I was introduced to Donna Schilder because of her known success working with senior clients who needed to find new purpose in their lives and for the benefit of their adult children whose lives may have become overshadowed by caregiving issues. She has contributed a new dimension to the support services I can offer to clients. In addition, I have used Donna as a business coach for my sole practice. She has pushed me into opportunities with techniques which were previously uncomfortable for me. Her guidance has been empowering. Donna’s optimistic personality is infectious.

When I came to you, the Sales and Marketing techniques I learned in other programs weren’t sinking in. When you asked me questions, helped me explore how to use the techniques specifically, and had me role play each type of situation, I made great breakthroughs. It’s amazing!!!! I’m closing the sales more! I really saw results! And the great thing was it didn’t take long to see results!!!

When I first came to coaching, I was blocked.  I thought:  “I’ll never get ahead.  I’ll never figure out what I want to do.”  After working with Donna, the world of possibilities opened up to me.  Now I am attracting people and opportunities into my life that I never knew existed.  I used to be afraid to take risks, but now I know where I want to go and I take steps every day to get there.  I also know I don’t have to be in a rush.  If I just keep moving down my path, step by step, I will get there.

I was suffering in silence, now, after working with you I have taken back control of my life. Now I don’t let it all just happen to me. Coaching really works!!!

You are so good at what you do. You hone in on the exact issue that is holding me back and help clear it out. I’ve signed up for a lot of expensive programs that were called “Coaching,” but they weren’t one-on-one and they expected me know what I wanted to work on. I didn’t know what the problem was. These programs didn’t help me. In just a few sessions, you helped me see what the problem was and how to overcome it, and gently pushed me forward toward my goal. Thank you Donna!

Now that you’ve coached me, I can see how valuable coaching is. When I didn’t have support, it made it harder for me to complete my projects. It was like I was out on a limb ALL BY MYSELF. With coaching I have someone to bounce ideas off of and that makes me smarter. There’s an exchange of ideas, that makes them stronger. I say something, then you give me input, then I come back with a stronger idea, and you give me input again.

This process has really helped me build my confidence. I am now able to do things I wouldn’t have done before that will make me a success. To create success it’s crucial to surround yourself with good people that want to help you achieve your goals. With you as my coach, I have someone on my side who is unbiased and just wants me to succeed.

Many people put on their ‘game face’ or work face, but it is obvious that your personality is your life’s work to bring the positive approach to people and their businesses. Many people put a smiling face on their business cards (particularly realtors, who do tend to be optimists), but your smiling face on your website and newsletter is who you truly are and that is your calling card for success. I was going to say secret to your success but it is the opposite of a secret. You truly walk the talk of your business which is to positive, warm, caring and in tone and balance with yourself.

Donna helped me refocus and initiate action and change in the essential areas of my business. She isolated my strengths and coached me to exploit those areas where I would best serve my company. As is the case so often in the face of serious challenges, I was paralyzed by doubt and uncertainty.
Donna helped me take proactive steps to regain control and initiate needed change. It has provided great relief and reduced my level of anxiety. We’re not out if the woods yet, but we are taking positive steps to change the current situation.

Working with Donna has been an amazing experience for me. Not only did she help me meet some personal challenges, she has given me some amazing ideas to increase my business and help focus my efforts to ensure I’m creating the life I want. I highly recommend her.

Today’s coaching call was a huge GIFT for me. I turned around and had 2 coaching calls – and I always seem to coach better after our calls.

It’s amazing how flexible, intuitive, granular or 40,000ft up in the air, you can be – at exactly the right moment. Many coaches can do one or the other but not dance so beautifully in between them all. Thank you for helping me navigate such an important time in my life, Donna.