Coaching makes a difference. How can coaching help you?

Client confidentiality is vital for establishing a successful coaching relationship. However, with permission of a few clients, the following comments provide just a few examples of how coaching has helped others.

Career Management

“Being passed over for a major promotion was hard to face, but coaching helped me take an honest look at how I was being perceived in the organization -- and how I was contributing to creating those perceptions. Coaching helped me clarify my goals and set out a plan to reposition myself within the organization. In just six months, I was promoted to a senior-role in one of our fast-growing divisions. And with the help of my coach, negotiated a nice 30% increase in salary.”

-- SVP, Consumer Products Company, Atlanta

“Coaching has helped me be more successful – and much more quickly than if I were doing things trial and error. I’m in a very visible senior management position, and don’t have time to stumble. With coaching, I have someone who is focused solely on my success. I get honest feedback and hard questions and that helps me avoid business or career landmines before they happen.”

-- SVP, Operations, Technology Firm, Silicon Valley

“I absolutely hated all the corporate politics when I went from being a producer to a manager. My stress levels were at an all-time high. Coaching helped me learn the real meaning behind pick your battles, and helped me put things in perspective. Now, I actually find some of the political dynamics interesting and even fun at times – especially now that I’ve decided to play to win.”

-- National Sales Manager, Business-to-Business Products Company, Atlanta

“The fact is with a coach, I stretch myself. Coaching helps me be more accountable to my own life and career goals.”

-- VP, Sales Operations, Atlanta

“A regime change in my department created a difficult work environment for me. I initially contacted Jodie to assist me in planning a job search. Her guidance not only helped me organize my search and negotiate my next job, but she taught me valuable strategies for buying myself time and strategically exiting my current employer. I quietly accepted a job with a new employer while successfully negotiating a significant severance package from my existing employer. And to think I was just going to resign.”

-- Global Communications Professional, International Consulting Firm, New York

Interpersonal Dynamics

“Working with Jodie, we’ve taken client management to a new level for growing the firm. She has an amazing understanding of client pain points, corporate dysfunction and has taught my team so much about how to use temperament and psychological principles to better meet client needs – and work together as a cohesive unit. We’ve grown the business 500 percent in 24 months thanks to her coaching.”

-- President, Boutique PR Shop, Atlanta

Work-Life Integration

“I was ready to turn down a lucrative contract with a major technology player because the commute was an hour plus during rush hour. The commute didn’t fit with my family goals. Jodie helped me to look at things outside the box and I made a counter proposal that allowed me to work onsite as planned for six weeks and then move to a more flexible work schedule. She helped me see that decisions are not always black and white. Now one year later, my contract is still going strong. Not only do I commute to the office at off hours, I’m now working one to two days per week from home.”

-- Technical Writer, Fortune 500 Technology Company, Atlanta

“Coaching helped me find the courage to approach my boss about going part-time – so I could spend more time with my son. Today, I job share with another colleague and we are more productive than ever – while having more time for our families.”

-- Graphic Designer, Top 10 Ad Agency, San Francisco

Negotiation

“ I help people negotiate offers every day, but when it comes to your own deal, you sometimes can’t see the forest for the trees. Coaching helped me examine a recent job offer. More important, coaching helped me see the deal looked good on the surface but wasn’t strong enough for me to make a move.”

-- Executive Recruiter, Washington, DC

Entrepreneurship

“When I left a major PR firm and wanted to freelance, I viewed myself as a just a writer. Jodie helped me really look at my experience and reframe how I was thinking about my skills. Today, I have a great editorial services business that continues to grow, and I plan to continue coaching to help me get to my next phase of growth.”

-- Business Owner, Editorial Services Company, San Francisco

“After three downsizings, I really wanted to start my own consulting practice – but I just couldn’t let go of the “steady paycheck” mentality. Jodie asked me some tough questions – and help me think through my choices. I’m happy to say that I took the plunge and this year, I’ll make 30% more than I did in my last corporate job. It’s hard work, but I feel great about having greater control over my destiny.”

-- Independent Consultant, Atlanta

Corporate Coaching

“When my boss said he was bringing in a coach to work with our team, I was pretty skeptical. But after working with Jodie for the past six months, coaching has really increased my job satisfaction. I feel less guarded to discuss real issues about being better at my job and meeting my boss’ expectations. My development is more personalized and I have a better sense for how I develop and boost my value to the agency.”

-- Senior Account Executive, PR Agency, Atlanta

“My travel schedule and a demanding management team make it barely possible for me to give my staff time just to get our business done, much less help them improve or grow. Jodie helped me create a team development plan and coaches my staff to be more effective. She advocates for personal accountability and managing up, which has made my life as a manager so much better. Plus with her knowledge of business and communication, she has also helped me get more recognition for our work within the company.”

-- VP, Corporate Communications, Atlanta

“My team was on the verge of mutiny. Jodie helped me see how shielding my team from organizational dynamics and departmental pressures was actually creating more conflict for me. Coaching help me learn to be more honest with my team. My team is much more connected and focused. And I feel less stressed about shouldering company pressures.”

-- VP, Marketing, Software Company, Silicon Valley