Testimonials
Client feedback on how decision coaching helped with relationships, careers, and a thousand other decisions.
“Your ability to decisively cut through the clutter and get to the key priorities is truly amazing.”
— Holly Bammert, New York City
I feel completely confident
“Nell is your person if you need help weighing the cost of an important decision! Nell helps you to 1) clarify what your actual decision is, 2) become empowered to make a confident call, and 3) walk away with a new non-judgemental supporter rooting for your success! What more can you ask for? I feel completely confident in the decision I made and I feel lucky to have had Nell in my support system!”
— Chantel Nicolas, Massachusetts
I feel like you just saved my life
“I had been struggling with a major life decision for over a year and by asking the right questions, you helped me see my path so clearly! I feel like you just saved my life. You helped me see exactly what I need to do in order to get me where I want and need to be. I can’t thank you enough.”
— Chantale Michaud, Ontario, Canada
Did not just tell me what I wanted to hear
“Nell helped me make a significant decision about my career. She was able to get to the heart of the matter quickly and she cut through all of the ‘pro’ and ‘con’ factors I had been considering for days. Nell framed the real issues I needed to consider and several times made insightful points that made me look at my situation more clearly. She was easy to talk to and did not just tell me what I wanted to hear - it was like talking to a longtime friend. I’m grateful that I found her and I know I could not have made this decision without her help. I would recommend her to anyone needing clarity about an important decision.”
— G. Gill, Torono, Canada
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Truly empowering
“I contacted Nell regarding a major life decision that I’d spent much time agonizing over without reaching any clarity. I didn’t know what to expect from my session, but I’m so glad I did it. Nell was not only an empathetic listener, but she asked all the right questions, cutting through the fog to help me make sense of my situation. Most importantly, the session allowed me to feel ownership over the decision myself. It was truly empowering.”
— K.A., California
Deadlines and goals
“I was deciding between quitting my job where I was miserable and starting my own business to open up a youth hostel. It was so scary to leave a secure job to pursue a dream of mine where there was no definitive path. I really needed someone to help not only encourage me but to help me set deadlines and goals so I could accomplish what I truly wanted to accomplish. The Decision Coach has helped guide me during a very challenging (yet exciting) time of my life. Honestly, if I did not set up a call with The Decision Coach, I would still be miserable sitting behind my desk doing something that did not fulfill me at all.”
— Lauren Beilin, Washington D.C.
Feeling really confident and brave
“Nell’s coaching process is phenomenal: She has you gather information, asks a series of values-based and creative questions to get at the heart of your motivation, and truly helps you move towards committing to a strong decision that you feel really good about making. Nell is so personable and easy to talk to, and her process is fluid, friendly, and approachable. She asked me a couple of seemingly simple questions near the end of our session that hit me like a ton of bricks: our conversation led to a true a-ha moment for me. Lightbulb, fireworks, heart eyes emojis, the works. I went into this conversation so nervous and unsure about making this decision, and left feeling really confident and brave. The return on this investment is incredible. Thanks, Nell!”
— Caitlin, Richmond VA
Clarity and confidence
“Nell has a gift for sure!! I got so much clarity and confidence in my decision, and I have finally decided to move on. Her framework/process helped me take that decision because I know what I want and what I need to do after going through that process. Not only that, but Nell also helped me with some strategies and viewpoints that helped me overcome my fears and identify the root cause of the underlying problem that caused me to procrastinate making decisions. I highly recommend Nell for anyone who got stuck making a decision for a long period of time and needs help in brainstorming.”
— Raj K., Boise, Idaho
Unbiased perspective
“Nell was so easy to get in contact with and it was extremely helpful to have her unbiased perspective on a decision I could have maybe made on my own, but would have taken a lot longer. I walked out not only with a decision, but feeling more confident and accepting of my decision. It was also helpful to get her input on ways of approaching the decision, what the worst case could be, and other factors that I overlooked myself in my own overthinking. I would highly recommend using Nell’s services, especially if you’re in the middle of making a last minute, tough decision!”
— Raissa, California
Miraculously I found Nell
“As someone who has a notoriously hard time making even unimportant decisions, when I faced the toughest choice and biggest investment of my life (choosing between two very different grad school options) I was paralyzed for months, analyzing every minute detail, spending hours upon hours researching, and endlessly bugging my friends and family for their takes. Even after all that, I was still on the fence. More research and opinions just left me more unsure. Miraculously I found Nell, who through our discussion was able to tease out my true values and priorities, with which we identified the path that would be the best fit considering what was most important to me now and in the future. Thanks so much, Nell!”
— Alex Ford, Austin TX
Honestly incredible
“I was able to get to the core of what I wanted, which was honestly incredible. That can be hard to do and having someone impartial helping me honestly tease out my own answer was major for me.”
—Stacy Scott, South Carolina
Highly recommend her!
"I was struggling to decide if I should quit my full-time job for my business. Nell was able to clearly weigh all relevant variables and help me to make a definitive decision. Highly recommend her!"
-Paul Lapine, New York, New York
Like a fresh blue sky after the fog
“Before the session I felt in massive confusion and not only at a cross-road, but standing at one of those direction signs with fourteen different arrows on it pointing in all different directions. I couldn’t make sense of where to go. The feeling often leads to despair and then giving up and doing nothing but spinning my wheels in place.
Then I spoke one hour with the “clarifier-extraordinaire” Nell and she immediately helped me see that most of the arrows pointed nowhere good for me. She did this by listening with her piercing perception and her quick intelligence to what I said in relation to her clarifying questions. It felt very collaborative, and together we found the right direction, the right arrow. And now I’m on my way feeling a sense of confidence knowing this is the right road for me. It’s such a relief to be proceeding now.
Thanks again Nell. It was fun and like a fresh blue sky after the fog. You’re fab!!”
— Emma Frances, New York
I feel confident in moving forward
“I was feeling lost and confused about leaving my job and starting my own business. After telling Nell all the details, she could so easily cut through all the clutter and outline a path forward. It’s clear to me now what the best decision is, and I feel confident in moving forward with a decision, which is THE best feeling! Nell took the time to truly listen to my situation - she’s an amazing listener and coach. She was able to think of implications of decisions that I hadn’t even thought of yet (even though this is all I’ve been thinking about for weeks now). Having an unbiased person with your best interest in mind to help with making a decision is unbelievably helpful. I achieved way more in my call with Nell than I have in my hours and hours of talking to friends and family about this decision. I am so glad that I found her, and recommend her to anyone struggling with a tough choice. ”
— Perrin Swoveland, Colorado
My nervousness went away
“I had been very nervous about making this phone call, and at the same time, so impressed by what I had read about Nell online and in these testimonials. Our talk was excellent, and my nervousness went away quickly. Nell is a great listener, and she is also very knowledgeable about how decisions work and what elements to consider. Thank you Nell!”
— Margaret Sawyer, Amherst, Massachusetts
Like lifting a huge weight off my shoulders
“Nell asked thought-provoking questions that helped me find the answer to my big dilemma. More importantly, she provided concrete advice on next steps. I can’t recommend her services highly enough. Talking with her was like lifting a huge weight off my shoulders.”
— Shannon Kelley, Austin, Texas
A decision I feel really great about
“I sought Nell’s assistance with a big decision I had to make around my career. I had been going back and forth for weeks, unable to make a definitive decision. Talking with Nell made me verbalize many feelings I did not realize I had about the two options, and her logical and pointed questions led me to the option that really was best for me. Her open and friendly demeanor made her very easy to talk to and she was able to expertly gather the information I laid out, sort through it all, and, ultimately, help guide me to a decision that I really feel great about. I would recommend Nell to anyone going through a similar decision-making process.”
— Mary Balla, Washington D.C.
My life is better every single day
“I found Nell's services (via Ask A Manager) at exactly the point where I desperately needed some advice, & when all my friends were too burnt-out or preoccupied to be able to advise. She listened thoughtfully to a complicated scenario, asked some incisive questions, and came up with an answer so simple and correct that all I had to do was act on it. Ten days later, I had put the plan we'd created into motion, and now, three months later, my life is better every single day because of it. I was too deep in the problem to see it for myself, and I am endlessly grateful that someone else could.”
—Alexandra Scott, Richmond, Virginia
Very down-to-earth, sincere, and genuine
"Nell is very down-to-earth, sincere, and genuine, so she's able to quickly cut through all the fluff to hone in on the key aspects of any decision in order to help determine the best path forward despite all the ‘noise’ and confusion associated with the decision. She brings the most important factors involved to light in a way that guides you to key insights and actions."
—Melissa James, Silicon Valley, California
Your therapist won’t tell you what to do, but I will.
She gave me new ideas I had never even thought of
“Nell is insightful and cuts right to the chase! No more overthinking with Nell. Within 1 hour, she was not only able to come up with the right decision, she gave me new ideas I had never even thought of. For example, I was really looking for an answer to choice A or choice B - which one. She told me the answer was clearly choice A (quitting my job). Her job could have ended there, but she pushed the idea further by also coming up with solutions to the cons of choice A, and coming up with an action plan to execute that fits well with my values. In addition, she gave me some life advice that no friends would tell me, but that I needed to hear! Talking with Nell was eye-opening, and showed me that big decisions can be made quickly and soundly with the right framework!”
— Sarah K., Columbus, Ohio
Comfortable and confident
“Nell took the time to completely understand who I am and the decision I was trying to make. She must have taken 3 pages of notes and then used all the information to find the heart of the decision and not only helped me make a decision but also made me feel more comfortable and confident. Wouldn’t have wanted to get help from anyone else!”
— Jack Bader, Boulder, Colorado
Really good at getting to the point
"Nell is really good at getting to the point. She got me thinking about a creative option I had not been considering and helped me feel more free to make that decision. I would highly recommend it to anyone in limbo!"
— Ben DeGeorge, Miami, Florida
I’d been wrestling for months
“Nell recently helped me to make a life-changing decision to move back to the area I used to live in. This required me to pull out of buying a house at the last minute, that would have been in the wrong area. It was a dilemma I’d been wrestling with for some months, losing quite a lot of sleep over it. Nell asked me incisive questions and quickly got to the point, which had been hidden or obscured from me at a time when my mind was overloaded with stress and worry. It was so helpful to have someone objectively look at the issue and relay her clear recommendation, and then to hear her justification. Most importantly, she advised me not to go back over the problem and un-decide it. I’m sticking with it and am moving back this week.”
— Denise Edens, Norwich, England
The process flowed with some warm laughter
“A great sounding board to organize and clarify my thoughts. The process flowed with some warm laughter. In many ways, just booking the session helped me to decide. Nell helped solidify my choice. I highly recommend Nell if you are ready to stop ruminating and get on with life.”
— Dr. Paula Moore, Ontario, Canada
Hands down the best investment
“I contacted Nell after having spent the better part of two weeks going backwards and forwards about a big career decision. In one hour Nell was able to expertly and sensitively cut through the noise, and help me to land where my heart already was. After our conversation I felt empowered to take immediate action, and although there is still some fear around taking the step - I know it is the right one, and it is thanks to Nell that I was able to settle on that knowing. Speaking to her for just one hour gave me the confidence to move through to a new very exciting stage in my life. I do not hesitate in recommending her to anyone who is going around in circles with a hard decision, it was hands down the best investment I could have made in myself and would do it again, and will do it again whenever the situation calls for it! Thanks Nell, you’re a legend. ”
— Sophie, Melbourne, Australia
My ultimate purpose and values
“By rooting the decision in my ultimate purpose and values, this made it seem less intimidating and complicated.”
— Mark Wheeler, Wilmington, Delaware
Nell is a great thinker
“The session was better than I expected. Even the questions and materials Nell shared before meeting were helpful in giving me a different framework or model for thinking about my decision. Going in, I did not have a clear ‘decision 1’ and ‘decision 2’ so I wasn't even sure this would be a session worth having, but Nell patiently talked me through some great questions to get to a more clear understanding of what I am sitting with. I also felt some synergy in brainstorming towards the end. Nell is a great thinker and helpful listener!”
— Brittany Hartman, Boston, Massachusetts
It felt absolutely right
“Nell asked great questions that were sometimes easy to answer and sometimes made me really think. She was great at pulling apart issues to view things that were all tangled up in my brain. Yes, I did reach a decision and it felt absolutely right.”
— Caroline Stanley, Redondo Beach, California