What Clients Say - Sharon Teitelbaum, Personal Coach, Career Coach, Work Life Balance Coach

"Already very successful in my field, I yearned to try new things. But I was afraid to leave my comfy niche. My success had become a set of golden handcuffs! In just two sessions, Sharon taught me practical strategies for working through those feelings so I could explore new directions in my business with confidence."
S.S., Entrepreneur

"Last year at this time I was exhausted, burned out, and unhappy. I used to joke that I was so busy I was literally chained to my desk, but it really wasn’t a laughing matter. Then I found Sharon Teitelbaum and over the ensuing months she helped me step off the treadmill to reclaim my balance, which included working fewer hours. But more important, she helped me define what I really want from my business and from life. No one is more qualified than Sharon for helping you get your life back."
D.H., MarCom Consultant

"She 'gets it' really quickly. I didn’t have to explain my life to her."
E.K., Pediatrician

"Working with Sharon is serious value for the money,"
C.M., Financial Advisor

"You really helped me get a jump start on my business and focus on what I needed to do to proceed, I mourned the loss of the old position but came through ok."
S.F., Real Estate Professional

"Talking with you has given me the courage to do things I wouldn’t have done otherwise, things I really wanted to do. This [coaching] has been extremely useful."
G.D., MD-PhD, Clinician and Researcher

"What was useful in working with you includes: Your very gentle but firm, supportive manner. Your non-judgemental attitude!!  Your staying with me at my level, being a broken record when necessary.  Your pointing out ‘windows’ when the ‘doors’ were locked." 
S.M., NY

"Thanks so much for all of your help in getting me to this place.  I now have a vision and I'm excited about it."  
E.D., Educator

"You have made such an impact on my life. I literally think about you several times a week as I am deciding what to do / what not to do and finding that my decision-making is so much clearer, more rational, and considered."     
L.L., Physician, MA

"The reason I couldn’t move forward was because I didn’t know I needed validation, permission, someone else to bring in resources, to help me have perspective and understand my context, that there was homework I needed to do, and that there were more things to explore before I could make the decisions. I couldn’t have known that on my own. Sharon knew that."
T.J., Human Resources Director

"Sharon’s unique ability to succinctly and accurately rephrase my often rambling thoughts always brought such clarity that at the end of each session the next steps became obvious. Her strengths as a skilled listener extended well beyond her ability to bring clarity to my issues and next steps. Her constant and utterly genuine validation of my desire to be the type of mother that I wanted to be proved to be a catalyst for me in determining my real goal, to allow myself to step off the corporate ladder and to make peace with that decision."
C.D., Senior VP of Marketing, Mother of 2

"I have made some HUGE changes in my life. I continued my own riding lessons, got connected w/ an incredible trainer, have done a few small shows, and just last week brought home my horse!!!! Despite being busier than ever before, I have never been happier or had more energy!!! And I truly feel that the positive changes I have made are largely due to that first introductory session that we had over the phone when, with some embarrassment, I told you my dream of mucking stalls at a farm. Well, I certainly do a lot of that now!!! So, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU forever!!!!!!!!!!  I really wish I could express how thankful I am to your help. Yes, our work was brief, but it meant the world to me as it changed my world." 
W.E., Therapeutic Riding Instructor

"Sharon was an amazing ally in my effort to discover what was most motivating to me in my career and to restore balance to my overscheduled life. I had never tried coaching before and was amazed by how easily we developed a rapport and how quickly Sharon helped me sort out complex issues. She asked the hard questions and then helped me find the answers. It only took a few months to see real results — a new hobby, and an intriguing opportunity for a promotion. When the journey took unexpected twists and turns, Sharon offered valuable support and insight. I came away from every session with new ideas and insights."
K.S., Not-for-Profit Senior Manager

"Our call was excellent yesterday — very insightful, and certainly reinforced the huge shift I'm in the process of making." 
J.W., Marketing Executive

"You were a very significant person in my life. You really made me feel that there were potentialities out there. Still working on them!"
L.R., MD

"Sometimes when everyone around you (at work) is singing from the same hymnal it is hard to hear your own voice.  Thank you for helping me find my voice again and validating it!" 
K.K., Assistant Vice President, Finance.

"All these events that unfolded in the past 6 months, including getting a new job, still seem like a dream to me. I never thought I could move on this fast and my life could take such a dramatic positive turn. It was even more unthinkable that it was a total stranger, i.e. you, who walked me through this most difficult part of my life so far. No words can express my gratitude for your patience and efforts and the enormous mental support which you provided. I stumbled upon the world of coaching over the radio while on my way home on one of those miserable days and it changed my life. I am glad that I made that first move of contacting you and I am glad that it was you who I contacted."
T.T., Senior Scientist

"When I first called you, I was ready to close my business and do something else. I hated my job. I was in the "pain stage." Now I get to the gym 6 days a week, I'm not working weekends, I have friends, I'm semi-involved in my community, in short, I have a life, and it feels really good. I'm also doing more of the work I love and less of what I don't like, and I'm earning more than ever."
H.D., Entrepreneur

"Overall, things are like a million percent better than when I first met you. Thanks so much for all the help and support you gave me."
C.W., Systems Engineer, GA

"My work with Sharon has been unlike any other.  Her gift is to stitch together my inner life and my life in the world, to make them mutually supportive and equally real."  This has been possible due to her trustworthiness, enthusiasm, and steadiness. Her instincts and timing are excellent."
M.A., Fine Artist, Design Consultant

"You helped me to hear and to recognize and see more of what I was doing (at a higher but new level) and focus less on what I wasn't doing (at a lower and more technical level) and that what I was doing has greater impact." 
L.J., PhD Research Scientist

"I am firmly convinced that having a good coach (you) was an important factor in taking the steps to make a bigger life change.  Although I still struggle with balance issues (too much work, not enough stress management), I know the “big picture” is much more aligned with my values.  I don’t have that nagging feeling that I’m not living where I’d really like to be.  It’s so beautiful here, most weekends when I see the Adirondacks from our west windows, I can’t quite believe it!"
L.C., Civil Engineer, VT

"The small things you asked me to do last year made a huge difference in my being able to get through the year NOT burnt out, and with more creative energy and vision." 
L.S., Minister

"You have been very helpful, and gracious by not throwing up your hands in frustration with my unusual circumstances and my unwillingness to compromise much.  You have also been a very good sounding board and have gotten me to cut myself a little slack."
W.C., Japan

"Thank you again . . . you know, I am still using the "next step" idea you gave me some months ago.  It helps me alot.  So thank you for that and for starting me on a new journey of getting help when I need it . . to change things when they need to get changed . . . and to feel more ok with the unique me."
C.F., Newton, MA

"Thanks so much Sharon, you are a big part of any success that I feel. It helps so much to recognize what I want and what I bring, in a strong confident way (not defensive, urgent, or arrogant) and working with you is how I get there."
J.M., Research Director, MN

"Thank you Sharon. I have really enjoyed and benefitted from our calls. I would like to continue them, and I would be interested in even including my two Team Leads that report to me."
L.L., Marketing Senior Manager

"It feels like I’ve emerged at the end of a long tunnel, which at certain times was very deep and dark.  Thanks for your help along the way."
M.B., Midlife Transition Client

"I would not be back on my game with a polished resume and a professional attack plan if it wasn’t for your help.  You got me to the point where I assert myself in the business world once again.  Thanks for getting me here." 
S.H., Attorney

"One thing you said last night was probably the most important thing you could have told me.  When you said that for some people there is no work as meaningful as raising children, you hit the nail on the head.  It made me realize that I AM already doing “work” that I love and get a lot of satisfaction from.  The event planning, hotel, catering field, etc, would be very interesting to me but right now, my job outside the home is just there to support what I truly love the best." 
H.L., Mother of Twins, MBA, Financial Services Professional

"Your support feels like you are solidly, irreversibly on my team. Working with you has helped me move toward the fuller, more expressive, more integrated, more joyful person I am: more sure, inspired, directed, focused, optimistic about the possibilities, more aware of things that can get in the way."
C.F., Writer, VT

"It was so great to hear your perspective on my situation at work. It also felt great to get started working with you again. I feel like a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders because I'm finally starting to move forward to tackle some of these issues more directly."
M.C., University Director, CA

"What’s made Sharon special for me is that she has not only been my personal coach, but also my most loyal teammate and rooting section. She gives of herself in a way that not only transmits her expertise, but also a sense of genuine caring and willingness to share pieces of her self. With her advice, support, insight, humor, and regular check-ins, I:

• improved my relationship with my manager
• restructured my job in a way that was more interesting and challenging
• restructured my time so I could temporarily work more hours to make up for some financial deficits I’d accumulated
• built in more weekly rewards for myself to keep myself pampered and motivated
• negotiated a long overdue salary increase
• negotiated an attractive contract in the setting I ultimately decided to join
• took the time to notice and celebrate my successes"
  M.I., Counselor

"Sharon is detailed where I am not and helps me enormously in this regard. She has aided me in naming and outlining necessary steps around various decisions and actions. Until I talked to Sharon I hadn’t realized that I was having a career crisis. Not only have I seen my way clear now but I am absolutely exploring what I want to do to augment and fuel my current business and professional path. She is also funny which is very important for me because I have to laugh. Yet, she is serious about the work she does and is always professional but we actually have fun. What could be better? Sharon acknowledges me for everything I do -- my personal and professional goals and achievements. I never ever have to worry about a hidden agenda because I feel sincerely that her only agenda is that I succeed and be happy."
E.C., Small Business Owner

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"You saw my small steps and applauded them, genuinely, which made me see how ruthlessly I drive myself without ever a thank you."
J.N., Securities Fund Manager, Mother of 3

"Her results-oriented approach helped me to carry through on things. She asked the right set of questions."
J.R., Financial Services VP

"You’re always leaving me with lovely affirmations of one sort or the other. I want to just affirm how sensitively and completely you respond to me, emails and phone conversations and all."
H.G., Minister, NY

"Thanks to Sharon Teitelbaum, Personal Coach Extraordinaire, who planted the seed and fed and watered it lovingly and skillfully."
J.C., Musician

"I believe my work with you was a very significant factor in getting me to pay attention to myself and decide which changes I needed to make to have a new vision. It is hard for busy people involved in the demands of their day-to-day lives to stop and focus on what other choices they might make. I could not have done that process my myself. I’m not sure anyone can. It’s hard to believe so much has been accomplished in the last year, but the facts speak for themselves. I now know that given enough time I can go anywhere. It’s so much fun to be learning something new. I got my dream back! My thanks to you for your skills, your talents, and your ongoing support."
P.K., Attorney, now Politician

"Sharon taught me the strategy of breaking my goals into definable, do-able pieces. That plus the accountability factor of having a personal coach, I was extra motivated to complete each piece of my goal. She helped me take baby steps and before I knew it I was taking giant steps."
G.F., at-home Mother of Triplets

"I wasn’t getting enough sleep. I was panicked about deadlines at work and I felt guilty about not spending enough time with my kids. Sharon helped me prioritize what was important, to focus on those things, and to let go of some things that just weren’t that important."
P.F., Attorney and Mother of 3

"Your gentle support and unswerving confidence have guided me and given me the confidence to risk taking the steps that I now see were essential for me. Your support for my process has been critical. You helped me see that my process requires action! Also, I can see the magic in having balance in my life. You’ve been everything I needed in a coach. Your sensitivity and insight have been a blessing."
G.C., Coach, Pacific Northwest

"Sharon provided for me the support, the push, the objective partner, the caring and the courage to make a major change in my business life -- the biggest and BEST decision I have ever made. I like the questions she asks, and the way she gives me language to help me describe my experience. I especially like the way she thinks bigger than I do. I’m grateful for the incredible joy, happiness, and peace I have in my life and for having found her as a supportive and motivational coach who guided me through this transition. She has a wonderful way of understanding my issues quickly and then she supports me to make changes that I want to make. She is warm, genuine and engaging."
T.L., Health Care Executive, PA

"YOU ARE TOTALLY AMAZING and keep me on track. It’s just a total JOY knowing you and working with you!"
J.L., Arts Entrepreneur

"I started working with Sharon when I was in the midst of a career change from health care manager to financial consulting sales. She helped significantly in this transition – helping me to ask the right questions, develop processes to analyze my needs, understand better my strengths, celebrate my successes and learn from the things that didn’t quite work for me. She is consistently affirming in a very honest way, and gently but firmly pushes me to affirm myself."
P.R., Health Care Manager, WA

"Your coaching has assisted me in regaining focus and enthusiasm for the "big picture" of my life. Your gentle yet firm style of coaching supports the details that I have tended to as well as the ones I have skipped over."
L.V., Artist, AZ

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