Testimonials
Productive Learning & Leisure is extremely proud of the fact that over 85% of our business is from repeat and referred clients. The founders of our organization, Lindon Crow and Rick Itzkowich, would like to share a sampling of testimonials from our clients. To protect and ensure the privacy of our clients their last names have not been included. For verification of these testimonials or for references to call directly contact our PL&L Corporate Office at (949) 234-0625.
Achilles Heel
"My first course Beyond Reasons was awesome and life changing. Now after Achilles Heel and future classes, I’m on my way to my extraordinary life! Thank you."
Maryanne H.
Interior Designer
Foothill Ranch, CA
"Achilles Heel helped me identify how a core issue interferes with my achieving happiness and success. I am excited to walk away with tools to help me stay on track and avoid being derailed by this issue in the future."
Barbara G.
System Consultant/Trainer
San Jose, CA
"This was a very beneficial class to pinpoint what triggers my extremely defensive behavior within relationships."
Duane G.
Engineer
San Diego, CA
"The information that I learned while participating in the course will assist me in my relationship with my wife and child."
Gary W. H.
Police Officer
San Diego, CA
"This course had great experimental process leading to logical steps in both thought and emotions. It was life-altering."
Teri H.
Property Management
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
"This class is for you if you’ve ever thought that there was some ’secret’ about you, that when unlocked would help you accomplish your dreams. What a relief to identify it, develop some management strategies and feel there’s hope to move past it."
Jill N.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Encinitas, CA
Beyond Reasons
"I went to ‘Does Your Thinking Limit Your Success?,’ and PL&L piqued my interest because I was at a point where I needed some guidance. When I finished the Beyond Reasons course I realized that my fear of conflict and criticism had been holding me back in my marriage and my job. I now feel that a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders . . . the possibilities are endless."
Dea L. M.
Executive Assistant
Mountain View, CA
"I'm in an interesting process of change. I took the Beyond Reasons course a couple of weeks ago. I found out that one of my limiting decisions (the one that said ‘I can't have everything I want’) was what I was desperately proving over the course of many years. I am changing that mantra to a new one—to ’I can have ALL that I want,’ and I'm finding not only more freedom but am getting less defensive when life really is showing up as good."
Rachael P.
Photographer
LaMesa, CA
"I recently attended Beyond Reasons, and I just wanted to share something that has changed in my life because of this course. There were lots of things about myself, and why I do what I do that came out. The biggest ’ah-ha’ was an understanding of my need to please, where it comes from and then the truly important understanding that I have no control over how people respond to my attempts to please. Now when I do something for someone, I just enjoy how I feel by the act of giving or doing it. If I do get a response, I relish it. And If I don’t get a response, my old self that would be annoyed, frustrated and angry -- now just acknowledges my annoyance and then lets it go. I focus and just remember how I felt by giving."
Laury H.
Weekenders Fashion Consultant
Hercules, CA
"Beyond Reasons is probably appropriate for anyone of any age, and at any point in their lives or career. The younger the better. I wish I had done this 30 years ago."
Jim S.
Teacher
Granada Hills, CA
Exciting, scary, fun. Got to some root issues in my life quickly, effectively and with caring."
Larry B.
Communications Specialist
Alameda, CA
"I was pleasantly surprised by the engaging dialogue and the dedication of the staff. I noticed a shift in my attitude immediately."
Carol P.
Social Worker
Oakland, CA
"PL&L made it very easy and comfortable for me to express myself both freely and safely--about subjects that were very difficult for me. Thank you, and I’ll definitely be back (with my daughter)."
Maritza D.
Business Owner
Mill Valley, CA
Building Better Relationships
Building Better Relationships is a must for anyone interested in having, and continuing to have, great relationships with people in their lives.
As a first-time participant in a Productive Learning & Leisure course, I'm very pleased with my experience and remain inspired to continue my growth."
Grete E.
Entrepreneur
San Francisco, CA
"Just do it! In Building Better Relationships you will have an interactive
experience with great people you won't forget. The processes in this course
are awesome. Thanks."
Dottie G.
Caregiver Coach
Leucadia, CA
"If you feel like you are just 'going through the motions called LIFE,"
this course will awaken you!"
Keith S.
Business Owner
Coto de Caza, CA
"This course lets you see how you really interact with others versus how you
think you do. It provides a vital service to those who want the opportunity to explore their relationships and make them the best that they can be."
Cary W.
Business Consultant / Accountant
Mission Viejo, CA
Business Solutions
"This course let me see that there is more than one way to solve certain situations. It is OK to be friendly and still have respect. There are many ways to look at things, not just my way. I feel relief, thank you!"
Tonia S.
General Manager
Bellflower, CA
"I can’t think of any place I can take such relevant and impactful personal development courses that get right to the root of issues. I always leave feeling inspired, energized and motivated to apply what I learned here in the world!"
Frank L.
Business leader
Fullerton, CA
"The course validated what I already knew, but it also gave me answers to how to approach the various challenges I’m facing. The exercise of the business formation was a great help!"
Paula S.
VP Mortgage Company
Huntington Beach, CA
Competitive Edge
"Sometimes the simpler results are the most satisfying. This workshop showed me how complicated I make my life. Playing ‘golf’ at Spanish Bay I found that I had many, many, many other things going on in my head other than having a fun round of golf. I also found out that I had a lot of ‘undeclared’ competitions with people which is unhealthy. Using the lessons in the workshop I have had a much ‘simpler’ life and a greater appreciation of the type of thinking that bring out the best in me and those around me."
Otto K.
Firmware Engineer Manager
San Diego, CA
"The course enticed me into my conscious responsibility and awareness of being 100% dedicated to meeting and exceeding my customers needs. I immediately implemented the information for a wedding that took place 2 days after my arrival home. Everything was so wonderful that the groom gave me an extra $400 tip on top of what was already included. The bride called the next day to let me know she’s sending me a thank you note."
Reggie L.
Caterer - Owner
Redondo Beach, CA
Conflict to Resolution
"I came into this workshop thinking that conflict meant ‘battle’ with someone else. What I came away with were specific tools to utilize when the feelings come up when I think I’m being ‘attacked.’ These tools will help me remain calm and focused. I will clarify what the true facts are, not go to the default of "of what I think is going on" which lead me into conflict."
Meredith H.
Accounts Receivable Management Consultant
San Diego, CA
"I was excited about the insights that surfaced from the processes in this course. This was very interesting subject material with many relevant real life applications. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in ways of assessing the impact of conflicts they experience in their day-to-day lives."
Fred B.
Environmental Project Engineer
Corona, CA
"The class was excellent and created a lot of thought processes to lead me to something better."
Glen R. H.
Contractor
San Diego, CA
"Excellent processes and insights were offered by the facilitators to help us raise the level of awareness of how our mind creates conflicts and the resultant difficulties in resolution. We also learned ways of changing our thinking to prevent and resolve conflicts effectively, therefore improving our quality of life."
Jeffrey E. V.
Senior Staff Scientist
Irvine, CA
"I am excited to learn about my part in conflict, and how I create it. The facilitators helped bring to light the thoughts and actions that come before the conflict I experience. They made suggestions and gave me ideas of how to deal with the inner stuff before going to the outer stuff. I want to go do it!"
Linda D. E.
Administrative Assistant
Poway, CA
Core Values
"Great dining with great people creates an atmosphere of relaxed learning."
Tony W.
Mountain Center, CA
"I had the experience of a lifetime. My first trip to Australia and the country was so friendly and easy to travel around. The dive boat was the finest I have ever seen or heard about. The accommodations and crew were first class! The course, Core Values, was moving and beneficial to me and my relationship with my husband. Great insights as to what is deeply important to the way we live our lives
Wendy P.
Regional Sales Manager
Irvine, CA
"Why is it that I had the greatest time and still end up feeling ‘lousy?’ This workshop brought to the surface my core values, the rules that I really didn’t even know I was living by."
Jagdish D.
Technical Consultant
Irvine, CA
"Core Values really brings home some valuable material for adding to my personal ‘owner's manual.’ I know I will be more connected to the choices I make."
Angie P.
Golf Instructor
Belmont, CA
"The course was so much more than developing a set of personal rules and values to live by. It gave me the power to commit to ‘using’ the compass rather than just ‘having’ the compass."
Mark L.
Business Development Director
Escondido, CA
Couples
"Awesome! Whenever I think there is nothing else I could learn, I am surprised by new insights that are revealed to me."
Nancy C.
Accountant
Hayward, CA
"We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. We needed the ‘tune up.’ Listening to all the processes not only provided us with the feeling that we’re not alone, but also with wonderful insights and tools to deal with the issues. We know that we have to PRACTICE."
Lilly & Brett W.
Escondido, CA
"This is the best investment we’ve made for our future."
Randy & Marcia A.
Vallejo, CA
"Wow. We now have a new focus and desire to bring our relationship to a wholeness level. We got in touch with the possibility of becoming an extraordinary couple. We now have a new commitment to truth, honesty and taking responsibility for both ourselves and our relationship. Thank you for your kindness and gentle feedback to allow me to see my stuff. It is time to get a bigger stage and to be generous with the spotlight."
Luanna Q.
Nursing Manager
Carlsbad, CA
Current Communications
"This course has sharpened my listening and presentation skills. Understanding what I am communicating and why has helped me to improve my relationships. With this knowledge and skill I can create wonderful things in my life and wonderful things for my family."
Tony W.
Senior Executive
Mountain Center, CA
"This class’s value came in the form of a reminder that I can keep the door open to what I want. I can choose to walk through it each day and try on the new things, actions and words. 'I can grow to like these new things and actually love them.'"
Angie P.
Golf Pro
Belmont, CA
"This course revived my sense of who I am and the gifts I have to offer so I could forgive my past mistakes and look forward to an extraordinary future. It did that by giving me more productive ways to look at the way I communicate to others and to myself."
Nancy R.
Director of Revenue Accounting
San Jose, CA
Current Events
"Once again I learned something about myself that helps me look from the outside in. Think outside the box. It gave me real options as to how to address my feelings that limit me and all I can be!"
Pia M. K.
Business Owner
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"Awesome job! Great teamwork. This course completely altered my idea that ‘I know what’s best for me and my persona growth.’ I’m impressed."
Virginia L.
Event Specialist
Vista, CA
"Coming into the course I assumed I knew the issue I would be discussing and came away with a whole new perspective and goal. The information was given in an non-threatening manner. The heaviness was lifted and lightness was returned."
Joy D.
Housecleaning Services
El Segundo, CA
Diversions
"The course gave us each a framework from which to operate. One where we can successfully apply this framework to any issue that arises in our lives – helping us create constructive change."
Julianne H.
President / CEO
Costa Mesa, CA
"I’ve recently gone through many changes within a short period of time - the end of a relationship, starting a new job and moving my residence as well as celebrating a milestone birthday. This was the perfect class for stopping to reflect on what results I’ve produced, who I am and who I want to become, and the life I want to have for myself."
Nancy R.
Senior Revenue Manager
San Jose, CA
"Outstanding class. I would highly recommend your program to anyone who is looking to create an outstanding business."
Judy & Ken F.
Owners, Shared Vision Network
Carlsbad, CA
"This was a great course. I learned about how I get off track when I am fearful of going forward with my goals."
Lois R.
Supervising Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
Dynamics of Money and Relationships
"This course was very helpful in opening up the lines of communication that may have never been opened otherwise, since my wife and I had put up walls and behaviors that were hindering our communication."
Daniel H.
Land Surveyor
Santee, CA
"Dynamics of Money and Relationships led us to a provocative and wonderful dialogue. We both discovered that we are in a great place and look forward to an even richer experience together. More honesty! Deeper relationship!"
Kathy N.
Personal and Business Life Coach
San Diego, CA
"After 38 years of allowing money to be the ‘reason’ for some of my less successful relationships, I have learned that money had nothing to do with the challenges I faced."
Page N.
ReCenter Consulting
San Diego, CA
"This course really opened up lines of communication between my husband and me. It gave me a lot of good ideas about relationship communications, not just about money. Dynamics of Money and Relationships is very open and progressive and not like any other relationship course I have ever taken."
Maureen H.
Santee, CA
Goal Setting
"WOW! I can have what I want in a relationship. I am excited to look at what I have to give, to value what I have to offer, and to celebrate someone else enjoying me!"
Julie C.
Medical Sales Rep
Martinez, CA
"In addition to Goal Setting, we all got a firm understanding of our core values and purpose."
Tom M.
Engineer
San Jose, CA
"Good Stuff."
Kurt M.
Entrepreneur
La Honda, CA
The Mind In Business
"I got more focused and a lot more organized. The best thing is I recaptured the joy and love for my business. I also learned to work smarter not harder. And there is no scarcity of money, it’s only a resource."
Shelly E.
CEO
Temecula, CA
"I had some breakthroughs that I probably would not have had without this course. Now I can recognize how my mind works with my emotions and I can manage both better. This has been productive both for my business, as well as my personal life. I would definitely recommend this class."
Linda L.
Realtor
Benicia, CA
"After only one session of Mind In Business, my thinking changed! I saw the difference between hoping for financial success as a speaker and having a successful speaking business. By week two I raised my fees 35%, and the next two meeting planners I spoke with accepted it without question! Additional income from even one of these clients will more than replace the tuition for the course. It provided a unique opportunity to break free of old, limiting beliefs and create a brand new blueprint for living."
Karen O'C.
Speaker and Author
San Diego, CA
"I was very impressed with the insight, patience and consideration the trainer showed all of us. The atmosphere was comfortable and non-threatening. The entire course left me feeling very uplifted. I'm not only recommending PL&L to my clients, but I've decided to continue my own participation as well."
Jeanne M., CPA
Principal
San Diego, CA
". . . I love the business that I have created, but how wonderful for me to find out what my original 'real' purpose was and that now I have the opportunity to create a more viable 'vision' for my business and life! . . . The greatest part of having this ‘new information,’ is that now I have the choice and the opportunity to recognize them when they come up in my business and address the real situations with more updated and realistic solutions!"
Meredith L. H.
A/R Consultant and Owner
San Diego, CA
"The course gave me a very specific focus of how to double my money; yet lower the number of my client hours to allow myself more balance in my life. The course was quite affordable. I knew I could get my money back -- if I didn't feel it was worthwhile. Thank you for my new attitude!"
Susan McA., LCSW
Therapist
San Diego, CA
Path of Dialogue
"Since I took Path of Dialogue, my business has doubled and my clients are more satisfied with my services. Please accept my heartfelt thanks!"
Linda R.
Quickbooks Queen
Guasti, CA
"The tools provided were very helpful in having more successful communication."
Mike R.
VP Financial/CFO
Lake Forest, CA
"I have a lot more confidence in my communication skills. People at work are commenting on how well I’ve handled some difficult situations."
Jenine McQ.
Manager/Program Management
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
"This was the best communication workshop I’ve attended. The materials and visuals are extremely useful. The skills of the leaders continue to amaze me. Thanks!"
Dottie G.
Caregiver Coach
San Diego, CA
"The most powerful portion of this class for me was learning the skills which can be applied to dialogue with others as well as with myself. The complete weekend was very effective for me."
Ellen K.
Manager
Moreno Valley, CA
"The course greatly increased my ability to communicate especially with my wife. It enabled us to successfully discuss even delicate or emotional issues that we haven’t been able to successfully discuss for years."
David P.
Sales Engineer
Irvine, CA
"I have been able to use the skills from Path of Dialogue quite successfully to handle some difficult conversations at work that I normally would have avoided. Handling situations with ease and confidence are from a much better understanding of me."
Abby P.
College Administrator
Claremont, CA
Personal Motivation
"Because of this course, I will make more conscious decisions about where to spend my energy."
Julianne M. H.
Entrepreneur
Costa Mesa, CA
"Personal Motivation helped me uncover specific conditions that must be in place to motivate me and come to a place of acceptance that this is how I’m wired and it’s all O.K.!"
Lisa C.
Co-Founder, Live With Heart
Anaheim Hills, CA
"A good workshop for anyone of any age who needs a boost along the way."
Martha R.
Retired
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Personal Presentation
"This course helped me to overcome fear of being up in front of a group. Fantastic course!"
Cindy M.
Inside Sales Rep
Capistrano Beach, CA
"Fun course. Walk in feeling good . . . walk out feeling great"
Alan G.
Real Estate Broker
Encino, CA
"I felt like I could connect easily with people. The processes brought out the best in me. I felt the freedom to be childlike and spontaneous without the stress and worry of what others would think of me."
Nancy R.
Director of Revenue Accounting
San Jose, CA
"I felt this workshop gave me the opportunity to learn how to open myself up to people that I do not know. I learned how to feel better about myself—very important skills, especially when working with others."
Debbie A.
Software Trainer
Benicia, CA
"This course was fresh, exciting and mind expanding."
Keith M.
Software Engineer
Cupertino, CA
"This is an excellent course for anyone who is shy or afraid of speaking and/or performing in public. The atmosphere is positive, supportive and one can achieve a deep connection and camaraderie with people."
Heather E.
Legal Secretary
Oakland, CA
Producing Positive Change
"P.P.C. helped me reprioritize my life to be more consistent with my goals. Instructor was as skilled as any I’ve ever seen. Supported me getting clear on how to take responsibility for moving my life forward."
George S.
Superintendent
City of Irvine, CA
"I am going home with a fresh commitment to implementing the strategies I learned for growing my business and deepening my relationships with my husband and children. It’s been a life-changing experience!"
Karen O.
Author / Speaker
San Diego, CA
"While the course title seemed quite direct, the course itself took a different route, taking a path that made you look deeply at your thinking process that effects not only daily changes but your patterns in life."
Joy D.
El Segundo, CA
"This was a fantastic opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings about changing. Thank you for bringing clarity to my life purpose and direction in the moves I’m making in my life."
Tony W.
Senior Executive
Mountain Center, CA
Quality Relationships
"Thank you for offering this new course! It was a fabulous four days. The content was excellent, and right on target in enabling me to meet my purpose of becoming aware of my thoughts, feelings and things I do that interfere with my having fully intimate relationships. It provided new strategies and skills for creating and maintaining a new level of closeness! I can’t wait to put it fully into practice."
Jane Ann L.
Quality Assurance
Albany, CA
"’The power of listening is much more than all the power of talking.’ I got an experience of that. It will stay with me forever! I recommend this workshop for anyone interested in effective communication at work, home and play."
Jagdish D.
Consultant
Irvine, CA
"The tools we learned in this course will greatly help us on our way to an extraordinary relationship!"
Debbie F.
Realtor
San Clemente, CA
"This class helped me realize that the things that I thought were not motivating me were not the ‘real reasons.’ It comes from many areas, and this class helped me focus on places I never would have looked."
Paula S.
Business Owner
Huntington Beach, CA
"I walked into this course with a lot of questions and trepidation about specific decisions I need to make in my life. I walked out not only with clear solutions about these decisions, but also an understanding and awareness of why I was headed in the direction I had previously chosen. The class was extremely valuable to me."
Ame C.
Dir. Human Resources
San Jose, CA
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