Testimonials from Clients
Testimonials from Clients
Reflection is so super important for any kind of learning but especially in leadership. The nature of work in a school does not often allow for the conditions required for reflection. My coaching sessions with Joanna helped me recognize that my greatest strength came from reconnecting with my sense of purpose in the face of great challenge. Fighting obstacles never moved the work forward as measurably as digging into my inner resources.
- Ilia, School Administrator, NYCDOE Elementary School
Joanna's coaching provides the space to think deeply about who I am as a leader, what I value, and how to live authentically into my beliefs and values. She challenges my thinking as necessary, in ways that have furthered my development and shifted my mindset. Every leader would benefit from having such a coach.
- Melissa, Assistant Principal at a Bronx High School
Joanna's questions about my practice pushed me to consider different ways to support my clients and consider additional venues to reach my professional goals. It was valuable to have a thinking partner who has a lot of experience coaching in different contexts.
-Mireia, Instructional Coach at an education non-profit
These coaching sessions have been the best coaching training that I have received during my time as an instructional coach. This has allowed me to truly reflect on my practice as a coach and consider my approaches when working with teachers in multiple capacities.
-Miguel, District Instructional Coach, Pennsylvania
I feel so incredibly grateful for the opportunity I've had to work with Joanna. I was making a big leap into uncharted waters with a vague idea of what I was doing. Joanna didn't judge or leap in to solve my problems. She listened, was patient, and helped me to quickly gain clarity and insight into myself and the work that I wanted to do. I also really enjoyed her ability to help me with concrete things I was working on. I trust her and her insight was spot on. It just felt incredible to have someone cheering me on when I was even doubtful at times. Joanna is such a gift, and someone who I hope many people can experience.
- Carol, Educator and independent consultant
Joanna provided me with a level of reassurance that I needed to focus on my strengths, and successfully navigate the challenges I faced at work. Our work together has helped me to become more confident, and cognizant of my values. I also truly appreciated the creativity she brought in our work together. I felt like I was healing with the enthusiasm and positivity she brought with her. I also believe her identity as an immigrant woman, coupled with her years of experience as an educator truly makes her a unique coach.
-Chemi, Healthcare Professional
The coaching sessions I had with Joanna were generative, personal, and illuminating. I learned a lot about what was important to me as an educator, graduate student, and person who exists between Asia and America. When I got stuck in thinking, Joanna’s strategies gave me visual and verbal sentence starters to lead me to possible solutions or projects to investigate. She would also email me with notes from our previous meetings and to see how I was doing with my goals. I highly recommend Joanna for your coaching needs!
-Nisa, High School Teacher and Doctoral Candidate