Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Steve during a pivotal time in both my personal and professional life. His guidance was instrumental in helping me navigate through complex challenges, from overcoming both personal and professional obstacles. Steve assisted with helping me work through actionable strategies that truly made a difference. His compassionate approach, combined with his understanding of human behavior and business dynamics, empowered me to make significant progress. I am incredibly grateful for his support and would highly recommend Steve Kayser to anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their life.

It's easy for me to get lost in work to the exclusion of other areas of my life. Steve helped me refocus on those non-work areas that I consider vital to a fulfilling life. His approach helped me dig deep into the "why" of prioritizing those areas. I left each session with an actionable plan for improvement, which has helped me deepen my relationships. I recommend Steve to any of my friends looking to improve their lives.

I have had the pleasure of working with Steve Kayser as my mental health coach, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Throughout our sessions, Steve has demonstrated incredible patience and kindness, making every interaction a positive experience. Steve's coaching and guidance have been exceptional. He has a remarkable ability to listen and understand my individual needs, tailoring his advice and support accordingly. His insights and practical tips have been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals. What sets Steve apart is his encouragement and motivation, both have been invaluable, and I always leave our sessions feeling empowered and inspired. If you are looking for a health coach who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in your well-being, I highly recommend Steve Kayser. He is an outstanding coach who has made a significant impact on my life.

After a few months of working with Steve, I have gained a new sense of self-confidence and understanding as well as new ways of accessing the stressors in my life. These had impacted my academics, work, and personal well-being. I have now nearly eradicated procrastination from my life. This has been done through targeting a specific issue and implementing new skills that allow me to face the future confidently. My conversations with Steve, who has gained a profound understanding of me as a person, gave me the space to identify a concrete goal. These conversations were not a rigid and inflexible approach to a recurring issue, but a strategy that ultimately brought success. I have also gained a new confidence in my relationship with my employer. I was having trouble communicating specific needs to my boss. As a result of my conversations with Steve, I gained a fresh perspective that allowed me to proceed in a professional manner while satisfying my needs.

I know from personal experience that Steve’s exhortations in middle school and high school to take advanced placement classes led to a very real payoff in college when I was able to graduate a full semester early. And his lessons in effective writing were really the only building blocks I had in improving my woefully unprepared writing skills when I left high school. Taking his AP European History class was a big turning point in my education. Without it I wouldn't have become a history major, which I enjoyed so greatly that during the final year of law school I managed to twist my capstone research paper into essentially a history project on the Byzantines! I think there is a huge need for unbiased mentoring at that transitory age, or even between college and employment or graduate school, to help young people really try to think about what their goals are and how those can be best achieved.

Mr. Kayser helped me design an organized way to document my college search findings. He frequently brought up things I hadn’t considered that could ultimately make or break the college experience for me. He gave me ideas of who I could contact to find answers. I went into this process entirely overwhelmed and unsure of how to even begin, and now I feel much more confident about what I want from a college, and how to pick the best one for me!

I knew for years that I had some bad habits, but I just couldn’t seem to ‘kick’ them. Until I met Steve. He gave me the space to think differently, identify how my actions were getting in my way and impeding my progress. The outcome? I not only kicked those habits, but also created some new ones that I’ve stuck to, resulting in a happier, healthier me.

While a student of Mr. Kayser’s, I came to his class every day during lunch to ask for advice on the college application process. At the time, I thought good grades and test scores were all it took to get into a top University.  He was the only one who imparted on me the importance of finding a singular passion I could use as a selling point in my application. He took the time to sit down with me and assess my interests and strength, helping me carve out the perfect extracurricular path for my goals.  I know I couldn't have earned admission to the University of Chicago without him.

Over the two years I have known Mr. Kayser, he has become a mentor. I had the opportunity to go on an exchange year and upon my return to America, I was so confused about what path I wanted to take after high school. Rather than telling me where to go or telling me it’s up to me, he helped guide me find the best college fit for me. I have grown up without my dad, but Mr. Kayser has been such a positive male role model in my life that without him, I am not sure where I would be…He has been such an amazing support system that I could not be more grateful.

Mr. Kayser played a pivotal role in helping me decide which college to attend. I initially wanted to go to Wentworth Institute of Technology and received a reasonable scholarship from them, but it would still leave me in a lot of debt. I never thought to attend, never mind apply to Rochester Institute of Technology, but due to Mr. Kayser’s conversations with me I did and received a significantly better scholarship. I got an equally if not better education and saved more than $50,000 in overall expenses.