Sylvia "Hazel" Stevens

My experience working with Coach Hazel was incredible. Before our session, I had some understanding of my communication style, leadership tendencies, and behavioral patterns, but I left with greater clarity and confidence in how I show up and communicate. One of my biggest breakthroughs was realizing that the way I was communicating with my son was putting a strain on our relationship. Understanding my DISC style, gaining communication insights, and learning practical strategies gave me a new perspective that I plan to apply immediately in strengthening that relationship. One thing that stood out to me throughout the session was Coach Hazel's understanding and patience. Even when I interrupted her with rebuttals, she saw them as genuine curiosity rather than resistance, and that approach made the experience even more valuable. I felt heard, understood, and encouraged to think differently without ever feeling judged. I highly recommend Coach Hazel. Understanding communication styles has the power to strengthen every relationship, and this experience gave me practical insight that I can immediately apply in both my personal and professional life.

"Thank you so incredibly much for coming out and making our Rise & Shine Breakfast an amazing event! Looking forward to our continuing partnership and alignment." I loved Hazel's focus on developing oneself and how that translates to the businesses in our community. I truly saw the value and benefit of Chamber members growing internally, helping them expand externally, professionally, and personally. Hazel is absolutely amazing, and I'm truly excited to see where our partnership goes. I'd love to have her lead a few classes for the Chamber!

Coach Hazel, Thank you again for taking the time to invest in our team at American Valor Realty. The workshop was engaging, practical, and well received by our agents. I appreciated that the training was not focused on generic sales tactics, but instead centered around confidence, communication, trust-building, and relationship-based interactions that agents can immediately apply in real-world situations. The DISC personality discussion, rapport-building concepts, and confidence framework gave our team actionable tools rather than just theory. The interactive exercises also kept everyone involved and created meaningful conversations among the agents. Real estate is ultimately a people business, and your training reinforced that success is built through relationships, trust, and understanding clients at a deeper level. We left with several takeaways that can be implemented immediately, and I believe the material will continue to benefit our team long after the session ended. I would absolutely recommend Coach Hazel to any organization or team looking to strengthen communication, confidence, and relationship-focused sales skills.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the DISC sales assessment and coaching session. It was incredibly valuable, and I’m really glad I took the time to go through it. The assessment felt spot on and gave me a deeper understanding of myself, my communication style, and how I show up in conversations with potential clients. What I found most helpful was learning how to adjust my approach based on different personality types it’s already helped me think more intentionally about how I communicate and build relationships. I also appreciate how this experience increased my self-awareness. Sometimes we think we know ourselves, but this really helped me see things from a different perspective and identify areas for growth. I would absolutely recommend your assessment and coaching to other sales professionals and business owners, it’s a great tool for both improving results and personal development. Thank you again for your time and insight, I truly appreciate it!

Hazel, Thank you for walking me through my DISC report. The accuracy was spot on, and your patience and insight made the entire experience clear and valuable. I really appreciated how you broke everything down and connected it to my life and leadership goals in a practical way. Grateful for the clarity and the experience.

I want to thank you Coach Hazel for my DISC Training and debriefing. With the knowledge from my Debriefing, I'm able to grow as a leader. I love the tool that outlines all the different communication styles, it's power in having a road map to communicate effectively.

I believe God divinely appoints people to walk with you on your journey of becoming and I had no idea that person for me would be Coach Sylvia “Hazel” Stevens. When we crossed paths in a coaching certification program in 2024, I gained more than a coach; I gained a mentor, a guide, and an accountability partner. Her mandate is undeniable: to uncover the hidden potential within others and ignite the mindset shifts that propel them into purpose. Coach Sylvia lives that out with excellence. What I love most about Coach Sylvia is her ability to see beyond where you are into who God created you to be. That is transformation. She carries a unique gift of blending kingdom principles with practical strategies that meet you right where you are. Because of our connection, I have not just grown personally, I have been sharpened as a transformational coach and stretched in my calling. I am profoundly grateful for the divine alignment and the ongoing impact she has on my life.

The group experience significantly contributed to my professional development in several key ways. Hazel's facilitation style was particularly effective, as she skillfully integrated personal anecdotes that demonstrated authenticity and approachability. Her commitment to our group was evident when she chose to honor our scheduled session despite having a concurrent Maxwell conference, which reinforced the value she placed on our learning experience. Hazel's facilitation approach successfully engaged participants through thought-provoking discussions while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment. The diverse backgrounds and varied professional experiences within our group created rich dialogue and multiple perspectives that enhanced the overall learning outcomes. This diversity of viewpoints provided valuable insights that I would not have gained in a more homogeneous setting. The combination of expert facilitation, demonstrated commitment, interactive engagement, and peer learning from diverse professionals created a comprehensive development experience that was both professionally enriching and personally rewarding. The group dynamic fostered an environment where meaningful learning occurred naturally through shared experiences and collaborative reflection.

Being part of the Mastermind Group has been a game changer in my personal and professional growth. The guidance through John C. Maxwell “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” helped me shift from passive learning to intentional development. Each session challenged me to think deeper, stretch further, and take real action. The open conversations and shared wisdom created a space where growth felt not only possible but inevitable. I would recommend this group to anyone serious about investing in themselves.

One thing I've learned is how I was communicating with others without realizing if I was getting through or not. It made me see the self-centered part of myself that I either knew about or was oblivious to. Now that I understand how I communicated and how to communicate better with others, it's helping me in so many ways in my life.