected. I felt safe with him, which made the whole process. easier.
This was one of the most powerful and authentic ways I've had for shifting my energy, gaining new perspectives, and healing emotionally. I now have more tools to understand and process my feelings and experiences.
This feels both inspiring and liberating. My sense of wellbeing has deepened, my confidence and trust have grown, and I feel more excited, optimistic, and dedicated to my life."
-A grateful musician in transition
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I came to work with Michael to improve my relationship with my teenage son. He was recommended to me by a mutual friend who touted his ability to work through the weeds and get to the essence of what's really going on.
I had never done any therapy before and wasn't used to talking with somebody who could actually resonate with me, but Michael did that in a way that made me feel comfortable. He helped cut through the noise and brought me to the point where I could see how I had been fooling myself and he called me out on it, which was great. But he never made me feel stupid or shut down.
His voice and his approach to dealing with hard stuff are very calming. Being able to discuss your inner life with someone who won't judge you and helps you learn not to judge yourself, is invaluable.
When thinking about the difference between how I felt before and how I feel now, there's no comparison. I feel like I'm a good parent. My son and I are 100 percent closer now. He calls me out of the blue. He answers when I call. We have an amazing relationship now.
Both of our children have said to us that they feel lucky to have parents like us. They feel like they can come to us with a problem and we can talk about it. And there's just more love. I feel much happier now. Wow!
-Suzanne Nelsen
"A session with Michael is better than drugs!"
-Anna