Testimonials
Tim Morris
Director,, BC Freshwater Legacy Initiative
“Working with Danielle has been a game-changer for me. Danielle has such a great handle on the challenges and needs in the non-profit sector and combines an empathetic approach with a wonderful array of implementable tools that have made being a client not just rewarding but also a lot of fun! I would recommend Danielle to anyone like me who is working in the non profit sector, whether in an environmental or social field, who is looking for ways to invest in their own leadership in a self-directed way, to build confidence in their leadership strengths, and to balance various work priorities with a positive and healthy approach to life. Honestly, I wasn't too sure what coaching would offer and if it would be a good use of time. But Danielle has an ability to pick up so quickly on some of the challenges I was facing and help me identify pathways forward. I've found benefit in all of the assessments and tools.”
Leigh Tivol
Non-profit leader and consultant, Founder & Principal, Kitestring LLC
"Danielle supported me through a transition from a high-powered, high-paying, but no-longer-as-fulfilling job to get back to the values and priorities that were most important to me at this stage of my career. I turned to her a second time when I transitioned to a new role as an independent consultant. Danielle helped untangle the many knotted threads of my thinking so that I could get out of overwhelm and make rational decisions that were grounded in my values and strengths. She gave me tools that helped me narrow down what initially felt like an insurmountable number of choices to a manageable set of options -- and then, through the StrengthsFinder process, helped me choose from those options based on where I was most likely to find real satisfaction. I've continued to draw on this work together. Danielle knows her stuff — she is so skilled at cutting through the noise to draw out what's most important and get her clients the clarity we need to make the changes we want."
TERRI LANE
Director, Arkansas Wildlife Federation
“Danielle brings the perfect combination of skills and traits to benefit her clients, particularly those of us working in the conservation sector. She gets the work we do and why we do it because it’s her passion as well. From that shared foundation, she brings a wealth of resources to help her clients build strengths-based teams that bring forth the most personal satisfaction and fulfillment of the individual while creating lasting organizational impact. I continue to draw upon the information and insights I gained in working with Danielle.”
Lisa Jaguzny
Biodiversity Funders Group
Danielle brings both rigor and empathy to her coaching— moreover, she understands the conservation and philanthropy sectors deeply. That means a lot in a world filled with jargon and idiosyncrasies. Danielle helped me focus on my strengths, not get mired in what seemed like insurmountable obstacles. She helped me map a path forward with intention and fresh thinking, almost without knowing I was doing in, all in the middle of a global pandemic! I truly appreciated her focus on practical solutions, the way she skillfully imparted a sense of possibility and direction, and her contagious upbeat spirit. She was a pleasure to work with. I always looked forward to our calls!
ERICA ELIOT
Helping to create the next phase of my life
“When I look back at the person I was a year ago, I still cannot believe the changes I've made in my own life thanks to her encouragement, her kindness, her knowledge.
When I first started working with Danielle, I felt lost and unsure about what the next phase of my life held. I was in a period of career and life transition and feeling very stuck. Danielle worked with me to identify my areas of strength and recognize how I could use them to my advantage to genuinely connect with others and grow into a career role that I could shape — and create a life that I love to live every single day.
I stopped thinking about things I wanted to do "someday" and just began to do them. I started to develop habits to become the person I wanted to be. I fulfilled a dream of moving to a place I'd always wanted to live. My income more than tripled. My partnership, business relationships, and friendships have grown stronger and deeper. Rather than dreaming about becoming my ‘best self,’ I've actually taken the steps to make changes in my life and become her. Working with Danielle as my coach is, without a doubt, one of the best decisions and investments in myself that I have ever made.”
Dr. Aerin Jacob
Environmental leader and scientist, nonprofit sector
“I recommend working with Danielle without hesitation! Coaching can help people at any career stage. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Working with Danielle helped me to adopt some simple systems to set and achieve goals more effectively, including playing to my strengths while still working on challenges. I appreciated how easy it was to talk to Danielle and her focus on practical strategies for sustained growth.”
Luiza Savage
Executive leader, for profit company
I would absolutely recommend coaching with Danielle to anyone who finds themselves on a leadership journey or anyone who feels ‘stuck' in their career and is looking to discover their authentic skills, values, and intentions that can help set them on their path not just to success, but to fulfillment. Coaching taught me to be in the driver’s seat of my life and career. I have learned language, insights and techniques that I have been able to share with others and let the benefits ripple out into the world. People should know that Danielle is a very good listener and meets people where they are without judgment and provide real, tangible tools that will help them improve their career journey exponentially.
A.J.
Nonprofit client, finally tackling overwhelm
“I came to work with Danielle to tackle overwhelm at work in a new job. There are lots of strategies and systems out there, and I've tried many of them. I was concerned that I would try something new and fail (again!). But after working with Danielle, I have adopted some simple systems that help me be more effective at setting and achieving long-term goals. And several months later, the systems have stuck! I would recommend Danielle without hesitation! She can help people in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, at any career stage. I’ve learned change is possible and implementing small changes can lead to big results.”
RACHEL
Nonprofit client, finding a career that better exercises my strengths
“When I first reached out to Danielle, I wondered if it would even be possible to achieve the career clarity I was seeking. But after working with Danielle, I have focused in on my strengths and identified several careers that might help me better exercise them. I have a better understanding of the process I might follow to move into a new career, and have gained valuable perspective on what it realistically might entail. I liked Danielle’s positivity and encouragement and especially her lack of judgment. I would absolutely recommend Danielle to others like me who are mid-career and wondering if they are ready for a career change.”
CATHY
Environmental green leader, looking to grow fulfilling career
“I highly recommend working with Danielle if you are feeling stuck in your career path or are getting ready for a change and want to center yourself in the intention behind your desire for the next step. Through my work with Danielle, I have found more energy and purpose at my non-profit sector job. Her coaching helped me focus on what drives me in what I do -- to really discover my purpose. Danielle is able to listen and distill my intentions even when they are not yet clear to me. Through my work with Danielle, I deepened my understanding of how to work smarter, not harder.”
TD
Nonprofit client, planning next phase of career for more fulfillment & work-life balance
“Danielle is very good at cutting through the noise. I kept getting stuck thinking through all the various factors to balance and conversations with her really helped me focus. The process she guided me through forced me to focus and make some decisions. I was also surprised at how helpful the Gallup Strengthfinder assessment and coaching turned out to be. I was already pretty aware of what I'm good at, but the particular way that assessment broke things down in a way that was interesting and helpful. I would absolutely recommend Danielle to others and certainly to people who need some helpful clarifying and moving forward.”
Antonia
Nonprofit client, new confidence
“I was searching for a new and more satisfying career and life direction. That is when Danielle stepped in and began coaching me. She provided clarity where there had only been confusion and doubt regarding my life and career choices. She helped me identify and evaluate alternatives so I could find a path forward and gave me the confidence to embrace it. Danielle is so smart and thoughtful. She listens carefully and her assessments were always eye-opening and insightful. Through Danielle’s advice and guidance I was able to put aside my fears and begin the process of reinventing myself and seeking out new opportunities where I had initially seen none.”
JENIFER
Have renewed energy and faith in what I can do
“Danielle is one of the most amazing listeners I have talked to. She has a gift and in this city that is rare. People ‘listen’ but do not ‘hear’ – she does both. I enjoyed my connection with her and felt like she listened, heard and responded with careful and thoughtful insight. I didn't feel like our sessions were cookie cutter at all - it was individual attention and that was very helpful in trusting her and the process. As a result of working with Danielle, I trust myself a bit more to follow through with things, have renewed energy and faith that I can do what I set my mind to.”