Praise for the Experience

These are unsolicited e-mail snippets and success stories directly from my one-on-one and group coaching clients.  Handcrafted testimonials are great (and there are some at the end of this page), yet the power of the Truth Experience is revealed more fully through direct feedback from clients who are in the midst of the Experience itself.

Feedback "Unplugged" ~ Weight Coaching Clients

I feel like I don’t have to hold anything back…

I'm THRILLED to have a partner in getting healthy who is working it everyday herself and who is REAL.  That means so much more to me than "natural weight."  You were totally TAO [Transparent, Authentic, Open] today and I feel like I don't have to hold anything back to protect my social self with you.  Thanks again for taking me on!  It already rocks. ~ LF, Weight Coaching Client

This experience gave me so much more compassion…

I'm still somewhat baffled by the intensity of my experience being coached yesterday. The whole notion that I'm not as in touch with my emotions as I have led myself to believe opens my mind.

Absolutely mind blowing. This experience gave me so much more compassion for my clients, when they're lost in their stories and/or their grieving. It was like I opened a vein of tears that simply needed to be shed. And yes, my headache abated, along with the grief.  I'm reminded today of an Ojibway quote. Something like "I was buried in self-pity and all the time the sky was carrying me."

So today I see the sky, and the good news is that I didn't fog out and survived my feelings while the sky carried me. ~ SB, Weight Coaching Client

I’m getting to be much more trusting…

I can say I am starting to like the feeling of not being stuffed every day.  And I'm getting to be much more trusting that I can let myself get hungry and that food will be available when I need it.  It's interesting. ~ CS, Weight Coaching Client

I enjoyed the music, the dancing, the party…

Saturday, even with all the emotional rush, I was surprisingly able to keep connected to my body, and, in other circumstances (joy and celebration) when I used to stuff myself.   I enjoyed the music, the dancing, the party, and also the food and the emotions(!), without the stuffing... and you know: IT FEELS SO DAMN GOOD! ~ JV, Weight Coaching Client

I didn’t eat emotionally…

What I noticed this weekend is that I didn't lose awareness, even with a house full of guests. It's the oddest thing. My mind just shifted about this habit of "forgetting" when eating socially. I also worked hard physically and was under some stress, but I didn't eat emotionally in response. Felt weird and good! ~ SG, Weight Coaching Client

I might have otherwise put it off…

Great talking to you today.  I just loved it when you asked for confirmation that I had signed up for this class, as I might have otherwise put it off.  Done! ~ DB, Weight Coaching Client

I can have anything I want…

I'm having a bad food day.  Feeling like I have to lose weight fast because warm weather is coming and then I think of all the things that I can't eat and eat everything in site in the meantime.  ARgh.

I realize the big boo-boo in that previous paragraph - "can't eat."    So I'm self-coaching myself about "I can have anything I want to eat."  And more later.  And more tomorrow.   And more the next day.  Ah, feel better already and don't particularly want anything in my mouth right now.  Your telepathic coaching skills are tres impressive, my dear! ~ LF, Weight Coaching Client

I’m learning a lot about myself…

I really enjoy and appreciate our talks. I feel like I'm learning a lot about myself and am grateful to have found you! ~ PT, Weight Coaching Client

I am really connecting with the vision of my future self…

Jennifer, I have been feeling so positive today--it was an easy feeling to summon up this morning. Just thinking about clearing out space in my house feels so positive. And I love the visualization we did together--I am really connecting with the vision of my future self--and can really see that future self as a loving, kind ally who is totally on my side today. And the notes you just sent are fabulous! It will be the center piece of my vision board. I love seeing it all mapped out in color. Thank you for taking the time to write it up. Love,   ~ PC, Weight Coaching Client

ps: You have very cool handwriting!

It feels deep…

I needed to eat lunch after the class and I thought about running to Chick Fil A but decided a chicken and avocado sandwich at home sounded much more delicious than fries - who IS this person???  This stuff isn't necessarily fast but it feels deep.  When do I get to write a testimonial for you?!?! ~ LF, Weight Coaching Client

The apple beat the cookies…

The most amazing thing happened this morning... I was craving... literally CRAVING (I know for sure) an apple and yogurt.  Cookies and milk were there, but the apple beat the cookies... A-MA-ZING... I was so surprised... JY, Weight Coaching Client

I feel completely UNLEASHED...

J - you ROCK!!!  (just in case you weren't sure...)

I am on SUCH a high from this! Just cleaned out the garage - 5 garbage bags worth!!!!   I couldn't BELIEVE how much I got done...and with energy and joy!  I've been "meaning to" get to the garage for oh, about a year now?  Really want to de-clutter because the sloggy, hungry, stuffed, small, downtrodden, cluttery thing that I was is no longer my reality....

Here's a little testimonial for you:  "I feel completely UNLEASHED!" ~ CL, Weight Coaching Client

More Feedback Unplugged ~

I feel so appreciative...

Thank you for being a touchstone for me in 2010.  You are such a wise soul.  Your strength and gentleness are such a fabulous combination.  I feel so appreciative that you are in my life.

~ Jennifer Armstrong, Armstrong Coaching

I smile when I see you in my inbox...

JVo - I just LOVE your energy.  I smile when I see you in my inbox.  I feel I'm on a parallel path and yearn to learn from you and your amazing road.  Thanks for sharing.

~ Helen Sampson Mullen, Full Potential Life & Career Coach

I’m proud to have you as my mentor…

You really are so gifted at coaching, Jennifer.  I'm glad you're in my life and I'm proud to have you as my mentor.  Hey, guess I never told you that I consider you my mentor - now the pressure's on.   ~ Margie Bieswanger, Fulfilled Life Design

I liked your honesty…

I liked you since the first e-mail.  I liked your honesty, your approach (you asked about by my career, clearly pinpointed where the road may take us, you coached me since the very first complimentary session), and ... I don’t know… I just feel so much empathy from you.  I'm aiming for a 12-week program, with you as my coach.  How does that sound?!?! ~ JV, Career Transition Client

It has meant everything…

…my heart is pounding as I just hit the send button on the class e-mail.  Fingers-crossed...  THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT.  It has meant everything.   BIG hug!  ~ LF, Fellow Life Coach

I cannot ever thank you enough…

I am working with a home health company and I love it.  Most of our patients are special needs children and their families or the older folks just needing personal care.  When I am finally able to fit the right nurse or aide with the right family and I have the family thank me, it is so worth it!!!  All the things you told me are true and money doesn't make you happy, but what is in your heart does.  I cannot ever thank you enough and feel so lucky to call you my friend. ~ AB, Former Corporate World Staff Member

It totally hit the spot...

Unbelievable what you wrote... it totally hit the spot.  This process is so incredible; it's like you grow your brain and your heart at the same time. ~ JS, Career Transition Client

Good Old Fashioned Testimonials

From My Mentor ~ Martha Beck

Jennifer Voss is a delightful coach who will make you lighter, in every sense of the word.  She specializes in helping people live healthy lifestyles, starting with the way they think.  Because her methods go so deep, they'll lead you out of the frustrating loop of commitment and collapse, and into a lifestyle that keeps your mind and body working the way they should--effortlessly.

~ Martha Beck ~ Monthly columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine

This is one of the best investments I've ever made in myself...

I decided to hire Jennifer when I got fired from my day job, and pursued my coaching practice.

Although being familiar with coaching process, Jennifer's graphic approach was so clear for me, and took me through a journey that let me discover many of my "root beliefs" that were no longer serving me.  It was amazing to discover how long those beliefs had been in my family.  I love the "SHIFT-IT” approach I now do, whenever I catch myself with an "ANT" (automatic negative thought).

I was able to be aware of my "arsenal of strong points", and get very clear on the most important areas in my life.  I could "see" my future plans, and leave the session with very actionable next steps.

She is a very strong, yet compassionate coach that really nails down the main issues.  I completed the graphic coaching program not only with blooming confidence and clear about my objectives, but I have all the booklets and tools, and I learned so many tools to "self coach" myself whenever I want with specific issues.

This is one of the best investments I've ever made in myself.  Thank you, Jennifer.

~ Jessica Vazquez, Enjoy Life

You are a teammate for people...

You bring relief. You call me on my excuses without shaming me. You help me see my excuses as clues to much better ways of managing stress.  You recognize over-committed as a way of avoiding one's true needs. You help people connect with their guts without stuffing them. You are a teammate for people who may not feel like anyone is just on their team. You lead people to create alternative views.

Personal coach. Very personal. Very valuable.

~ Laurie Foley, Branding From the Inside Out

I feel confident and excited about my life...

“Having Jennifer as my coach has made all the difference for me.  With the help of her gentle questioning, I have moved from talking about, planning to, and dreaming about losing weight to actually doing something about it.  Her insight and ability to get to the core beliefs that were keeping me stuck has been invaluable.  She has helped me to question these beliefs, and to find new, more empowering ones to replace them with.  The result?  I feel confident and excited about my life, and…I’m losing weight!” ~ S.G., Canada