Sixteen people, describing what changed. I’ve left them long. The long ones are the true ones — they have the doubt still in them, and the specific ordinary detail that no one would invent.
They’re grouped by the shift each one describes, not by what anybody bought.
Working with Jeannie has, quite literally, changed my life. After spending too many years being unhappy in my career, Jeannie gave me the perspective, framework, and toolset to turn a 10+ year dream into a reality and finally quit my day job to start my own SEO consulting business.
All the ingredients were there — I had the desire, drive, and skill set — but the recipe for what to do with those ingredients was locked in a cabinet, and Jeannie was the key. Within a few weeks of our first call the plan was already in motion, and in less than a year both my life and career have been transformed.
I shudder to think about the alternate life I’d be leading if I hadn’t reached out. It’s kind of amazing how work doesn’t feel like work when you figure out a way to make money by combining what you love with what you’re good at.
Jeannie asks the right questions at the right time to move me toward a decision or a behavior change. She also really cares about me as a person, and that has created a huge amount of trust. She has helped me redefine my career goals, imagine my dream job, and then create it.
I hadn’t worked with a career coach before and didn’t know what to expect, or whether the experience would really help. Prior to scheduling a session, Jeannie and I had a call to learn more about each other, my goals, and whether she felt she could help. I felt confident after the call that she was a good match for me and that her ideas would aid my career search — and she hasn’t disappointed.
Jeannie has a true gift for guiding people through ruts and transitions. I walked away from every session thinking I could successfully make the changes I needed to make.
The number one change I’ve experienced working with you is a mindset shift in what I believe is possible and attainable for myself. You helped me see how capable I am of getting the things that I want.
Because of coaching, I’m more confident about trusting my intuition. I’ve made some bolder, riskier decisions because I’ve increased the confidence I have in myself and my abilities. Jeannie helps me gain a better understanding of my own core competencies and work style.
I have always known I was different from most people. You showed me how I can use that to my advantage.
Every session with Jeannie makes me a better leader. She helps identify my blind spots and asks good, hard questions.
I started working with her when I was pregnant with my first daughter — I was freaking out that I wasn’t going to be able to be a small business owner and be a good mom. Jeannie helped me through that process with coaching, and lots of tips and tricks — basically, thinking about how to make more money but work less.
I just had a second baby twelve weeks ago, and it was a lot less scary this time. I have so many tools, tricks, and different streams of revenue coming in that I can be a successful small business owner and be a successful mom, too. Now I know it’s possible to have my business work around my life — instead of the other way around.
I had a much more narrow focus with my business before I met Jeannie. I’m a floral designer for weddings, and I’d always wanted to reach over into other avenues. Since working with Jeannie, my business has definitely grown. I’ve branched out a lot more, and I’m taking on other aspects of my business that I never really thought possible before. Now I have much more of a “sky’s the limit” kind of focus.
It’s scary to step into your own business and not really know where to start. Having Jeannie as a guide has been amazing. She can always see the positive in a situation, and has been so great about putting things in a different perspective for me.
Before working with Jeannie, business was very overwhelming. I thought I had to be a sales person, and that it was all about making the sale — how many clients can you have, how much money can you make — and I didn’t want it to be like that. Meeting with Jeannie, I realized how I could focus my business on the client and helping them. Just one hour once a month helped shave away the stressful parts and channel down to the parts I really love. Now I feel more purpose in my work.
When I talk to you, the things I had been struggling with in my mind seem infinitely more clear and do-able.
Jeannie is a natural coach, and one who is clearly an advocate, cheerleader, and key supporter of her clients. She has this lovely way of providing useful feedback that made me feel as though I was not far from my goal, and knew how to reach it with her insight.
My very first conversation was immediately and directly helpful. She gave me a concrete process to work toward my goals, and a powerful question that gave me perspective — a superb blend of ideas I could put to use at once.
Since starting coaching, I am growing my business and leveraging creative ways to expand my sphere of influence. I’ve also noticed an increase in productivity.
Ninety minutes, focused on whatever you’re working through. You’ll leave with more clarity than you came with, whether or not we keep going.