Coaching is a supportive partnership process that works for clarifying and achieving nearly any goal. It is a proven method for getting unstuck and living your full potential.
Imagine the freedom! I’ve seen the transformation happen in so many people and I’ve experienced it myself. It’s amazing. I would love to talk with you about your goals and how coaching might apply.
Val gets results! In addition to her incredible insight, intuition, and creativity, her calming strength provides the perfect space in which to flourish. Her unwavering support encourages me to take steps into areas of personal and professional growth — bountiful areas into which I might not have otherwise ventured. Thanks Val! You’re awesome!
~Kelli, Eastern MA
Please contact me for more information or a free sample session.
My Coaching Specialties
Coaching goes by many names. You might call me a professional life coach, career coach, or business coach. I usually say coach to keep it simple.
My experience and education make me especially suited and excited to offer these coaching specialties:
- Business Coaching
If you’re ready for a breakthrough, coaching is a proven method for creating meaningful, lasting positive change. My background with start-ups, business transitions, leadership, marketing, and human resources, makes me a good fit for helping your business thrive. [more] - Coaching for Introverts
I help introverts clarify and mobilize their strengths so they can make their mark on the world. Having a coach who understands your unique style can help you achieve your deepest dreams. [more] - Career Coaching for Job Seekers
As a former hiring manager, I know what employers look for. And I know the latest tricks that work even in a recession. I also have a gift for helping people discover their true calling. [more] - Life Purpose Coaching
Is it time to answer your calling… if you only knew what it was? - Clarity Coaching
Getting clear can be so freeing and give you the power to charge ahead. - Authentic Communications Coaching
It’s what you say and how you say it that counts. Express your true self and be understood, in any situation. Your words matter. - Coaching for New Leaders
Are you newly in charge but afraid to be too bossy or too nice? Or suddenly in charge of things you’ve never done? Avoid the land mines and find the path that works for you and your team. - Work Life Coaching
Is your life at work needing a breath of fresh air? Need help navigating conflicts, speaking up, being yourself, finding ease? - Work Performance Coaching
Coaching can support your employees who are going through a challenging time. It is a proven method for enhancing performance and preventing burnout. - Marketing and Communications Coaching
I help you discover the most effective marketing, communications, and networking methods that fit with who you are. I throw in my web marketing expertise for a combo of coaching and consulting. [more] - Hey, Just Get Me Unstuck!
“I don’t know what coaching is but if you can get me unstuck, when can we start?!” - Organizational Development Services
Let’s take your business from surviving to thriving. I help with hiring, reorganizing, leadership, and more.
How Does Coaching Work?
Coaching is somewhat similar to personal training in that I help someone clarify their vision and achieve their goals by providing an ongoing supportive process.
It’s not a “just do it” approach — it’s about uncovering the excitement that naturally inspires and drives progress.
Coaching can create movement even when years of therapy or self-help have not. (Therapy and self-help can be very useful but may not work for all your goals.)
Here’s a great article about the power of coaching, including the science behind it:
When Coaching May Help (Boston Globe, 1/4/10)
Depending on your needs, a typical coaching structure may include:
- 3 sessions per month, by phone or in-person.
By the end of each session, your next steps will feel clear, easy, and exciting! - Phone and email support between sessions.
- Professional guidance for forwarding your action between sessions.
- An accountability structure.
- Sharing my expertise on topics such as job searching, starting a business, networking and marketing.
We’ll create a structure that works for you, adjusting over time as needed. For some people, a daily 5-minute call is the trick. We can be creative!
My Qualifications
I have completed a world-renowned coach training program (Coaches Training Institute) and expect soon to be credentialed by the International Coach Federation (ICF). I follow the ICF’s ethical standards.
Being a professional coach is the culmination of my lifetime’s work helping people find inspiration to reach higher. It integrates all my experiences, including as a health educator, human resources manager, small business manager, entrepreneur, teen mentor, and communications specialist.
What About Spirituality, Law of Attraction…?
This is one of the most common questions I get. I love these subjects! Let’s find what works for you and tap into it! I don’t impose any beliefs but am happy to share what I’ve seen work.
I will tell you that I believe you have a unique purpose and that if you tap into it, you’ll be happier and you’ll have more impact. My purpose seems to be to help people tap into their purpose.
Free Sample Session
Please contact me for more information or a free sample session. The sample session can help us decide if we are a good match.
In-Person or Phone Meetings
I provide coaching either in person in my office in Northampton, MA, (Western Mass) or by phone.
We could even find a mountaintop for meetings! A nice place for a new perspective.
