What are our attendees saying?

It has helped me keep up and actually improve my exercise routine and given me fun opportunities to dance with my kids!

COA has helped keep me on track/thinking about keeping up my fitness regimen, and more importantly, has helped de-stress me by using the meditation classes! Love those!

At a time when it's difficult to go places and socialize, it's nice to be able to take COA classes where people from all over are participating, so you don't feel so alone.

It has provided me with a way to interact with others. It has given me an outlet to exercise both my mind and body in the privacy of my home.

It really did help build a sense of community and common purpose during a time when we were mostly working from home and isolated from our coworkers and friends.

COA helped me stay more healthy by offering exercise classes and helped engage my 5 year old son by offering various Thursday and kids club classes.

2020 Was a very stressful and frightening time. Especially from mid-March on. I was required to go to work daily, most were not. I felt very isolated, I wasn’t sure how the virus was contracted and information changed like greased lightning. I found COA to be a port in the storm. One day/week, I was connected to people and it felt normal-ish and welcome. I apple what you do and the learning that has come with it.

I recently lost my husband to covid my sister is now in the hospital non related to covid . So I'm now taking care of her three kids my two kids who are 12 and 8 months .Coa has help my a lot help me feel also I am not alone now that we are home all the give me that opportunity to have conversation with adults since I'm with kids all the time .

It has been wonderful to take these breaks during the day and have the opportunity to take these classes for free after work (or during work if my meeting and work schedule can be adjusted). I wish I had used the recordings more and strive to over the break so I can utilize this wonderful resource of COA on a day other than Thursday (the heaviest meeting day of my week). I am so thankful to have this resource and to be able to use it to expand my horizons on the types of exercise classes I do and try.

There are numerous interesting classes posted on COA and I've taken quite a few. I really enjoy the Wellness portion of the website.

I live in a 55 and over gated community, our club and GYM has been closed since March 13th 2020. It is so wonderful to be able to take classes COA.

When lockdown started there were a ton of virtual/IG/FB events happening. Gradually those tapered off to subscription based services and pay per class. I love that all COA classes are free and the classes are consistent. It's very rare that a class gets cxld. I look forward to Thursdays. I take exercise classes mainly. I love having the classes to see other people who are experiencing the same thing across the world!

All of the live classes have been great. Liam Pfeiffer from "Breath & Body" is very calming. Peter Chiarchiaro from "Nutrition..." is very knowledgeable and has created a great community regarding nutrition and health. There are a few others that I have view not live, but only due to time constraints.

It really did help build a sense of community and common purpose during a time when we were mostly working from home and isolated from our coworkers and friends.

2020 Was a very stressful and frightening time. Especially from mid-March on. I was required to go to work daily, most were not. I felt very isolated, I wasn’t sure how the virus was contracted and information changed like greased lightning. I found COA to be a port in the storm. One day/week, I was connected to people and it felt normal-ish and welcome. I apple what you do and the learning that has come with it.

I look forward to Thursdays every week because of COA - it is now my designated "me day" where I will prioritize many of the courses being offered over work (supported by my company, of course). Thank you so much for turning this into a bright spot during such a crazy year!

The exercise classes have been good for both mind and body. I have been able to try many different classes. Dancing with Mitchell is something I do with my daughter when she is home from college and it was a good mood lifter. I do take a lot of Allies classes and have try some of the other yoga and pilates offering as well a few of the other fitness classes . I am unable to go to the gym because I am a heart patient (so no gym for me even when they reopened) and being able to exercise and continue with my fitness regiment has been beyond words. I don't know what I would of done without the COA program. The self help classes are also interesting and I have attended a few of them. I really like the video library and have utilized it and will during the holiday break.

I felt that using COA during the long periods of isolation due to covid helped me both physically and mentally.

I have participated in the leadership series and I always walk away with a golden nugget. Things that make me re-think something. Other times suggestions on how to approach a situation, etc.

I am not used to working from home and do not have the proper set-up. I ended up at the orthopedic doctor because I could no longer put my left hand behind my back and could not longer put a right sock on. I went through PT and had an MRI. The COA classes helped me to get moving at home and focus on the areas that are causing me problems. The exercises offered by Allie are some of the same performed during PT. I am still having issue but I can at least get my left arm behind my back put I still need to work to get it a little higher up the back. I can put on a sock without too much pain in the right hip and groan and turning it into a complicated maneuver.

COA has created a workout schedule for me to try activities that I would have never tried on my own, such as Boxing with Mike Stedman and Pilates with Allie Duffy. I found that the instructor makes all the difference in the world and have enjoyed how they have refined their techniques over time.

Thank you for providing this programming. It has provided a welcome break in the day for my daughter and has kept her engaged. We are particularly happy with the basketball programming and have seen a huge improvement in her skills.

I can't thank you enough for planning this summer camp. All our summer camp plans were cancelled this summer. Poor kiddo is an only child, so spends his days gaming, watching YouTube videos, or hanging with 40-somethings! The past few weeks of camp have been a highlight. He even invited friends from school to join, so they do the sessions "together." Both my hubby and I were able to go to work yesterday and leave him alone. We'd mapped out his schedule for the day as a family, prepped for cooking a recipe. I was able to go to work for a few hours and knew he was fine (my kid is 12, so old enough to be alone). I'm actually sorry that school is starting, and he won't be able to continue with summer camp. Thank you!!!!

I want to give my kids fun activities and opporunities for social engagement, which have been severely limited by the pandemic. It also helps me to work effectively when they have something interesting to do.

I have a ten-year-old she's the only child due to the whole Kovach. Dammit unfortunately she has not been able to reach out to friends and she said she would normally see on a daily basis while being at school or being in a summer camp and I seen that you are offered this summer camp and I took advantage of it she really likes the sign language class and the Chinese class and she just recently discovered a cooking class yesterday that you guys had on resume and she enjoyed it also I just want to say thank you all for putting a big bright smile on my baby girl's face thanks blessing stay safe.

My son has been set 6 weeks homework to learn a new language. He's taking the Mandarin class from COA and has proudly showed his homework to the parents!

Hip Hop dance with YoYio Z. Lots of fun. Let's the kids be kids. I would definitely sign my grandson up for this class again!

I attended three COA sessions today and saw several of my colleagues attending some of the sessions. I received personal notes from them and they commented on the high level content/discourse in their sessions as well as several messages of thanks for connecting them with COA. The COA platform and content is professional development that we normally cannot access because of funding.

This was absolutely amazing for parents who are working. I could set the kids up on another device next to me so I could be aware of what was going on, but I didn\'t have to stop working during the class at all because the instructors were so engaged and well prepared. Thirty minutes is a great amount of time and breaking up the kids activities through the day gave them and me something to look forward to. This was a fantastic experience! Thank you!

I'm so very grateful to my employer for offering this type of support to its employees. After the two sessions, I walked away with a renewed sense of hope and was encouraged to extend grace and understanding to my peers and colleagues. Thank you

We were very intrigued by the Resiliency Training Intro course today and can’t wait for the Workshop coming up soon! We would jump at the opportunity for Next Jump to moderate a Resiliency Program with a subset of our team at A&M... We think we can get buy-in relatively quickly to be able to commit

My favorite course was "Presence over video". It was super applicable to my job as an instructor at West Point. We just switched to online classes and Michael's tips gave me some great things to work on to improve my communication and presence in an online teaching format.

Next Jump is filling a gap left unfilled by the academia, government and other institutions: producing & sharing knowledge for the benefit of the community AND bringing the community together. Remarkable.

Christine, thank you so much! These classes have made quite a difference to my life. Your energy alone is enough to inspire people.

I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am. My fitness level a year ago was zero and the last year of working from home has given me the time to actually try and change that. I’m not a gym go-er and have been pretty body conscious the last 14 years after having my boys. So coming on camera is really hard but I can now do it! I’ve tried other classes in the past to build momentum and a love for fitness but I would quickly run out of steam! This class is the ONLY class I have ever stuck to and it’s all down to the way that Nat makes you feel like she is actually in the room with you! You make it personal and it shows how much you really care!

Jeannine's BARRE class has been amazing. I feel like I have friends around the world when I join each Thursday at 6am Seattle time. Her class gave me a commitment to people who I only knew via COA. She also is so positive and real - and also has improved my fitness level. Love the chat prior to the LIVE class as it's interesting to hear how COIVD impacts others. Thank you for this great class.

Ever since I stumbled upon Yoga Nidra with Argentina I look forward to the break in my day and the recharge I feel after her class. Thoroughly enjoy it!

I am grateful for the live classes and videos. My son who has intellectual disability has been attending the live classes and I have been adding video exercise classes to his weekly schedule. Normally, he would have been attending an adult day care program but with some of them closed or at reduced capacity and because of the pandemic, he has to stay home. Thanks for sharing COA freely.

When the pandemic started, I was floundering. COA has given me focus, and tools I can put into practice. I have been able to understand the "whys" or the psychology behind some behaviors, and that has helped me to deal with them. The latest information about conflict, has helped me a few times.

I look forward to Thursday COA classes. The variety of classes have given me since of community and well being. I have been exposed to topics that I would not have normally taken the time to explore. The instructors/speakers are knowledgeable and want each participant to get the most from their class. Thank you for offering such a great service.

It has helped me keep up and actually improve my exercise routine and given me fun opportunities to dance with my kids!

I look forward to Thursdays every week because of COA - it is now my designated "me day" where I will prioritize many of the courses being offered over work (supported by my company, of course). Thank you so much for turning this into a bright spot during such a crazy year!

In teaching my kids new skills in different subjects. Giving my kids ways to interact with others while at home.

I’ve been taking weekly barre classes every Thursday morning. This holds me accountable and helps to keep me focused on my well being. I have also taken classes to teach me how to better handle the balance of working from home while my kids are learning from home as well. My kids have also taken advantage of the kids club. This has been so helpful to them as they are not able to spend time with friends anymore.

I looked forward to Thursdays and the classes provided to help me stay in shape, stay focused and learn. Each session was better than the next. To see employees from all over the world was great as well.

It has provided me with a way to interact with others. It has given me an outlet to exercise both my mind and body in the privacy of my home.

The wellness class helped me make the transition to work at home more successful by keeping me moving. I have taken the evening Pilates class from April to December maybe missing every 4th or 5th class. I would then do Allie Duffy's recorded class. About November a yoga class was offered at 1 p.m. MT that I could work into my schedule. I find it difficult to commit to classes during my work shift (7:30-4:30 MT) as work would cause last minute cancellations. The classes have help me to remember good posture in the work at home environment. Once I started the COA classes, I reduced my aches from working/sitting. I do prefer in person classes which are not possible this year.

COA has help sharpen the Leadership skills that I knew I had. The LIP class, subsequent classes with guess speakers, just speak to who you are and who you want to be and COA is giving us the tools to make it happen. For that I am truly grateful and happy to be apart of a team that truly cares about personal development.

It has been a true blessing to have some dance classes to attend in the wake of this pandemic. Even though gyms are open, being high risk I am unable to attend. It is also great to have videos available to do other days of the week.

I felt that using COA during the long periods of isolation due to covid helped me both physically and mentally.

The Leadership in Practice seminars are first rate! I've learned so much about leadership and apply it every day.

I've loved the feeling of community through the Zoom meetings. My boys and I have enjoyed the variety of classes offered. I especially liked Pilates with Allie, some of the personal growth classes and the kids basketball classes.

I was hesitant to join an online exercise class, but finally decided to give it a try when I saw the offering for TaiJiFit. It has been a great experience and wish I'd started sooner. It has been a positive experience to learn something new, do something that feels really healthy and good for me and the meditative aspect of this class is a great stress reliever.

Your classes truly raised my spirits.. I felt cared-for by your kind instructors, especially Liam, Christine, Peter & Argentina.

COA has been a big help in 2020 by providing a group exercise class for me to enjoy. Early on, I found a wonderful Pilates class and the continuity of being able to return week after week really helped. I am used to taking ballet in a studio with friends and the same ballet teacher weekly, so the Pilates class was the next best thing and helped me to weather the pandemic.

COA has been really great, especially due to the pandemic, as it provided an outlet that was not only educational but fun and active. My company is one that was fortunate in that we were able to have our employees work from home. Working from home brings its own set of challenges for many and COA has provided techniques and tools that I was able to communicate with team members and co-workers on how to adapt to working at home. For those colleagues with children, I informed them of the classes that were geared specifically for children yet would also appeal to teens and adults as well - such as the Chinese for beginners. The children's classes provided them with much needed tools to help their children through these times as COA not only provide the children with fun and educational classes but also with classes that would keep them active during periods of lockdown. In addition, this time has been stressful for many not only financially but mentally as well. The classes

There are numerous interesting classes posted on COA and I've taken quite a few. I really enjoy the Wellness portion of the website.

My son wasn't real interested in taking the Fortnite class as he knew you wouldn't play the game, but he was surprised at what he learned. AND...he won his first battle yesterday, so that was a plus!! Thank you!!

The biggest concern with distance learning is the lack of social connections. If we extend COA, it will solve one of our biggest challenges as parents - quality socialization. From my personal experience these camp classes fulfilled many of our family’s needs. It’s safe (from virus and predators), virtual, fun, social, personalized interaction and educational. GREAT TEACHERS! Benefits for PwC working parents: Great filler between the kids regular school work - Productive use of the child’s time if they are waiting for their parent to finish a meeting - Global diversity exposure to kids across the world - Variety class content and times - Playbacks are a fabulous resource for MORE healthy interactions through the rest of the week.

The classes looked great. Grandchildren spending too much time on line just playing games. Looking for some structure

This session was a GOD send! I’ve been so lost during this pandemic and attending this meeting has really given me focus. From today’s Meeting I was able to take away lots of ideas how to manage the ideas and where to start. Mack provided lots of tips as well as resources. His East coast vibe really made it feel like we were chatting with a family member ! Will return for more meeting lessons and looking forward to joining COA school! Our HOST was amazing!

[Leadership In Practice] is the EPIPHANY of my life!!! Thank you

Jr. Structural Engineering With LEGO - My son enjoyed the class. He continued building his castle for another 3 hours after the class was over.

Thank you for this opportunity. It means more than you know! I had a very sad little boy who hasn't left the house in 6 weeks, and it started on his 6th birthday (March 12), who was on top of the world after taking the classes yesterday. His smile and excitement brought a tear to my eyes.

It helps to unwind and refocus on our health, be it physical or mental, and that is extremely important. I am a caregiver for my aging mother and I move directly from my computer work to caring for the home and family. These courses remind me that I can take a breath in between and remember who I am...give a little self love.

These self improvement courses are very timely considering our current health crisis and the resultant quarantines, business reconfigurations to telecommuting, and social distancing in general. They not only train, but they provide a structured learning schedule, optimism as they point toward returning to work, and they engage our minds away from the crisis.

I was able to join 3 sessions and I got so much out of each one – THANK YOU!! One of my immediate action take-aways is to test out running my staff meeting this coming Monday following Charlie and Meghan’s formula for their staff meeting.  I took away 4 tactics from their leadership session that I’m going to test in running my meeting – I’ll let you know how it goes.

I’m an essential worker and the information in "The Nutrition to boost my Immunity" was very helpful on what I should be eating and drinking to help boost my Immune system especially while we are dealing with this Covid 19 situation.

My husband and I have been so impressed with your online classes and their seamless management.  It’s amazing to see the difference even from last week (e.g., an interactive scheduler and an increased number of classes).  Thursdays have become a highlight in our household. I am so impressed at the speed in which your company has adapted to these COVID-19 obstacles.  Truly progressive and taking the helm in leadership during these challenging times.  Bravo!

Christine, you have an amazing way of speaking and describing the moves so they are easy to understand. It's very calming and really helps me to destress after the work day; I can’t thank you enough for the time you give after the sessions to explain additional moves and answer questions.

Excellent focus on legs today, major burn and major sweat! Love how each week varies and intention. Jen surprises us every week with something new, keeps us wanting more! I highly recommend watching past videos. I love going back to challenge myself and see where I’ve improved on form. My body transforming before my eyes, I’m inches down all around and a huge fan and supporter of the 1Sculpt brand and method!

Jeannine's Barre Fitness class at 7am EST is beyond amazing. I've taken quite a few Barre classes over the years but Jeannine's is one of the best. Her energy can be felt through the zoom screen and her classes are challenging yet not impossible (you sweat that entire 45 minutes!). It feels like a community of friends around the world each time. Will continue to do this great weekly class for as long as it's offered which I hope is for quite a while.

Loved taking the difference exercise throughout the year. I have enjoyed doing different type of workouts that I had not tried in the past. Every Thursday it gave me a break during the day to stop and gather my thoughts and refresh my body. Loved the nutrition class also. It gave me thoughts of how I can help my self feel and eat better.

I'd have gone NUTS, truly. I have been in isolation with SIP since our office sent us home on March 12th. I haven't socialized, haven't gone out, barely outside to/from car to get food or the rare trip to the hardware store/post office. I feel like one of the few following protocol when I see maddening scenes on the news of people congregating in bars, parties, etc. Being able to exercise my mind, body, and spirit by taking COA classes has been a godsend. I am not only able to exercise all aspects of myself, but I able to engage with other like-minded people. I have spent more time with the instructors and other attendees, than I have with friends or co-workers. COA has truly been a lifeline for me, and I say that w/o exaggeration. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this available to us!

COA helped me stay more healthy by offering exercise classes and helped engage my 5 year old son by offering various Thursday and kids club classes.

I've gotten a lot out of the variety of fitness classes. I have enjoyed trying new activities. I take one live class a week and use the video hub a lot in between.

Online content to learn and exercise. I had no idea it existed until just recently. Such a nice benefit for employees!

COA has helped by providing opportunities for me to relieve stress and have fun through the Hip Hop Dance Series. As well as offering workshops for me to attend, like Why Procrastinators Procrastinate: Staying Engaged in the "New Normal" of COVID and the Information Disorder Workshop.

I have enjoyed meditation, Pilates and a guest speaker. I found great joy and comfort in a routine in this ever changing year. I especially enjoyed the sense of community that spans the world. The positivity and truly caring individuals that are a part of COA have been amazing! Looking forward to 2021 with COA!!

Is been a wonderful change of pace with many options there have been many. I tend to choose motivational speakers but I wanted to expand that fir a change. I took some cooking and did yoga nidra a few times. I enjoyed them all

COA has helped me stay healthy and positive during this challenging time. It has been so vital to have something to look forward to each week. I have learned and grown so much personally and professionally, and I've had a great time while doing so.

The classes have given me something enjoyable to look forward to every week. I have learned a lot from a number of the topics. A number of the military speakers have been exceptional.

Mitchell Wayne's online dance exercise classes have provided a great way to have some fun and be healthy during this crazy time.

My children have enjoyed the interaction with the other kids. The classes are loads of fun!

It has been wonderful to have something new, fun, & educational to look forward to each week. I love the variety of classes, everything from coping to building your brand, to cooking and exercise.

When the pandemic hit and everything shut down there was an overwhelming feeling of dread. My back hurt, I was struggling. The classes have been a source of escape, of joining a community and working out together. I look forward to live classes on Thursday but always know I can watch a recorded one. It has been a weekly outing so to speak for me. I never want to miss it.

It has given me something to look forward to during the weeks of monotony. I have especially enjoyed how many classes focus on improving ourselves. Being home gives us time to rethink our lives so I feel the COA has been ultra timely. Thursdays are my favorite day because of COA.

I was glad to see that you offered so many varied classes to assist people with getting thru the quarantines and COVID by getting them back into working out, helping them start projects, or their overall mental health.

Is been a wonderful change of pace with many options there have been many. I tend to choose motivational speakers but I wanted to expand that fir a change. I took some cooking and did yoga nidra a few times. I enjoyed them all

It gave me something to look forward to each week. Loved the variety of classes offered, the instructors have such wonderful energy to keep us motivated during these trying times.

Its a great initiative during this pandemic to help people rejuvenate at home. Me and my family enjoyed the Education, Physical exercise and various therapy sessions.

It helps me stay engaged both physically and mentally. From the exercise classes to the leadership and self-help classes, it has been a great perk in a difficult time. The video aspect makes you feel connected and it's neat to see those around the world. I look forward to it every week and the video hub is nice.

I have used quite a few classes for me, my husband and my daughter. There were some that were really good and I have made it a point to attend those regularly. I love this and I have shared it with my family and friends as well.

Being home with the kiddos + both parents working 40+ hours makes it difficult to keep them entertained! I would love to see this free program continue throughout the school year (especially "new" University of Chicago math or whatever crazy stuff they teach in middle schools these days).

We really appreciate the COA classes. They have been an excellent resource for both myself and my daughter. The quality is excellent, it's great for her to see hundreds of other kids excited about what she likes. COA has truly helped her build her confidence to participate in school virtually. Thank you so much!

I NEED HELP!!! In order to get work done I let my kids watch way too much TV, this is a god send...

My daughter needs interaction and enrichment (and this full time working from home mom needs a wholesome break).

Great service for adults and children. In current stay home climate, is great to provide children with a virtual educational venue, one they may have to get used to more permanently.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! My son said to me "Mommy, I love your work!" I was able to do work on my work computer while he was on my personal laptop next to me doing the class. It benefited all of us. I sent out the link to my coworkers who are also parents of similar aged children.

In these uncertain times, these classes not only were a lovely way to lighten up our day but also to get us moving. The girls work out was superb too. My 8 year old was so pumped. She kept asking when the next class was. I have already signed up for next week and literally forced two other colleagues to sign up as well. Thank you for making an impact.

Looking forward to next week and hopefully they'll continue after lockdown. Really brought the world together seeing kids and adults taking part in the same activities from all different continents. Thanks.

I honestly thought this was one of the best things to come of COVID. a community of individuals learning from very talented professionals and for those professionals to share is a great example of the world we live in. I was so impressed by the organization and dedication from the whole team, especially the organizers

My kid's favorite class was hip hop dancing. My girls had an absolute blast and it was a great way to get some energy out and get their heartbeats up. Yo-yio was amazing!

Thank you guys for hosting this! Your response to COVID-19 and immediate actions to try and support your community is inspirational.

Love the TaijiFit class and how you explain and piece the movements together bit by bit to help us follow. Feel so blessed to have found you, and Tai Chi!

Nat’s 1Sculpt COA+ class today was killer! Absolutely loved the strength session that balanced the whole body. From start to finish I was dripping in sweat. Her spotting abilities over the computer are insane and truly appreciated to get the best form and burn! My body and in turn mind have truly transformed solely off of 1Sculpt classes. I started a year ago and can’t believe how powerful and toned my body is now. I highly recommend these classes to anyone looking to change the physique and mindset!

Excellent focus on legs today, major burn and major sweat! Love how each week varies and intention. Jen surprises us every week with something new, keeps us wanting more! I highly recommend watching past videos. I love going back to challenge myself and see where I’ve improved on form. My body transforming before my eyes, I’m inches down all around and a huge fan and supporter of the 1Sculpt brand and method!