“Working with Jo helped me focus on the most important things that I could really influence, rather than trying to focus on too many things at once. One of the big learnings for me was that I learned how to slow down and change my approach in many situations, which helped me develop even better relationships with everyone in the company and feel less stressed. Jo was great at adapting her way of working to what works best for me. It was a real pleasure working with her.”

“An ongoing engagement with a coach like Jo is beneficial for any leader who is developing through their careers, because as we grow through our careers, challenges are different. Environments are different. People are different. And Jo has unparalleled expertise in her field, something to offer at every stage of our leadership development career. I began a second coaching engagement with Jo when I moved into an expanded role that required different leadership qualities. With her approach grounded in psychology and practicality, she helped me develop a structured approach to challenging situations, specifically making and communicating around critical decisions. I now feel more confident and am much calmer going into critical conversations. “

“When I embarked on coaching with Jo, I had just started a new role that was more challenging to navigate than I expected. It challenged a lot of my weak spots. I felt lost and I like I couldn’t provide good direction for the team. In working with Jo, I gained a significant increase in confidence in areas that were previously uncomfortable for me. I was better able to create an evolving strategy for a business, create and sustain executive relationships, and create new ways to do business together in a meaningful way—including having contentious discussions. That confidence led to me feeling a lot more comfortable leading my team. I also enjoyed working with Jo.

“People saw me as a tactical team member, and somebody who could get things done, but not someone that they saw necessarily as a senior executive. She was able to help me understand and break down some of the habitual behaviors and ways of thinking that were detrimental to me or holding me back leadership-wise. She was able to help me analyze them, and then reframe and behave differently, since I had a consciousness and awareness of those behaviors. I was able to take stressful work situations, look at them more objectively, and look for the opportunity to grow as a leader and  be a more empathetic leader, not only for other people, but also for myself. By the time we finished working together, I felt a shift in the way that other people were regarding me as a voice in the room. I also thought about myself and my capabilities differently.”

“I started coaching because I was having a rough time at work after I had been promoted to SVP. I needed some help to understand how I could make the shift from being a manager to being a leader. When Jo first started with me, our company had ended the year with very bad financial performance and my team was a big part of that. I needed to know how to turn those results around. My management quality index went from in the 60th percentile to 100% this year, a change that happened because of my work with Jo. I now have the highest score in terms of managing change in the company as a leader. I completely changed how I structure my time and lead.”

“Our coaching has given me a better understanding of my strengths and how to use those to be a better leader. I see the world in a different way now, truly understanding other people’s strengths and weaknesses. I made significant changes during my time with Jo, improving how I navigate new situations professionally and personally. Jo is amazing, frankly. She is so perceptive and so skilled and really understands how to grow, how to improve.”

“We needed our small team to gel as fast as possible during our reorganization. They did, thanks to Jo and her team. Jo helped take on the responsibility of making sure that the team was working effectively so I could focus on the day-to-day operations. She has helped me in developing, maturing, and feeling comfortable in addressing tough issues; you develop the confidence that you have the right coach.”

“After just 8 months working with Jo, I’ve succeeded at achieving every one of my intentions–something I never thought possible! Her gifts include discernment, connection and understanding, along with her ability to inspire the best version of me. Jo not only helped me achieve remarkable results in my existing position but also to position myself for a new career opportunity that has ended up being an ideal fit.”

“My coaching with Jo has been transformative and fundamentally changed my life. I now understand the way I process information and interactions and can think more clearly about how to respond, allowing me to manage any situation much more effectively. I would definitely recommend Jo to other executives who want to increase their leadership skills and presence.”

“I started working with Jo when I realized the business needed a different type of leadership to transition from being a start-up to a bigger company. And my team did develop; we turned a corner and grew. I chose to work with Jo because she quickly understood and synthesized my experience, even when it was hard for me to articulate. She got the picture and presented it back to me with different options of how I might think differently and find the most effective way of moving forward.”

“We hired Jo to work with an customer-facing team that was not functioning cohesively. Jo’s work with our team was incredibly valuable and productive. She helped us create a framework for our shared goals and values, facilitated teambuilding exercises and enhanced our communication and conflict resolution skills. The team is working more collaboratively and functioning on a much higher level as a result of our work with her.”