Kind words from my clients
“The information I gained about myself and the personal growth throughout our 3 months, the time I took to work on myself with Angela, is a treasure.”
Aya N., Wellness Professional, Japan
First of all, I am very grateful for my coaching sessions with Angela. Through coaching, I am now able to try things I have always wanted to try, which is to teach yoga and I am about to work in a yoga retreat center. The safer option I would have taken, without her coaching, would be to find an office job, do things I do not really enjoy, and feel unhappy/stressed about my life and sometime later, leave my job, which was my pattern in the past. Before I started coaching, I felt like I was prioritizing other people rather than doing things for me because I was taught in school that it was the polite thing to do in our culture. After coaching, I feel that it is ok to live my life for myself.
My biggest takeaway from our sessions were the exercises she introduced to me to find out more about myself because understanding myself is the most important thing needed to move forward and make important life decisions. What I loved the most about working with Angela was how comfortable I was with her. I think it is because of her open-minded and flexible personality and the rich experiences she has. Therefore, no matter what your background is, me being Japanese, she first tries to understand whatever you share and accepts it. I felt very comfortable to share anything that was in my head or mind honestly and openly with her.
There will always be challenges and fears in life no matter how well things seem to be going because life is like waves but Angela taught me several different methods to tackle life’s challenges. I definitely recommend Angela as a coach. In fact, I have been sharing with my friends how much coaching with her has helped me to finally let myself live the life I want. The information I gained about myself and the personal growth throughout our 3 months, the time I took to work on myself with Angela, is a treasure.
“I would highly recommend Angela as a coach to others who want to figure out their path. Angela is patient and goes through thoughtful questions and exercises to better understand you, and help you better understand yourself.”
Through coaching, Angela gave me time to truly open up and speak about my life. This allowed me to delve deep within to see some of my strengths, flaws, and personality traits; to figure out who I am and what I stand for. Angela helped me realize that I often make things harder for myself and coached me to figure out strategies to help stop the self-sabotaging behavior. She made me realize that I was letting life go by instead of being assertive, to live the life I would be most happy living. Angela was very knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects and was able to handle anything I brought up throughout our sessions.
One thing I valued the most about this experience was her positive attitude. I tend to have more of a negative outlook on events and these coaching sessions helped me see that. Sometimes when an individual is having a rough day or time, a positive attitude and a smile goes miles, and Angela was able to provide that, plus a logical approach or thought process to help. The coaching experience helped me release a lot of the negative energy within me and helped foster new ways of dealing with challenges. During our coaching sessions, I always felt I was heard, understood, and left feeling better about myself and my circumstances.
I would highly recommend Angela as a coach to others who want to figure out their path. Life can be tough at times, and it’s scary when you do not know exactly where you’re going, or how to get there. Angela is patient and goes through thoughtful questions and exercises to better understand you, and help you better understand yourself. Sometimes you have to take action and make an effort to change your life, and I feel that working with Angela would be a proactive step towards doing so. I really valued the time, experience, and the progress I made with having Angela as a coach.
Michael B., Master’s Student in Criminal Justice, USA
“I learned not to wait for things to happen in my life, like I was doing before coaching. Through coaching, I started searching and thinking intentionally about what I can do to make things work in my life.”
Ji K.C., Media Specialist, China
Before I started working with Angela, I had no idea how I could benefit from coaching. I wondered if it was necessary for me to share my inner thoughts with someone else. However, after 3 months of coaching, I feel that I benefited from Angela’s tips, suggestions and her inspiring personal experiences. Angela is a very good listener and she never judges. She always showed empathy, which helped me let down my mental guard and be willing to open my heart. Through coaching, I felt that I was not alone in the dark. Angela wasn’t just telling me what I should do. Instead, we always discussed my concerns together and I appreciated that I got to open up to a person who shares the same cultural background as me. Through coaching, Angela taught me to be courageous – to never assume what other people think about me and be willing to express myself. More importantly, I learned not to wait for things to happen in my life, like I was doing before coaching. Through coaching, I started searching and thinking intentionally about what I can do to make things work in my life. Going forward, I have made a list of what I am going to do in the next few months. I feel grateful to have Angela as my life coach and would recommend her to anyone who is going through challenges in life. Thanks a million, Angela!
I was grateful for the chance to work with Angela one-on-one. She very deliberately acknowledged and expressed understanding for my opinions and perspectives, and her responses showed me that she did indeed have a deep understanding of what I meant. It makes a huge difference to feel heard rather than to simply be assessed or advised. Whenever I described a challenge or dilemma, she always had meaningful observations that showed a wealth of knowledge and careful consideration. I have the particular experience of having spent time abroad long-term and needing to make difficult decisions about where to live. I felt Angela and I were very much on the same page when we talked about the appeal and value of living in another country, which helped validate and clarify my goals.
I appreciated that Angela’s approach was informed by steps that she felt were realistic for me. For example, at Angela’s suggestion, I had a conversation with a friend about what this friend saw as my strengths. This exercise came out of my concern about having a blind spot when it came to my skills and what I “should” be doing. I never would otherwise have thought to have this conversation with a friend, which turned out to be extremely useful and encouraging. Now, when I am attempting to do something difficult, I think back to our sessions and remembering the support I felt helps me move forward. I notice daily goals becoming easier, which has been one of my most valuable takeaways. I absolutely recommend Angela as a coach, and have already done so. I've told these friends that they'll feel listened to, respected, never patronized or judged, and met where they're at in terms of taking steps to meet their goals.
“Now, when I am attempting to do something difficult, I think back to our sessions and remembering the support I felt helps me move forward. I notice daily goals becoming easier.”
Sarah K., Theater Professional & Teacher, USA
“Angela is an excellent listener who asks meaningful questions to help you get to the core of why you feel discomfort, which is an essence to solving any scenario.”
Michelle L., Dentist, USA
Angela helped me to get started on my journey to address an issue that's been on my mind all year. I've been a student of life coaching before; but I definitely felt a better connection with her compared to my previous coach because of our similar childhood background and values. She has also led a life of adventure and different experiences which gives her even more credibility to guide others. Angela is an excellent listener who asks meaningful questions to help you get to the core of why you feel discomfort, which is an essence to solving any scenario. From our time together, I can tell that Angela truly wants to empower her clients to feel that no task is too daunting to handle. I somehow walked away from my call with her feeling better about myself, which I didn't think I'd feel! What I loved most about working with Angela was that I felt like I was talking to a friend. She created a safe space for me to express my concerns and conducted a very intentional conversation. She was able to make me feel jubilee talking about a problem I had avoided. I highly recommend Angela to anyone looking to discover their true potential and best colors -- whether this be personal or business. I cannot recommend her enough! If I have any friends feeling lost, depressed, or need inspiration, I'm definitely recommending them to her!
“It's so easy to get lost in the pressures of parents, peers, and society, but it was so nice to have someone prioritize me first - and help me put myself first - which ultimately will set me up for long-term success.”
As someone who is constantly trying to rationalize everything, I cannot emphasize enough how invaluable Angela has been in providing guidance when I felt lost. Her approach is the perfect combination of logic, mindfulness, and self-reflection. I often get stuck in my own self doubts and fears. Many people (including myself) try to make decisions purely on facts and logic, while others give very abstract overly optimistic advice that makes me feel worse. Angela helped me bridge that gap between the heart and the mind. What I love the most is that working with her feels so tangible. It's so easy to get lost in the pressures of parents, peers, and society, but it was so nice to have someone prioritize me first - and help me put myself first - which ultimately will set me up for long-term success.
Angela helped me reframe my thoughts to essentially learn how to think more honestly and openly about what I want and need rather than just telling me what I should do. Every time I speak with her, I feel like I walk away with ways to approach challenges that I can apply for years to come. If you feel uncertain about the future, struggle to balance conflicting external (or internal) pressures, or just want a life change, I highly highly recommend Angela. She will help you process and cut through all of the noise to help you make the choices that are best for you.
Kim S., Analytics Specialist, USA