Former participants, in their own words.

Testimonials

Everyone here is a real former participant, filmed in their own words. They include clinicians, business owners, managers and students. None of them pretends it was effortless; one puts it plainly: “You need to do the work. It’s not a magic pill.”

The clips are grouped by what people talk about most: reading, decisions, follow through and the doubts they brought with them.

01

Decisions under pressure

What people took beyond reading

Several participants talk about what happened beyond reading. They mention planning, priorities, self-trust and how they respond when decisions feel loaded.

“I’ve learned how to keep calm, how to focus, how to plan for the future, and to see where my priorities are.”

Ahsan M.Participant · 2025

“I can see more clearly now what’s right for me, what isn’t, and what path I need to take.”

Robert J. R.Certified hypnotherapist · 2024

“There’s a big emphasis on researching for yourself, not just taking things at face value.”

Carol L.Student · 2025

“It’s that realisation of where you are now, being present with it, and knowing where you want to go with your goals.”

Lucia L. N.Participant · 2025

“It’s been really changing my mindset.”

Daya S. G.Participant · 2024

“I think the biggest change is that I feel like the possibilities are now limitless”

Lynn M.Senior Fraud Operations Advisor · 2025
02

Reading and recall

What people noticed first

Many participants first talk about reading. They mention less strain, better recall and a different way of handling dense material.

“I found out that I can not only read fast, I can actually retain the information, which is phenomenal.”

Harry J.Participant · 2024

“I’ve surprised myself: I already know what the theme of the whole book is.”

Bal K.Participant · 2024

“I know now where I’ve put the information and when to retrieve it, I was able to answer with confidence and ease.”

Gadheer A.Coach · 2023

“I’ve found new ways to relax, and new ways to stay focused.”

Adrian G.Participant · 2024

“I’ve got to grips with the idea of the whole book, I understand it, and I’m confident.”

Mark M.Participant · 2024

“I read about 55 pages today, and as I’m reading, I’m understanding everything.”

Pamela O.Participant · 2024

Speed, when recall is still there

People often mention recall first. Some also talk about reading faster, especially once they have a structure for the material.

“I read a chapter in about ten minutes now, with far better recall than when I read much more slowly.”

Jane J.Nurse & Open University student · 2023

“I read seventeen pages of a very dense novel, and after discussing them, realised I’d retained practically all of it.”

Sebastian de G.Participant · 2024

“This morning I managed six or seven pages in ten minutes. This afternoon, I did ninety-four.”

Lloyd R.Osteopathy student & actor · 2024
03

Using it afterwards

What people planned to take back

These comments are about what people planned to keep practising after the residential days. They talk about small daily habits, follow through and the first actions they wanted to take home.

“I’ve now got a blueprint for how I can achieve it.”

Aubrey S.Participant · 2025

“It’s the ‘no excuses’ part for me now, it’s all up to me.”

Emoke K.Participant · 2025

“I’m going to put into practice everything I’ve learned, I want to stay on this journey.”

Simon G.Participant · 2024

“I no longer fear making mistakes. I’m willing to take the risk.”

Aduke U.Participant · 2025

“When you become more efficient and more productive in your work, it pays back quickly.”

Ciara O’F.Business owner · 2025

“I’m going to use it to learn Italian, so next year I can actually speak it.”

Arno L.Participant · 2023
04

Doubts, cost and effort

People who came in unsure

Some of the most useful comments come from people who were unsure before they started.

“I know it’s expensive, but it’s worth the money. Worth the money.”

Juliet O.Advanced Nurse Practitioner · 2025

“I thought I was of an age where I’m already very set in my ways. This turned out to be an opportunity to change that.”

Fatima A. U.Participant · 2024

“I recognise you need to do the work. It’s not a magic pill.”

Jason De S.Participant · 2024

“If you’re expecting progress in one day, or magic without the hard work, this certainly isn’t for you.”

Rafal B.Participant · 2024

“The first day I really questioned it. I was using my rational mind: does this method work, or not?”

Esperanca S.Participant · 2024

“I came in a little sceptical, but I had the proof at home.”

Blanca F.Participant · 2024

Start with a conversation

Talk it through with us

A Programme Conversation is a practical call with someone on the team. You can ask about the residential days, the method and whether the programme is the right fit. No pressure, and you get a short written summary afterwards so you can decide in your own time.

Axel Rombaldoni

The son of an artist, Axel started playing chess at the age of 4. His career is marked by success, earning the title of Grandmaster in 2013 and becoming the Italian Chess Champion in 2014. He was trained by Filippo Rossi and specialized in Communication and NLP, creating an ambitious project primarily aimed at young people called "Educate with Chess," using the game of chess as an educational and personal growth tool. After many years of study and research, Axel has deepened his knowledge of how the human mind works, and he is now sharing this knowledge in Italy and Europe through the programs offered by "Change Your Life Academy."

Mattia Francesco Rossi

At the age of just 6, Mattia Francesco Rossi embarked on an extraordinary journey into the world of personal growth thanks to the teachings passed on by his father, Filippo Rossi. He has attended courses at international universities such as Michigan State University, Imperial College London, and the University of California, where he delved into NLP, emotional intelligence, neurobiology, creative thinking, and applied problem-solving. He participated in the Professional Master Training and is now an instructor for the Change Your Life Academy programs in Italy and Europe.

Giacomo Gregori

A psychologist specialised in Learning Disabilities (SLD), Giacomo is responsible for the tutors of the "Change Your Life Academy" courses. With a deep understanding of cognitive challenges, he uses his background in psychology to personalize learning strategies so that each participant can get the most out of the program. As international instructor, he now travels across Europe teaching evolutionary strategies to adults and young people of all ages, sharing how to unlock their talents and achieve extraordinary results in every area of their lives.

Sharon Rombaldoni

Already an instructor of the "Meditation of Presence" and "Communicating with Children and Teens" courses, Sharon later became a teacher of the experiences offered by "Change Your Life Academy." Today, she meets hundreds of new people each month and is committed to the "AND Academy" project, aimed at developing a new educational model to be offered to all teachers and students of the third millennium.

Anna Conte

With a degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Human Rights from the University of Padua, Anna is the Lead Instructor of the courses developed by Change Your Life Academy. Her continuous studies on the functioning of the human mind and advanced learning methods have allowed her to achieve excellent results in her academic work. Today, she helps hundreds of students and professionals each year to transform their approach to work and life.

Filippo Rossi

During his academic years, Dr. Rossi obtained all the major national and international certifications in the fields of communication, organization, and business strategy. He created the system of techniques that form the foundation of the "Change Your Life Academy" and is responsible for the "AND Academy" Project, where teachers from across Europe work together, study, and share the best learning methods and educational models, which will later be divulged for free in schools worldwide at all levels.