


Marc’s exploration of important concepts in his high-energy workshop provided a productive and meaningful experience for our employees.
Rich Erickson, Chief Executive Officer, O’Neill Industries, Inc.
I asked Marc if he was still in the life-saving business, because I need to have my life saved.
Drew Carey, The Drew Carey Show, The Price is Right host
I’ve known Marc Vahanian for more than 20 years in both a personal and business context. Marc’s well-tested blend of holistic skills combined with his extraordinary personal dynamic makes him potentially an invaluable asset for you and your company.
Jeffrey A. Hollender, Co-Founder & former CEO of Seventh Generation Inc.
From improving presentation skills, helping people manage the stress and pace of change, to helping my leadership team better support employees thru change – Marc has delivered results. He has a very unique collection of skills and a background that positions him to relate to people and show them what they are capable of achieving. With Marc, I have seen people improve their executive presence and I have watched him help leaders shift their behaviors to better support our direction. Marc never fails to motivate and inspire.
Craig Nadziejka, Operations Vice President, State Farm
There are two components to leadership: Knowing yourself and Knowing others Marc is successful in helping our leaders know themselves and know how they’re viewed by others in terms of their executive performance. He challenges people from a forum presentation style, through a continuum of interaction to just socially mixing. Marc connects well with the participants in his sessions and provides realistic feedback with candor and care.
Tom Conley, Senior Vice President, State Farm – California Zone
Marc identifies roadblocks to effective leadership – whether in strategy, clarity, body language, intonation, emotional baggage or other challenges – and provides objective, direct counsel that quickly produces positive change.
Linda Whalen, Associate Director, Ernst & Young
Having worked with Marc Vahanian for over a year, it seems more like a way of life he has guided me to. One where body, heart and soul unite as one. Out in my world it is just as important to be emotionally fit as it is to be in physical top form.
Mick Fleetwood, Musician, Fleetwood Mac
I asked Marc to work with my executive leadership team because of his training, experience, energy, and presence. Marc brought a number of new and innovative leadership practices to the team that helped us align our goals and advance our initiatives. In addition to his successes with team coaching, Marc was effective through individual coaching because he is a great listener yet persuasive in helping people move into action and change behavior. Our team has definitely benefitted from our work with Marc.
Ann Jernigan, Vice President, Worldwide Comparative Medicine, Pfizer
Marc is impressively effective at coaching a team through radical change. He takes time to understand the business imperative, team dynamics and the conditions and behaviors required for success. He masterfully leads the team through discovery and change processes that enable the team to reach peak performance.
Renee Schaaf, Vice President, Principal Health Group, a division of Principal Financial Group
Marc helps leaders to find fresh perspective, and regain their center in chaotic, high-pressured times of change and transition.
Loraine Hardin, Vice President, Principal Financial Group
Marc Vahanian has the remarkable ability to cut to the core of the issue; he empowered us to achieve demonstrable results as a team and contributed greatly to our bottom line.
Mark Goldberg, President, Carey Financial
Marc Vahanian is the best.
Ted Danson, Actor, Cheers, Becker, Bored to Death
Marc’s pure perspective and deep caring for me personally transformed my mental and physical state and allowed me to regain my swagger.
Paul Stein, Partner, Ernst & Young
…he instilled self-confidence that I could change and take charge of my health and life. Thanks to Marc.
Wayne Knight, Actor, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Exes, Jurassic Park
Marc Vahanian has showed me various ways to stay centered and grounded on and off the track.
Ali Afshar, President/Founder ESX Motor Sports – 7 Time World Record holding Race Car Driver
Marc is a coach to the whole human being; he inspires, challenges.
Anna Gunn, Emmy Nominated Star of TV’s Breaking Bad
Marc Vahanian, the coach is simply the best. He changed my life…
Johnnie Cochran, Attorney
I’ve known and worked with Marc for many years. He knows what it takes to get people motivated toward a better life. He’s a master at helping one achieve unexpected strides in body, mind, and spirit.
Bruce Davison, Academy Award Nominee, Actor
Marc Vahanian is a trusted and proven coach who has helped me set and reach important goals. The work he has done with my patients is outstanding. Marc is an invaluable member of my wellness team.
Dan Eisenberg, MD, Former President, American Heart Association
Marc is truly a master in the field of high-performance, personal growth and well-being. He has had a dramatic impact on my life and many others— including race car drivers, CEOs, rock stars and entrepreneurs. Everyone who comes in contact with Marc benefits from his amazing talents, from those with health challenges to those seeking improved productivity. Personally, Marc is also dear friend. In our work together he has increased my experience of feeling good all day and my enthusiasm for continuing to work towards extreme health. I highly recommend you go for it. Go ahead … Make Your day!
Pete Farmer, M.D. Performance Dynamics Center
Once, on a walk together, he stopped, looked up and with a gentle firmness said: “Notice the Big tree!” Pause…a reminder of what I have known but for some time forgotten: how to notice the big, simple and most worthwhile things. Gratefulness.
Ronald H. Gertz, Esq. President and Founder of Music Reports Inc.
"Coach” doesn’t begin to adequately describe Marc! He With his laser sharp insights, gentle manner and unfailing humor, he guides me mentally, physically and emotional every step of the way. Marc’s wisdom is with me everyday – encouraging, soothing, and motivating!
Rita Robbins, President, Invescor Advisory Services, Inc
Marc has worked with many of my patients. He helps facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual well being which allows the utmost performance on ALL levels. If you are ready for Nascar level, master Marc will guide you there…
D. Rutledge Taylor DO/MD crt
Marc is a life saver.
Nancy Tellem, President, CBS Television
Working with Marc Vahanian was the best thing I ever did for myself. His Knowledge and expertise are first rate; his nurturing, gentle soul is unparalleled.
Chris Abbot, Executive Producer, Magnum P.I., Diagnosis Murder
I’ve worked with Marc for many years, he knows what it takes to help people be at their best. Whatever the personal or professional challenge, Marc delivers through his balanced presence and unique combination of skills and expertise.
Tom Holland, Film Director/Screenwriter “Fright Night” & “Childs Play“



