Sanjiv, VP of Sustainability and Safety at Tata.
Joa has that special talent which can coax out stuff from hardened people. I might not be hardened, but I surprised myself by sharing things which I am normally reticent about, esp in professional settings.
the sessions were insightful and revealing for me. I got an opportunity to reflect on my own life and philosophies like I have not done before. At this stage of my life, I thought it was not only revealing but also rewarding. It gives me a good beacon for my journey onwards.
Charlotte, Head of Bristol College of Massage
Joa is an adaptive, imaginative and intuitive coach. I felt very early on that Joa was responding to me as an individual, rather than trying to shoehorn me into a coaching model. Joa's incisive questions and canny observations kept me well on track and made sure we got the most out of our sessions. I really appreciated the visualisation and bodywork that we did in the sessions. Even though I was familiar with this style, I was bowled over by how much I got out of it, and how well Joa facilitated it.
Joa's corporate background meant that she could speak my business language too- she knows exactly what it's like to work in small and large companies, and indeed as as self employed person.
We spent a lot of time looking at my values - and this proved to be a real breakthrough, the work I've done with her spread into many areas of my life.
It has been immensely nourishing and healing, dealing with some very deep-set issues. I would whole-heartedly recommend her, and will definitely work with her again.
Shila, freelance coach and community builder
Joa has amazing instincts and intuition. She is evidently tuned into herself and has a depth of wisdom, experience and self awareness. She is calm and non judgemental and completely reassuring around confidentiality. She is brave and non directive, whilst being willing to challenge.
I found deep answers to question I didn’t know I was consciously asking, and we got there in only a few sessions. I learnt simple tools I now apply every day. I built the courage to try things I had wanted to try for years. I now have an inner confidence I didn’t have before. I will always be grateful.
Feedback for the Positive Intelligence Programme
I’m super glad i did the Positive Intelligence programme with Joa- it gave me much needed tools and perspectives and would recommend it -
Gail Bradbrook- Extinction Rebellion Co-founder
It was, and still is, an insightful, inspiring adventure. There have been so many shifts. The tools that I have learned are really helping me deal with (and recover from) my endless saboteur hijackings.
Dealing with the inner voices that have been chipping away inside of me for years and years. This program gave me the tools to manage them and the app is easy to navigate & well designed. I did have some concern that I would have the time to fully commit to it daily but have since realised that the practice is an ongoing state of awareness and have found ways to integrate it into my daily routine.
Lisa, singer, songwriter, producer and creative Director at Pro7ect
Emma, Family Support Worker
For me the most important learning has been around taking time out to do PQ reps and checking in with myself. I feel I am much more aware of negative feelings rising in my body and I can now intervene at an earlier stage before the negative feelings overwhelm me. I'd say that there is definitely something for everyone in this program
Before I started the programme I was worried that it wasn't the right time for me and I didn't have the appetite or capacity to take on a new activity and time commitment. Now I’d say Definitely do it. I found that it offered very useful and fresh perspectives, and practical tools. It's comprehensive, very well thought out, with depth to it. It gave me awareness and understanding of my saboteurs and their impact, particularly the impact of beating myself up and where that comes from, and the idea that I have permission to be kinder and more caring towards myself. The PQ reps support me in grounding myself and being present.