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Val has been an instrumental part of a paradigm shift in my life. When I first met with Val, I was very confused in what my next steps in life were. She helped me navigate through the clutter that was inhibiting my life. After our sessions I had made some significant changes in my professional and personal life that led to a more fulfilling life for me. These changes would not have been possible without Val. I moved out of the city and into a new job and location that is perfect for me. From a stranger to a life long friend I would recommend Val ten times over to anyone feeling stuck or confused in life.
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Looking back I can't believe I was ever so shy and full of self doubt. I was stuck in a role that was unfulfilling, unambitious, playing it safe, with no career plan. I was always trying to make everyone happy but myself (both work life and personal life), never saying no. Valerie made me aware of my key talents and helped me develop them. She encouraged me to grow into a self-confident professional with goals and ambitions. Thank you Valerie for believing in me and for helping me to believe in myself.
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Thank you for the paradigm shift! My major breakthrough had me “standing taller” and “walking taller” from our powerful conversations!
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I met Valerie during a personally difficult time in my career and reached out to her for coaching. My own job security was in the danger zone, and for the first time in my career my performance feedback got a low rating. Also I had been searching for a new assignment both internally as well as with external companies without much success. As a result of all this I started doubting my own capabilities and strengths but Valerie was able to basically decouple that from the situation I was in and brought me back realizing my personal strengths and capabilities were still there and strong nevertheless. As a result things started to improve and a given moment I had two great jobs to choose from. Another tough challenge which for a rational person like myself was difficult to make a decision on. Valerie challenged me to follow my intuition instead, making a choice, and I did, never regretting that choice.
On a personal note, Valerie has a very warm personality, but can be confronting and demanding where she sees it needed, and yet creates a very trustworthy atmosphere where personal issues can be brought forward and discussed. -
Valerie has a wealth of experience across various organizations, roles and leadership. She takes a pragmatic and holistic approach to defining, understanding and coaching each individual to achieve success and overall happiness in life. Through her keen insight in your feelings, ambitions, and challenges she can guide you through almost anything! Her ability to connect with me on both personal and work related goals, allowed me to identify and restore value in my extracurricular activities, personal connections and career aspirations!
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Valerie listens carefully, she summarizes and picks out the essential parts. She has a very effective way of making simple analogies, examples that often lead to well-thought conclusions. By doing so, she opens my eyes to do it myself! Should you ever feel a bit lost in your career, and don’t know what step to take, I can fully recommend Valerie as a very effective career coach who helps you find your path.
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I worked with Val while facing what felt like a tangled knot of transitions in in both my professional and personal life. Through our coaching sessions, Val helped me separate the threads of these transitions and to think clearly about what is most important to me and how to prioritize my goals. This clarity allowed me to focus my energy and move forward in places where I had previously felt stuck. I'm grateful for Val's deep listening, insightful questions, and belief in positive change.
