"Val really keeps the conversations flowing without being pushy. She actively brings closure to issues — or structures activities for follow-up in subsequent sessions. This structure has kept me on track when I would have easily (and sometimes gladly) strayed. Val has a wonderfully soothing voice that has guided me through some tough times. Her ability to use creative imagery has been great for me. I have become stronger and more focused. Val was there to 'give me permission' to enter into agreements with myself that I never would have made before our sessions."

"Coaching empowers you to rely on yourself, your strengths and experiences to deal with and solve issues. With Val, I learned to appreciate and be happy with the things that I have: health, a beautiful family, integrity, good work ethic, and a thirst for knowledge."

"I chose to work with Val to clarify my work and personal life priorities and gain support and confidence as I began a new position. My goal was to engage in an interactive process that challenged me to identify and break through barriers to become the most effective, focused, responsive leader I could be. As a result, in my work I cultivated relationships with key constituents and asked them how I could be most useful to them. I also became bolder about telling them what I could offer. I became more assertive in asking for what I wanted at work, in terms of salary and responsibility, and I sought the opinion of my staff on how to better manage. In my personal life, I achieved better work/family balance by cultivating and scheduling outside activities and time with friends."

"Val is masterful at creating safe yet challenging space for discovery. She shows up with the unspoken yet certain declaration of: who are you not to be your best, most fulfilled self? And she helps unearth creative solutions completely aligned with the client's highest agenda. I always walk away from a conversation with Val feeling a greater sense of nobility and possibility."

"The coaching certainly worked for me. I like the coaching approach of specific tasks to reach my goals. I am more comfortable with people at work and socially. I did learn to say NO to some work situations. I'm focusing on what I'm good at and enjoy, and as a result, I'm happier and make more money. I'm also better with people. I was also very impressed that Val could handle any situation I brought up, including situations in which I'm sure she has no personal experience or knowledge."

"I had a light bulb turned on during our intake session. It was a great feeling to realize that I was able to create the life that I want, and that I had a helper to guide me through the obstacles. It wasn't a specific thing that was said, but rather the overall sense that after our first talk, I knew that I was going to find myself again."

"Val can quickly, with great accuracy and astuteness, understand a client's motivation, character, and personality. She understands what makes a person tick. She has the ability to help a person reassess what is important to them, what isn't working in their life, and to help them identify their authentic values and desires. We can't always identify our own strengths, but it is so powerful when we understand what they are. Val recognizes your strengths, and helps her clients identify their strengths, which we can't always do on our own. I gained the power and confidence that come from knowing and operating from my own strengths."