“Joanne transformed the way we communicate within our organization and gave us new tools that helped us to open each other emotionally, in a direct but compassionate way. Joanne is a wise and gentle soul and a good teacher."
– Duane Light, Attorney, Ashland, OR
“Joanne’s presentation was outstanding! She is innovative, interesting and fun and managed to totally captivate the entire audience."
– Marty Phillips, Rogue Valley Professional Association
“Joanne’s highly effective communication skills, her excellent listening and intuitive abilities combined with her outstanding facilitation skills make her a powerful leader. She has an extraordinary ability to motivate and empower individuals and to co-create with others."
– Mary N. Miller, Executive Director, Medford, OR
“Joanne coaches with clarity and wisdom and has a knack for getting to the “heart of the matter."
– Fern Snogren, MA, MSW, Ashland, OR
“Joanne was our mediator and she was so clear, firm and skillful at helping everyone be heard … we were able to craft a settlement that felt good to everyone. She ensured that people would be heard in a safe and effective way."
– Lance Bisaccia, City of Ashland, Ashland, OR
“Joanne’s presentation was very powerful and she did an outstanding job of getting our group to open up and interact with one another."
– Tricia Smith, Mortgage Broker, Medford, OR
“Joanne teaches compassionate communication with great clarity, courage and good humor. She is a wonderful guide for the journey into the heart."
– Carl Griesser, MD & Executive Director of the Mankind Project
“Joanne’s straightforward, down–to–earth manner in presenting the information makes even the most basic concepts in communication accessible. She is engaging and makes the workshop experiential and fun in an easy going manner."
– Paula Sendar, Workshop Participant