WHAT JOY'S CLIENTS SAY

"One of the best decisions I made this past year was to begin working with Joy. I have made enormous progress on a number of fronts: financial, professional and personal ­ all leading to greater clarity and wisdom. I leave each session with Joy feeling more optimistic and able to move beyond temporary obstacles."
- G. LaVielle, Lawyer and Teacher, Japan  

"Joy's coaching style helped me to successfully use my past experience to create a new reality. As a longtime and successful non-profit executive who was stuck in inertia because of the economic turmoil that is the aftermath of 9/11/01, I was able with Joy's help to envision a new beginning and feel it within. I made the shift from seeing my economically necessary "stop-gap" employment as a dead-end, and I began to see it as a stepping stone. This vision inspired me with the confidence to move forward. Joy's straightforward coaching helped me get unstuck and regain the solid foothold in the present that I had always enjoyed."
- M. Lockwood, C.A.E., A.P.R., USA  

"I applied for and was hired into a position that's as close to my dream job as anything will likely ever be! Coaching helped me foster the positive self-image that allowed me to "take the risk" of applying for a job that was very attractive, but for which I had limited formal qualifications. My life and work experience was judged to be more than sufficient to make up the lack, and my employer is even willing to pay for the specialized courses to fill the technical gaps. I'd have wished for this, but not dared to act, before working with Joy. From having been laid off from a job that paid the bills (but bankrupted my emotions and spirit), I've gone into a position where I love my job, I love my coworkers, I love the work environment, and I love the company... and their pay and benefits are excellent!

There have been real benefits in my personal life too. In relationships I'm now defining my life goals and experiences in terms of shared personal benefits and growth, rather than being trapped by guilt, pity, or low self-worth.

I recommend coaching whole-heartedly. You will rarely spend money any more effectively and beneficially, except for the physical necessities of living! A good coach helps you see the strengths, successes and opportunities in you and your life, in a world where you are too often reminded only of your shortcomings, failures and limitations. And Joy's a good coach!""
- B. Mann, Graphic Design Specialist, Pennsylvania  

"Joy has helped me manifest what I want, identify heart and life goals, identify and effectively change personal assumptions and behavior patterns that no longer serve me, overcome fears and obstacles in my life, and much more. Working with Joy has been like uncovering my heart's work and goals while strapping on a personal rocket-engine to get there!"
- K. Spence, Professional Writer/Performer, California  

"Joy helped me to see that I am moving steadily towards my goals and to focus on the successes, small and large in this journey! She asked me hard questions in a straightforward way that helped me to see into myself and find the answers. She offered insightful suggestions and opinions at critical moments to help me move forward, pushing me when I needed it, and offering encouragement through the process. It's great to have someone on my side, holding me to my goals, listening without judging or having their own agenda. It is fantastic to have someone mirror back to me what I say and to offer me a realistic and tempered reflection of my achievements in the process - instead of listening to the critical voice in my head! Thank you Joy!"
- A. Gibson, Growing Places Consulting, Ontaria  

"I can't believe what a difference it's made to have Joy in my corner. I'm finally getting where I want to go, and now that I'm on my way, I can't figure out what held me back for so long."
- J. Stevens, Computer Programer, New York  

"Joy's fresh perspective and depth of knowledge helped me to playfully experiment with different ways of doing and being in the world. My previously rigid concept of goal-setting has expanded into concepts that actually work for me and urge me forward. Greater accountability to myself, and to Joy, during our coaching accelerated my progress. Most importantly, Joy offered me new day-to-day techniques that support my desire to live the life I most want to live. I continue to draw from them and apply them today."
- D. Tyrrell, North Carolina  

"What I felt after leaving our first session was this pure excitement about taking that first step, and feeling supported on it. You helped spiral that excitement up with questions, thoughts, and practical wisdoms that help tap into the source the passion that ultimately motivates one to pursue something."
- V. Kuran, Natural Building Consultant, British Columbia  

"Joy's suggestions for thought-provoking exercises motivated me to try out new takes on old standbys and produced some breakthrough realizations. Because we speak weekly, I get feedback and encouragement just when I need it and look at my goals on a weekly basis and see where I am in relationship to completing them."
- K. Hopkins, Washington, DC  

"I'm so pleased to learn how much good fortune follows good focus. Thank you, Joy!"
- J. Bate, Organizational Consultant, British Columbia  

"Joy has the gift of being able to find clarity in a jumbled mess of my dreams, fears, abilities and hopes - and she gives me that clarity. She offers me the choice every week to stay where I am or to continue to take new baby steps towards my dreams."
- S. Pearce, Multi-Media Artist, British Columbia  

"I have started to realize that I can think whatever I want to, can dream whatever I want to, can enjoy the things that excite me, and can be who I really am instead of trying so hard to be the person I think I'm supposed to be. The idea of a "calling" in life is different than trying to be what you think your parents, teachers and society want you to be. You can't even hear your call when you're busy struggling along. Since starting coaching with Joy a few months ago, I've been noticing parts of my internal "programming" changing and I am forming a fresh new view of who I am and what I can do."
- J. Cameron, Small Business Owner, British Columbia