Case Studies

Sample Case Studies from our Client Files:  

Katrin, 48, a Corporate Executive, was making over $100K. But she was burnt out, stressed, and fed up with the company politics, working 50-60 hours a week, plus taking care of her duties at home. It didn't seem to matter how hard she worked or how well she accomplished things, she never felt like it was enough. EssenceFinders coaching and the Authentic Vocation™ assessments helped her identify her priorities and to focus on work that she really wanted to do. Coaching sessions supported her in making changes to recreate her life on her own terms. Karin reports, “I’ve now incorporated my own business as a consultant, coach and trainer. I'm working at my own pace and I can earn as much or as little as I like and spend as much time with my family as I need to. It's up to me, for a change!"

Theresa, 46, a marketing manager, was unexpectedly laid off, upsetting her life and jolting her confidence. Coaching not only helped her fully face and accept the reality of the layoff and rejection, but also to find another job in the meantime.  EssenceFinders coaching helped Theresa discover how to center herself and rethink of herself as an independent contractor; and more importantly, Theresa experienced the power of essence through her choices, relationships, and attitudes. Theresa says she is “now working part time for another company and part time for myself as a consultant. I've recommitted to taking excellent care of myself and to remind myself what business I'm really in, the business of my life purpose. I'm happier and feel more self-empowered, more creative, more alive!” 

Michael, 54, an IT Manager, faced several major crossroads during an intense four-year period: including changing residences, achieving his MBA, navigating a cross-cultural relationship, and starting to write a book. Taking on and accomplishing so much challenged Michael to sharpen his focus and continuously re-arrange his priorities. Fortunately, Michael is a person who understands the value of both taking risks and utilizing professional advice. EssenceFinders coaching provided him with assessments, tools and support to successfully navigate work/life transitions, helping him clear his path and create more ease in his busy life. Michael says, “Coaching has bolstered my clarity, commitment and confidence, especially when I've stretched beyond what I think I can do. I’ve learned to honor and leverage my strengths and to refind my focus and joy along the way."

Sarah, 47, a recording artist, singer, song writer, coach, active community and board member, wife and mother of 2, would become unfocused and get “stuck” in unproductive states and creative blocks. EssenceFinders coaching helped her to clearly identify and prioritize her competing goals and needs, to focus on the “red thread” that runs through it all. The body-centered techniques she learned positively influenced all her projects and pursuits, supporting her in “showing up” with ease and grace, opening up creative flow and sourcing new work. Sarah says that “the mentor coaching I’ve received has broadened my coaching skills and deepened my effectiveness. I’ve increased my confidence, my fees and my satisfaction. I now truly experience more vitality and creative inspiration in my art, and greater self-acceptance, understanding and integrity in my family life.” 

Mark, 47, a successful corporate executive, left the corporate world to start his own business. In this unfamiliar role, he found himself at a standstill in establishing satisfying personal and professional partnerships. EssenceFinders coaching and assessments helped him understand the limiting beliefs and assumptions that were hindering his ability to fully participate and co-create with others, and to align and center his life and work in authenticity, bringing more of who Mark is into everything he does. Mark reports that “through coaching and assessments I’ve discovered ways to relate more directly and effectively. Conscious relationship has become a “north star” for me in my work and life, and has helped me attain a new sense of unity within myself."  

Phillip, 51, a natural health care physician, was determined to identify and resolve what was preventing him from experiencing greater joy and success in his work.

EssenceFinders coaching helped him learn to listen to himself and to fully validate and develop his theories and methods. Assessments helped him discover and clarify his own goals as well as get clarity on which types of patients would have the most powerful results by working with him. Phillip’s new perspectives gave him the courage to pursue what's true and most important to him, healing his own body/mind split. Phillip notes, “The certainty I gained has doubled my effectiveness and my confidence. Patients seek me out from distances and I have started to receive invitations to present at national conferences. I’ve always been passionate about my work, and now I can enjoy a greater sense of peace and deep fulfillment with it."