When I started coaching sessions with Jennifer, I was not sure what to expect from the experience, yet I was optimistic nonetheless; and as serendipity would have it, I was encouraged by a friend to take part in coaching right as I was moving into a new house to begin a new life with my future husband. From the first time I spoke with Jennifer I could tell she was a kind, compassionate and empathetic individual, eager to help others. Needless to say, I was still a little timid at first, but my very gifted coach helped me gain confidence and self-assurance during a time when I would otherwise have been scared out of my wits!

Initially, I wasn't sure which direction to head in with our sessions, but Jennifer, who is quick to listen and slow to speak, was always encouraging, wise and helpful in uncovering the goals I wanted and needed to set in everyday life. The Duke Integrative Medicine approach merges small, manageable goals centered around the desires for growth that clients might have in their personal and professional lives (plus, it allows clients to make use of handy tools which they provide in order to center in on these goals). This is exactly what I needed, yet could never put my finger on. However, with Duke's helpful tools along with Jennifer's help in our coaching sessions, I was able to articulate the areas in my life that needed improvement. During our talks, we both noticed my attitude and approach evolve from sheepish and self-conscious to joyful and energetic; and I attribute the successes all to Jennifer and her encouraging and achievable approach to goal setting. Thanks to these coaching sessions with Jennifer, I feel ready and eager to successfully and joyfully usher in this new chapter of life.