Jan Shanks

““I’ve been working with Jan for about two years and during that time she’s helped make a significant change in my working life. Jan helped me examine my core values, evaluate the type of work I really enjoy, and to move in a direction that challenges me to meet my goal of doing something “big”. In July of this year I left my executive job to start a new company in a very exciting technical field. If you are frustrated with your current career and are looking for more than a job change, I recommend Jan to help you through the transition.””

““I know Jan and knew that she could help me reach a decision on a major life matter with the trust and confidentiality that the situation required. What I liked most was the process was organized and we were able to quickly drill down to key items that drove my decision. She really understood my goal. Through Jan’s personal approach and professional perspective I was able to make a critical decision that I had not been able to reach on my own. I would recommend Jan for so many reasons but primarily the professional and organized approach to problem solving that had a very personal element to it.””

““Jan’s keen ability to listen, to guide and to ask insightful questions led me to make some important shifts in my thinking. This helped me to adopt a healthier approach to life and my career. Our sessions always left me feeling rejuvenated!””

““Jan was highly recommended to me. She was willing to approach any life situation with me, laugh with me, and be a sounding board in areas of my life where I needed help. She helped me change my thought process about how I look and approach relationships with work, family and friends, etc. Her coaching has been invaluable for me to achieve my life goals.””

““I always look forward to my coaching sessions with Jan, even the difficult ones, when I felt raw and afraid. Jan’s compassion, commitment and guidance, continue to support and encourage me, so that I can expand and create space to grow.” ”

““Our coaching sessions are a special and unique time, dedicated to pursue the values and goals in the area’s of my life that have presented challenges, and at times roadblocks, where I can’t see a different path.  I can honestly say, at the end of every session, some kind of shift occurs. A space is created that wasn’t there before and my perspective to changes, even if it is slight.  I have a deep appreciation for this process, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to do this with Jan. I highly recommend Jan. She is professional, wise and insightful. She truly has a gift of helping to hone in on the core issues, strengths and stumbling blocks in my life. And then, she’s fantastic at asking questions that spur on clarity in direction.””