My favorite part about coaching is seeing my clients recognize the strength they have within themselves to craft lives that bring them a sense of satisfaction within their success. Please check out what a few of them have to say in their own words.
Prior to working Jattu, I was crippled by imposter syndrome and the sense that I was moving throughout my life without fulfilling my true purpose. Despite completing two doctoral degrees and many awards and accolades, I could not see my purpose and embrace my full worth. After working with Jattu, I emerged with a life purpose that truly encompasses the driving forces in my life.
Simply reviewing this life’s purpose daily has transformed where I prioritize my energy and focus. I have achieved so much clarity in my search for my first faculty position that I feel equipped to take on any challenge that comes my way. As I opened my eyes to my purpose, unexpected opportunities arose and I feel ready to leverage my newly clarified purpose to achieve my life goals. Writing out my life purpose has been transformative and helps clearly shape my worldview.
Using another tool from coaching, I can now use priority-based decision making to drive major decisions in my life and reduce stress/guilt around these choices because I clearly know my priorities. My confidence has greatly improved and I am able to confront my imposter syndrome in an effective and productive way.
Before working with Jattu, I was lost in my career, unhappy, and uncertain. After our sessions, I was able to sort through where that dissatisfaction was coming from to make tangible changes to my career so that I could practice and feel more fulfilled and calm.
I met Jattu at a medical conference where a free 30-minute coaching session was offered. Scrolling through the coaches’ bios, some coaches would only see C-suite clients, some focused more on mid-career, so when I got to Jattu’s profile and she offered coaching to any and all and shared about her experience of early career burnout, I immediately felt drawn to her. That first meeting, I laughed, I cried, I had tangible takeaways, and I knew we weren’t done working together yet (I just had to make sure she was ok with that!)
Returning to my over-scheduled schedule after the conference, finding her website was on my to do list but obviously was never getting accomplished because the 17 items above it on the list also weren’t getting accomplished. That’s when Jattu reached out and offered a free follow up session, and I knew I did not want to let this opportunity pass by. At that meeting, we solidified a plan of coaching sessions together.
I appreciated her laying out the various opportunities to work together and her honest openness for me to choose what options would work best for me, personally and financially. As a chronic people pleaser, I didn’t feel pressured to choose what I thought she wanted. She created space, so instead I chose what I needed.
Scheduling the first session was a breeze. During our sessions I felt listened to, I felt that I was her priority in that moment and that she genuinely wanted to work with me on whatever my goals were, even if they shifted from session to session. She had multiple strategies to work through but always prompted me with “is there anything pressing that you feel would be helpful to work through?” And so, one session we spent 30+ minutes hyper-analyzing a work email that was causing me distress.
I really liked the well-being qualities exercise she led me through. Keeping those qualities in mind has helped guide me in having another way to tell when burnout and stress are creeping in and to reaffirm me as who I am when I am well and feel fulfilled. It took me a while to create my life purpose statement, and she stuck with me through that too.
At the end of our course, she sent a beautiful gift with the laminated life purpose statement and well-being qualities. I’d tucked them into the notebook and forgot that I had done so, so when I had a meeting with a healthcare CEO and was anxious about the meeting, I took out my notebook and the cards fell out. It was truly a moment of serendipity. I took a moment to read them through and was like, “Yes, in this moment I want to approach this meeting as my authentic, well self that I’ve been working towards for months.” All I could do for that meeting was be sincere, personable, candid, truthful, committed, and helpful and the meeting went great!
Going into these sessions admittedly I wanted someone (Jattu) to tell me I should quit my job and help me find another. Instead, she was there to reflect back to me what truly were the areas of struggle and mirror to me what I really did enjoy about myself, my life, and my job. While it sounds obvious, focusing on personal development is always going to be at the core and if that’s off course the other areas will be too. If you’re questioning, just do it!
I was a little over 3 years out from training. I felt powerless and hopeless. This burnout affected my personal life and marriage. I felt like I wanted to run away. Working with Jattu was beneficial because prior to her I tried a therapist who did not understand me. My problems were not depression. I had severe burnout.
No one understands what physicians go through but other physicians. I was allowed the space to reflect on all aspects of my life that I found important. I was able to have my feelings validated while also given the tools that led me to feel empowered rather than powerless.
Since the program my mindset regarding my professional career has improved the most. I no longer feel trapped. I now have a vision of how I want my career to be in the next 5-10 years. My work life balance has improved as well. I hold myself more accountable.
As a lifelong procrastinator a large part of my issues are that I am unorganized. I have learned that it is okay to outsource some things, and I need calendars/to do lists to function better. I am still working on the negative self talk/catastrophizing which she helped me to identify. Overall, I do not know what would have happened if I did not do coaching. The journey as a physician, wife and a woman can feel very burdensome. I definitely recommend Jattu’s coaching.
Before working with Jattu, I was burned out and struggling to figure out how to enjoy my professional life and whether I even wanted to continue on my current career path. My solo efforts of self help and personal development were not yielding the results I needed. By working with Jattu, I learned sustainable techniques and strategies to define my purpose and guide my career.
Through our work, I identified valuable tenets that I use to guide me day to day. Using these guidelines, I have been more effective and productive at work. Also, I learned the value of placing self-care over self-sacrifice. As a result, I am better able to handle the challenges and stress that are inevitable in my career. My work/life balance has improved, and I am able to be more present whether at work or with my family and friends. My colleagues have noticed a positive change in me as well.
I had just finished what felt like a marathon of problems that took several years to resolve. During this period I had put myself low on my own priority list. I kept telling myself once this or that is resolved things will get better. Suddenly it was all over and I felt the same.
I had heard and read a lot about life coaches and though I love yoga it seemed at first a little too “new agey” for me. However as I read more about it I realized that I was wrong. What appealed to me was an idea that I could be pro-active in making my life happier. Jattu’s coaching has helped me achieve a clearer idea of what my ideal life looks like and made me realize that I have the power and tools to get there. She empowered me to make choices that historically I would have felt were “too selfish” but were in fact healthy.
Being happy is not just an active choice but requires active effort to achieve. Life will continue to have unexpected hurdles but having tools helps me to identify them and get past them.
The Essence of Strength coaching program helped me convert my willingness and desire to be my best into actions so that my vision for my life meets my daily reality. Jattu has helped me acquire invaluable tools that allow me to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilled life. This experience has truly been the most important investment I have made in myself as an adult.
Before coaching, I felt stressed; more specifically, very overwhelmed by the daily tasks of life at work and home. It seemed like I never had enough time or energy to complete my endless to-do list. The stress of constantly playing catch-up and the bad habits I developed left me feeling physically tired, sore and fatigued. I was unhappy and it was starting to affect my work and personal relationships.
The Essence of Strength coaching process is helping me to examine my life objectively. The sessions themselves force me to carve out time to put myself first in order to concentrate on my physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. I have a deeper understanding of why my life was so out of balance and why I felt so out of control. Jattu provides a safe, non-judgmental space to examine my bad habits and what need I think they are meeting. The process also gave me the freedom to dream and explore what an ideal life would be for me.
The most important part to me is that after each session I come away with a strategy and tangible tasks that enable me to move closer to my ideal life. These are not quick fixes but substantive changes that will provide long-term happiness. I have replaced bad habits with smarter, healthier and more purposeful choices. Because the Essence of Strength coaching process is so personalized and tailored to me and my abilities, I started seeing benefits right away. I am taking better care of myself in a way that does not undermine from my family, work obligations or my core values. Because I am happier, I have a stronger bond with my family and friends, I am more productive at work and I feel physically healthier and more energetic.
The most significant improvements have been that:
1) I physically feel better, less tired and sore, more energetic and motivated. I’ve lost 6 pounds without really trying, just by cutting out some bad habits (mostly ice cream, soda and sweets).
2) I feel less stressed and more in-control of my life by using my time more efficiently to tackle daily tasks.
3) I am more in-touch with what I actually need instead of what would make me feel better at the moment. I am able to make better choices to improve any situation into one that will most benefit me most long-term.
Before working with Jattu, I was getting signs that things were clearly not going well and I did not have a plan of action for my own life. As a physician who is used to making clear and concise plans of action for others, somehow I fell short with myself. I found myself having achieved a high level of success but feeling utterly useless.
Jattu discovered that I had not openly recognized and voiced my true calling. It was in my head, but it was not written down and spoken aloud in a clear manner. Finding your purpose automatically begins the alignment process for you to succeed with yourself. I was at a breaking point (invisible to all) and Jattu’s coaching has allowed me to achieve a measure of peace and begin the process of becoming content.
Thanks to coaching, I realize I actually am in control. We only have this one small tiny life. I do not have to feel I am being controlled. I have time for me. I can dream big and bigger and the biggest of them all and achieve what I set my heart to do. All I have to do is speak my purpose.
Prior to working with Jattu, I was in survival mode, and too overwhelmed by the stresses of residency to dream of or plan my ideal life. She taught me how to reframe negativity and stress in a way that I could live above it, envision, plan and execute meaningful outcomes for myself.
The most significant improvements in my well-being and productivity thanks to working with the Essence of Strength coaching program are a positive mindset, manifestation of dreams and goals, and self-compassion.
Before working with Jattu, I had placed unrealistic expectations of job performance and work- life balance on myself. With coaching, I developed a life purpose and worked on time management and priorities to achieve calm every day.
The most significant improvements since working with the Essence of Strength coaching program are that I have adjusted work flow and developed systems to finish work earlier, prioritized activities that contribute to my well-being and taken more time off work.
I have been working with Jattu for several months now. A series of unexpected events led to the need for a career change. I first found Jattu on Facebook. After speaking with her and previous clients I decided to proceed with the coaching. We met regularly by WebCam and worked through various exercises using the supplied coaching materials.
We worked extensively to identify the positive and negative characteristics of my previous jobs, the qualities I wanted in my next position and the assets that I have to offer prospective employers. I admit to being somewhat skeptical about some of the techniques but I am now a convert! Recently, while considering a job posting, I realized that the job did not fit some of the criteria that I had said were important to me. Without the prior work I would not have incorporated this information into my assessment of the job.
Jattu is personable and friendly. She is patient but firm and has an excellent sense of humor. She genuinely cares for her clients and actively works with them to define and reach their goals. I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak with anyone who is considering her services.
Before working with Jattu, I was frustrated in my life inside and out of work. I needed a way to reset and re-prioritize. After the Essence of Strength coaching program, I was able to ask myself the right questions and develop a framework to start making new moves that would create a more fulfilling life in and out of work.
The most significant improvements I’ve seen since working with Jattu are:
- Having more self worth and decreased anxiety by developing guidelines for daily living that are aligned with my purpose statement.
- Being more confident about my decision making by developing strategies to set new goals based on determined new priorities.
- Determining my need to prioritize my mental health by seeking further support with a counselor.
I recommend Jattu as a healthcare provider life coach. She successfully helped me make the decision to transition from working full time as a pediatric hospitalist to taking a position as a healthcare consultant.
In addition, Jattu has taught me invaluable skills to balance work, motherhood and school. Since I began working with Jattu I have increased confidence at work; increased awareness of the need to balance my life; and new strategies to change my bad habits. I could not have made it through this transition without her strength, wisdom and support.
Before starting the Essence of Strength program I had been going through a down point in my life. I was dealing with a bunch of self-inflicted problems and losing focus on what my goals originally were. Around this time I found Jattu’s Essence of Strength.
With her help I was able properly assess each problem, find the root of each issue and plan steps to fix them. Furthermore, Jattu’s coaching helped me realize what my ideal life looks like and the steps I need to take to achieve that goal.
Thanks to her coaching I now have a better grip on the actions I need to take to reach goals I set for myself. I am no longer feel my goals slipping from my grasp but instead I am getting closer to the life I want to live.
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