testimonials
Freshta’s journey — CEO & entrepreneur
“I never thought I would need a coach, specially not a joy coach after all my own spiritual journey and growth and knowing the power of gratitude and joy already. But I had to meet Jo at a moment in my life where I had once again forgotten briefly about my self worth, my self love and thus, forgotten about my joy, true joy from my heart.
She not only felt my energies, so I could connect energetically with her first, but she immediately saw me, my weaknesses and my strengths and brilliantly guided me constantly to see some missing puzzle pieces, which gave me the confidence again to stand behind my self worth and blossom again in full joy and gratitude everyday.
Her holistic approach, not afraid to touch many pillars of our lives, connecting them all very smartly, topics from relationship, job, career, finances, friends, health, made me feel completely understood and embraced by her, guiding me towards a more empowered me.
Jo makes you feel safe to open up your true self and even bring out your subconsciously programmed blockages, she makes you feel that you have found the solutions on your own, even though it was always a clear guidance from her for me to look into certain areas I didn’t dare to look at on my own. She creatively turns around your joy-blocking unhealed wound and empowers you again, by allowing yourself to soothe yourself, to see your own full worth again, and that you deserve a life full of love and joy."
ANN’S journey — business founder
"I came to Jo at a massive crossroads in my life. I wanted to change career, get fit and launch a new business but had no idea where to start. In the middle of all this my husband was taken seriously ill.
At the start Jo worked on my self limiting beliefs that were holding me back but also making me deeply unhappy. As my self confidence grew so did my self belief. We had to dig deep for some of this as I had things that were affecting me from when I was a child. Jo created a safe space for me to explore my thinking and gain new insights in a non judgemental way. She showed kindness and empathy and taught me to look at myself through a different lens. That was so impactful and I realised I had mantras I had lived by that no longer served me at all. Letting those go was life changing.
We then worked on putting my business ideas into practise with a flight path with goals that would cover the next 6 weeks. It all felt so achievable with her support. With my new self belief I felt able to overcome challenges as they arose and was excited for the future.
Ideas literally kept coming as I realised I was ‘enough’ and I held all the power to do this. Imposter Syndrome which now I realise had held me back, I cut loose. I was excited about the future and felt the possibilities were endless. I became calmer as I showed myself kindness and my relationships improved.
And then my husband became seriously ill, and after the initial shock and tears, I turned to Jo and she helped me devise tools to use as we go on this journey. She helped me so much to find the strength and courage to support myself and my husband but more than that to do it with kindness and love. I can’t change the destination but I can impact the journey and how we get there. At the start I didn’t realise that I needed coaching but now I feel able to achieve anything I set my mind to. I feel able to face the future whatever that looks like, and that is honestly down to her coaching and support that has changed me in ways I could never imagine.
If any of this sounds familiar or you are intrigued then I would suggest book a discovery call with Jo and see if she can help you live your best life. I am so glad I did and I know that she is the person I will turn to if I need guidance, insight or support."
Jess’s journey — entrepreneur
I have been thinking about working with a coach for a long time and I'm so glad I decided to do it and had the opportunity to work with Jo! I am juggling life in a new country, a new business launch and a new baby joining our family, and have been struggling to manage feelings of overwhelm and a lack of focus.
Working with Jo over 8 weeks has given me an invaluable opportunity to sit and focus for an hour each week and reflect on my current situation, how I am feeling and how I can better manage and prioritise with more joy and less stress!
As well as helping me find tools to manage overwhelming task lists, I feel better able to identify how to spend my energy in a way that serves me best, and recognise behaviour patterns in areas that are holding me back.
Jo is warm and professional. She asks questions that provoke deep thought and is always perceptive to open lines of questioning to help address themes from different angles. She approaches each session with sensitivity and a flexible approach. I found it very easy to speak openly and explore lines of thought that were insightful and at times surprising.
I highly recommend Jo for anyone who is starting or continuing their coaching journey.
Vuyo’s journey — entrepreneur
Something about Jo calling her work Joy Coaching really sparked something within me.
I had seen myself as an overall joyful person and yet, when she asked the questions regarding what caused my joy to dwindle, it unlocked a flood of long-standing frustrations, a slew of limiting beliefs and a heaviness that came with the distinct need for freedom and knowing I deserved more.
I knew I had agency and all the tools for a disciplined mindset, yet I lacked the wisdom to direct them and had no idea where to begin in using them to set myself free.
Through the journey of working with Jo, I felt she saw this and held space for it without judgement. She has a keen eye for even the most subtle nuances and helped me truly see my value as a person, to awaken my creativity for problem-solving the very things I had felt caged me. With every coaching session, Jo patiently listened and heard and she seemed to always know exactly what I needed to practically apply as homework or integrate into my life.
My request to Jo at the beginning of our journey was that I wanted to feel energised to act after every session, and that was exactly how we flowed. Jo's generosity was felt at every step – her communication, her ability to truly hear what you say to her and even in her linking patterns or noticing growth from previous sessions. I felt safe to be imperfect and when joy or insecurity came I felt safe to express them both alike. By the end of this massively transformative experience,
I felt we had moved a mountain because my way of being in the world had shifted so much, and in ways I had not even expected!
more journey’S
"I had a wonderful coaching session with Jo. She was incredibly helpful and attentive, guiding us with great energy. Her knowledge provided insightful tools to help me identify my core values. I highly recommend her!"
— Sam N."I recently attended the Dimples of Joy – Joy Workshop, and it was truly a beautiful and uplifting experience. The energy in the space was warm, genuine, and contagious. Through playful exercises, mindful moments, and authentic connection. Johanna held the space with so much care and presence, creating an environment where everyone felt safe to open up, express, and just be. It is often difficult to out words on emotions but through a simple card game Johanna found a way for us to express, prioritize and share our cour values. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to reconnect with themselves, laugh, play, and remember the simple beauty of being human. ✨"
— Amadou T."Joy is a truly exceptional coach. An absolute miracle-worker. Her approach is refreshing, and her views on joy are illuminating. She also hosts great workshops and not only was it tons of fun, and the energy as a host was incredible, but it was also highly informative and transformative. We dove into what truly brings us joy and that was at times rather confrontational but definitely illuminating. If anyone would like to dive more into what gives them joy, and explore how to embody it, look no further. You have now found the right address ✨"
— Robbert v.D.