Testimonials
Sandy Weiner on Mastermind Groups
"I came in expecting some hard and fast ways to reach my goals, and I walked away with an opening of my heart and soul and an experience of the sacredness of the space that was created in sharing our vulnerability with each other. Thank you all!
I wanted to also share my win towards reaching my goal: At the grocery store on the way home from the class, I saw a woman whom I love but don't really know well, and told her about my first workshop. She told me that this is what she needs in her life and she will make time for it."
Sandy Weiner
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
Beth Frede on Jane's Speaking Events
"Your style is utterly relatable and down-to-earth, which makes your suggestions feel so attainable.... I believe that's a large part of why the afterglow of last year's conference stayed with me all year! I've just sent off a press release - see, it's working already! - Thanks so much, Jane, for helping me set and achieve my goals!"
Beth Frede
Interior Designer, Owner of Beth Frede Interiors
New Hampshire
Jessica Bram on working with Jane
Jessica Bram is living her dream as a writer and an inspiration to others!
"Jane was the one who actually gave me the spark to go and do what I really wanted to do which is to be a writer. Two years ago in her Create Your Own Future retreat the seeds of a book were sprouted. I should also say I’ve been in Jane’s mastermind group and I’ve had her coaching me privately."
Watch the video to hear how Jane helped Jessica climb her mountain one step at a time.
Jessica Bram
Happily Ever After Divorce
Writer/Author
Betsy Krobot on Uncommon Success Program
Jane helped Betsy stay focused on her business goals.
"I’m a disciple of Jane’s. I would not have a business today if it weren’t for her. …"
Watch the video to hear how about Betsy’s biggest accomplishment this year.
Betsy Krobot
Betsy K’s Home Choreography
Patti Tower on Jane's Uncommon Success Program
Jane helped Patti make a transition from finance to fashion!
"I made a vision to leave my company of 11 years in finance. Jane said put a date on the calendar to showcase your new business…"
Watch the video to hear how Jane helped Patti move boldly forward.
Patti Tower
Fashion Designer
Elaine Koufman on Goal-Setting Retreating
Coaching with Jane has allowed Elaine to achieve something that’s very hard to do in her field.
"It’s very rare when you meet somebody who touches you in such a way that you just know that if you listen carefully something good will come of that. I have learned how to achieve balance and a sense of well-being in my life.…"
Watch the video to hear how Jane helped Elaine establish her priorities.
Elaine Koufman
Interior Designer
Felicia Rubinstein on Jane's Uncommon Success Program
Felicia’s team was feeling burnt out and overwhelmed when she first started coaching with Jane.
"It’s been wonderful working with Jane. We came to Jane and said we wanted to have more fun…"
Watch the video to hear how Felicia is ready to take on more business with Jane’s help.
Felicia Rubinstein
341 Studios
Julianne Stirling on Mastermind/Coaching Group
Julianne realized she needed someone’s help to find the answers.
"Jane made radical change within my business. We got fewer clients with more money and it’s been very successful……"
Watch the video to hear how Julianne’s business took off when she began working with Jane.
Julianne Stirling
Interior Designer
Donna Callighan on One-on-One Coaching - Jane's Uncommon Success Program
Donna shows how following through on the little things can lead to our big breakthroughs.
"Thanks to Jane I set-up some systems and some accountability for myself and one of them was to send out ten postcards a week. That ended in one of my biggest things for 2008…"
Watch the video to hear what happened to Donna by taking just one piece of Jane's advice.
Donna Callighan
Photographer
Jill Flynne on Uncommon Success Program
Jill gives a beautiful example of how the Universe blesses us when we honor and follow through on our passions.
"I’m a watercolor painter but what Jane did for me is she interviewed me to find out what my real passion was – which is animals. She said to me ‘how about starting a foundation…?’ We are giving out our first grants next week!"
Watch the video to hear Jill explain how Jane inspired her to live her passion.
Jill Flynne
Watercolor Artist
Founder, NEAFA
Nancy Moon on Dream Peek Experience
Nancy was able to achieve professional and personal goals after a Dream Peek Experience with Jane.
"Even with the economy getting so bad in December I was given a Galaxy Award in New York City from the New York Women’s Agenda… And in fact I got married at the age of 50 for the first time!"
Watch the video to hear Nancy explain what she achieved after working with Jane.
Nancy Moon
Moon & Co.
Amy Allen on Create Your Own Future Retreat
Amy realized how valuable her time was at Jane’s Create Your Own Future Retreat.
"Now I take 10-12 weeks off a year. I traveled to one of my dream places last year…"
Watch the video to hear how Jane helped Amy realize that owning her own business wasn’t the answer.
Amy Allen
Leigh Scott on Create Your Own Future Retreat
Leigh was inspired to leave a 30-year career and pursue her passion after attending Jane’s Create Your Own Future Retreat.
"I fell into Jane’s world and I feel so grateful because I took one of her retreats – Create Your Own Future…"
Watch the video to hear how the retreathelped Leigh focus in on what she loves doing.
Leigh Scott
Feldenkrais Practitioner
Nikki Bates on Mastermind/Coaching Group
Nikki has seen phenomenal results in her business after setting specific goals at Jane’s Mastermind/Coaching Group Sessions
"My real passion, and Jane helped me send me on my way with this, is to work with high-end 22 carat gold which I alloy myself…"
Watch the video to hear how Nikki created and sold her "show-stopper".
Nikki Bates
Goldsmith
Lisa Feistel on Mastermind/Coaching Group
Lisa Feistel is glad she made the commitment to travel a long distance to attend Jane’s Mastermind/Coaching Group Sessions.
"It was Jane and my class that really gave me the encouragement to do what my passion is which is to begin to have a voice on helping all people find the delicate voice of God in their life…"
Watch the video to hear how Lisa’s commitmenthas paid off.
Lisa Feistel
Spiritual Leader
Sue O'Halloran on Mastermind/Coaching Group
Sue O’Halloran attended Jane’s Mastermind/Coaching Group Sessions last spring and is now progressing towards her vision to help women with preventive health care.
"After being in a Mastermind with Jane, she kept at me for setting a date. Once you do that everything happens quite quickly. I have Jane to thank for helping me firm up and finalize a workshop..."
Watch the video to hear how Jane’s coaching made all the difference.
Sue O'Halloran
Here’s to Life
Arlyn Young on Mastermind/Coaching Group
Arlyn Young made a huge career shift after attending Jane’s Mastermind/Coaching Group Sessions.
Kate Eisemann on Mastermind/Coaching Group
Kate Eisemann achieved the impossible and attained her own photography studio after attending Jane’s Mastermind/Coaching Group Sessions.
Carlyn Saltman
"Like many small business owners and solopreneurs, I've been to a lot of workshops designed to help clarify the steps we need to take and motivate us to follow through. The results have usually been mixed at best. Not so after Create Your Own Future with Jane. Her no-nonsense approach helped me take vital steps I'd been putting off for years and stretch beyond what I thought I could pull off -- and in a very short timeframe no less. And now, nine months later, I am light years beyond where I ever thought I'd be."
Carlyn Saltman, Documentary Producer
Montague, MA
Kevin Carroll
Dear Jane:
Just wanted you to know how terrific your coaching sessions have been for me. You have the tremendous ability to help entrepreneurs move forward by getting them to look at their business on three levels.
1) Strategic Level
By asking smart questions, listening well and reflecting back what you heard, you were able to help me figure out where I wanted to take my business. Before that, I felt like I was going around in circles.
2) Tactical Level
Once you got me to better understand my strategic direction, you helped me put together a sound game plan for getting from A to Z. I could then see that my vision was achievable.
3) Executional Level
After we nailed down the tactics, you helped me see that I needed to break things down even further into bite-sized, easy to execute steps. "What phone call needs to be made." "What email needs to be written." etc. This helped me realize that it was all doable. Kind of reminds me of the old adage: How do you eat an elephant?
Jane, your coaching has been invaluable. I have already recommended you to a good friend of mine who I know will benefit from your passion and skills.
Warm Regards,
Kevin Carroll
Carroll Communications
(203) 226-6493
e-mail: kevin@kevincarroll.com
Denise Costabile
Dear
I want to thank you for the Passion to Profits Program that you put together for me. Before working with you, I was an undisciplined part-time writer working full time with my husband in our window treatment and upholstery business. I was not completing projects that were important to me. I had lists of ideas and desires with no concrete plan of action. In a short period of working with you, I found my projects taking shape. It was almost effortless. Once I learned the way that works best for me my vision came into view. I was looking for specific answers to specific issues. I was delighted to check off each accomplishment and project with your competent assistance.
During our work together, there were bonuses I had not imagined. In addition to accomplishing the goals, I set out to a most significant and surprising improvement came because of our work together. I am more focused on self-care. I quit smoking, and scheduled a surgery that I had postponed for some time. Also, I created a dedicated writing room where I hope to fulfill my dream of becoming a published writer.
If anyone questions the value of your coaching program, please have them call/email me. I’ll be happy to talk to them about it.
Sincerely,
Denise Costabile
Alpha Interiors
(203) 846-9165
e-mail: dhcostabile@optonline.net
Karen Embry
Since I have been working with Jane, I have seen such positive results in all of the aspects of my business. Not only have I seen progress in the business area, but it has carried over to relieve stress in my personal life. She is so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and has such a unique insight into the issues – it is always a pleasure.
Prior to working with Jane, I was quite overwhelmed to say the least, by the issues concerning my business. Jane offered direction in helping determine my priorities, specify my goals, find resources and networking opportunities. Her expertise in the area of being a “SOUL Proprietor” and sympathetic attitude towards those of us following that path is worth more than words can say.
The most significant improvements in my business have been acquiring the knowledge to take my design business to the next level, by determining a business plan, vision statement and setting priorities. I have seen an increase in the profitability of my business. I am now able focus on the important issues, formulate a plan and accept accountability.
(On a more personal note…your sense of humor, directness and all around great personality is part of what makes it so easy to talk to you about the issues. You are just like the rest of us and you’re not afraid to let anyone know it. That unpretentious quality is what made me first approach you at SCD (Society of Craft Designers) and ask you to coach me. I could not be more pleased at the success I have achieved with your coaching skills and Passion to Profits Program! In the event that anyone would like to speak to me regarding the value of your program & my experience with it, I would be more than happy to discuss it with them.)
Karen Embry
Karen Embry Designs
Artist/Designer/Author
(813) 290-9036
e-mail: karen@karenembry.com
Scott Kuykendall
Working with Jane has been an eye-opening experience. Her talent and guidance have proven to be invaluable to me as a self-employed person in the creative field. Nobody teaches us how to develop business acumen or vision when we go to school to learn how to be artists or designers. Jane fills that void for us “right-brainers.” Not only that, she provides inspiration as well from an objective perspective.
I was just proceeding on guesswork before I started the “PassionstoProfits” program. Jane’s common-sense approach to knowing oneself (and one’s business) gave me better structure to work with, to know where I wanted to go, and how to get there.
While I’m still working on the processes and methods I learned from “PassionstoProfits”, I can already see the difference in the momentum my business has experienced, as well as how I relate to potential clients and new opportunities. I learned just how valuable getting out and making contacts can be, and am much more comfortable doing that as well as tooting my own horn.
I can provide an enthusiastic “thumbs-up” for Jane and her passion to help creative entrepreneurs, and would be happy to talk about her program to anybody interested.
Scott Kuykendall
Oxygen Design for Strategic Business Communication
(888) 838-4471
e-mail: contact@o2design.com
Kim Barron
Over the past several years I had heard Jane’s name mentioned time and time again by business associates and friends, always in the most positive and upbeat way. So when I made the decision that I needed to hire a business coach it was a no-brainer as to who I would call.
Before working with Jane I was the overworked, harried owner of a graphic design business without a clear sense of where my business was going. Since working with Jane I have seen myself become a professional, mature, confident, successful business owner who practices self-care and sees the limitless potential of where my business and I can go. For that I am truly grateful. Clearly, this was one of the best business decisions that I have made to date.
From our first session together, Jane’s enthusiasm, unwavering support, sage advice and insightful ideas have proved to be absolutely invaluable. Under her guidance, I have defined clear, achievable goals, identified potential clients to target market and gained a sense of confidence in myself, my creative abilities and my business acumen that I did not possess.
Like those who first mentioned Jane to me, I can’t say enough about how great she is and how much she has helped me. I would be so happy to “pass it on” to others as well. If anyone would like to speak with me about working with Jane, please have them call or email me.
Kim Barron
Owner, New Leaf Graphic Design
(203) 384-1538
e-mail: newleafdesign@snet.net