Testimonials

Client Testimonials

A Few Words From a Few Clients

It has been an essential part of our work over the years to keep clients' identities completely confidential and we always include NDA's. At times, clients choose to share their experiences and agree, in writing, to do so and be named because they feel so strongly about it or because they do not live in the public eye. We are grateful for the positive impact made on all of our clients, shared or not. 

"I can't think of a bigger need than a service like this nor a better person to fulfill that need than Justina Vail. "

"I can't think of a bigger need than a service like this nor a better person to fulfill that need than Justina Vail. Not just because she's been there... but she also knows, expertly and compassionately, the emotional terrain."

Jeff Arch,
Producer | Director | Screenwriter

"(Justina) reminded me to... tap into the infinite possibilities of greatness..."

"There is something very present about Justina. She reminded me to live in the present from moment to moment and to tap into the greatness of possibility that lies within us all."

David Ajala,
Actor

"The tools I learned here are helping me step into the more expanded, powerful person I am!"

"This has come at the perfect time in my life. I am in the middle of big changes and the tools I learned here are helping me step into the more expanded, powerful person I am!"

Caryn Ward,
Actress | Producer | Writer

"I now wake up in the morning fueled by the life I've created."

"Since meeting with Justina... things changed for me in so many incredible ways... She has the background and wisdom that helped me create a path to follow, as well as the tools, the kindness, and the generosity that supported me... in overcoming the challenges I faced... In short, I can't thank her enough.... I now wake up in the morning fueled by the life I've created instead of being drained by it. Thanks Justina!!!"

Colin Egglesfield,
Actor

"I highly recommend her..."

"Justina is a highly sought out life coach with tremendous insight and passion for what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to get the most out of their life and career."

Carl Meinhart, Ph.D,
Chief Executive Officer

"Thank you for giving me the tools and showing me how to reclaim my life!”

"I am not scared anymore. I’m not empty or filled with pain. I respect my body and my emotions. I know I have the right to do what is best for my life and that I deserve nothing less than the absolute best. Thank you for giving me the tools and showing me how to reclaim my life!"

Linda M. Boreen,
Executive

“Justina created a safe, supportive environment to open up, do the work, and move forward with knowledge and new tools”

“Therapy wasn’t helping me really deal with the pain and grief... I felt stuck. The program is excellent, and Justina created a safe, supportive environment to open up, do the work, and move forward with knowledge and new tools. I’m so grateful for the experience.”

CH,
Director

"A life-changing, transformational experience..."

"(It was) a life-changing, transformational experience. Justina brings an authenticity that speaks directly to the heart ... Many doors have opened for me!"

Heather L. Campbell,
Executive

"They are life changing sessions, built with an intuitive, empathetic expertise..."

"Justina creates a space that you can step into and honestly look at where you are at and where you want to go. Her sessions aren't a quick fix approach that make you feel good short-term. They are life changing sessions, built with an intuitive, empathetic expertise, that help you explore and build the future you want. Expect to work at a deep level to create strong and sustainable foundations that support your personal and creative transformation."

Louise Ashcroft,
Actress | Singer

"This was exactly what I needed at this point. Your style is wonderful and your insights are priceless."

"Thank you so much. I can't explain how much it meant to be able to discuss the challenges I'm facing... These tools put me back in control of the situation and will allow me to be proactive. This was exactly what I needed at this point. Your style is wonderful and your insights are priceless."

Alison Lumbatis,
Actress

"This program was exactly what I needed at this point in my life."

“This program was exactly what I needed at this point in my life. It has allowed me to take the next step in my process and has given me the tools to continue with (my) growth, letting go and moving on for positive changes in my life. Thank you.” 


MG,
Artistic Director

"I feel like a flame has ignited inside me."

“I dug deeper than I normally would, which evoked a strong sense of self... I feel like a flame has ignited inside me and my duty to nourish that flame into fruition will be assisted by what I've learned through Justina's teachings. I can't wait!"

Krizia Bajos,
Actress

"Thank you many times! I am truly happier and brimming with excitement."

"...Everything I learned is so easy, fun and realistic. Thank you! ... Your words, methods, beliefs and teachings have helped me in my daily life. I would find myself praying and asking for some peace. You have given me some peace. Thank you many times! I am truly happier and brimming with excitement...!!!"

Candice Griego,
Actress

Colleague Endorsements

Some Words From Other Helping Professionals

"Justina combines deep compassion with powerful intuition... (She) creates enormous opportunities for growth."

"Justina combines deep compassion with powerful intuition in both her life and her work with clients. Her finely tuned sense of when to allow continued deepening of awareness and when to invite the client forward into new action creates enormous opportunities for growth."

Suzanne Samson, PCC, ORSCC, CCHT,
Founder of Essential Strengths - Coaching, Consulting, Facilitation

"Justina’s coaching first-hand... how quickly an expert coach can help a client safely discover limiting beliefs, was simply awe-inspiring.”

“Justina provided a very safe and secure environment to help the group along their journey toward personal mastery. Experiencing Justina’s coaching first-hand, and feeling how quickly an expert coach can help a client safely discover limiting beliefs, was simply awe-inspiring.”

Donald Hoffman,
Regional Director of Lean Development at Sutter Health

Coaching Demonstration Feedback

After Giving a Coaching Demo to Members of International Coach Federation (ICF)

“Always great to witness a great coach. Loved the delicate/ deliberate space (Justina) gave the client...”

Emma Farr Rawlings, MCC

“Coach Justina set the coaching presence quickly and allowed coachee to speak her thoughts clearly and with courage.You could sense the trust that was established between Justina and (the client) which set the stage for (the client) to find her (desired outcome). So very well done.

Jo Ann M Radja, CPC, ELI-MP

“It was an excellent coaching demo- very professional with a clear intention of empowering the client- the client has all the answers. It was helpful to see what questions to ask to move the client forward to find her own answers. Also, I've learned something new- which is direct communication. I definitely want to learn more about it and start using in my own practice in addition to asking empowering questions. Excellent presentation- very valuable for me as a life coach. Seeing how powerful the session was, it inspired me to keep up with my own coaching skills.”

Kristina Simpson ACC

(Justina) created huge space for the client by letting the client talk a lot - I especially appreciated this with Justina's reflection at the end - "Don't feel that as a coach you have to lean on questions - sometimes you can just reflect back or make an observation and then see where the client takes thing next" (this was a great reminder to relax and dance in the moment) Some great, powerful questions...”

B.K., ACC

Great, thoughtful questioning without giving advice! Great job!”

Bev Weise, ACC

“(Justina’s) coaching session demonstrated excellent listening and self management skills.

Hazel Pegues, ACC

"Justina is a very perceptive communicator with sophisticated skills who can really help her clients move to the next level."

"Justina is a very perceptive communicator with sophisticated skills who can really help her clients move to the next level. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend her coach services."

Tim Hallbom,
General Partner and Training Director of NLP and Coaching Institute of California

"The key gift Justina brings to her clients is her presence - inspiring, supportive, clear, and creative. She is smart, well trained, flexible, and powerful."

"Justina has an extremely connected and personal approach to working with clients. She has many diverse skills and tools that allow her to tailor approaches to the unique needs of her clients. These allow her to use a style that is free-flowing, intuitive, and immediately appropriate in the moment. She combines her skills of working with behavior, language, and thinking with the insight of a spiritual teacher to create a very powerful change experience for her clients. The key gift Justina brings to her clients is her presence - inspiring, supportive, clear, and creative. She is smart, well trained, flexible, and powerful. Her work makes a positive difference in the lives of those she supports."

M.J. Evans, Ph.D,
Owner and CEO of Envision Global Leadership, Inc.

“Love the coaching. Justina truly emphasized pausing after each question and thereby keeping the client in the moment! Love it! Excellent work at evoking powerful questions and getting the client to recognize where she was today and where she wanted to be.

Gustavo Pereira, ACC

Powerful and courageous questions! I especially liked the way (Justina) acknowledged the client’s strengths several times. It seemed to help her see herself in a bigger and truer way. (Justina’s) coaching presence was warm, kind and genuine.

Colleen Stone, ACC

“(Justina) demonstrated the power and value of staying focused on the client… Her coaching presence was captivating and engaging to the client and the observer.”

Micki Berg, PhD PCC

"“For me it was just a reminder how important it is to hold the space open for inquiry, and to offer gentle, curious questions. I loved the spaciousness Justina created - I noted that it was an 'intimate, sweet feeling' on the call.”

Marcia Dorfman, PCC

"I appreciated Justina's light touch and beautiful championing of the client. I also appreciated how she kept bringing the coaching back to how the client wanted to be showing up in her work environment, and reminding her of who she is/what she does that's so effective. Lovely.”

Leah Wang, ACC (Past President of ICF Los Angeles)

“(Used) past experience to connect to an empowered point of view allowing for a shift from unknown to familiar. (A) very connected and humble presence, artful and sincere.

Susan Seidman, MCC