KristinCoach.com - Testimonials

" Coaching was the smartest money I ever spent. If you look at it only from a financial standpoint, I make more than double what I did in my old career. I'm doing something I love to do in a way that I love doing it. I have a new career that I'm much happier in and I'm less stressed which has impacted my whole family."

" Your coaching has challenged me to really go for what I want in life. You have challenged me to "play big" in my personal and professional life. When I was negotiating my salary for a new job, you helped me stand up for what I am worth and as a result of our sessions I have learned to articulate what I want and need in a position to make it successful for me and my employer."

" You have an incredible ability to get to the heart of a matter instantly and you are a master at challenging people. You constantly support me to be my best. Whenever you see my blind spots, you have given me direct, supportive coaching to improve instantly.. You cut my learning curve in half with your style of coaching and have an edge (way beyond most coaches) that catapults my dreams into reality.. You are a gifted coach."

" Just a quick note to say thank you for being such a wonderful, loving support. You reminded me why I am in this business which is as important as how you helped me see myself again. You are truly a blessing."

" On my fridge, I have your words written down.."To increase your chances of being discovered, you have to increase your visibility so get out as much as you can and let people see what you can do." Sounds simple, but it is working.. Thanks."

Vickers, Free Spirited Soul with amazing grace and passion for life, Dallas, Texas

" It has been a tremendous privilege and benefit... Kristin, you are very skilled at moving me through the process of making hard decisions and helping me see what's possible in life. I have confronted fears and made needed changes and each time I finish a session with you, I feel the burdens of self doubt lifted from my shoulders."

" Thank you for your time this morning! I'm excited after talking over some great ideas with you. I feel like I got more out of our half hour than from hour long meetings I've had with a consultant. You went right to the heart of the matter and offered specific, savvy advice that I can put into action immediately to help my business grow."

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"Sometimes a big goal will totally change the direction of your life," says Kristin Taliaferro who specializes in helping clients reach their loftiest goals. "It's like a tornado that will just sweep you up."

"Changing career paths can be very scary. The fear of the unknown prevents most people from pursuing their dream career. Plus, finances are a huge factor. The majority of people are trapped by their lifestyle and need their steady paycheck to get by each month."

"Whenever you find yourself avoiding a task, ask yourself "What’s in it for me?" suggests Kristin Taliaferro, a Master Certified life and career coach in Dallas. “Look at the outcome and what you’ll gain if you do the thing you don’t want to do,” she says. “Keep your attention there. Surround yourself with reminders of the outcome to keep yourself focused and motivated.”

How To Love Doing The Things You Hate, Better Health And Living Magaine, July 2007

"Powerful words should frame your focus for 2007", said Kristin Taliaferro. "Pick three words that describe how you would like to be, such as, 'beautiful,' 'radiant,' and 'fit'," she advises. "Then pick goals that move you closer to becoming those three words."

"Ask for help: Stop acting as if you can do it all," says life coach Kristin Taliaferro. "Enlist your husband, your children, your extended family and friends – get the help you need and don't let guilt drain your precious energy."

How Some Working Moms Ease the Transition Between Office and Home. Dallas Morning News, May 15, 2006.

"Just get it done. Focus on completion, not perfection," says Life Coach Kristin Taliaferro. "Perfection will lead to endless lists and a slew of incomplete projects. Now, is that what you want? What matters most is your ability to start and complete a project."

"Face the situation and take responsibility for your actions. This isn't the time for denial. "Tell the truth if you've made a big mistake," Taliaferro said. "It's better to fess up and realize that everyone is making mistakes. You can usually clear it up."

Digging Out , Chicago Tribune 06/25/03
Kristin offers suggestions about how to overcome career blunders and big mistakes.

"You can't get rid of stress but you can make it work for you," says stress-busting expert Kristin Taliaferro.

The Secret Addiction of Stressed Women, Cosmopolitan Magazine (UK edition), November 2003, page 318.

"According to life coach Kristin Taliaferro, the little things that bother you do more than drain your energy, they clutter your life to such an extent that you have no time for anything else. So, we spoke with Taliaferro and two other "toleration-free" women to find out how they did it...."

Kristin and her clients were interviewed for How to Take Charge of Those Little Annoyances, Family Circle, October 2002, pages 63-65.

" People definitely need 'me time' with everything that's going on in the world. You need to always be concerned with your energy supply."

Make a You Turn, Orlando Sentinel 03/28/03

" Connect With Your Passion. What would you do with your life if you could do anything you wanted? Travel? Write? Paint? Open a restaurant? Teach? If a fun idea comes to mind, don't squelch it. Taliaferro says, Many women have trouble with doing things that are fun. But your passion may be painting or crafts; it may not be linked to a career. It might just be a lifestyle."

Make a Break For It, HomeLife Magazine 03/03

" Personal coach, Kristin Taliaferro, suggests you map your 3 top priorities - 'put them on notecards and post them everywhere...measure against your top 3 priorities'..."

Excerpt from article The Balancing Act in Careers/Work Family Section of MSN.com, online March-July 2001.

" KristinCoach offers a few strategies. If you are trying to imagine the perfect career, avoid mulling over a bunch of job titles. Instead, grab a piece of paper and list the qualities you are looking for - things like "creative," "challenging," or even short commute..."

Tips offered in "How To" section of magazine:
How to: Know What You Want, Woman's Day,
June 2001, page 12.

Coaching tips on balancing life in:
How Does She Do It All?, Marie Claire Magazine,
July 2001, page 80.

"Founder of KristinCoach.com, a success coaching firm in Dallas. Previously the owner of an executive recruiting firm...her clients hail from as far away as England and Japan..."

Profiled under "Success Coaching" in:
10 Great Businesses To Start Now,
Entrepreneur Magazine, May 2001, page 128.

" It's important to realize that postponing change doesn't make it any easier. People become more and more beaten down and lose their confidence the longer they're in a job they shouldn't be in..."

" Moving on is always awkward. Be prepared for it. 'To be successful, you have to get comfortable with being awkward for a time. When you think it's time to move on, you need to do it as soon as you can. If you don't, there's a chance you never will.' "

"According to Life Coach Kristin Taliaferro, 'Any time you react to someone's advice, it means there's a kernel of truth in what they're saying. After you freak out, go away and examine what she said -- maybe it was just the nudge you needed.' "

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