What Jan's clients say about her work ...

Phillip Rhodes, Milliner and Fashion Designer

A freelance arts career can be a lonely, long haul. In order to maintain momentum and keep things happening for yourself, you need to be highly self motivated. Then once you have actually sourced the work and negotiated the price, you need to perform the task to the satisfaction of everyone concerned plus make a dollar.

With time, this constant exposure to the breaking waves of life can prove to be wearing. Who can a sole operator turn to and really count on as part of their team? Enter Janice. Always a compassionate and caring listener, Janice will then ask questions that will make sense of what might seem an insurmountable problem.

Coaching can provide a touchstone as to how you really feel about the direction that you are taking as opposed to the direction you want to take.

The real beauty of the relationship with Janice is that it is something beyond the norm of just talking to a friend or partner. Coaching is a highly personal experience and Janice is a great person to take those steps towards taking control of your own situation.

Kerri Emonson, Teacher

I had commenced full time employment, and was adapting to the challenge of a healthy balance between home duties, motherhood, employment and personal life. I had the privilege to participate in the Strategic Life Solutions program offered by Jan Donnelly.

Some of the many benefits I have gained while participating in this program include a greater sense of focus and direction in meeting a healthy life balance, heightened self awareness and personal fulfilment, clarity and motivation in order to enhance personal wellbeing. Jan's extensive knowledge, empathy and delivery style has helped me to achieve my aims and many positive personal outcomes.

Maria La Rocca, IT Consultant

I didn't have a really clear idea of what to expect with the sessions but I hoped it would help me gain some clarity around decisions I have been wanting to make regarding my career and work-life balance. During our sessions we discussed issues I felt I needed to explore and Jan was happy to tackle a diverse range of issues, from my fitness, to my work, to my rapport with people.

I found that talking to Jan gave me devices and ideas for looking at a problem or issue I have been grappling with but was not able to articulate. Jan did not offer solutions but helped me deliberate on an issue and realise for myself that I don't have to accept the status quo and to visualise where I really want to be. The coaching sessions helped me to look at myself and my perceptions of how I can change my life with a more positive frame of mind. In particular, the sessions gave me the confidence and tools to tackle a problem or change I want to make without immediately dismissing the problem as too hard and making me realise that I do deserve to have a positive, happy plan for my future.

The coaching sessions have helped me develop coping mechanisms, when I am confronted with roadblocks or changes in my life that I don't really want or have anticipated. I find that I am a much more positive person because I don't dwell on what has happened or on issues that I cannot influence. When I am confronted with a change in my circumstances that I don't like, I find that I can use the techniques I have learned from Jan, and can refocus on my goals. The problems then don't seem insurmountable.

In essence, the coaching sessions with Jan have helped me believe in myself again and validate my right to a happy, fulfilling career and lifestyle and I recommend life coaching sessions with Jan to anyone who finds they are stuck in a rut and can't see a way out.

Stella Smith, Retired

31st January, 2006

Dear Jan,

Thank you so much for six sessions of coaching. I was very nervous to begin with but you quickly put me at ease and I felt very comfortable talking to you.

I found the experience interesting and positive. There were so many defining moments from my past that I hadn't realised had established beliefs within me and your coaching has allowed me to rethink my life and face it from a different angle.

I feel that I have lost a lot of my sadness and I am now focusing on being blessed instead of grieving the loss of my lovely husband.

Maybe one day I will continue writing my life story. I am giving it a lot of consideration.

You walked beside me on my journey and showed me compassion and empathy as I moved through my emotions.

Overall, I really enjoyed the sessions, appreciated your company and was impressed by your style of coaching.

I wish you all the best in your coaching career and am confident you will be very successful.

Warm regards,

Stella Smith