Client Testimonials
Dr. Holmes, the mark of an excellent coach is one that provides insight, information and inspiration to the individuals that they coach, whether they are a world class athlete or a highly functioning, busy professional. You have hit the mark. As a busy professional, you provided me with a perspective on how important it is to have balance in my life as it relates to my diet, exercise and most importantly, my rest. Your insight gave me purpose for not just needing to change my lifestyle but the desire to make the change. The information on how to put it all into action and identifying areas that needed more assistance than others, helped me to manage my efforts and resources more effectively. But, the key to it all is the inspiration you left with me when the coaching sessions ended. It has been about two months since our last session and I continue to make great strides in all three areas, thereby reaching my ultimate goal of a healthy lifestyle, lowering my weight, reaching workout goals and getting much needed rest. Thank you for being an excellent life coach.
Valerye Boyer-Wells, Paradise Valley, AZ
I had been training and racing for several years, and had hit a definite plateau. Dr. Holmes was able to quickly determine my strengths and limiters, and designed a personalized program that helped me break through that plateau. Today, he continues to keep me on track to enable me to meet my goals, and I am still improving.
Joe Statt, Cat 4 Racer, Phoenix, AZ
I'm a beginner cyclist and my experience with Dr. Holmes has been extremely beneficial to me. His experience and professionalism has helped me improve my fitness and overall knowledge of cycling. I have a newfound respect for the sport and I look forward to continuing my relationship with Dr. Holmes.
Mark Macias, Scottsdale, AZ
I am a recreational cyclist who has ridden for many years, but has never gotten any better. With my busy schedule, I couldn't figure out how to fit cycling in and exactly which types of rides to do. Within 2 months, with Tyrone's training program and guidance, I saw my average speed increase by nearly 3 miles per hour. I felt stronger and I rode stronger. The personal interaction and evaluation is priceless. Thank you Tyrone. You're the best!
Peg Mulloy, Phoenix, AZ
Thank you Tyrone! Went on a bicycle ride, followed your advice and zero hip pain. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Connie Kadansky, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Holmes provided an extremely well organized webinar series. Each webinar was very professional, chock full of useful information and well received by all of the attendees. Thanks Dr. Holmes!
Bob Seebohar, Sport Dietitian/Elite Triathlon Coach, Owner - Fuel4mance and Performance Webinars, Boulder, CO
Dr. Holmes, I want to thank you for coming to Bizdom this morning. Your presentation was interactive, fun and it couldn't have been more relevant. The entrepreneurs are finishing their business plans and preparing to launch at this point, and it is critical that they pay more attention to improving their overall health and wellness. We appreciated the tips and specific steps to take, because it gives us clear actions to take. You are an engaging speaker and I hope to work with you again. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Amy Gill, Curriculum Specialist, Bizdom U, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a great trainer! He utilizes group activities as a strategy to get you involved and actively learning.
Selina Bonds, Program Manager, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes explains nutrition in a way that's easy to comprehend. His presentation was filled with facts I didn't know and easy steps to implement right away.
Jennifer Baum, Editorial Projects Manager, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes provides an excellent learning experience for our staff. Our staff looks forward to seminars facilitated by Dr. Holmes. His energy and professionalism are the reason why we keep calling him back.
Michelle Hansel, Vice President of Human Resources, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes relates well to students, staff and faculty. His seminars are targeted to his audience, contributing to an outstanding educational experience.
Pamela Zarkowski, JD, MPH, Interim Academic VP & Provost, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Excellent training series. A very insightful and interactive process that provided more than a few 'takeaway' ideas!
Tom Duff, Vice President of Sales, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Tyrone's business coaching was instrumental in redirecting our efforts in a more effective and efficient manner and we quickly experienced the results we desired. His knowledge and expertise in business development along with his professional manner in delivering this information was exceptional. Our expectations were exceeded by the results we achieved. Thank you so much.
Frank Sole, Sole Swim Solutions - Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Tyrone Holmes is a skilled and professional presenter who offered a comprehensive way to Build a Six-Figure Coaching Income with the San Antonio Professional Coaches Association. Dr. Holmes' emphasis was practical and informative with tips on how to build the "Business Model" of your practice. He showed many varied examples and provided worksheets that allowed each of us to discern our own "Business Model" that worked for us. After Dr. Holmes presented his 2 1/2 hour workshop, I asked the participants, "Do you want more workshops I like the one we just experienced." The response was a resounding, "Yes!" Thank you, Tyrone, for being one of the best programs we've had in the nearly 2 years I have been Program Chair.
Larry Wynn, D. Min, ACC, Program Chair, San Antonio Professional Coaches Association
Thank you so much for your time today and your very helpful questioning, suggestions and information! It was very beneficial and I look forward to getting to work with you in the future. I also look forward to facilitating my coaching career development through working through your "4 Simple Questions." Thank you so much for sharing your booklet with me. I will continue to read more of your information from your website. You are a great inspiration for how to build a successful and balanced coaching career and healthy life, a very powerful and rare combination! Thank you again, for sharing and coaching with me today! My mind is still absorbing and learning!
Annette Kresie-Evanson, Marketing, Business Development, Business & Personal Coaching, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Holmes presented a program to our members which was relevant, informative and very impactful. He simplified and demystified the writing process, helping us realize how we can move forward on some very basic things to create even bigger things. I would highly recommend Dr. Holmes, without reservation, to anyone who wants to learn how they can easily move forward in their writing and publishing as a path to business, personal and professional growth!
Kelly Nieto, Vice President for Programs, International Coach Federation - Tucson
Tyrone’s generosity of his tools, tips and knowledge blew away our group of professional coaches. His Publishing Pyramid program inspired us to do all sorts of things with our expertise and writing – earn income in new ways, create new publications, and expand where we are published. He led an engaging and productive session while meeting our member's diverse needs and experience levels.
Marnee Weber, Vice President of Programs, International Coach Federation - Phoenix
Sitting down with Tyrone for his Publishing Pyramid session was enlightening. I have a lot going on with writing, however, no strategy. He gave me an excellent idea that was implemented today! I would never have thought about it. If you are seriously looking to become published, Tyrone has an excellent process that will meet you where you are and assist you in moving forward strategically.
Connie Kadansky, Owner - Exceptional Sales Performance, Phoenix, AZ
I recently had the very good fortune to be coached by Tyrone on how to use a blog as part of my business development strategy. Tyrone was incredibly well-informed, and added to my thinking and understanding in at least a dozen ways. He has a warm and encouraging style, and I was left with much more clarity and confidence about taking the necessary steps. I recommend Tyrone without qualification for anyone pursuing a similar course of action.
Nick Head, Owner - Specialized Coaching Services, Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Holmes' easygoing manner made our group feel comfortable, but he also delivered quite a punch with the range and depth of information he provided us throughout the entire session. All of the speakers in the audience came away with a wealth of information about how to blog to increase their speaking business, and with renewed excitement about blogging as a marketing tool. Thank you Dr. Holmes!
Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW, Chair- Living Room Forum Speaker Series, NSA - Arizona
Thank you for an excellent presentation at our NSA Living Room Forum. You made it sound so easy. You took the pain out of writing a book by using your pyramid concept as a building block to achieving another goal…that is, writing a book. I’ll start blogging more to maximize my marketing efforts based on the content from my book. Thanks. Happy cycling!
Barbara A. Atkins, Retirement/Transition Life Coach/Speaker, Author - “70 is the New 40”, Penna Group, LLC
Dr. Holmes has helped me recognize patterns of behavior in myself that I can change with the result of becoming a truly effective leader.
David Nowak, Vice President of M.I.S., Bing Metals Group, Madison Heights, MI
Members of my staff have called, stopped by or e-mailed their appreciation for Dr. Holmes' program. We all learned a lot, did some real teambuilding, and we were all energized by the level of interaction and group participation.
Dr. W. Terrell Jones, Vice Provost for Educational Equity, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
The teambuilding training provided to our leadership team by Dr. Holmes has resulted in improved performance and communication within our management structure. Dr. Holmes is very knowledgeable of the subjects presented and is professional in his delivery. He is a great trainer!
Donna Cooper, Director - Customer Service Division, Michigan Department of Career Development, Lansing, MI
The training provided to our organization by Dr. Holmes on Continuous Process Improvement and Teambuilding was phenomenal. The training has resulted in significant improvement in our operation and also in employee morale. Dr. Holmes has exceptional communication and people skills. His services were certainly one of the best investments we have made for developing a high performing workforce.
Brenda C. Njiwaji, Director - Office of Labor Market Information, Michigan Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
I never realized how my communication skills affect my ability to empower my employees. I have learned valuable techniques that will improve both my communication and leadership skills.
Michelle Harper, Program Manager, Visiting Nurse Association, Southfield, MI
This has been an enriching experience that provides significant reinforcement of my management style and provides additional tools for increased effectiveness. Thanks for the experience.
Jim Agnew, Vice President of Operations, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes took the time to understand our organization before our training. We appreciated that.
Joseph Walker, President, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes showed us the ability and experience to take a complicated and emotionally laden issue and forge consensus around it. He keeps the issues simple and presents them in such a way that the audience cannot help but agree with the conclusion. He proved to be a real benefit to our company.
Patrick M. Barrett, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes is an excellent trainer and workshop facilitator! His professionalism and obvious ability to relate to all people make him a unique and special person. His knowledge of professional development and related subjects is astounding and his delivery of that knowledge is not arrogant or intimidating, putting all those at ease who participate in his workshops, seminars or personal coaching sessions.
Ardis Cazeno, Director – Labor Exchange Services, MI Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a high caliber, value added consultant! He exhibits a high degree of knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend him!
Germaine K. Carter, Vice President of Human Resources, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes provided information that was very informative.
Gwen Ferguson, Trainer, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes brings a fresh new approach to communication between facilitator and audience. His background knowledge and experience offer a hands-on approach with a diverse audience.
Nancy Sturm, Director- Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
A very unique ability is to captivate an audience and make them process your spoken words long after you have left the room. This, I am sure, occurs on many occasions when Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes speaks. It certainly happened when he spoke at the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development's Samuel H. Johnson Luncheon. He understood our mission and delivered a powerful and memorable keynote address that provided our guests with the "professional opportunity of a lifetime".
S. Kent Butler, Ph.D, PLPC, NCC, NCSC, Associate Professor - Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, University of Missouri at St. Louis
Dr. Holmes, my sincere thanks for the great work you did with our Diversity Council and Recruiting Team. The facilitation and training you provided was of the highest caliber and resulted in us developing Diversity Council Goals and a diversity Recruiting Plan that had total buy in from the respective teams. Your depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the subject of diversity and your practical approach were greatly appreciated by my leadership team. We will achieve our goals!
Mike Beamish, Executive Director of Human Resources, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI
I highly recommend Dr. Holmes for key learning experiences.
Sebastian Wade, Senior Director - Public Affairs, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Over the years, it has been my extreme pleasure to engage Dr. Holmes as a consultant. He offers excellence in each of his endeavors!
Trinee Moore, Director, Visiting Nurse Association Training Institute, Oak Park, MI
Dr. Holmes, the mark of an excellent coach is one that provides insight, information and inspiration to the individuals that they coach, whether they are a world class athlete or a highly functioning, busy professional. You have hit the mark. As a busy professional, you provided me with a perspective on how important it is to have balance in my life as it relates to my diet, exercise and most importantly, my rest. Your insight gave me purpose for not just needing to change my lifestyle but the desire to make the change. The information on how to put it all into action and identifying areas that needed more assistance than others, helped me to manage my efforts and resources more effectively. But, the key to it all is the inspiration you left with me when the coaching sessions ended. It has been about two months since our last session and I continue to make great strides in all three areas, thereby reaching my ultimate goal of a healthy lifestyle, lowering my weight, reaching workout goals and getting much needed rest. Thank you for being an excellent life coach.
Valerye Boyer-Wells, Paradise Valley, AZ
I had been training and racing for several years, and had hit a definite plateau. Dr. Holmes was able to quickly determine my strengths and limiters, and designed a personalized program that helped me break through that plateau. Today, he continues to keep me on track to enable me to meet my goals, and I am still improving.
Joe Statt, Cat 4 Racer, Phoenix, AZ
I'm a beginner cyclist and my experience with Dr. Holmes has been extremely beneficial to me. His experience and professionalism has helped me improve my fitness and overall knowledge of cycling. I have a newfound respect for the sport and I look forward to continuing my relationship with Dr. Holmes.
Mark Macias, Scottsdale, AZ
I am a recreational cyclist who has ridden for many years, but has never gotten any better. With my busy schedule, I couldn't figure out how to fit cycling in and exactly which types of rides to do. Within 2 months, with Tyrone's training program and guidance, I saw my average speed increase by nearly 3 miles per hour. I felt stronger and I rode stronger. The personal interaction and evaluation is priceless. Thank you Tyrone. You're the best!
Peg Mulloy, Phoenix, AZ
Thank you Tyrone! Went on a bicycle ride, followed your advice and zero hip pain. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Connie Kadansky, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Holmes provided an extremely well organized webinar series. Each webinar was very professional, chock full of useful information and well received by all of the attendees. Thanks Dr. Holmes!
Bob Seebohar, Sport Dietitian/Elite Triathlon Coach, Owner - Fuel4mance and Performance Webinars, Boulder, CO
Dr. Holmes, I want to thank you for coming to Bizdom this morning. Your presentation was interactive, fun and it couldn't have been more relevant. The entrepreneurs are finishing their business plans and preparing to launch at this point, and it is critical that they pay more attention to improving their overall health and wellness. We appreciated the tips and specific steps to take, because it gives us clear actions to take. You are an engaging speaker and I hope to work with you again. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Amy Gill, Curriculum Specialist, Bizdom U, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a great trainer! He utilizes group activities as a strategy to get you involved and actively learning.
Selina Bonds, Program Manager, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes explains nutrition in a way that's easy to comprehend. His presentation was filled with facts I didn't know and easy steps to implement right away.
Jennifer Baum, Editorial Projects Manager, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes provides an excellent learning experience for our staff. Our staff looks forward to seminars facilitated by Dr. Holmes. His energy and professionalism are the reason why we keep calling him back.
Michelle Hansel, Vice President of Human Resources, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes relates well to students, staff and faculty. His seminars are targeted to his audience, contributing to an outstanding educational experience.
Pamela Zarkowski, JD, MPH, Interim Academic VP & Provost, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
Excellent training series. A very insightful and interactive process that provided more than a few 'takeaway' ideas!
Tom Duff, Vice President of Sales, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Tyrone's business coaching was instrumental in redirecting our efforts in a more effective and efficient manner and we quickly experienced the results we desired. His knowledge and expertise in business development along with his professional manner in delivering this information was exceptional. Our expectations were exceeded by the results we achieved. Thank you so much.
Frank Sole, Sole Swim Solutions - Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Tyrone Holmes is a skilled and professional presenter who offered a comprehensive way to Build a Six-Figure Coaching Income with the San Antonio Professional Coaches Association. Dr. Holmes' emphasis was practical and informative with tips on how to build the "Business Model" of your practice. He showed many varied examples and provided worksheets that allowed each of us to discern our own "Business Model" that worked for us. After Dr. Holmes presented his 2 1/2 hour workshop, I asked the participants, "Do you want more workshops I like the one we just experienced." The response was a resounding, "Yes!" Thank you, Tyrone, for being one of the best programs we've had in the nearly 2 years I have been Program Chair.
Larry Wynn, D. Min, ACC, Program Chair, San Antonio Professional Coaches Association
Thank you so much for your time today and your very helpful questioning, suggestions and information! It was very beneficial and I look forward to getting to work with you in the future. I also look forward to facilitating my coaching career development through working through your "4 Simple Questions." Thank you so much for sharing your booklet with me. I will continue to read more of your information from your website. You are a great inspiration for how to build a successful and balanced coaching career and healthy life, a very powerful and rare combination! Thank you again, for sharing and coaching with me today! My mind is still absorbing and learning!
Annette Kresie-Evanson, Marketing, Business Development, Business & Personal Coaching, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Holmes presented a program to our members which was relevant, informative and very impactful. He simplified and demystified the writing process, helping us realize how we can move forward on some very basic things to create even bigger things. I would highly recommend Dr. Holmes, without reservation, to anyone who wants to learn how they can easily move forward in their writing and publishing as a path to business, personal and professional growth!
Kelly Nieto, Vice President for Programs, International Coach Federation - Tucson
Tyrone’s generosity of his tools, tips and knowledge blew away our group of professional coaches. His Publishing Pyramid program inspired us to do all sorts of things with our expertise and writing – earn income in new ways, create new publications, and expand where we are published. He led an engaging and productive session while meeting our member's diverse needs and experience levels.
Marnee Weber, Vice President of Programs, International Coach Federation - Phoenix
Sitting down with Tyrone for his Publishing Pyramid session was enlightening. I have a lot going on with writing, however, no strategy. He gave me an excellent idea that was implemented today! I would never have thought about it. If you are seriously looking to become published, Tyrone has an excellent process that will meet you where you are and assist you in moving forward strategically.
Connie Kadansky, Owner - Exceptional Sales Performance, Phoenix, AZ
I recently had the very good fortune to be coached by Tyrone on how to use a blog as part of my business development strategy. Tyrone was incredibly well-informed, and added to my thinking and understanding in at least a dozen ways. He has a warm and encouraging style, and I was left with much more clarity and confidence about taking the necessary steps. I recommend Tyrone without qualification for anyone pursuing a similar course of action.
Nick Head, Owner - Specialized Coaching Services, Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Holmes' easygoing manner made our group feel comfortable, but he also delivered quite a punch with the range and depth of information he provided us throughout the entire session. All of the speakers in the audience came away with a wealth of information about how to blog to increase their speaking business, and with renewed excitement about blogging as a marketing tool. Thank you Dr. Holmes!
Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW, Chair- Living Room Forum Speaker Series, NSA - Arizona
Thank you for an excellent presentation at our NSA Living Room Forum. You made it sound so easy. You took the pain out of writing a book by using your pyramid concept as a building block to achieving another goal…that is, writing a book. I’ll start blogging more to maximize my marketing efforts based on the content from my book. Thanks. Happy cycling!
Barbara A. Atkins, Retirement/Transition Life Coach/Speaker, Author - “70 is the New 40”, Penna Group, LLC
Dr. Holmes has helped me recognize patterns of behavior in myself that I can change with the result of becoming a truly effective leader.
David Nowak, Vice President of M.I.S., Bing Metals Group, Madison Heights, MI
Members of my staff have called, stopped by or e-mailed their appreciation for Dr. Holmes' program. We all learned a lot, did some real teambuilding, and we were all energized by the level of interaction and group participation.
Dr. W. Terrell Jones, Vice Provost for Educational Equity, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
The teambuilding training provided to our leadership team by Dr. Holmes has resulted in improved performance and communication within our management structure. Dr. Holmes is very knowledgeable of the subjects presented and is professional in his delivery. He is a great trainer!
Donna Cooper, Director - Customer Service Division, Michigan Department of Career Development, Lansing, MI
The training provided to our organization by Dr. Holmes on Continuous Process Improvement and Teambuilding was phenomenal. The training has resulted in significant improvement in our operation and also in employee morale. Dr. Holmes has exceptional communication and people skills. His services were certainly one of the best investments we have made for developing a high performing workforce.
Brenda C. Njiwaji, Director - Office of Labor Market Information, Michigan Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
I never realized how my communication skills affect my ability to empower my employees. I have learned valuable techniques that will improve both my communication and leadership skills.
Michelle Harper, Program Manager, Visiting Nurse Association, Southfield, MI
This has been an enriching experience that provides significant reinforcement of my management style and provides additional tools for increased effectiveness. Thanks for the experience.
Jim Agnew, Vice President of Operations, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes took the time to understand our organization before our training. We appreciated that.
Joseph Walker, President, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes showed us the ability and experience to take a complicated and emotionally laden issue and forge consensus around it. He keeps the issues simple and presents them in such a way that the audience cannot help but agree with the conclusion. He proved to be a real benefit to our company.
Patrick M. Barrett, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, R. L. Polk & Co., Southfield, MI
Dr. Holmes is an excellent trainer and workshop facilitator! His professionalism and obvious ability to relate to all people make him a unique and special person. His knowledge of professional development and related subjects is astounding and his delivery of that knowledge is not arrogant or intimidating, putting all those at ease who participate in his workshops, seminars or personal coaching sessions.
Ardis Cazeno, Director – Labor Exchange Services, MI Department of Career Development, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes is a high caliber, value added consultant! He exhibits a high degree of knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend him!
Germaine K. Carter, Vice President of Human Resources, The Bing Group, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes provided information that was very informative.
Gwen Ferguson, Trainer, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Dr. Holmes brings a fresh new approach to communication between facilitator and audience. His background knowledge and experience offer a hands-on approach with a diverse audience.
Nancy Sturm, Director- Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
A very unique ability is to captivate an audience and make them process your spoken words long after you have left the room. This, I am sure, occurs on many occasions when Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes speaks. It certainly happened when he spoke at the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development's Samuel H. Johnson Luncheon. He understood our mission and delivered a powerful and memorable keynote address that provided our guests with the "professional opportunity of a lifetime".
S. Kent Butler, Ph.D, PLPC, NCC, NCSC, Associate Professor - Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, University of Missouri at St. Louis
Dr. Holmes, my sincere thanks for the great work you did with our Diversity Council and Recruiting Team. The facilitation and training you provided was of the highest caliber and resulted in us developing Diversity Council Goals and a diversity Recruiting Plan that had total buy in from the respective teams. Your depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the subject of diversity and your practical approach were greatly appreciated by my leadership team. We will achieve our goals!
Mike Beamish, Executive Director of Human Resources, Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI
I highly recommend Dr. Holmes for key learning experiences.
Sebastian Wade, Senior Director - Public Affairs, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit, MI
Over the years, it has been my extreme pleasure to engage Dr. Holmes as a consultant. He offers excellence in each of his endeavors!
Trinee Moore, Director, Visiting Nurse Association Training Institute, Oak Park, MI
