Testimonials

I started my coaching experience with Karen Jooste at a time when I’d already decided to make a big change in my life – give up my self-employment and become an employee.

Through the sessions with Karen I was able to uncover hidden beliefs about myself, address some fears, and face my insecurities. She helped me identify my goals and encouraged me to go after my dreams. 

Karen Jooste is a compassionate, intuitive person and has an incredible ability to listen to help others sort through difficult or challenging circumstances. Working with Karen has been one of the best things I’ve done for myself and I recommend working with her completely.

M. S., Pittsburgh

Dr. Karen Jooste's coaching helped me navigate a particularly challenging time in my personal and professional life. I was returning to an intense job after having my first child and needed to reconsider my goals, approach, and workflow for everything! Her support and suggestions were extremely helpful. Now, several years later, I find myself going back to her suggestions when new challenges arise. 

R.R. , Durham

Being coached by Karen Jooste is a wonderful experience.  She is sincere, warm, caring and insightful.  And wise!  I developed a clarity of purpose during a time of a lot of personal/professional change and challenge.  Her deep listening and curiosity helped me engage my own creative imagination and evoked my ability to vision a way through some life curve -balls I found quite overwhelming.  Karen treats me with both gravity (never underestimating the difficulties), and playfulness (always seeing possibility).

K. K. , Chapel Hill

Karen’s coaching was incredibly helpful during a time when I was considering a major career change. She helped me to step back and assess where I was in my life to better understand what I needed in my next endeavor. I’m so happy that our work together gave me the courage to take that step forward. Thank you, Karen!

M.S., Durham

I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your students. You have such a positive energy, and I could just hear your voice all day (something magically empowering about it). Thank you so much, Dr. Karen for being so encouraging. I was just sharing in my debrief how I loved your approach on closing the conversation  and how you welcomed  my remarks on how we can make the closure more seamless. You are a GIFT to these students.

Standardized patient

I truly can’t emphasize enough how helpful and instrumental my coaching experience with Dr. Jooste was. The sessions were dynamic and so informative. Each time there was a new discussion prompt or exercise that enabled me to further think about my career trajectory and what I hope to accomplish. I have been able to apply many of lessons I learned from coaching and have seen a really positive shift in my career and the projects I am working on. 

K.J. Chapel Hill

Coaching is a fantastic experience. It allows one to take some time from an otherwise busy daily routine to reflect on what is meaningful to the individual. This deep reflection on personal values and goals allows one to refocus energy on what is meaningful and can provide satisfaction and invigoration in the future. I hope everyone gets the opportunity to experience coaching.  

Anonymous

I began working with Karen during a time of major transition, when I was facing a number of significant personal and professional decisions. Her guidance was truly instrumental in helping me clarify my priorities, find focus, and begin making intentional choices that aligned with my goals and values.

What stood out to me most was Karen’s thoughtful approach as both a physician and a professional woman—she brought a deep sense of empathy, critical listening, and insight that created a space where I felt both supported and challenged. She struck a powerful balance between helping me reflect and grow on my own terms while also offering wisdom from her own life and career.

Working with Karen has already brought meaningful success and clarity to my life, and I’m grateful for the partnership we’ve built. I look forward to continuing to work with her as I navigate future challenges and opportunities.

H.F.