WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
“Elle is an amazing coach. She helped me apply innovative thinking to my career and life in general. What I learned was how to use my energy strategically and manage my strengths more positively and effectively. Since starting my coach sessions, my career has gained amazing momentum; I am deeply appreciative of Elle's role in helping me realize my vision.”
- Valerie Neumark, Valerie Neumark Design
“You have given us a new vocabulary and language. This is both a highly integrated experience at a deep level of consciousness putting me in the mode of creative inquiry yet also super pragmatic work. You have a gift for creating an environment where good change happens — you are an intuitive "maximizer" and soul catalyst.”
- Kurt McColluch, Research Manager, Steelcase, S.F.
“As we discussed each Vision Coach topic I realized not only did it make sense but is more deeply thoughtful, wise and creative than I thought possible - as an ideator I appreciated learning something new each session. Your style — open, yet holding us to ground rules kept us engaged. Thank you for your prescient wisdom; this has been a precious time to grow.”
- Shannon Shaper, Project Manager, Google
“You have given creativity a spine: your structured visual presentations, topics and tools allowed me to engage in productive creation and get my desired results. Plus, I finally experienced light getting to the corners of my being through your ability to give language to creativity. Thank you for your inspired genius.”
- Lori Goldman Artist, Faculty, Academy of Art, SF
“While I began Coach Circle with a certain skepticism, I had no idea I would experience coming out the other side of something - as if I went through a "portal" and left anything unnecessary or not essential behind giving me has a real sense of freedom and focus. The Vision Process Book was a freeing structure and felt unforced — giving me time and a method to look inside for outstanding results.”
- Ted Boerner, Ted Boerner Design
“Your coaching is a life enriching experience personally and professionally. Your astute and sincere guidance revealed how my personal attributes are integral to being a successful leader. This creates clarity and confidence.”
- Lynn Sondag, Chair, Department of Art, Art History, Design, Dominican University of California
“Words can't really express how amazing/synergistic/compelling your work and energy are.”
- Laura Seargeant Richardson, Designer, Frog Design, Texas
“Your Vision Coach Circle put me on a journey of self-prioritization. The results of this journey have been unexpected and amazing.”
- John Garvie, Marketing Business Development, Blippy, Silicon Valley
“It feels so rewarding not only to witness my own profound growth through this smart and savvy process, but to experience everyone's transformation within our group.”
- Kate Ranson-Walsh, Story Manager, Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, CA
“At first, I was skeptical about coaching. But you quickly dispelled any doubts. You are amazingly insightful. Your brilliant analysis, recommendations and caring approach to your craft has resulted in dramatic improvements in my business and personal life. I highly recommend you.”
- Daniel Feder, Attorney, San Francisco
“It's often hard but this time I found it very easy to be part of a group - you set an open atmosphere. I liked how individualized your feedback was and appreciated the risk you took when making an intuitive observation. That act embodies what we are all here to do — trusting ourselves, embracing the unknown and allowing a voice to come forward that we otherwise might keep quiet. Thank you for your example.”
- Jason Hui, Design Strategist
“Excellent facilitation of group dynamics: you provide a sturdy container for a vulnerable place of learning. You respect participants so holistically a person can't turn away from becoming who they need to be - a tremendous gift. I released thinking and actions that no longer serve me - freeing me to move ahead with ease and deeper confidence.”
- Jen Kaufman, Artist
“I loved being part of a curated group. I appreciated the iterative process you designed for taking action in the world. It allowed me to reflect, revise, review, restate, rework, recall - and restore. Thank you for the rich exchange, your generosity, elegance and your path as a creative thought leader.”
- Robyn Muscardini, Regional Director, Visual Thinking Strategies
“Initially, I was hesitant to work on self awareness in a group setting, but my esteem for Elle made me trust the process she put together. The group was thoughtfully selected; the dynamic not only allowed me to feel comfortable but enriched my experience. Elle has laser-like precision in honing in on what each of us are grappling with and has a remarkable catalog of techniques that she personalizes for each. The difference the coaching circle makes in my life is amazing.”
- Nicole Trautsch
“Linda Yaven is The Thinking Person's Coach — someone I can rely on for innovative, fresh solutions taking me and my clients to new levels.”
- Jane Deuber, President, Profit Partners Consulting
“Hearing Linda Yaven speak I realized how constricted I'd been by so much logical thinking about innovation and creativity. A weight was lifted and new possibilities showed up for our group.”
- Terri Turner, Co-Chair, Making Learning Visible Institute, Project Zero, Harvard University
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