"When I met first met with Lois over a year ago I was dealing with difficulties in both my personal life
and work life. Lois was the first person who recognized that I was suffering from mild depression and
suggested that I seek assistance from my family doctor. I did as she suggested, and with help from my
doctor and coaching from Lois, I started to find my way out of the confusion that I had been feeling.
Over a year later, I have now made significant changes to my personal attitude and outlook, and to my
work situation. Lois is a perceptive and skilled coach, and I particularly appreciated that she went
out of her way on several occasions to collect useful and relevant information for me."
- Business Owner, K-W Chamber of Commerce Member
"As a trainer and the owner of three companies, I was finding my life getting a bit complicated and needed to
take a step back to review where I was, and where I was going. Lois was a big help. Her quiet way meant she
was a great listener and able to ask some incisive questions to get to the meat of the issues I needed to face.
She helped me make some important decisions and I appreciate her sincere approach, her insight and her caring
attitude. Thanks Lois!"
- Wayne Vanwyck, President, The Achievement Centre Callright Marketing Services ACCISS, Inc.
"I approached Lois about two years ago to help me work through my inner turmoil, not from a position of weakness,
but a position of strength-a desire to overcome the past and ensure a sense of empowerment for the future.
Because of my experience in coaching, I have resolved a difficult family situation, and moved out of a work
environment that was destroying my sense of well-being. I have become able to encourage and counsel other
young women, and a year ago, started a flourishing support group for new wives. I am in the process of writing
a book to empower other women to make positive life choices.
I would recommend the services of Lois Raats,
M.Ed. to anyone who desires a more empowering and joyful life. Beauty from ashes is possible!
Seize the opportunity to make this a reality-as I have!"
- Non-Profit Business Administrator
"When I sought coaching, I despised the area I was working in due to many situations that had occurred, and
I was really wanting a whole new change. But I was feeling frustrated and worthless because my marketing
efforts weren't working, and I didn't seem to be able to make the change occur.
Through my work with Lois, I learned that I actually had a lot of great qualities and work experience. I also
learned that about the specific strengths that my personality type has to offer. Lois understood how I was
feeling, and taught me ways of handling situations that were occurring in my life. She also helped me with my
resume, and how to prepare for an interview.
Lois helped me learn how to make decisions on my own, how to have the courage to go through with those
decisions, and to feel good about the decisions I had made. I'd recommend her services to anyone who wants
to make positive changes in their life!"
- Insurance Administrator, and mother of one
"When I first came to see Lois, my common-law relationship of three years was falling apart, my self-esteem was shattered, and I was recovering from a surgery that left me both physically and emotionally exhausted.
Lois helped me to rebuild my self-esteem and turn the situation around. She taught me how to stay out of emotional triangles, how to manage my anger, and how to communicate effectively in conflict situations. Lois also encouraged me to develop my independent public-speaking business, and introduced me to resources and people who have helped me expand my business network.
Working with Lois helped me to see my life through a much more positive lens. As I continue to develop, I know I will be using many of the things I learned through my work with her."
- Community College Professor, 36
"Excellent conversation and large group discussions!"
"Our discussions were amazing! You were able to uncover our deepest concerns and help us work them through."
"I was impressed with how you altered the morning’s plan on the spot to suit us, as our needs emerged."
"Studying different personality types really made me aware of how valuable our differences are in getting the job done."
"Today I learned some ways to have a difficult conversation and still validate the other person as an individual.
You rock!! Thanks!"
- Thistletown Regional Centre, Toronto - Team-building workshop
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