Partial Client List:

Fairhaven College

Western Washington University

Brett and Daugert, LLC

Law Office of Barry Meyers

Clarus Technologies Corp

Whatcom State Bank

Cascade Prosthetics

US Forest Service

Arco Cherry Point Refinery

Evergreen College

City of Olympia

Northwest Regional Council

Chicago Title

City of Bellingham

City of Blaine

Community Food Co-op

Binyon Vision

Group Health Corporate

Whatcom Psychiatric and Counseling Clinic

Whatcom Crisis Services

NorthCoast Credit Union

Animal Eye Care

Geiger Engineering

Two Dog Timberworks

SPIE

Northstar Therapy Center

Home Attendant Care

Kodiak Area Native Association

"Janet was introduced to us as someone who could help our new partnership work through a number of internal issues. Through structured interviews, Janet quickly grasped the problems in our business and proposed constructive, workable solutions. We are very happy with Janet and recommend her highly to any business."

Kevin Williamson
Managing Partner
Parker Remick Inc.

"Janet has been an invaluable resource to help us learn to manage our growing optometric practice. She brings a great combination of management tools, training, personal wit and wisdom. If your business wants to improve staff communications, management techniques, customer relations and more, we highly recommend Janet Ott."

Mark McEathron, O.D.
Binyon Vision

The concept of management coaching was new to me, although I completely understood the concept for athletes of all ages and experience. After working with Janet for a few sessions, I began to sense the same forward momentum that athletes gain from coaching. Not only did I learn fresh skills, but I was also energized by her interest and support. As a devoted booklover, I especially appreciate her knowledge of authors and her suggestions for further reading. It all helps in this demanding and fast-paced time!

Joan Airoldi, Director
Whatcom County Library System

"IØm always happy to recommend Janet OttØs insightful contribution in the area of coaching. Janet has a unique ability to make coaching come alive with practical application at least she did for me. I personally came away with a new appreciation of coaching and with a few powerful techniques, in particular, the use of carefully crafted (Janet calls these profound) questions. Most of us really need to improve our coaching skills. I have re-read my notes from the workshop and the course material several times, and have shared them with others. Janet later pointed me to a few web-based coaching services and newsletters, which I am now using. Here at WECU, we are attempting to implement a consistent coaching process within the context of the supervisor/employee relationship. JanetØs workshop provided a practical way to give our managers some new tools to assist them in this process. Thank you, Janet!"

Craig Moody, Senior Vice President
Weyerhaeuser Employees Credit Union
Longview, WA

"Janet Ott is one of those rare individuals who quickly captivates her listeners. She is one of only a few speakers I have experienced that I wish would have spoken longer; we were anxious to hear more. Much more! Janet had her audience in the palm of her hand and they were ready to follow, if she had simply made the request. When members of the audience stand up in the middle of the presentation and ask "Have you written a book? We want one," you know the speaker has captured the heart. Most any team would jump at the opportunity - and be the benefactors - of having Janet as their coach."

P.M. Harris
Lynden, WA

"Janet connects immediately with her audience! Her vast experience coupled with contagious enthusiasm enthralls any audience"

Lynn Giuliani, President
Progressions, Inc.

"We regularly engage Janet to coach individual attorneys and managers (attorneys and others) and to help us clarify our personal and firm's goals, improve our interpersonal communications and become happier and more productive as individuals and as an organization. She has efficiently and effectively addressed a wide array of situations, and after our experience I can't imagine an organizational problem Janet is not capable of helping resolve."

J. Bruce Smith, Partner
Brett & Daugert, PLLC, Attorneys at Law
Bellingham, Washington

"Janet, I can't thank you enough for the wonderful workshop on (communication skills and styles). I love overhearing the staff talk about the experience. I believe that all of them truly enjoyed the experience and learned valuable information about themselves and others. I am pleased because the physicians were also excited and want to make sure we meet as a whole at least two or three times a year now. This is a giant step forward for us.

I assume that you are going to send us an invoice which I actually look forward to paying. I hope that I can schedule another workshop with you sometime in the future."

Marji Lykke, Office Manager
Bellingham Ear, Nose and Throat

"Many, Many thanks! Your seminar on "motivating Volunteers and Staff" for the Washington Society of Association Executives was fabulous! Just what we were hoping for! I heard great comments from attendees about how helpful and timely the information was. Thanks for making it so fun and interactive. Yours style of delivery is contagiously energizing! I was particularly impressed to see how people stayed and continued talking after the program, rather than immediately jumping up and heading to lunch. Then the discussions continued over lunch ...proof of how very engaged they were!

Donna Cameron, Executive Director
Washington Society of Association Executives

"Thank you for your sensitive and adept facilitation during the End of Life Forum. Your delightful approach and openness brought safety and a sense of lightness to the room. You set the tone for tender respect and mutual discovery as we probed questions that reach deeply into shared human experience. There was a palpable sense of engagement in the room - in other words: Mission Accomplished!

Visiting Nurse Foundation

" What I liked best was Janet's creation of a safe environment throughout the workshop via a nice blend of humor, stories, personal disclosure, listening, observation and professional history and competence. Most of the material was not new, but I found it stimulating because of her uniqueness - it triggered my memory on what I had forgotten, confirmed what I already do and value, and challenged me to try new things as well"

Participant, "Navigating Change in the Workplace" workshop for Northwest Regional Council.

"I find the quality of a trainer sends a powerful message to folks in an organization. Janet's creative and lively sessions with our supervisors convey that Whatcom County values and supports them in cultivating skills for handling challenging areas of their jobs. Our participants always report they find Janet's presentations well-organized and inspiring. We definitely plan to invite her back on a regular basis!"

Karen Sterling Goens, Human Resources Manager
Whatcom County Administrative Services

Janet is a major contributor to the success of the City of Bellingham's staff development program. She brings her vast experience and great sense of humor to each session. This, coupled with excellent course content, makes her one of our most popular instructors. Janet has also served as a management coach as needs arise, as well as a facilitator for special events. When Janet commits to a project you know that the outcome will be top-notch. Thanks, Janet, for your continuing commitment to upgrading the skills of our employees.

Lorna McGowan-Smith, PHR
Human Resources Analyst
City of Bellingham

Janet Ott is an exceptional person and an extraordinarily talented personal coach.  With her insights, questions, encouragement and wisdom I have been successful in growing my company called Life by Design.  Janet is very generous with her many tools & tips to help me succeed in my career. I can tell you without question that I would not be enjoying the level of success in my business without her coaching support.  She is fun & has a great sense of humour; she is validating & real and brings a great mix of professionalism with a personal touch in the coaching relationship.  I look forward to future coaching sessions!  
 
Mara Vizzutti
Life by Design