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Testimonials

The testimonials section on the ESQ Mental Fitness website serves as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of Wayne Basist's coaching and the Positive Intelligence® program. Here, visitors can read firsthand accounts from individuals, often professionals like attorneys and business owners, who have experienced significant improvements in managing stress, enhancing productivity, and fostering more positive relationships. These heartfelt endorsements highlight how the program equips clients with practical tools to identify and disarm their inner saboteurs, leading to greater mental resilience, clarity, and overall well-being. The stories shared underscore the program's effectiveness in helping people navigate life's challenges, achieve their goals, and find a renewed sense of peace and purpose.

With more than 25 years in litigation and as managing partner of my own firm, I was approaching burnout when I first met Wayne. The overwhelming stress and anxiety that had infiltrated every aspect of my practice were severely affecting my family relationships and personal well-being. Wayne's mental fitness program enabled me to identify root causes while providing sophisticated strategies and tools for lasting change. The transformation has been comprehensive: my practice is thriving, my responses to pressure situations are now measured and strategic rather than reactive, my team demonstrates greater respect for my leadership, and I genuinely enjoy practicing law again. Most crucially, I have become the present, engaged husband and father my family deserves. The investment in mental fitness coaching has generated returns that surpass anything I could have anticipated.

As an attorney, I see mental health issues plaguing our profession. Wayne offers practical techniques and strategies that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. The investment in Wayne’s service also makes business sense. Attorneys that prioritize their mental fitness are more productive and more satisfied with their jobs.   

After just one introductory meeting with Wayne, I felt calmer and more focused. His background as an attorney created an immediate level of connection and understanding that I've never had with other people in the personal growth space. I look forward to working with him more in the future.

The Positive Intelligence program has been a game-changer for me, both personally and professionally. As a small business owner, I regularly face challenges running all aspects of the business, from finances to core competencies and client interactions.   

Before starting the program, I struggled with sleep, anxiety, and constant overthinking. I discovered that my saboteurs—especially my inner judge—were feeding me false narratives about situations and people. Through this program, I learned to identify these saboteurs the moment they appeared, allowing me to quiet my mind and approach challenges with clarity and confidence. Both personal and business relationships have improved in the process.

Wayne has been an incredible guide throughout this journey. His support and expertise have reinforced the tools and techniques I learned, and he has helped me navigate specific challenges with patience and insight. I trust him completely and know he always has my best interests at heart. If you're looking to improve your mental fitness, professional success, and overall well-being, I highly recommend Wayne and the Positive Intelligence program!

Wayne’s mental fitness program helps me tremendously by using the "sage" mode to settle down the negative talking in my brain. There are so many positives in life, and it truly takes a ton of practice to retrain the brain. I notice even today that when I'm not taking the time throughout the day to recenter, then my body feels the difference. I appreciate it when the teacher tells us to forgive ourselves and that we are not perfect and, "That's ok!"  THANK YOU, Wayne, for this program, for the amazing opportunity to better myself and feel confident with each new day!

I was fortunate to have training and practical experience with Emotional Intelligence and utilized that every day in our workplace. I went through many iterations of strength and weakness training and focused on utilizing the learnings for better interactions in the workplace and in my personal life. I thought I had it down.

Then I met Wayne Basist and learned about the Positive Intelligence® mental fitness program. I was in the middle of a stressful situation with my family and trying to be a better leader in a non-profit organization. I felt like I was really struggling, even though I was using what I had previously learned.

Using the PQ® framework and with Wayne’s guidance, I realized that my greatest strengths could also act as saboteurs, unintentionally undermining my goals and impact. I discovered that over-relying on a key strength was not only counterproductive but also affecting my family in ways I hadn’t recognized—potentially making challenges even more difficult.

The techniques were simple yet incredibly effective, helping me shift from trying to control a situation to controlling myself instead. Changing my emotional reactions into a thoughtful response. Asking more questions, being curious, and trying to understand. It also helped me to let go of those things I do not need to hold onto, that do not serve me or my purpose.

As a result, I now feel more at peace with what is going on in my family. I cannot control it, but I believe and feel like I am having a more positive impact. I have a great deal less stress collaborating with and leading the members of the non-profit organization. I have been able to let go of what I saw as failures. Some failures have been converted to gifts, and I have learned from them. I have also learned to just let go of other failures; carrying them around serves me no purpose.

I highly recommend Wayne and this program to anyone looking to strengthen their mental resilience, overcome challenges, be more effective in their leadership role or business, or be a better person in their relationships. It is truly transformative.