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Testimonials

Valerie is an extraordinary leadership coach. She helped me improve my communication with staff, reducing internal school conflict and helped me clarify the elements of mission-driven, child-focused education in our school.

– Karmala Sherwood, Executive Director and Head of School, Smith Leadership Academy, Dorchester, MA

I arrived at the retreat at a very trying time in my life. I was embraced to the fullest extent of my being. I was seen and heard. No gift is greater.

– Journey Toward an Undivided Life Retreat Participant

Valerie is a learned and caring leader.  The format and schedule gave me a lot without being too much.  There was a great variety of activities.

– Open Heart, Peaceful Mind: A Retreat for Rest & Reflection Retreat Participant

Valerie is so amazing, everything I would want in a retreat leader.

– Journey Toward an Undivided Life Retreat Participant

I came here simply seeking a sense of calm.  Valerie’s manner and leadership helped me to develop trust , openness and safety among participants.  The experience was very special.

– Journey Toward an Undivided Life Retreat Participant

My criminal defense practice can be rough and tumble, with mindfulness practice helping me and my clients be calm in the eye of the storm. Interacting with and experiencing Valerie at the 2012 Cultivating Balance Mindfulness in the Law Retreat has helped me enhance this path through her commitment to lawyers’ growth in their mindfulness practice as she grows in hers.   Valerie is fully open, present, caring, and inclusive to all.

– Jon Katz, Criminal Defense Lawyer and Participant in the Cultivating Balance Mindfulness Retreat for Lawyers, Judges, Law Students and Law Professionals