Testimonials
“Nancy helped me to take risks in relationships. In our conversations, she helped me to see my desires more clearly and encouraged me to take action. I entered life coaching with skepticism but have seen that life coaching tools are beneficial when placed in capable hands. Thank you, Nancy!”
Ian Panth
Accounts Manager, Regent College Bookstore
“My life coaching experience with Nancy was something of a wonderful adventure, or series of adventures. I had no preconceived idea of the shape this coaching might take except that I felt I needed some help. Each session was different, encouraging, positive and often challenging.
I found new ways of encountering life and expressing myself. I feel more confident to risk, while acknowledging my weaknesses and fears. I've had fun rediscovering buried hopes and dreams, one of which is that in some way I might be a blessing to others.”
Anne
Happy Grandmother
“The work that I have done with Nancy has brought about changes in my life that are not only surprising but also incredibly enriching. Nancy has helped me to see myself with new eyes, to change my perspective on challenges and difficulties, and to let go of self-defeating habits.
Spiritually I have had a new awakening to the work of God in my life and the love He has for me. Emotionally I have found a joy and peace that I had never before experienced.
I believe that Nancy's encouragement and challenging, probing questions have helped to bring me a sense of fulfillment that is new and exciting. I look forward to our continuing relationship.”
Jan Lermitte
Writer
“Nancy helped me see the "Wood for the Trees"; her calm and down to earth manner was very helpful at a time in my life when I had many decisions on my plate at the same time.
Nancy's training also opened windows for me to see areas in my life where I was letting other people run the show and not standing up for the activities/values that were very important to me. The coach's emphasis on homework and follow-up was a challenge, but I think if one takes it seriously it is a stepping stone to growth.
I very much appreciated Nancy's consistent, confidential and gentle yet firm approach; she has just the right combination of personality, skills and training to help many people along the way.”
Naomi Elliot
Mom of 3 Emerging Teen Sons
“Nancy, I view my time spent with you as my Coach to have been positive and very helpful. It was at a time when I needed support for my goal setting on certain personal choices.
You were also a touchstone to help identify and clarify other equally important issues.
Your caring nature, up-beat outlook and constant support still encourage me to stand strong yet bend without breaking.”
Ed Shannon
Retired Teacher, Dragon Boat Racer
“When I signed up with Nancy for life coaching I was feeling frustrated and insecure regarding some major decisions that I was facing. Her sensitive, encouraging, insightful and objective questioning and prompting challenged me to view my life in new ways. I felt empowered to take risks arising out personal, confidential conversations about what was happening to me and why.
Now, I find myself in a new and more positive place, largely because of the assistance and encouragement Nancy offered. I heartily recommend her coaching.”
Darryl
Recent Widower
“Nancy has a strong ability to encourage you to think and act beyond "safe" parameters, yet feel extremely supported at the same time. She is also gifted at clarifying areas that were cloudy to me as well as being able to call out unproductive or unhealthy behavior.
I really enjoyed having her in my corner.”
Jeffrey Sharma
Director, Electronic Arts
“Two of the things I loved best about my coaching experience with Nancy were the opportunity to be totally truthful about myself without the fear of being judged and the enthusiastic encouragement I received to help me get past my fears.
Nancy was able to help me make some startling discoveries about the beliefs and attitudes that were limiting me and holding me back from life. As a result I was able to leave a job that I hated and risk going to something completely different, which turned out to be work I enjoyed and at which I also made more money. But it didn't end there. Another opportunity presented itself out of the blue and I took the risk again and got an even better job with more money again.
At the same time some of the passions she taught me to look at within myself are coming to my attention in coincidental ways and because I am now aware of them I feel hopeful that those areas will develop into something exciting as well.”
Cheryl
Gardening Enthusiast
“Nancy helps me to listen. I am learning to tune into the voice my own life is 'speaking.' Sometimes I've felt that this 'voice' is speaking a foreign language -- one that I don't understand -- making it easy for me to ignore it (tune it out). This is especially true as I navigate the pressures of my work-a-day world, the myriad of competing demands, relationships, activities, and challenges.
Nancy's gentle manner belies the measured strength behind it. Though not a pushover, neither does she over-push. Her steady approach can probe, inquire, explore, search for new ways for me to 'hear' my life speaking. Nancy is helping me to discover truth behind the things that I so often don't take the time to consider. Consequently, I'm learning to identify where my true values lie.”
Sharon Forsyth
Alumni Relations Director, Regent College
“I experienced Nancy as soft spoken and kind, yet incredibly powerful in her approach to coaching, and found our sessions together to be very inspiring.
I also experienced her as an especially gifted spiritual director, giving me profound new insight into who God is and who He is calling me to be. I always came away from our sessions affirmed in who I am and empowered to continue seeking the unique life God has planned for me.”
Christine Axelson
Marriage Advocate and Mentor
