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What others are saying: 1:1 Coaching
“Seay’s leadership and love for people is tireless! Even when I don’t believe in myself, she DOES! Seay has the innate ability to find the core of your talent and to be able to monetize and build upon what the good GRACE of God gave you!!
Seay is gritty, sassy and completely REAL! She shares her life openly and without apology and that is only the tip of the iceberg of how she has impacted my life! There is no QUIT in this lady and her tool bag is FULL (and she is ALWAYS sharing her tools…LOL)!!
I know that my success is directly a reflection of the tools and tutelage that this amazing lady has shared!!
I have been around Leaders for a VERY long time, but few take the time and the effort to not only give direction but to SHOW by taking ACTION! “
— Rob S. US Marine, Corporate Sales
“Seay has done more than her share of investing in ME. She is a rare breed! She is sarcastic, witty, smart, highly opinionated {hehe}, kind, incredibly loyal, and has a GIFT for knowing the perfect thing to say to bring clarity and identify TRUTH.
She can throw out a joke in one sentence, and then a deep meaningful nugget of WISDOM the next. She's the kind of person you just love being around.
But she's not just a "fun friend". When I've had hard times, Seay has been one I've turned to. She's been a rock for me, someone I could lean on.
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She has changed MY life for the better, and I know she has influenced MANY OTHERS for the better as well.
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And on a personal note.... Seay, I want you to know that I just love you. {yes this is the cheesy part}. I know we are different in a lot of ways. We come from very different backgrounds and have different lifestyles, but I have so much respect for you as a human being.
No matter our differences, you've always been so kind to me and supportive. You've always made me feel good, I could always tell you really cared. I admired you and looked up to you. Call me a dork, whatever. lol. But the crazy thing is the more I get to know you, the more respect and love I have for you. You have such high character, you are one of a kind. So thank you. I'm so so grateful for you in my life.
One thing I have always admired about you is how authentic you are. Who you are online is who you really are! You're also one of the most business savvy, SMART, witty, and caring individuals I know.
You have a gift for connecting the dots as you mentor others and give advice. When I want to know how it is, you're the one I go to!
I try really hard not to compare myself to you or else I'd feel like plain yogurt to your deluxe parfait of awesomeness.
— Brigitte L. Business Leader, Entrepreneur
"I think you Seay Stanford are the best representative of what a mentor should be and an excellent leader.
You set the bar pretty freaking high. I got some pretty short legs, but I do my best to make you proud."
— Dr Alan Noble, Internal Medicine Physician | Veterans Hospital
Since working with Seay the past several years I have learned that she will do anything for the people she loves, she’s an unwavering strong mother to her kids, an amazing wife and the most savvy businesswoman I know!!
Seay, thank you for all that you do, you, my friend are an amazing leader, I aspire to be the leader you are one day, and am blessed to have such a wonderful example
— Kim Mitchell : Senior Medical Research Medical Analysist. Vale Health
Over the last 3 years Poppy Couture has been empowered by The Refined Life coach Seay Stanford. Seay has been consistent using both her empowerment skills and ability to light my fire within. Her strategies have driven me to accomplish small wins that have kept me moving when the mountain seemed impossible to climb. She assisted in redirecting me back to goals and moving forward with a kind heart. After every discussion I feel I’m not only ready to conquer the world, but feel accomplished for my wins. The power of positivity and inner strength fuel from Seay’s coaching has kept me on track.
— Natalie S. - CEO & Founder of Poppy Couture Luxury Cosmetic Bags
"When is a person considered a great mentor/leader..it is when they are able to impart to others their knowledge and be able to show the way to success instead of simply sharing it.
Seay, you are one amazing mentor.
When I have questions and not knowing where to go- you gently yet firmly guide me to where I needed to go. You always seem to know when to say the right words enough to encourage me to keep on going and not giving up. Thank you for seeing the gifts that I have, the strengths that I have and helping me develop that while at the same time encouraging me that my weakness can be overcome.
For me personally, your belief in me made me see my purpose in this life.
As a leader, you not only lead by example but you encourage that through hard work, dedication, pure good intentions-the vision that we have set before us will soon become a reality and that it is within our reach if we do not stop believing.
You set a high bar and instill in us that we too can achieve it-- we can truly live a life that we have designed but it does take a lot of sweat, perseverance...but thanks to your unselfishness and truly adapting the practice of duplication- I now have the tools to succeed at a rate much faster than when I first got on the business.
I love that you are a strong, objective and fearless- you stand by the values and work ethics that have made you successful and you are not afraid to go after the things that you know will make the team successful and you're not afraid to let go of things that may be detrimental to the team (and you have this graceful way of going about it).
I love that you have a BIG and generous heart--giving back to others the blessings that your are blessed with.
Thank you that you are a teacher at heart...knowing when to nudge people, knowing when to pick them up, knowing when they're ready when they doubt themselves...I know because I am all those. Thank you for you--- I could go on and on, but at the end of the day-- all I can sum this up to is that I am grateful that God brought me to you, because of you, my family and I are where we're at now...better than before. Because that's who you are...you leave behind positivity, confidence and truth that we can truly be a difference maker if we dig deep and never give up. I love you and thank you for being such an awesome leader, mentor, friend."
— Jennifer V.
"Seay Stanford you ooze amazingness and leadership without even trying.
You are one of the most selfless people I've ever met and you rank #1 in my eyes all day long"
— Amanda K., Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
"As a brand new business leader, you really want to know that you are going to get the guidance you need and the expertise that only comes from experience and proven success. I didn't have that when I first started out...and then I met Seay Stanford.
Not only did her guidance and extensive knowledge of business give me solid footing in my own business...but her compassion, understanding and friendship helped to give me confidence when I had none. She’s the kind of person that I want in my life because I know she wants to make true and meaningful differences in peoples lives and success.
Her leadership, coupled with her genuine friendship and mentorship, has given me an ally in this business that I wouldn't trade for the world. Not only does she know exactly what she's doing and exactly how to pass on that information to people in the most effective way possible...she also has passion that is overflowing.
She has passion for what she does & a gift for empowering.
I feel more than blessed to have the opportunity to work with Seay professionally and have her as my mentor.
I feel even more blessed to truly be able to call her my friend. But I'm not the only one...that's kind of her thing. ;)
Friend to all, and kick ass business leader."
— Shanna C. Graphic Designer
"Seay is a passionate and dedicated leader/mentor. She is willing to “GIVE” freely to those who are dedicated to their business as well.
Seay is full of knowledge and I am proud to say I get to learn from the best empowerment coaches. She has helped me become the best I can be. She believes in me and she sees the greatness in me and I love her for that. Just in the last 4 months I have learned so much about myself and how to lead from the front.
She’s given me a couple challenges and I was successful at them because I felt I owed it to her and I couldn’t let her down after all the time and energy she invested in me. Seay, you are an amazing person! Thank you for being tough on me!"
— Malia L.
"Seay I just want you to know YOU completely changed my life!!
I was a lost, depressed, overweight soul in a black hole & YOU helped me find my way back to me again!
You never gave up on me no matter how long it took which in turn made me never give up on myself.
I will be eternally grateful."
— Amy M.
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Seay has a no-nonsense, straightforward way of helping me work through what thoughts and fears I have that are holding me back from living my fullest life.
She truly cares about everyone she works with and does not hold back on giving straight talk.
Honestly, I don’t know if I would have made some of the difficult decisions I have made about my life lately without her guidance to let me know that, while it may be difficult at first, the end result will be so much better.
Not only has she been my coach and mentor, but she is a friend that I feel comfortable talking to about things I am dealing with that I have never shared with anyone else.”
— Sara C. Personal Trainer & Law Enforcement
"Seay inspires leadership, confidence and action by consistently doing what she says she’ll do.
She enlightens with perspective and a nurturing a culture that is extremely positive and breeds teamwork.
Everyone is engaged. Everyone shares.
Everyone is eager to grow.
I count on her for telling me like she sees it.
Her spunky nature doesn't fail me there. What impresses me most is her unending attentiveness and thoughtfulness with every person I’ve seen her mentor.
Confidence is SO critical in business.
Everyone that I introduce to her absolutely loves her. Working with Seay for just three months, I’ve gained more confidence in my own ability to grow as entrepreneur than in my previous twenty three years of professional life.
She has given me a place to cultivate my ideas and the belief to make it happen."
— Danny L.
“Seay has given me the resources, tools and support I have needed to be successful in business.
It is no secret that she is the “Nutrition Queen” and knows just about everything about it, but what a lot of people do not know is how caring, sincere, thoughtful and intelligent she is!
Her degree in psychology and her corporate background have certainly been put to great use in her mentoring!
Her passion for Nutrition and healing with food takes it to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
What I REALLY LOVE about Seay is how INSIGHTFUL she is and how she really digs in to help you figure out what you need to do next.
When I say “what you need to do next” I need to clarify that it is not HER agenda, EVER. When I have scheduled calls with her she sets aside HER time and agenda and listens to what is going on in my business; she then helps me figure out a plan of action not by TELLING me what to do, but through series of questions that lead me to my own realizations!
Her commitment to helping her clients GROW and DEVELOP is paramount!
This has contributed to her success in business.
Something about Seay that I think is so unique is her ability to see the big picture view —> she always takes it back to truly helping people live better, more fulfilling lives which is what it is all about. “
— Tracy A. : Pharmaceutical Sales
I have worked for Seay Stanford since 2013. During this time, she has always been a pleasure to work for and continuously lets me know how much she values my dedication and accuracy to detail.
She treats me with respect and compensates me accordingly for my work and time.
Seay is a fair minded and appreciative person with a huge heart.
She is very dedicated to helping people and would do anything for someone that needed her assistance. Seay never fails to recognize my contributions and makes me feel like an integral part of her organization.
I am very happy to call her my boss and my friend.
— Janet K. : Senior Administrative Assistant
"A mediocre leader will tell you. A good leader goes further to explain. A superior leader then demonstrates. Then there’s Seay…
Seay INSPIRES!
Seay is everything a leader/mentor should be. She is practical and relatable.
Seay took time to help me build my road map to success. She introduced me to other professionals which allowed me to build my network and grow.
On so many occasions she has been a sounding board and a safe place.
More profoundly, she has listened to my hopes, dreams, and my fears.
Seay awakened a fire within me that I lost somewhere between being a coach, teacher, wife, and mother.
She saw potential in me when I didn't see it in myself.
Seay has become one of the most influential people in my life. Being a part of her culture
is a gift, a blessing....truly greater than I ever imagined.
I'm beyond blessed to call her my coach, mentor, and friend."
— Becky H. : High School Teacher & Athletic Coach
"In 2014 I was starting to adjust to my life as an empty nester as my daughter was preparing to “fly the coop” and head off to college. While she was still at home, I was already feeling separation anxieties. This took a huge toll on my mental health, weight and my future. I was not making the best choices when it came to my life.
I decided I needed help.
Enter Seay.
Seay was a friend of mine from High School and I had been following her on Social Networking sites for two years. I followed her post daily about her personal transition with her own health, fitness and nutrition.
Four months later. I am fitter, mentally stronger and have lost 20 lbs. Seay has worked with me on my motivation, my diet without being on a diet, given me reading material, has been a friend, mentor and coach.
She has taught me that weight loss is a journey in so many ways. It is also about your Personal Development, changing the way I think, how I look at situations and how I respond – not react.
There have been several times I have wanted to give up and quit, because I felt so defeated and it was hard to push myself to keep moving. She kept me going and not allowed me to quit by holding my accountable and her support daily!
Seay is a true professional. She has academic credentials coupled with Pharmaceutical Sales experience AND Nutrition certified. She knows people and focuses on you becoming your best. She monitors progress and help you meet your goals. She is without a doubt at the top of her profession.
I have a ways to go on the Personal Development side of it, but I know that Seay will be with me every step of the way. She wants me to be healthy, fit, and successful in all my endeavors.
AND I will be, because I have her support.
Seay is simply the best!!"
— Chrissy S.
“I thought I was sick for a while.
The only time I got out of bed was to go to work.
While there, I was only giving 50%. Meanwhile, WONDERING why I was not getting a raise. I went to the doctor for blood work for Rheumatoid Arthritis, thyroid and even pressure tests and blockage thinking, “I must be sick because I feel awful all the time”.
The results all came back normal.
I bumped into Seay one day on the FB Feed & felt drawn to reach out to her.
I told her what was going on and she was dead honest with me.
I was choosing to be LAZY.
I did what she told me. I have more energy and have lost weight. Through working with Seay I feel great and it shows in how I now choose to spend my day.
I got a raise at work and with that, was able to afford the Ford Escape that I always wanted ♥ My relationship has improved, & I’m no longer laying around in bed all day either. Thanks to Seay, I have my life back”
— Kelly H. : Admin Assistant
What People Are Saying:
Live events & Presentations
“I so enjoyed your presentaton! Thank you so much! You gave me some serious gut checks which pushed me to move forward and think bigger. You're another Guru in my life and I am grateful for all of sharing of your wisdom today! Thank you, from the bottom of my ❤️! Your energy and focus is electric and infectious! Thank again so much! It was so good to hear your knowledge today!
Shanti, Guru Seay!”
— -N. Desiderio
Your presentations are so refreshing & to the point. I definitely appreciate your time & value that you add so much! Really loved how you shared the range of business practices and shared authentically about your years learning and rocking at business!!
Thank you so much for the monkey analogy, the leader/leaner difference, and the 4 steps to financial freedom! So many pages of notes!
— B. Neuman
Speaking is your calling. It is a gift to be able to connect with people on such a large platform. You make every person feel as if you are speaking directly to them and not the masses. That can’t be taught -that is your energy & you being in your element.
— Sara S.
I’ve know you for many years. I so admire your chutzpah and moxie. You have always had a ton of spunk. You have such insight and are so inspirational. In regards to leadership…need I remind you that your were voted the most inspirational player on your high school AND college soccer teams? Why? Because when others were discouraged or confused or tired you found a way to motivate and inspire them! You lifted them up. Helped them get on course.
You have always been that way.
— H. Creel
“I would listen to Seay read the phone book - ok, that may be too antiquated - but you get the jist!
Whatever she has to say has such value. Love what Seay stands for & her story.
There are so many days that SHE has been what kept me going.”
— D. Jambor
“Seay is always my favorite speaker. Always.”
- A.Carpenter
"I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Seay speak several times. She offers TONS of value & worth…every single time!”
- P. Decesare
“I was sitting in those seats when Seay spoke, and truly, it was one of the best if not THE BEST speeches I've heard to this day!! Seay has got it! I'll always be on of her biggest cheerleaders!!”
— Marc Canella
Seay is an amazing, inspirational and talented speaker. I see her going above and beyond where she’s at now. She has been through a lot in her life it seems. She relates so well to many peoples problems and insecurities. She’s super motivating!
- J. Bahadori
“I was sitting in those seats when Seay spoke, and truly, it was one of the best if not THE BEST speeches I've heard to this day!! Seay has got it! I'll always be on of her biggest cheerleaders!!”
— Marc Canella
“Such great energy you brought to the presentation, Seay! We are all feeling it!! What an inspiration you are!!”
-J. Ann
!Thank you, Seay Stanford, for your practical and inspiring insight into how to make your time and money work for you and not the other way around. It's clear you have a big heart but also know how to route your energy in a way that is efficient and helpful.
I learned so much!”
-C. Moody
“Thank you so much for your presentation and sharing your insight! As someone new to beliving in big goals, it was so great to hear words of wisdom about how to grow and help my business, and make an impact at the same time.
I resonated with the monkey analogy - I am a Special Ed teacher by profession, and my life has revolved around helping others (before myself)! Your words made me look deeper into myself and my personal goals, and gave me direction. Thank you!!”
-M. Mary
“Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us and inspiring us to DREAM BIGGER, Seay!!! You're lessons helped me identify where I need to grow and how I can empower others!
You are such an amazing leader.”
-S. Allen
“Thank you so much Seay!!! I can't even begin to describe how valuable that presentation and information was! Reviewing my 4 pages of notes and changing my mindset right now!!”
-E. Warring
“Thank you SO much for taking the time to speak with all of us today! It was a truly eye-opening call that helped me to identify my strengths and limiters as a strong, empowering leader and added fuel to the fire to keep being the best I can be for ME and others!
Your wisdom was spot on and I'm so grateful for your generosity and leadership. Wishing you many more years of continued success!!”
-A. Leibovitz
“Thank you Seay for being so generous with time and heart and the lessons (good and bad) you've learned as you've gone through your professional career!
I always learn an immense amount from you and model my own leadership goals on your example ❤ !!!
-J. Sheppard
“Thank you so much for your presentation! You gave me such a gut check about being able to empowering others instead of just being a monkey mechanic and solving everyone's issues.
Like mind blowing how you made me realize that OF COURSE I can help so many more if I'm not distracted and focused on someone else's problem at a time and instead empower them to fix.
Implementing that concept will be such a time saver for me which means I can help so many more....and the more I can help and empower the more that becomes. Not everyone may use the tools I give them but the ones who do will be better for it and we just keep helping more.
-J. Hernandez