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| About My Service To You I am committed to providing the best products and services for businesses and individuals! I provide one-on-one consulting with individuals, business owners, strategic planning sessions, business coaching, business-related seminars and workshops as well as business plan development, books and Audio CDs. With over 20 years of consulting experience, I can provide for you and your business top-notch consulting that will assist you having your business and your life grow in the direction you envision...and more!
Phil Cisneros
Summary of Qualifications
Over 25 years experience of consulting/coaching executives, business leaders, small, midsize to corporate businesses and organizations, Masters Degree in Administration from San Jose State University, successful educator (21 years), business owner, publisher and author of 5 nationally known awarding-winning books, public speaker, creator and leader of workshops for business leaders, businesses and organizations. "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world.” - Woodrow Wilson - Self-published and distributed 5 children’s books from 1995-1998. Received the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Excellence in Children’s Literature/Expert-In-Residence Award in 1996.
- Personally signed books to the following celebrities: Clint & Dina Eastwood, Jay Leno, Larry King,
- Spent 1995-2000 traveling around the country speaking to thousands of young people about believing in their dreams and their future in schools, bookstores and special events. Also appeared on several TV and radio talk shows around the country promoting his books and encouraging people to believe in their dreams.
- Spoke to over a million individuals in the U.S., Canada, and Russia about the difference they could make to end hunger starting in 1977.
- Served on the National Board of Directors of the United Nations Association from 1996-1998
Worked in sessions with the trainers of the UN Security Council on negotiations, consensus and sanctions in 19987. - Recorded three albums with originally written songs.
- Performed as an singer/entertainer to millions since 1968, including nine years at the Kingsburg Watermelon Festival in front of 12,000 people each year.
- Opened by singing for the Goodwill Games in Moscow, Russia in 1987 and 1988 which was televised to the entire Soviet Union and the Soviet Satellite Countries.
- Bachelor’s Degree from Sonoma State University in 1975.
- Master’s Degree In Education Administration from San Jose State University in 1988.
- Consulted thousands of businesses and individuals since 1983 long before “coaching” was popular in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and the U.K.
- Met the following former Secretary of States: Madeline Albright, Cyrus Vance and
- Creator of over 20 workshops for businesses that served thousands of business owners.
- Creator of the business educational CD, “Goal Setting: From Vision to Fulfillment” that is distributed in the US and Australia.
- As an educator, taught every grade from kindergarten to college.
- Taught at the School of Education, California State University, Fresno, 1987-1991
- Taught Interpersonal Communication Skills at Fresno City College to standing room only classes from 1987-1991.
- Held the positions of Vice-Principal and Principal at two elementary schools.
- Trained and trained others in a highly prestigious transformational organization that impacted the growth and development for thousands of individuals for over 15 years.
Profiles of Outstanding Clients 
Alameda, CA John Nieters , L.Ac. is a long time Alameda resident and an expert in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with over 30 years of study and experience. He brings to his practice an extensive knowledge base, compassionate care and a commitment to end suffering. He is an expert in treating chronic disease states arising from internal organ disharmonies. Since working with Phil for 4 years, he has been able to grow his practice from 24 patients a week to 75 patients a week; is now broadcasting his own radio show in the San Francisco Bay area, and will be studying Chinese Herbal Medicine in China for the month of June in 2008. John has been very coachable, open to expanding his practice as a professional entity that serves his patients with integrity and compassion. He is open to anyone calling him to inquire about my consulting his practice. Click on his name below his photo and read his website, or click on "The Balancing Point."  Joellen Allredge, Phil, Sara (Hostess) and Kurt Allredge "Creative Food that Inspires, Excites and Fuels Amazing Human Beings!"
As a result of Phil's coaching, Kurt Allredge, owner and head chef (along with his wife Joellen), says that he has increased the income of The Chef's Touch by 900% from 2007 to 2008!!! Kurt has expanded his catering services, enhanced his menu and improved his staff. Since being coached by Phil, Kurt has been written up in several periodicals for his incredible cooking and catering. What's next for Kurt? You guessed it... a cookbook!!! For more information, go to The Chef's Touch website at: www.thechefstouch.com The Chef’s Touch is a unique cooking, food and people destination. Created by Chef Kurt and JoEllen Alldredge and located in Santa Barbara’s wine country, The Chef’s Touch is devoted to cooking and the food lovers experience.
The Chef’s Touch offers wine country cuisine, full-service catering, gourmet foods and cooking classes. The Solvang, CA location features an open professional kitchen, patio dining and a knowledgeable, food passionate staff.
Kurt describes it as "passion-based cooking" - food cannot be separated from emotion and story and every dish is a form of expression. A fourth-generation Californian, Kurt brings 32 years of cooking experience to The Chef’s Touch, having reigned in the kitchens of grand hotels and distinguished independent restaurants in both California and Washington state. One of his mentors was Gernot Leitzinger, former chef to the Prince of Austria, with whom he worked side by side at the Old Europe Restaurant in Pacific Grove, but it’s fair to say that Kurt’s grandmother and mother were major influences, too. “Every dish evokes memories, it has history, it has heart. I interpret people in my world through food. I relate through food.”
"We at Los Osos Fitness have been working with Phil for 11 months now. In that time we met our goal of increasing our membership by 10%, increased our net profit by 21%, introduced new services to our membership, increased salaries and benefits for our employees, Phil has taught us how to produce the results we need to grow our business and improve the quality of our work experience!"
Los Osos Fitness, Los Osos, CA
Testimonials Thanks for all you're doing for me, Phil! I am really impressed by what we have done with your coaching!
Carrie Wolf, Director of Personal Trainers, Kennedy Club Fitness, San Luis Obispo Phil's coaching not only helped my business grow 3000%, he enriched my life equally or more (as seen on QVC, the shopping channel)!
David Graham, President, The VacuSac Company
Phil has helped us define our goals, make a plan to achieve them, and his coaching is helping us stick to that plan. As a result of our work with Phil, our sales have substantially increased and we are making more money with less effort than in our previous nine years of business.
Richard and Erica McFarland, Owners, Terramai Reclaimed Wood Products
"One of the key things I recognize is your help in making AGP Video flourish over the past year and a half. You worked with Steve and I, and the employees, sharing your wisdom and insights.You helped us recognize that as a business, we had to move away from a “mom’n’pop,” doing it all, frame of reference and into that of a true corporation. Your guidance helped us focus on what our company’s primary focus is: video-production of government meetings and their distribution on cable and the internet. with skills we honed under your tutelage, we were able to clarify our company mission. During your sessions, you created safe environments that allowed everyone to speak honestly, sometimes brutally honestly, and that helped clear the air. As we all learned what made for an effective workplace, we all began practicing behaviors that enhanced that effectiveness, and kindness and consideration became the very welcome norm You saw us at our worst, and helped us become our best. You have helped this company get past the dependence on a "mom and pop" operation and blossom into a vital and successful corporation. We will always be grateful to you." AGP Video
Not too long ago when I hired Phil, he had me put together what I wanted my future life to look like, I put that into action and now I'm living it! Time for a new and bigger project!
Thank you again, Phil!
Marco, Napa, CA "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the help and guidance you brought to Sunset North Car Wash and especially to me. Your coaching has allowed us to grow and improve as a company as well as myself. You provided me feedback and strategies that helped me clarify and implement a powerful vision that became fulfilled. Through your coaching and guidance, I have been willing to take well-calculated risks, and empower employees to take on responsibilities that I used to keep to myself. As I write this, I have just returned from an industry convention where most of the car washes were down 20% to 30%. We are at break even at our locations that have been open nine years or more and profitable at our newest location that has been open for two years now. We consider this a successful pivotable point and we attribute that to your coaching." Bartley J. Devaney, CEO Arroyo Grande "I just heard ya on the radio!!! YEAH!!! It was truly a GREAT opportunity and very timely to have a 30 minute session with you. THANK YOU! It is invaluable to be able to speak to somebody with your experience that is objective and knowledgeable yet truly supports me! Keep it up Phil.....my life has been impacted by your work. Lynn Belcher, Acupuncturist "Phil, thanks so much for our coaching call today! i so appreciate the caveat voicemail you left on skype that I can replay when I need a reminder. If you have space available i'd love to recommend my players as well as my friends to bring their most difficult questions before you;) I see now exactly where my fault lies and now with my change of perception. I feel lighter and freer to be me! muito obrigado! R.L., Tennis Coach, Brazil " Thank you so much for the coaching call today! In a short few minutes, you were able to clear up road blocks that I've created for myself and I was off to clearing the "must dos" on my desk and taking care of business! What a difference a short 30 minute coaching call can make. You are awesome! But then, I already knew that!
I highly recommend anyone signing up for Phil's Coaching and Making a Difference in One's life immediately!" :)) Linda S "Thank you so much for your time and insight!
"I found the coaching session that I received from Phil to be a helpful reminder of deep truths, as well as a profound validation of the value of living at my highest potential. I felt opened for the rest of the day. I was much more able to be fully present. I have noticed that since then, small moments of our conversation have returned to me, and I will glean a little more meaning and value from it. I recommend him for people at all stages of their journey." ---P.Cole "Phil has a great manner, he listened to my issue really carefully, asked relevant questions and then took my thinking to a completely different level. As a coach myself, I found that fascinating and came away thinking about not just the issue but also myself in a new light (as well as some techniques I can 'borrow' to use with my own coachees). I realise now that the real issue was not the one intially identified and thanks to Phil, my new thinking now means I am far more resourceful to deal with all the challenges I am facing, not just the one identified. Thank you Phil :)"
Tiffany Bowles , Chartered Occupational Psychologist, NLP Practitioner and Coach. "Hi Phil! Thanks so much for the great coaching! We covered a lot of territory in a very short time: FB fan pages and website construction to client and schedule management. Priceless and powerful!" - K.Z. Take this opportunity! A blessing and a gift - What would my life be like if I could do what I loved rather than what I had to do? I have recreated my circumstances from "being a victim of the economy and no one wants me" to "inventing my new lifepath so that the next 25 years are an opportun...ity to serve others and contribute my talents, from which abundance and prosperity flows..." Thank you Phil. You are truly a treasure and a master of possibility. ♥
"Thanks again for your time yesterday. It was very helpful!
Warmly, Louise Russell , Life Expansion Coach. Thank you Phil - the time I spent with you was priceless. You have a warm, open heart and a caring soul. –Susan Levinson Hello Phil, I'm not sure if you ever expect to hear again from the 'clients' that you have offered free sessions to? But I thought my news may be added to the 'testimony' I sent you following the session. I have indeed managed to turn my inner-mantra to 'I am strong enough' and have put this to practice-I am no longer that victim! I have secured a new job within the same organisation and will therefore maintain the right to take early retirement and the great pension package whilst 'launching powerfully into a new work challenge'! Thank you - the session was life-changing and my usual positivity is fully restored. I'm looking forward to hearing you speak when you visit Oxford. Best wishes, Sonia Hiley
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| Current and Former Clients
Nike, JC Penney, Tycom, International, The Vacusac Company, Jefferson Woodworks, Manatash Outdoor Sportswear, Family Chiropractic of Arroyo Grande, Argosy Cruise Lines, Inc., Gentosi Builders, Inc., Bucky Pillows, G & K Uniform Services, Arete Center for Human Excellence, Marco's Italian Restaurant, The Forest Group Executive Search Firm, Media Venture Partners, Arrival Communications, State Farm Insurance, Upward Wing Investments, Microsoft, Ball Tagawa Growers, Midstate Bank, San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital, Coldwell-Banker Vista Associates, Deragon Executive Search, Beachhouse Unfinished Furniture and Butcher, Chambers and Cook, CPA’s.
Testimonials What's being said about what I have done for people?
"I just want to tell you how much I enjoyed having you speak during our Leadership Retreat at the Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo this year. The ratings for your presentation from both consultants and directors attending the retreat were very high.Your personal journey and down to earth method of casting a vision for the audience is very refreshing. My ears are always open when I am learning from someone who has 'walked the walk.' I look forward to working with you again in the future."
Sherill Calhoun
California Executive Senior Sales Director , Mary Kay Cosmetics
"We found Mr. Cisneros to be prompt and responsive to our request for our assistance and we were able to arrive at the desired product; a mission statement and a five year plan. This was a first effort on the part of the Housing Authority to create a mission statement and consider five year goals. His facilitation of this process helped to bring it to fruition. In fact, the accomplishment more than met our expectations. Mr. Cisneros' ability to conceptualize the challenges such a group must tackle in order to go forward were key to our success. It was a sincere pleasure to have Mr. Cisneros facilitate this effort. We look forward to working with him again."
Kathy Coe-Aguras, Executive Director, Housing Authority of the County of Monterey, California
“On behalf of the owners at Coldwell Banker Vista Associates, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for the joint meetings we have had and for the information you so willingly shared with us. We found the meetings beneficial and feel we acquired more knowledge in conducting our business more efficiently.”
Lisa Newton, Owner, Coldwell Banker Vista Corporation, San Luis Obispo, CA
“Phil Cisneros was the keynote speaker who closed our San Luis Obispo Agency Field Office Marketing Conference. Phil’s message was personalized for our audience, building on the themes of the conference. Phil helped our agents envision their successes by looking back from the end of the year. This approach helped them to realize the importance of incorporating appropriate changes into their business and personal activities. Phil effectively integrates inspirational quotations and personal antidotes into the presentation that adds insight into his message. We were very pleased with Phil’s contributions to our meetings.”
Walt Heagy, State Farm Insurance, Agency Field Consultant, Central CA
 Kathy Hilstein
“I want to thank you for helping me improve my business. In the last two years that I have been working with you, I have gone from working 5 days a week to working two and a half days a week with more employees and I am making more money. My net worth has also doubled in that amount of time. I couldn’t have done it without you. I am enjoying the free time that I have, all the while business is continuing to grow. Thank you!”
Kathy Hilstein, The Royal Treatment House Cleaning, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, CA
“I just wanted you to know that you received some rave reviews from many of the attendees of our annual symposium that you spoke at this year. Just to give you a typical example, one person wrote: “Excellent, excellent speech by Phil Cisneros. Inspiring… for everyone. Thanks.” Others repeated such accolades as “wonderful” and “particularly good” and “great. Thank you for your great contribution!”
Thomas L. Parsons, Vice President, Marketing Department, Rabobank, Arroyo Grande, CA
"I have worked with Phil Cisneros for a little over a year. He has helped with a company that I manage, for out of state owners, develop a stronger team approach to operating our nursery. Through his coaching each employee has seen areas where they need to improve and create better lines of communication. With Phil’s guidance we have included our Spanish-speaking supervisors in numerous bi-lingual meetings. This has given them a stronger voice in our company, created a better understanding of the relationship between each department and further developed their ability to supervise on a higher level than before. Phil has assisted to coordinating a bi-lingual aspect of an educational program we presented to our customers in the Summer of 2004.
Phil had come into a difficult situation, working with the general manager and not the owner, in a company that had little consistent management over the past seven years. Since I have become the GM there has been numerous changes: methods of operation, new employees, old employees leaving and a stronger delineation of responsibilities. Phil’s coaching has helped in all these areas. The transitions have been smoother than if I had done them alone. We still have a long way to go but our owners have seen positive improvements in our company and we have been able to accomplish a new development program at the same time. Phil was not overwhelmed by the amount of projects we had undertaken and changes that occurred in a very short time and helped coach me through many rough spots. He has set me on course to make some very serious decisions to secure the future of Ball Tagawa."
Dave Pruitt,
General Manager, Ball Tagawa Growers, Nipomo, CA
805/481-7723
| | More Customer testimonials "Since I started working with Phil on a weekly basis I have begun to see a huge shift in my business and my personal life. Phil spends time in dialogue with me to go beyond what I already know to discovering the principles and forces shaping my individual and collective thinking and actions that manifests the intense results of anything I commit too."
Juliet Chester, Silver Lining "Phil Cisneros has helped me through the toughest business transition I have ever been through and helped me stay focused on my vision when things didn't seem like they were headed uphill. His positive energy will help any business overcome the biggest obstacles they face and attain the type of business they want. I recommend him highly."
Allen Hallada DVM, Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Nipomo, CA
"One of my goals for 2003 after attending your annual training session was to take a great family vacation with my 18 year old son celebrating his upcoming graduation from high school with honors. Well, we decided on a wind surfing trip staying at a beach called Cabarete in Dominican Republic. It was the BEST trip anyone could ever take and I would not have even thought it possible without your coaching. Thanks for helping me realize we could do this trip!"
Michael Alamo Director, Arroyo Grande Kennedy Club Fitness, CA
"I have worked with Phil Cisneros for the past five years. During the first two and a half years of our relationship Phil coached me with a business I had owned for twelve years. (Martinson Piano Moving L.L.C.) With Phil’s coaching, I was able to stop paying rent in a facility that was too small and purchased a four thousand square foot warehouse. This allowed us to expand our Piano storage space/market creating more income to help pay for the warehouse. We purchased a second truck, added crew to run it, increased our “Piano Moving” income and created a team environment that was crucial to the continued growth and development of the company. The problems got bigger along with the company but with Phil’s unwavering support and commitment to our success we became efficient at solving them. Once I was removed from the “doingness” of the business (Martinson Piano Moving) I was freed up to start a second business with my wife, something we had been talking about doing for many months. In September of 2003 the opportunity to purchase a Dream Dinners franchise was made available to us. This seemed a perfect fit so we jumped at the chance. Going into business with my wife as a partner created challenges in our personal relationship that we either hadn’t addressed or hadn’t experienced thus far. Phil’s coaching and support for our business as well as our personal relationship was outstanding. Creating a vision for our business and family is a very powerful future to live into! Our relationship and commitment to our family has never been stronger. We are involved with the community in a way we had never imagined. From supporting our local P.T.A’s, groups raising money for cancer research, to supporting moms in greatly reducing the “What’s for Dinner dilemma” allowing them more time with their families. It’s been a very rewarding experience.
Thanks Phil for your awesome support and enthusiasm!"
Eric and Gigi Martinson, Owners,
Martinson Piano Moving, Everett, WA and Dream Dinners, Woodinville, WA
425-870-6068
 Jeff Sutton
"Working with Phil Cisneros has brought major growth in my business. Phil knows how to help people stay on track and achieve their
goals. My income is up and sound business skills in place. Most importantly I have grown as a businessman. Thank you Phil, keep up the good
work!! Thank you so much for all that you have brought to my life."
Jeff Sutton
RE/MAX
3910 Broad Street #3
San Luis Obispo CA 93401 Thank you so much for speaking at the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the National Management Association (SLONMA) luncheon. Your enthusiastic and energizing training session, “Resolving Problems With New Ways of Thinking” invigorated us and fit perfectly with our 2003- 2004 theme, “Stepping Outside the Box.”
Mary Kopecky
SLONMA Programs Chairperson
Phil's coaching not only helped my business grow 3000%, he enriched my life equally or more (as seen on QVC, the shopping channel)! David Graham President Vacusac Company
As a result of our work with Phil, our sales have substantially increased and we are making more money with less effort than in our previous nine years of business! Richard and Erica McFarland Owners, Jefferson Wood Products
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