In my almost 30 years of working, I've not met a book, course, or trainer that has had as profound an impact on me as the work I've done with Cathy Jacob and her team. Her teachings on listening, staying true to what is essential, and how to understand others’ motivations are particularly helpful. I show up daily as a much better leader because of her.

As a coach, Cathy listens deeply and asks powerful questions that get to the root of any issue. Through our dialogue and Cathy's remarkable written summaries afterward, she facilitates my self-reflection in ways that help me uncover generative opportunities for growth. In our 8 years together, I have profoundly transformed as a mom, wife, friend, and collective, facilitative leader in ways that focus on my purpose, values and future.

I smile when I read Cathy’s work – it’s as if she’s eavesdropped on my thinking patterns, then delivered brilliant insights about how to address my life challenges. Ten years later, I’m amazed how her coaching wisdom continues to ripple throughout my life and inform so many decisions.

Working with Cathy over the years in a coaching relationship has had a profoundly positive impact on both my professional and personal lives. She holds up a mirror and with compassionate clarity, helps me to see what’s getting in the way of me being the best that I can be. My personal and professional relationships are richer because of our work together, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Over the past 15 years, Cathy’s support as a colleague and fellow coach have helped me navigate some of the toughest situations and challenges in my life. When it gets tough, I turn to her. I am drawn to her writing and I’ve shared it with my clients – her wisdom, humour, and vulnerability help me see life at a deeper level.

I am forever grateful to Cathy for her kind and gentle presence on this journey. Her brilliant ability to create a safe space for self-discovery in combination with remarkable skill in asking the right questions at the right time, created the perfect circumstances for me to lean into the highest order of personal and professional growth. A gift that keeps on giving.

I have worked with Cathy for over a decade and she has seen me through some of the most complex and difficult personal and professional moments of my life. Cathy’s ability to boil things down to the ‘one simple idea’ and piece of advice is second-to-none and, for me, it has always been about gaining clarity on how best to provide leadership in a way that maximizes the impact I can have on my company and community.