Program Testimonials

Words of Support for the
4th Dimension Life Coach and Leadership Training Program
(including a few current and recent students of the 6-month certification program)

Taking this course with Chip as your guide is a Life changing experience. My eyes have been opened to current and future possibilities that never previously existed in my reality. Through Chip's guidance I am now aware of knowledge, insights and potentials within myself that have been here all along and it's really powerful stuff. Chip has coached me to become the conscious co-creator of my own reality and destiny.
The discussions over the phone were very beneficial when associated with e-mailed course work and by themselves. This is the first time that I had ever attempted to do anything like this over a long distance and I feel that I learnt more about myself (therefore everything in my world) doing this long distance course than I have with any other further education course that I have taken (University degree included). I would recommend Chip Richards Holistic Life coaching course to anyone that is ready to uncover a journey of self development and discovery that will profoundly affect themselves and all around them for the better.
David Randles-Blyth
'life' Operations Supervisor - 'life' at the Field of Dreams,
MBNA, UK

I can only seem to sum the course up (which is a thought that may seem futile because the immensity of the learning and self exploration is beyond definition) in the way I felt a distinct migration in  my daily experiences from:
Impossible to Limitless Possibility 
Unconsciousness to Awareness 
Difficulty to Effortlessness
Dead end road to the emergence of a New  Map
Lifeless humdrum to Magical  Inspiration
Trying to Being
Conditioned Thinking to  Child-like  Playing
Fear to Courage 
The course departs from a familiar place, called the fitness industry or more specifically the paradigm of functional training and studies some of the challenges that face us as professionals daily. If what we already know is like the iceberg above the ocean, this course offers us the chance to go scuba diving into our own colorful and majestic ocean underworld. This is where we spend most of our time. Just as in the act of scuba diving, time seems to stand still as we explore the deeper workings of our behaviors and experiences.
Elaine Muir
Los Gatos, California

Participating in this course has changed the way that I view everything in life, myself, the world around me, and I now understand how we can use the power of the universe to help us to achieve whatever it is that we desire and how powerful the power of thought is in achieving this. I now appreciate much more how everything is connected. More than anything you have encouraged me to ‘be’ more instead of doing more. Thank you for your guidance, inspiration, understanding and above all else, for believing in me.
Peace and Joy. Namaste.
Michael Addison
United Kingdom

I’ve been searching for something for most of my life. Occasionally, I find little pieces of it, but until I found and took part in the 4th Dimension Holistic Life Coach Training program, I could never put it all together. Now something really significant happened… The Holistic Life Coach Training program gave me the tools for my spiritual maturity and my physical wholeness that changed my life both in the professional and personal aspects.
My specials thanks to Chip and Lisa and all the other guests that have participated in that course, for to helping me to find myself, with your patience and kindness.
It has been a great pleasure and honor to be part of this amazing and awesome course and to walk beside all of you MASTERS.
I now deeply understand something that Chip shared with us in the beginning of the program… “It is through our own awareness and awakening that we effect an awakening in our world.”
With my modesty and deep gratitude,
Iva de Souza
Denmark

This has been and incredible journey of self discovery, an inside inquiry that has far surpassed my expectation of the course. It has ignited my passion to continue the journey to know myself first, then take the information out into my work as a trainer and Thai Massage practitioner.
If you feel that something is missing in your work with your clients or not getting by roadblocks, this may be your long awaited answer. I highly recommend that you take this journey and discover a new way at looking at life and your clients.
Ken Kissock
Vancouver BC Canada

I have to say it is the best experience I have ever had. The information is so on the money about where I am in my life and the possibilities of what is ahead. You are the light that makes me stay on point. I have never been involved with a program with such powerful meaning to transform ourselves as well as transform others…
Keith Veri
Verified Fitness
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Talking with Chip Richards one-on-one was my favorite.  I felt a kind of energy in speaking with him that I can honestly say I have never felt before.  I can only describe it as a kind of honesty, love, and safety.  That may sound odd, but that is exactly how I felt when Chip would give me advice, question me,  or express a personal insight.  There was no SELF in him, no ego.  I have never had that experience with another human being.
I so enjoyed the different but sameness of the guest presenters, meaning that they were all working for the same positive (global picture) but all had vastly different approaches and things to share and teach. And I  love, love, love the coaching call partners!!!  To simply connect with another like minded soul and learn about them and hear their voice is a gift!
Wendy Lunsfield
Chicago, Illinois

I did not really know what to expect from your program when I signed up but, I got soooo much out of it and more than I ever imagined; actually I couldn't even have imagined.   One of the coolest things I experienced thoughout the process and through the literature and teleconferences was hearing and/or reading things I've said and believed in the past and bringing them back to the forefront of my mind.  It is truly amazing how things work in this life.
Michael Bonnetti
Atlanta, Georgia

I appreciate all the time, effort, commitment, passion and care with which you put this program together. The amount of information shared through yourself and Lisa along with all the Guest Presenters was incredible.
Thank you for all you gave.
Fran Bell
Austin, Texas

I'm loving the class - so much information, so many new things to
consider, so many ways to work it into what I'm doing with clients. I love the parallel to the Functional Movement paradigm… and to explore both the external and internal aspects of each. This class has been so much more than I anticipated and I just can't tell you how much it's opened my eyes to the possibilities!  It's also especially important to have others who are embarking on the same journey 'surrounding' you because there is such a presence of unconsciousness all around us that it feels overwhelming at times.
Thanks!
Amy Vitt
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

When I first contacted Chip I told him that I loved my work as a personal trainer but that I was “looking for something more” both professionally and personally.  Through the Functional Integrated Life Coaching mentorship program, Chip guided me to discover that “something more” ten times over. He taught me to uncover and to listen to my “true self”, to dream big and to have the confidence and courage to follow those dreams.  He helped me to find “something more” not only in terms of my future career path, but also in my current relationships with clients, family and friends which are now much richer and often on a whole new level.  I have also found greater connection and flow in my everyday life.  Equally as important, Chip has taught me the mental tools to continue this incredible journey for a lifetime.  For those who are looking for that “something more“ in their lives or in their work (or both!), the Functional Integrated Life coaching program will help them to find it!
Working with Chip has been a mind-blowing and truly AWESOME experience!

Cindy Eckert, M.Ed.
Human Potentials UnLtd.
Life Coach, Personal Trainer and Triathlon “Flow” Coach
Fairfax, Virginia

You've always been inspirational in my life Chip, through your fearless and deliberate actions, and deeply connected consciousness.... I love the ease at which you accept life and your graceful way of sharing it. I come alive when I'm around you and my passion for life increases ten fold when I'm in your presence. You've instilled the confidence and clarity for me to succeed and be at peace at the same time. Thank you for believing in me, it helped me believe in myself. You have amazing spirit Chip.
Cooper Schell
US Olympic Coach - Gold Medal, Moguls, 1998 Nagano Games

Course Facilitators

Chip Richards

Combining 15 years of elite athlete coaching
with a decade of mentoring and facilitation in
the realms of personal, professional & spiritual
development, Chip's holistic approach to achievement and fulfilment takes a quantum leap beyond tradition into the expanded realms of human potential.

Formerly ranked #1 in the US for Freestyle Skiing, Chip served as head coach of the 1998 Australian Olympic Freestyle Ski Team, and has coached Olympic athletes from five nations-including three World Champions. Since departing the mountains he has taken his passion for coaching into various business and creative industries. Merging ancient wisdom with the 'inner science' of transformative change, Chip is called upon by world class athletes, world-record adventurers, filmmakers, business leaders and young people alike - to guide and mentor their journey into their true SELF, to cultivate an expansive vision, and to help bridge the gap between what is dreamed and 3-D reality. His work is reminiscent of a 'modern vision quest' as it opens the door for people to explore their own inner landscape and connect to the true essence of their being.

In 2005, Chip founded New Earth Creations, a multi-medium co-creative organization devoted to “Elevating Human Consciousness through Creative Expression and Experience.” New Earth Creations currently runs the 4th Dimension Holistic Life Coach and Leadership training program along with a number of other international projects including written and spoken word, online courses, live events, feature and documentary film. Chip’s recently released feature film One Perfect Day (Village Road Show, 2004) received nominations for 8 Australian Film Awards.

Chip is a passionate surfer, avid student of Aikido, advanced Reiki practitioner, devoted husband and adventurous father.

'My fundamental goal is to help awaken people to their innate greatness. To help them remember who they really are, and to hold them accountable to live, create and celebrate life from that space.'
- Chip Richards