I thought I had my business running smoothly, making "enough" money, etc. However, I was frustrated…read morewith the time I was spending, the less-than-smooth days, and juggling too many plates in the air. Before we even started, Rachel helped me with a very important initial step - what specifically did I want to accomplish with her? That first interview was vital not only to my overall accomplishment with Protea Coaching, but it established her credibility in my eyes. With her probing questions and targeted, clear coaching, I am now earning more per project, spending less time on each project, and am no longer apologizing for my fees. I love my business again and I have more time to spend with my family and friends, providing the balance I was desperately seeking before I signed up with Rachel. I have recommended her services to other small business owners and they are experiencing the same success. One of the best investments I have made in my business was to hire Rachel French. Thank you!

Rachel is a great speaker for your business or corporate event. She is a no-nonsense, extremely…read moredirect person with a kind heart. She will help you get shit done if you are willing to do the work.

Darlene helped me to clarify what I wanted to do with my business and helped me to see things about…read moremyself and about my business that I couldn't see. She has the insight that I wasn't able to see for myself, is down to earth, intuitive, knowledgeable, and caring. I highly recommend Darlene because she cares about helping people. - Liza Janda, yogajanda.com

Darlene is a caring, knowledgeable, and generous guide. We worked on my one-liner, staying…read moreconsistent with marketing, and she helped me stay calm and focused during a professional photoshoot. What I was particularly impressed by, is that she also helped me navigate and have self compassion during a lot of LIFE happening. I'm looking forward to taking my next steps in marketing with her help and feel she can help me reach a larger audience. Anybody would be fortunate to work with her.

Marla and her team at i-deal-lifestyle are nothing short of miracle workers! I can't say enough…read moregreat things about my experience working with everyone. They have been professional, flexible, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. I received a follow-up from my inquiry very quickly, we met for an assessment, and it was to easy to handle the payment for their services. I was a bit anxious (haha, that's an understatement- I was freakin' out!) about letting people "see behind the curtain" but they made me feel incredibly at ease and didn't make me feel judged for years of clothing build-up and lack of organization. The best part was how self-sufficient and autonomous the team was, which made all the difference for me trying to juggle a demanding job and childcare, etc. The team will work with YOU to understand how you function in your space- and then make sure that whatever system is put in place supports your usual routine!! Here's the key: they do this so the work they do can be easily maintained going forward. This is an investment into your home, your wellness, your sanity, your relationship... and so much more! We're already booking I-deal-lifestyle for the next project - our Kitchen! My only regret is having not called them sooner. In the meantime, I will be diving into Marla's book, The Clutter Remedy, to be reminded of what I've learned so far, and to keep up my beautiful and organized space. I've only read the first chapter and I am already just so happy that I invested into myself. Thank you Marla + Team at I-deal-lifestyle!

(SINCE POSTING THIS REVIEW I HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS & TEXTS FROM MARLA THAT ARE HARASSING &…read moreTHREATENING, EVEN CALLING MY EMPLOYER) I used Marla and felt the job and talent was oversold. Marla is quick to brag about unrelated job credentials. I should of known then. I have used professional organizers before and was very happy. Never a problem! *Further, I am insulted buy her comments & insinuations after posting this review which are absurd and lame excuses. No one babysat my teenage son or my little girl! And for 30 hrs?! Really? This woman is nuts! Even one of her workers told me she was crazy!) My nanny and my other hired workers witnessed her poor service and commented on it every time. Yes, MY NANNY who was full time -child care for my daughter was always present- Not strangers I hired to unpack & organize my home. Absurd! The college girls chose to play with my daughter. It wasn't anything I asked for or preferred. I hired them for a specific job totally unrelated to my kids- what an insult to suggest otherwise. And, I did assist when asked- wasn't sickly or absent- just exhausted after this drama experience. *Based on Yelp reviews I decided to try Marla for a 2 bed, 1000 sq ft move into a 3 bed, 3 bath 1700 sq ft brand new, high-end gated community home 15 miles away. The job was to pack my home, move me into the new home, unpack and organize my new home so that I could be moved in quickly and not interrupt my work schedule. Marla assured me they were trained and could do this seamlessly without having me manage the job or interfere with their work. It was all clear and agreed prior to hiring Marla. No surprises on my end. I am a busy, professional single mom so I had no issue paying for and hiring a professional to make my life easier. **I wasn't seeking a cheap solution rather a much needed professional service. I have no problem paying for quality. If I was looking for budget I would of hired the desperate men in front of Home Depot! Marla was never present and although her team is very nice, they are NOT professionally trained organizers. Her team is just young college kids who did pack my house quickly... That was great but NOT organizational pros. Proof is in the photos I will attach to this review. (Somehow photos were taken off Yelp?! That's suspicious!) they just showed lack of organization- nothing more. Marla suggested I use her team to actually move instead of a moving company. The move was to be expected with their limited moving experience however I was still satisfied. Didn't feel money was wasted. I saw the labor and effort however it was nothing to refer or brag about. Things changed once I moved into the new home. It was agreed to unpack my home and make my home look very neat & organized. Marla bragged of feng shui experience and other ideas I liked. Her team packed my home so I assumed by the labeled boxes they would know where things basically belong... Being a professional organizing company. Basically unpacking consisted of just opening boxes putting items alla wherever, and leaving piles of boxes and trash in front of the home. I had to re-do the unpacking and organizing that was done. Even a simple linen closet is linens taken straight from the box, not refolded. Looked like they were flung onto the shelves. My kitchen was unpacked by the nicest girl but items were not well thought out as they were put away so the flow of the kitchen is totally off. Things were unpacked without any thought. No order. The crew claims they worked hard and the house didn't have enough space however this is a much larger home then from where I moved- double in size in an upscale gated community. My prior home was not cluttered and was a much smaller space. I had very little stored in garage so the excuses were not adding up. I understand moving is challenging but this was a job going downhill quickly. The unpacking and organizing was not high quality at all. My new home was left with boxes still in the garage pilled high and furniture never made it to the correct rooms. After 2 days of unpacking with Marla's company I decided to cancel the rest of the work. I just wanted them out! I feel after nearly $2000. That this was absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional and I was being duped. Over promised, over sold and under delivered. I didn't want to continue paying them for sloppy work although would have continued to pay them to finish the job if they were worth it. A professional moving company would of been less expensive and would of done the same quality of work or better...I was looking for ORGANIZATION & QUALITY and willing to pay for it. Since Marla I hired a real certified company and the difference was monumental

Where do I begin? Angie is the voice of reason and motivation that everyone can use from time to…read moretime. She's calming and doesn't tell you what to do... She rather helps you figure out the right answers on your own! I was struggling with a business decision and after talking to Angie I knew exactly what I had to do to take things to the next level. Sometimes you need the right person to help unlock the answers that are within you... Angie is that person!

I highly recommend Angie as a life coach! Angie has helped me to define my life values, and helped…read moreme know how to make decisions based on those values. She has equipped me with processes to move through projects more easily, and how to navigate and persevere when I get stuck. Angie is so easy to talk to, but she doesn't settle for surface answers. She takes the time to go deeper and provides the necessary tools and questions to do so. Each meeting with Angie is focused and intentional, and she always ends our time making sure I leave with the thought processes, action steps, or tools I need to be successful. I've even seen progress in areas we didn't specifically work on together! I am more equipped and empowered to live a more peaceful and purposeful life as a result of working with Angie.

I recently worked with Cassie and it was an incredible experience. As someone who had never tried…read morelife coaching before, I was a bit skeptical going into it, but Cassie quickly put me at ease with her casual and non-judgmental approach. After Cassie guided me to realize my main struggle in life was a fork in the road with my career, she helped me to identify and overcome these professional challenges. She was an excellent listener and provided thoughtful and insightful guidance that helped me gain clarity and confidence in my path forward.

Cassie is a wonderful, compassionate, and knowledgeable coach who has helped me to work through…read moresome personal challenges as well as get clarity on many business issues. The things I have accomplished with her are invaluable and I can't recommend her enough! Whatever you have going on in your life, Cassie can help you to find clarity, create clear goals, and walk with you down the path you've chosen.

Shana is more than a life saver, she's also a business saver!…read more When I first contacted Shana, I was running a small business in California that desperately needed leadership coaching. I had started my company when I was 27 and had little to no leadership experience. We were successful but I felt that we could have done a lot better if we all were able to communicate better and support each other more. Now, I run a food business, in CT. Again, we are growing at a rapid rate and it's important to build our business with strong leadership and open communication. Shana was the first person I turned to when I realized that we needed a coach again. Over the course of a couple months, she's helped my business partner and I understand each other and how we perceive issues and communicate. We also understand our different skills and are learning to incorporate that into our assigned tasks. We still have a lot to learn from Shana and from ourselves but I'm definitely happy that I reached out again. I can say that Shana will be around for a long time to come. As we grow, she'll be right there beside us, helping us lead the way.

I wanted to take the time to update my review because I am no longer with the employer where I…read morefirst met Shana but I have kept in contact with her and have done coaching off and on over the past 4 -5 years she helped me though a divorce, the loss of my grandmother who was basically my mother, and a very abusing toxic relationship. Less than a year ago I felt worthless and like I didn't matter, no one would love me and I'd end up alone. Today I cut ties with a toxic toxic sociopath who brought me down daily. I feel empowered motivated and strong. I know now what I worth and what I deserve. I have had bouts of depression and have tried to withdraw from coaching but Shana does not let you fire her she helps you though the darkest times in your life. Less than a year ago I felt like my world was stuck in a cycle of abuse and just today I told Shana how much I deserve and how much I'm worth to myself. It would not have been possible to get here without her. She is my ROCK & I thank God daily for her being in my life.

Julia has been the light at the end of the tunnel for our family. She has given my daughter…read moreinsight and encouragement as she navigates being a young woman in this crazy world! She has pointed out blind spots to help empower our daughter. In our journey to become our "authentic self" and not just fit into the molds that society has designed, she has given my daughter the tools she needs to reach the goals they have set. I am recommending Julia to everyone that I know. Julia is an inspiration and her expertise is invaluable to us. Thank you Julia!

I was introduced to Julia through a friend and did not know what to expect - I'm so happy I took…read morethe chance and had a consultation. Julia is authentic, thoughtful, and doesn't just listen to you, she provides tools and an actionable plan. She also has years of training and experience so I immediately felt comfortable with her. I initially met with Julia because I needed career guidance but over the past several months, she's helped me through personal, relationship, and health issues. Her holistic approach has already helped me achieve amazing outcomes. I now recommend her to all my friends!

From Angelica with intake to housing navigator Jennifer and Maria and Ana, everyone has been so…read morewonderful to me. They're warm, caring, and most importantly they get things done! I met with Jennifer the first time and immediately felt comfortable with her. Dealing with being unhoused is not easy. It's one of the hardest most embarrassing things to deal with, but the ladies at Advanced Healthcare Administration made me feel like a human being and that was really important to me. They helped me find housing. They helped me find other programs for financial assistance. They helped with my rent and e utilities and furniture and got the most for me out of my program. I am so grateful to them for helping me find my new home! I cannot say enough good things about their compassionate services and level of expertise. Thank you so much!!!!