COMMENTS & TESTIMONIALS FROM VICKIE'S CLIENTS

Adjusting To An "Empty-Nest" "I fortuitously met Vickie when I was struggling through the empty nest phase of my life. I had artistic goals, but I was not moving forward with them. Vickie's skilled listening gave me space to sort through the emotions I was feeling at this particular time. Her great coaching kept me on track with my artistic goals, which resulted in a lot of progress being with them. Our coaching relationship really was a big part of me arriving at a new place in my life." D.L.

True Calling "Vickie has guided me towards my true calling. By bringing me gently but persistently to the place within myself where truth is known - the heart level - Vickie has helped me to find the courage to make the radical changes that needed to be made in my life. The difference between making them and avoiding them is the difference between a life of regrets and a life lived fully." G.A.

New Life After Retirement "When I met Vickie, I had been retired for 2 1/2 years and felt that there was something missing in my life. Vickie helped me rid myself of the void and emptiness within and directed me towards a new life filled with adventure, creativity, and intuition. I have discovered many new things about myself and I am on my journey of self and spiritual growth. It is exciting and energizing. Thank you so much for helping me come out of hibernation and for facilitating a whole new way of living, and loving myself and others." M.R.

Vision Of New Me "The best part of my coaching program was the vision of the "new me". I felt better about myself and confident about a new direction I was about to take. The 3 months coaching went by quickly and was a stepping-stone for new thinking and a positive way of looking at life which had been lacking in my day-to-day life." D.S.

Following My Heart "Vickie's masterful skills subtly honed in on the unanswered questions in my life. As we tackled them together, this leg of the journey changed from one of self-doubting and uncertainty to one of exploration and opportunity. I now have such a truer understanding of who I am and where I am going. I feel very empowered, perhaps more than at any other time in my life. I now know that I can use my gifts and follow my heart to become my true, authentic self." E.G.

Clarity On Vision Of Retired Life "I have been in a coaching relationship with Vickie for about a year. This time last year I was over-anxious and not coping well with change and stress at work. Also, although my much-anticipated retirement was on the horizon, I was afraid and did not know how to move forward. Vickie's coaching has helped me to implement strategies to manage work stress better. And, as we have moved through the coaching sessions, I began to see more clearly how I want my 'retired' life to be. Overall, her coaching has increased my self-awareness and this has improved my life; I use this knowledge daily and bring it to every decision I make. She has also helped me to accept me, just as I am." W.C.

Respecting My Needs "I was in a space where I definitely needed to re-create my life so that I could interact with people in a way that met my needs and still respected the needs of the people around me. With Vickie's help I have accomplished this. My thanks, Vickie, for helping me to a new persona and thus a new life!" J.H.

Professional Crossroads "When I met Vickie I was truly at a professional crossroads. I had become increasingly frustrated with my job and trying to think of alternatives led me nowhere. After her initial assessment, Vickie guided me through a series of exercises and reflections aimed at finding a more suitable path. She also encouraged me to move outside my comfort zone, to trust my instincts, and to let the right choice 'bubble up'. This was a radical departure from my over-analyzing approach, but to my enormous surprise something did, in fact, bubble up, which felt just right! Throughout the entire process, Vickie was very supportive, and she subtly yet competently steered me through the maze of my self-doubt." C.T.

Preparing For Retirement "Vickie's guidance and questions have been a great help in assessing the issues of my retirement and opening the doors to the potential activities and opportunities that lay ahead. With this preparation, I now look forward to moving on to retirement, anticipating the discovery of new adventures and the development of new relationships." R.E.

Transition to Working At Home "Moving from a busy position to work at home, alone, I was aware of the possibility of feeling isolated and rudderless. Vickie's considerable skills as a coach - steady, grounded, flexible with an excellent ability to listen and to reflect - was exactly what I needed." L.B.

Balancing Personal and Professional Life "I consulted Vickie at a time when I was in a period of career transition. I loved my work, but was exhausted and feeling discontent with the lack of balance between my personal and professional lives. Vickie challenged me to be clear about what matters most to me, and to align my time and energy with these priorities. Because she is very intuitive, she often put her finger on exactly the issue I was needing to give attention to so that I could move forward with a new way of looking at something. It is very important for me to have fun when I'm reflecting on my own goals and plans. I made some good progress and had fun at the same time!" S.G.

More Confidence "Vickie not only helped me to become more organized and productive but empowered me to learn to say 'no' and take time to nurture myself. I feel less stressed in my daily life. I now have more confidence enabling me to undertake new challenges, which a year ago, I wouldn't have attempted." B.M.

Quotations

"Tell me. What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost." - H. Jackson Browne