“When the success of my family-owned bakery meant it was time to move to a larger location and grow my team, I leveraged Jay for her expertise. As I found myself adopting Management responsibilities, there were many times I needed a sounding board. I turned to Jay frequently for her coaching on how to handle different situations. She was a trusted advisor who always carried my best interest at heart. I highly recommend her for any business owner who is expanding their leadership.”
-Isabelle V., Business Owner

“When I began working with Jay I was feeling overwhelmed and unfocused with my personal finances. What I wanted most from the coaching relationship was someone who would challenge me, hold me accountable and keep me focused on my financial goals. Jay exceeded my expectations as she helped me break through my resistance, renew my energy and exceed my financial goals. Her coaching style is kind, caring and sensitive.”
-Diane P., Coach

“Working with Jay was a delight! I live my life at an intense pace, and Jay kept our sessions focused and on track. I valued her insights and presence, and I always felt special and cared for.”

-Evan A., Attorney

“Jay does a GREAT job. She is a ‘no pressure’ coach, and works her way around the maze to help her clients realize the answers for themselves. She is doing exactly what she is supposed to do, she does it extremely well, and all while setting me at ease.” 

-Pat H., General Manager

“As our business has grown, I am struck that "the skills that got me to this point" are not always "the skills I need for the coming years". A huge help for me and our business has been retaining Jay DeVorre and her company for coaching and leadership training, both for me and for many members of our management team. I appreciate how Jay has methodically gained an appreciation for my goals and priorities for the business and for myself personally, and then used this information to help shape our team and culture in a way that supports those priorities. As an independent professional, she supports our company and at the same time her services provide a valuable extra benefit for our employees who want to take on more responsibility and leadership roles over time.”
-Jan B., Managing Director

“I have been working with Jay for about 4 months now. She has been successful in helping me find my way through some difficult times. She keeps a level head and makes you think and consider ways to work out your own problem. She makes you deal with the issues at hand by making you answer the hard questions like, ‘what are you going to do to change this? or that?,’ etc. This I feel is the most important part of the exercise because she doesn't tell you what to do, but makes you decide what you are going to do. She has great follow up by asking you how you handled the issue/task from your past session.”
-Danielle B., Director of Operations

“Jay was very encouraging and professional. She asked powerful questions about my strategy to reach my goals. She helped me see that when I think I may not be making progress, I am still progressing by maintaining my initial change. Through a reevaluation of certain aspects of my life, I was able to change my attitude to a more positive one. I recognized that my life has improved and I was able to let go of a negative lens I had been looking through. Thank you, Jay, for your guidance during a 6 month period that has been quite challenging. You have helped me regain my healthy habits for both my mind and body. You are much appreciated.”

-Lisa, Psychologist

“Jay is a wonderful coach that encourages, holds space for her client’s uniqueness and acknowledges and validates their strengths. She has great energy and insight. I felt seen and valued through her coaching, while being strengthened and fortified in the process. Jay brings great energy and enthusiasm to her coaching. She's an encourager and wonderful at pointing out the wins, as well as holding space for deeper work. Her insights helped me see positive aspects of myself that I may have overlooked previously. She often repeated back what I said so I could actually take in my own insight and strengths, rather than passing over them. I found this very helpful.”  -Kimber B., Business Owner

“I want to let you know how much I have appreciated your encouragement, your active listening, your insights, and helping keep my momentum going in the months we've worked together. You are a very caring coach -- you have a lucky clientele.”
-Keegan R., Business Owner

“My coaching sessions with Jay have changed my life for the better. Since my first meeting with her, I have seen concrete results in my daily living. These results include dramatic increases in my financial opportunities, life perspectives, and the quality of my relationships. As Jay leads me onward through our coaching process, I feel like my work as a client makes me a better person in the world. If you are willing to put your intention and energy into being the best person you can possibly be, then Thriving Life Coaching is for you--and Jay will be an invaluable ally in your journey!” -J.Moore, Artist

“Jay, Excellent class. I really appreciated the enthusiasm in the way you presented the materials and challenged us to think through the key elements of Leadership. With your help, I can better align my plan, as a new leader at a new company, which I believe will help accelerate both my and my team’s mutual development as we begin our journey together. Thank you for making this both interesting and beneficial.”
-Andy, Vice President

“I would describe Jay's style as positive and upbeat. I enjoyed the accountability and positivity that I received, and accomplished quite a few of my initial goals working with Jay.” 

-Monique, Business Owner

Thank you for sending the resources, books are ordered.  😊 I want you to know that you changed my life, not a day goes by that I don’t practice what you taught me – either work or personal life.  I look forward to continuing this journey with the books you recommended and bringing my staff along on the journey too. Thank you so much for your time and wonderful insights, I am grateful.

-Jackie Stevens, Regional Director

“Jay was wonderful to work with!  With her help, I was able to identify an action plan that lead to a happier, more fulfilled life.  She has impeccable listening skills and profound compassion for her clients. Working with Jay has truly been a life changing experience. Thanks for everything, Jay!”

-Valerie N, Vice President

“Jay is very responsive and supportive of my emotional state. I often need to spew out my initial reactions to something before I can connect the dots on my next steps and align them with my priorities. Jay gives me that space and asks helpful questions/makes detailed observations that help my thought process.”

-S.L., Manager

“Jay is a warm, insightful and professional coach. She has the capacity to ask powerful questions and be both direct and kind at the same time, a valuable combination. She circled back easily when needed to my overall agenda which helped to keep me on track. Jay asked me perceptive and powerful questions that went right to the heart of my goals/agenda. She was instrumental in supporting me to keep my values top of mind, a key component of staying on track with my agenda. During our work together, Jay helped me, when necessary, clarify if I was being intentional in my actions so as to align with my goals and values. She was a great support in helping me to clarify the questions that I needed to ask in order to take right actions between sessions. Jay helped me to continually link my goals with my values, which was significant in making the changes I wanted to make. That emphasis continues to remind me of what I need to consider when I find myself challenged. Coaching with Jay was rewarding for me both personally and professionally.”

-Suzanne L, Trainer / Business Owner

“After just a few sessions with Jay, I felt my confidence building and was able to take the next step in my career.” -Ann D., Writer

“I appreciate how well Jay was able to interpret what I shared, and how she helped me to think differently, too. She was able to bring something out in me that I could not do myself. Since coaching with Jay, I have:

1. Built an excellent working relationship with a new manager

2. Received the highest performance rating an associate can achieve on my year-end appraisal

3. Learned how to be more mindful of my time and achieved a significantly-improved work/life balance

4. I approach challenges differently and am very mindful to explore deeper rather than allowing initial reactions to dictate my next steps

I am looking forward to future coaching sessions and the benefits that I expect to recognize from them.”

-M.D., Manager

“Jay has done a great job of helping me organize my thoughts and reflections and put them into actionable next steps.” -Sasha S., Manager

“I loved the quiet and powerful insights gained in my coaching sessions. The conversations gave me the courage to explore some behaviors that were previously not in my wheelhouse and I’ve learned a lot. I felt very supported and very seen. I think Jay is exceptional! Thank you for an amazing journey, Jay. 💖” -Adrienne E., Director

“Jay is an amazing person, leader, and a compassionate coach and I am glad to know her. She has worked with me on my professional development and has helped me clear my internal obstacles. As a result of doing this professionally, she helped me grow in all areas of my life. Jay has a way of explaining complicated concepts very easily and by asking the right questions, she pulls the answers out of you.” -Kristina, Vice President

“My experience with Jay has exceeded my expectations. Jay encourages you to dig deep within in order to make decisions that are right for your own unique self. As a result of our sessions, I feel empowered to move forward in a positive direction with a confidence I have never had before.” -Robyn S., Business Owner

“Jay, truly, thank you so much. You've made me feel seen, heard, and understood, and really have provided me so much insight and learnings. The impact your sessions have on me is immense and I will never forget it. You have all my gratitude <3. Looking forward to the next time we speak :)” -Catharine C., Analyst

“Jay was an absolute joy to work with. Very helpful and insightful. She challenged me to think differently and even more important--take different actions. Her questions to me helped me pause, reflect, and do different. I have learned some actionable ways to prepare for my next career phase. And some ways to integrate things I am learning into my current role in a more meaningful way. I continue to learn something every time I talk to Jay. She helps me focus on what I need to do next. THANK YOU JAY!” -Wendy M., Senior Leader