Coaching with Johanna was collaborative, co-conspiratorial (in a good way), encouraging, explorative. I was able to come to terms with leaving my last job, and for that matter, industry, behind me. Also, seeing past and current challenges and even disappointments for the opportunities they represent. Learning that it is okay to get paid for what I know was, and is, hugely empowering. That has given me confidence to strike out on my own as a consultant. The coaching process itself has been transformative; I see the value in coaching not only as an individual, but how that approach will benefit business clients as well. It has inspired me to explore the concept of "work" as not being tied to working for someone else, and more as pursuing my purpose, as a coach and consultant.