“Annie's presence simply ignites collaboration. Her inviting presentation and expert mix of content and experiential application evokes passion and purpose. I love her work!”

Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., A.D.T.R.
Author of Conscious Loving and Lasting Love

"Just a quick note to tell you I was studying my Creativity Matrix cards last Saturday before I went into a job interview in the Twin Cities. What an inspirational read to help turn my anxious energy into creative energy. The interview rocked!"

Forrest Adams   [and he got the job!]
Now the new City Reporter and Website Administrator
for the Chanhassen Villager Chanhassen, MN

"I was wonderfully surprised and impressed by the amazing way Annie was able to support me in opening up to curiosity, an expansiveness of possibilities and big energy while easefully weaving us back to our topic of each call. I felt the enthusiasm that I imagine a kite feeling as it soars and explorers while knowing it is safely guided. I would highly recommend Annie's fun motivating energy, wonderful wisdom and focused attention to anyone."

Chad T. Wood
CEO of Being By Choice Inc.

"Annie radiates playful insight, coupled with deliberate actions in a way that opens the possibilities for marketing on all levels. I experienced my time and connection with Annie to be inwardly inspiring, full of pizzazz, and outwardly productive...leaving me feeling energized and directed towards creating a thriving coaching/healing practice."

Audrey Hazenkamp
Aliveness Mentor, AHA Living

"Thank you so much for the seminar that you recently conducted for the members of the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce entitled "Left Brain Meets Right Brain" in Business. We all agreed that the topic was engaging and very applicable to a wide range of business issues. Our one hour session left us eager to learn more and as a result, we have scheduled a longer session for the second presentation! Annie has a vibrant personality that skillfully kept us all attentive and on task. In addition, I was very impressed with her ability to assess questions on the spot with solutions that could be immediately utilized."

JoDee Rasmusson
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce

"Annie combines real world business knowledge with enthusiasm, sensitivity and encouragement. Your projects become her concern. She led us through every step of the start up process guiding us toward the resources that we needed, always building our confidence and trust in ourselves. You won't feel alone in your venture."

Theresa Haney and Pepi Diaz-Salazar
Damselfly Center for Creative Arts Therapy

I really was fortunate to have the time. . . with you working with the DiSC program.  The program and you truly rock.  It helped me to grow in ways I did not anticipate and it helped me to understand myself better as well.

Linda Dammel
Rolling Hills Ranch

Annie's class has helped demystify the business process. Because of the work we did together I was able to write a business plan for a prospective hospital client in just a couple of days, and with less agonizing than previously. Her relentless enthusiasm and ability to see the growth potential in all mishaps is infectious and a joy to hear on the other end of the line. Lastly, talking with a group of colleagues makes this less threatening and more fun, and Annie models clarity and task-focus.

Meg Chang, Dance/Movement Therapist and Educator

"The DiSC assessment has helped me to understand and appreciate my own as well as other colleague's styles and has greatly enhanced communication in our workplace."

Robert Simmons, Senior Executive Partner
International Certification Services, Inc

Your business seminar was just the right start. You are a professional. You are timely with your materials and great with follow through and follow up to our questions. The materials are clearly presented in a user friendly layout. They were a good basis for the course and are structured so they are a good reference for my follow-up. Your manner is both forthright and nurturing - a great combo. As I speak to other dance therapists I have told them about my positive experience with your course and I recommend it highly. You are good!"

Jody Cassell, Moving to Learn

"Annie Kirschenmann has facilitated several visioning sessions for our organization. She has artfully assisted us to merge our diverse ideas and perspectives into a coherent vision for the future of our programs. Her particular skills include positive energy in a group, patience and grace under pressure, and gentle leadership in a non-threatening manner. We offer our recommendation to any individual or group seeking someone to help them to envision their future."

Thomas Cierpka
Managing Director
IFOAM

"Thank you so much for the business skills workshop. I loved the fact that I could share and learn with other dance therapists from all over the country in the comfort of my own home. Your workbook and assignments challenged me beyond my comfort zone without completely overwhelming me. Each module was uniquely organized to cover specific skills and asked questions to keep me focused and confident in my abilities as a business person. This course should be part of every dance therapist's training."

Kathy Cass, Chance to Dance

"Over the last six months, Minot State University-Bottineau has had the opportunity to work with A.K. A Coach and Company, and its CEO, Annie Kirschenmann, to develop a project we are calling an Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture. I have been impressed with the group’s thoroughness, knowledge base, timeliness, and customer focus. They delivered the quality product we needed when they said they would! Ms Kirschenmann was named North Dakota’s Entrepreneur of the Year for good reason.”

Dr. Ken Grosz, Campus Dean, MSU Bottineau

"I love that Annie is a dance/movement therapist and skilled business woman--her unique perspective has provided tremendous support & understanding and has helped me to keep moving towards making my dreams a reality."

Suzanne Hastie, Dance/Movement Therapist and business owner

"My experience in the Business Basics tele-seminar was supportive and encouraging. It allowed me the opportunity to realize that the things I had not considered about going into business for myself are the very things I would either enjoy and succeed at...or detest and fail at. If not for this tele-seminar, I might not have had the chance to explore these important issues before taking the risk of getting out there on my own. As a result, I've changed my course of direction--and that feels right. Thank you, Annie, for your guidance and expertise!"

Megan Van Meter, Art Therapist

"I really enjoyed class-it's nice to know that I'm not alone grappling with these issues. You gave very practical advice, while also helping us to deal with the emotional obstacles(and some "old tapes")to moving forward."

Mimi L. Moyer, Dance/Movement Therapist and business owner