“Nell is simply an amazing coach. I sought her expertise at a time when I was unsure of where I was heading in my personal and professional life. Nell was able to help me sort through my jumbled thoughts and feelings and identify what it was I really wanted out of life. As a result, I now have an amazing new job and more fulfilling personal relationships. Nell is a skilled listener, incredibly insightful, and has helped me to learn to live in the moment. Thanks Nell!” I would like to tell you about it now, click. I can tell the story now.
Nathan Crombie, Lawyer, Melbourne, Australia
“It is no understatement when I say that Nell Desmond has transformed my day to day life. As someone who suffered from stress induced heart palpitations, swollen glands, and headaches, I knew my 80 hour work weeks would eventually run me down, and something needed to change. With Nell’s guidance, I have balanced my life, giving me the time I need at work, with family, alone, and doing the things I love and missed as a workaholic. I was surprised to discover that I was actually more effective at work with this balanced lifestyle. I no longer suffer from any stress related physical symptoms and am all around a healthier and happier member of my community. Thank you Nell!”
Alex Johnston, Freelance Grant Writer, Lynchburg, VA
“I feel so fortunate to have Nell as a coach, mentor, and friend. Her wisdom and vibrant energy are some of the many qualities she has that make her an exceptional coach. The ideas and strategies she has given me have been invaluable to my work and personal life, bringing me so much peace. I have more energy and joy as well, as I continue to live in the moment and center myself. I am very thankful for all Nell has taught me.”
Liz Leone, Teacher, Staunton, VA
“I am so grateful to work with Nell. Under her coaching I feel supported and directed. She has offered me activities that have helped me explore my blocks to living life “in the center.” She has coached me with compassion, encouragement and a deep knowing of how to honor and guide my self-exploration. I feel like I am in “great hands,” and that she knows what questions to ask that help reveal underlying patterns of self-sabotage and guide me towards self-love. She has helped spark creativity back in my life and a general feeling of hope and inspiration.”
Angela Potts, ESL Instructor at ACE Language Institute, Providence, RI
“Nell helps me focus on my strengths and see how I can help my business grow in a way that will satisfy my customers, but more importantly myself. I feel less blinded by the whirlwind of everyday responsibilities and more excited about what I am good at and what makes my business so successful.”
Clare Harper, Owner By and By Coffee Shop, Staunton, VA
“Nell helped me to realize my true value and the importance of articulating it to my stakeholders. She is an excellent listener and has a gift for offering straightforward and unbiased feedback and guidance.”
Holly Fort, Analyst at Lockheed Martin, Washington, D.C.
“As a fellow coach and trained healthcare professional, I unequivocally endorse Nell as a powerful and life-changing coach. Her style is a wonderful blend of power and delicacy, freedom and practicality, wit and wicked intelligence. She brings her full self to the coaching experience – and will expect you to, as well. But don’t come unless you expect to play BIG! With her thoughtful, always present, ‘dare to be great’ style, you will transform into the person you know, deep in your heart, you want to become. I dare you to be great with Nell!”
Dr. Ann Bowers-Evangelista, Psy.D., MBA, Principal, Green Peak Partners, Washington, D.C.
“Nell is my number one “go to” person when I need to make a major life choice and establish balance in my life. She asks powerful questions and gives honest input. She listens and always provides feedback that is straight to the point with no fluff. Her unique coaching skill-set and continued support is the reasons my small business has grown so much in a small amount of time.”
Jen Bonoma, Owner of Birdsong Designs, Charleston, SC
“Working with Nell has helped me to identify what I value most in my professional and personal life. This knowledge allows Nell to hold me accountable for making sure those values are at the forefront of my decision-making. Because of this, I have become more aware of habits I have developed over the years that compete with those values, and prevent me from achieving balance between work and home. My work with Nell has made me more self-confident and better able to prioritize what is truly important to me.”
Erin Funck, Special Education Teacher, Philadelphia, PA
“Nell is a vibrant, energetic coach who has a passion for serving women leaders as they grow into their leadership roles – to help women learn to be warriors and then grow into chiefs. She is part coach, part educator, and part shaman who truly wants to help make the world a better place. Consider yourself fortunate if you choose to work with Nell because she is enthusiastic, genuine, and doesn’t do anything halfway. You will find working with her to be rewarding.”
Anne Gaal PhD, Coach / Writer / Exploratory Mixed Media Artist, Winston Salem, NC
“Nell is an incredibly gifted coach and leader. Her energy and effervescence are contagious, and she is gifted in truly listening to others. As a coach, Nell is willing to dive into the deep end of the pool with her clients. She is honest and straightforward in her feedback, simultaneously empowering them and holding them accountable for their decisions.”
Maria Maroukian, Practice Director, Leadership & Management at Management Concepts Inc., Washington, DC
“Nell is highly intuitive and brings great commitment and care to her coaching. I would recommend Nell to women aiming to achieve balance in their lives.”
Claire Habel, Co-Director at CRH Lifestyle Group, Koh Lanta, Thailand
“Nell is personable, engaging and great at what she does. Her technique is incredibly nimble – she has an uncanny ability for intuiting what her clients need. Amazing value-add!”
Mike Hanus, Wellington, New Zealand
