Testimonials

"Diane is a very effective, talented and encouraging coach!  I was amazed how fast the time passed when we had our very first session together.  Every minute of the session flowed flawlessly as she took cues from me and, without hesitation, kept up with meaningful conversation and coaching.  She listened, asked questions, and used examples and analogies that helped change my way of thinking about many of my feelings and concerns. By navigating through what I said, Diane encouraged me at the end of each session to follow through with daily tasks that we came up with together as we talked.  I instantly began to view my issues differently and that was tremendously helpful.  Our time together clarified my thoughts and I came away feeling confident about being able to reach my goals.  Diane is easy to talk to and radiates optimism and encouragement. Having her as a coach has been an inspirational and powerful experience for me.  I look forward to this worthwhile time together and never want each session to end!"

E.M.

"As a first time mom, I was feeling somewhat overwhelmed with many aspects of my life, especially keeping balance and maintaining relationships that were constantly evolving. After working with Diane, she was able to help me put things into perspective, gain balance, and listen to my heart.  Diane is such a positive light and exudes an energy that only a few people in this world have been gifted.  She genuinely cares about helping others become better and living life to their fullest potential.  Diane has found her calling and I am honored and privileged to have her in my life."

J.L.

"I have known Diane Penola for many years, but only recently as a coach. She is an extraordinary person who has great compassion and care for the health and well being of everyone she meets. Diane possessed the natural gifts of a coach and mentor long before formally training to do so and has helped many people along the way.  In my recent coaching experience with Diane I found her to be exceptionally insightful as she skillfully steered me to a place of deeper awareness and greater movement in an area where I have been stuck for a long time.  She used a variety of tools and techniques in our conversations and followed up with gentle, supportive reinforcements afterwards.  Diane used logic, emotions, awareness, and spirituality together with expertise to artfully guide me toward my desired destination.  I found the entire experience to be beautiful, meaningful, and effective on many levels. Diane is indeed gifted and a gift to those she coaches."

P.T.

"Diane is a great life coach!  The entire flow of her sessions are excellent!   I did not feel rushed to talk and the space was safe for me to share areas where I wanted advice.  She allowed me to dive into some topics and share where I stood on them.  Diane does not make you feel judged.  If there was a need for suggestion or a need to switch gears, she did so at the appropriate time and in a gentle way.   Diane also provides excellent feedback and shows that she is really listening.  Her suggestions and feedback are encouraging and positive.  She gives real life strategies that can be utilized, and she is gentle with her encouragement.  My favorite part of speaking with Diane is when she shares her own personal stories and experience.  She is a real person who has personal life experiences and wisdom gained through those times.  This made me feel comfortable and safe to dive into more detail during my time with her.  At the end of the session, I felt appreciated, special and ready to face my current situation.  Diane makes sure to end the session on a positive note.  You cannot help but smile after speaking with Diane!"

R.B.

"I had an eye opening experience with Diane Penola.  She helped me set goals for myself.  She helped me get over my fear of "bothering" people with my business. She gave me a great analogy that now helps me get to my next step of bringing up my business to the everyday person. She taught me that if I believe in my business I am sharing a gift with others.  Her strategies now help me get to the next step with confidence!  I am so glad that I got to speak with Diane.  She really encouraged me and I am motivated to complete the goals I set up with her for myself."

M.M.

"Diane did not give me tips and techniques, advice or ideas.  I was not looking for that. I already know a lot but this knowledge was not getting the results I desired in my life.  Working with Diane caused the miraculous!  My success was far beyond anything I could have imagined, anything I thought possible."

S.M.

"I was in transition in my career, having left a job I loved to embark on my own.  When I got to the part of opening my office, I started to get cold feet.  That is where Diane came in - she guided me to consider what it was I wanted to contribute to the world, what I needed to actually focus on the joy in my practice, and even how to set up my office so that it is truly a reflection of me!  Her positive, supportive coaching shifted me from problem-focus to thinking big.  Now I'm over that hump, seeing clients, with much gratitude to Diane.  And it was fun!  If I hit another roadblock, RoundTableCoaching will be the first place I turn."

L.D. 

"Diane's coaching skills are outstanding.  She is perceptive, attentive, very kind, and extremely effective.  In a very short period of time she honed in on points that caused a paradigm shift in my thinking.  Issues that have perplexed me for months became clear and a constructive solution was found.  I would highly recommend Diane to anyone who is seeking to live a fuller, happier life!"

D.C.

Diane has helped me break the vicious cycle of living my life on autopilot. It feels like I have made an enormous breakthrough and that I can move mountains!  She believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. She inspires me to reach my goals.  I so look forward to our sessions and always hope that I am making her proud to be my Life Coach.  She is AMAZING. 

L.M.H.

"Diane is a natural at everything. Her positive personality will make you feel like you can achieve anything.  She has always been inspirational to me and now she can share her experiences and help you find the best version of yourself and your experiences.  Her guidance is very helpful and will coach you toward solutions and success."

C.P.

"I am lucky and blessed in that I have Diane as a Career Coach AND Life Coach.  It wasn't supposed to be that way.  However, she brought the aptitude to direct me into seeking new strategies, paths, and opportunities in my career goals.  As a Life Coach, Diane has empathy galore and continues to foster a strong belief in my self-worth and identity.  In both roles, she has taught me to "stretch" myself and to look beyond the expected and ordinary.  I highly recommend Diane in either capacity - as Career or Life Coach.  You don't have to be in the industry or faith as she.  You just have to believe that she has the unlimited knowledge to help you be the best that you can be in ALL that you seek"

T.N.N.

"I have been fortunate to know Diane for over thirty years.  She has seen me as a friend, as her daughter's teacher and now in my new position in direct sales.  Diane has always been a ray of light to anyone around her.  She has a natural way of making people at ease, and warmed by her positive nature and zest for life.  As a coach, she has been able to help me see my strengths and areas in which I need to improve.  However, she has also helped me to see characteristics in myself that I haven't given myself credit for.  Her role playing activities have given me insight to presenting information in a way that I hadn't been confident in before. She has helped me turn my hobby into a business."

K.P.

"Working with Diane was like having permission to focus on me.  It was relaxing and energizing.  I am newly committed to respecting myself in the same manner that I respect others."

L.B.F.

"Diane is truly a talented and compassionate life coach.  I was hesitant to pursue coaching sessions as I am not one to easily open up and share my feelings, but I knew I would be safe with Diane.  I'm fortunate to have made the choice to go for it! After three sessions I feel like a different woman.  We focused on my struggles with getting my small business off the ground, as well as some personal characteristics about myself that I wanted to change because I get in my own way.  Within one month I have made progress with my business.  I've moved forward with tasks that I was afraid to accomplish, and now instead of feeling "scared" about what the next step will be, I am EXCITED! My confidence, both professionally and personally, has grown in the  short time I've worked with Diane.  I enjoyed that she gave me "homework"to do, such as role playing with family and friends in order to improve my dialogue with customers and potential corporate clients, or making to-do lists with deadlines.  Diane is patient and understanding, and she will help you. I highly recommend her for life coaching, and if you are feeling nervous to engage in these sessions, I urge you to give her a go!

S.S.

"Working with Diane has been an absolute pleasure.  Appointments with her are sacred time.  Her calming demeanor offers a safe space to focus inward, clarify priorities and intentions, and set steps to execute a plan.  Diane is nurturing, spiritual and inspiring as a life coach, and she exudes so much warmth and genuine interest that speaking via phone seems as comfortable as sitting face-to-face.  No matter the scenario, she is able to help me put my challenges in context and often has an anecdote or example to share that helps move me over my speed bumps.  Regardless of how insignificant or insurmountable a situation feels, partnering with Diane helps put goals within reach.  Her clients are lucky to have her." 

K.B.