“I truly have grown so much in the time we spent together. Lena created room for me to look at my behavior patterns, figure out where they came from and change them! This personal growth of understanding myself better, why and how I freeze, get defensive and shut down has allowed me to set boundaries, come to my organizing more assertively and confidently, and work as a member of a team. Lena helped me find solutions that were authentic to me instead of giving me the answer. Lena was a wonderful, caring and empathetic coach.” - Melody K. 

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"Lena listens deeply and shares her reflections in ways that are both thoughtfully supportive and challenging. She is all about creating a gracious space that invites vulnerability." – Rebecca S. 

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“Lena has such an ability to identify in real time what is at the core of a challenge or confusion I'm facing. She skillfully guides us to learn from and bring new approaches to our own organizing and relationships. One of the things that stands out to me from sessions with Lena is how able I feel to put into use into practice the work we do.” – Margo S. 

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“Lena’s calm and ability to listen and comprehend opens the door to transparency and validation, and allows me to express myself. I look forward to the time to slow down and recognize the moment. It's like a breath of fresh air. The task, the campaign, the focus, the strategies seem to follow a straighter path, and new energy and creativity are revealed. Having a coach that guides the mind, without condemnation, permits a power of strength to evolve and reveal itself.  It was always there but covered by doubt.  Lena helped me open that door. What a gift!” – Roxanna W. 

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“I trust Lena to accept and meet me where I am in my understanding, and also identify an opening for my growth. She is very nonjudgmental and encouraging. Through our coaching group I have gained insights into group dynamics, how to refocus conversation in a constructive way, how to craft a vision for my team, how to build something from the group up, how to listen to both what someone is saying and also what might be underneath this, how to encourage leadership development in my team, and in myself! She has helped give me organizational brass tacks tools, but also self-awareness in terms of who I am as a leader.” – Daniel E. 

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“I learned to listen to myself and to not take on problems that weren't mine. This was a vital outlet for me and really helped me to find my path!” – Emilie H. 

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“I had no idea what this would entail or where it would lead me. The experience was beautifully laced with meaningful and challenging conversations. I am thankful that I got to unpack past experiences and look at the shame I carried. I am glad I had space to struggle with the feelings that get in the way of my racial justice work. Lena seems uniquely made to guide people down this path, striking an amazingly adept balance between asking pointed questions in a non-threatening way, listening intently, sharing bits of herself and creating a safe place for me to talk, express doubts, navigate the challenges of this internal work.” – Jenifer M.