A Search For Identity: Personal Trainer Dan Newberry

'For as long as I can remember, I knew that I was adopted. The adoption happened when I was six months old and I was fortunate to be raised by a family who gave me opportunities for a good life.

Meeting my biological family and learning about my mum brought up lots of emotions for me. I also went back to see my adoptive family in 2022 and this stirred up old feelings in me that I felt I needed to work on. A friend mentioned Hoffman and I liked the idea of having a week without distractions to process what I’d been through and work out who I really was.

The Process helped me get clarity on my past and on the behaviour of my adoptive parents and how I responded to them... Overall, I now feel more positive about myself. Getting in touch with my biological mum helped me realise that I am loved and loveable. I don’t feel the need for as much external validation as I did. I generally feel more self-love. I feel that I’ve made enough peace with the past to move on and look forwards rather than backwards. The result of this is that my depression has lifted and this has been noted by my sister, my mum and my dad. I’m generally not as hard on myself as I used to be.'

To read Dan’s story in full, click here

Maximum You: New book by Hoffman graduate Emilie

Hoffman graduate Emilie West is a business, leadership and wellbeing consultant who is passionate about empowering individuals achieve their goals through positive change. Her new book, Maximum You, is set to be launched this month. 

Emilie says, 'Becoming an author and publishing Maximum You is a dream come true. For a long time I have wanted to be able to share what I have learnt as a coach more broadly, sharing the practical exercises and reflection questions that have helped my clients step into their authentic power.

Maximum You will help you to develop a better understanding of yourself and the tools you can use to help you live your most fulfilled and happy life, whilst being authentic'.

Emilie did the Process in 2016, and Hoffman gets several great mentions along the way; 'I was always wanting to help people, as a result I said yes to any request I received to help a charity, join a committee, or mentor someone. I would then end up with an overfilled diary, feeling exhausted and under-supported and would resent people for asking me for more help. Through the Hoffman Process I was able to see that I was responsible for this cycle and that I needed to be more selective with what I said yes to, whilst also building the support into my life that I needed to stay balanced and well...'

Emilie is currenlty offering a free chapter of Maximum You ahead of publication. To find our more, click here

Introduction to Hoffman - say hello via Zoom

If you would like more information about Hoffman courses and events, our free, informal introduction sessions via Zoom are a great opportunity to find out more.

Led by Hoffman UK Managing Director Serena Gordon and members of the Hoffman enrolment team, the hour-long sessions provide a mix of information and the opportunity for Q&A.You can just listen in, or ask questions via Zoom’s ‘chat’ function, and we’ll be happy to answer them.

Perhaps you’re planning to register for the Hoffman Process? These calls can talk you through the practicalities of attending the Process and what it entails. There will also be information about our Hoffman Essentials weekends and our other short courses and workshops.

Tuesday 5 December 7:30 pm

Wednesday 13 December 4:00 pm

Tuesday 19 December 7:30 pm

To register, simply email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk with the date of the session you would like to attend, and we'll reply with the Zoom logins.

Can't make these dates? More can be found on our website here

The Hoffman Process: 2024 dates available now

There's still time to book the Hoffman Process before the end of this year (if you're super-quick; we've got one space left!) But if you're already looking forward to 2024, we'll be returning to two wonderful venues very familiar to Hoffman - Oxon Hoath in Kent (pictured) and Broughton Hall in Yorkshire.

For practical information about attending the Process, we hold weekly information calls by Zoom that are free to attend, or you're very to welcome book a call with a member of our enrolment team, who can answer any questions you might have. Email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1903 88 99 90. We're open from 9am to 5pm (UK time), Monday to Friday.

December 9-15: Charney Manor: One space available

January 13-19: Oxon Hoath: Available

January 27-February 2: Oxon Hoath: Available

February 10-16: Oxon Hoath: Available

February 24-March 1: Oxon Hoath: Available

March 16-22: Oxon Hoath: Available

March 30-April 5: Broughton Sanctuary: Available

For more dates and information click here

For a little more about our venues, click here.

Hoffman Essentials from the comfort of home

The Hoffman Essentials two-day workshop via Zoom gives you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Hoffman tools and techniques and to quickly learn how you can get much more out of your life.

Numbers are limited to provide a safe, contained environment. What's more, participants on The Hoffman Essentials receive a follow-up Zoom call (included in the price), access to a dedicated post-Essentials resource section of our website and £100 discount voucher towards the seven-day Hoffman Process.

Upcoming dates are below (click the orange dates for more information and to book). Each weekend is priced at £250 with all dates currently offering an Early Bird rate of £195.

December: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 (Wait List only)

February: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18

April: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21

'Everything I had hoped it would be and more. The running of it was super slick and the facilitators both so warm and smart and wonderful. I came out of the weekend having had some great revelations ... Highly recommend this course to anyone – everyone in fact!’ ' ~ Hoffman Essentials participant

For more information, dates and to book, click here.

Untangling the knotty bits: relationships for couples

Making Relationships Work is a two-day workshop for couples looking for a relationship full of intimacy, trust, optimism and fulfilment. It's led by Hoffman UK facilitator Matthew Pruen and Family & Systemic Constellations coach Emma Pruen.

No previous experience of relationship work or Hoffman techniques is needed; just open-hearted curiosity and the willingness to find meaningful breakthrough in any areas which have become stuck. This will be especially supportive for couples who feel trapped in repeating patterns of failed communication, blame and breakdown of trust.

Dates: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March

Venue: Maven, Winchester

Times: 9.15am for a 9.30am start. We’ll finish at 5.00pm.

Cost: £600 per couple; a £200 deposit reserves your space

'You saved our relationship in one gentle, powerful and life-changing weekend. It honestly felt like someone had waved a magic wand - I could never expected to have walked away feeling so deeply back on track '~ Previous participant

For more information and to book, click here

The Hoffman Book

You Can Change Your Life by Tim Laurence.

Available on our website here

or as an audiobook here

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