What leaders are saying about the impact of working together…
"Joanie was instrumental in helping me sharpen strategic clarity during a career pivot. She combined deep empathy with disciplined accountability: guiding me to define a clear career North Star, identify distractions, and translate intent into consistent, aligned action. I left our work with renewed confidence, stronger executive focus, and practical frameworks I continue to use - now I'm stepping into a Director role in biopharma as a result of that alignment.”
—Luis Freay, Director of Strategic Planning & Operations at Amgen"After spending most of my career behind the scenes, I realized it was time to step into the spotlight. Joanie made that transition feel possible. She listened deeply and prompted me to think beyond the surface, guiding me without ever handing me the answer. She helped me see my value in the community I serve, and ahead of a significant opportunity, she helped me identify the strategy I needed to move forward. I'm so grateful for her insight and her care.”
—Veronica Crafton, Founder & CEO of Amazingly Uplifted Academy | Author | Autism Advocate
“I came to Joanie seeking coaching to develop a clear strategy for my professional life. What I gained, however, went far beyond that initial goal. Our work together deepened my understanding of my self-perception, the narratives that shape my decisions, and the aspirations and values that truly inform my choices. This process enabled me to approach my professional strategy with far greater clarity, authenticity, and perspective than I had anticipated. Joanie combines intellectual depth with a holistic coaching approach and an exceptional ability to listen attentively and ask the right questions. If you are looking for a coach who can help you navigate both professional decisions and the personal patterns that influence them, I highly recommend working with her.”
—Dr. Jill Philine Blau, Program Director at FAU, Germany"Mark Twain famously said, 'I would have written you a shorter letter but I didn't have enough time.' Joanie has the rare gift that Twain spoke of - the ability to say in few words the ideas that most of us drag out across sentences. Joanie helped me distill nearly a year's worth of research into a 16-minute TED talk - her feedback and coaching were invaluable.”
— Bill Nussey, CEO of the Freeing Energy Project"Joanie provided a coaching session for my team of Managers and Directors; not only was the session informative with immediately actionable tips and tricks, but Joanie's delivery of such was a superb real time example of them.”
— Matt Bailey, AVP Mobility at AT&T"Working with Joanie helped me come back to myself during a deeply transitional season. She helped me trust my voice, ground in my wholeness, and move through change with more ease and confidence. As a result, I made a meaningful leap from nearly 30 years in corporate tech into a community-centered role. I’m deeply grateful for her guidance”.
—Michele Meador, Wife, Mom & Senior Business Analyst/Integration Leader"Having Joanie on your team is not only a privilege but an experience that leaves a lasting impact. People like Joanie are rare to come across, and if you’re lucky enough to work with her, you’ll quickly understand why she leaves such a profound impression on everyone she meets. Her values, coupled with her belief in the power of teamwork, places her in a category of leadership that is difficult to capture in just words.”
— Jeff Schwartz, President & CEO, Go Lime, Inc."Joanie gave a virtual workshop to We RISE speakers that really helped set the stage for many of our first-time speakers to have an amazing talk. Her approach and ability to break down the steps to developing a talk were perfect and people really appreciated her practical approach and suggestions. Joanie really tailored the workshop to focus on giving a technical talk and ways to ensure that it was understandable by the audience. She dealt with a wide range of questions during Q&A beautifully. I can't recommend Joanie enough!”
— Beth Laing, Organizer of We RISE Tech Conference