Success Stories
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“From Hiding to Recognized Industry Leader” – Brenda’s Story
The parking lot outside Brenda’s office became an unexpected turning point in her career journey.
“I was pacing back and forth during a coaching call with Denise,” Brenda recalls. “She kept asking me, ‘What is it you really want?’ After dancing around the question, I finally admitted something I’d never said out loud: ‘I want to be known in my industry. I think people should know who I am.'”
This confession—spoken in a parking lot where no one could overhear—marked the beginning of Brenda’s transformation from behind-the-scenes expert to recognized industry leader.
“For years, I had played small, despite knowing I had valuable expertise to share,” Brenda explains. “I was terrified of being seen as too ambitious, too self-promotional, or simply not good enough.”
Our coaching partnership focused on identifying the patterns keeping Brenda hidden and developing both the internal confidence and external strategy to position herself as a thought leader.
“Denise didn’t just give me a confidence pep talk,” Brenda laughs. “She helped me recognize how my body was physically responding to visibility opportunities—the tension, the shallow breathing, the urge to shrink. Once I understood what was happening, I could work with it instead of being controlled by it.”
Step by step, Brenda began showing up differently. She contributed more substantively in industry discussions. She stopped qualifying her expertise with phrases like “I might be wrong, but…” She positioned herself as the authority she already was.
The results were transformative but subtle at first—more invitations to collaborate, increased engagement with her ideas, growing recognition among peers.
Then came the confirmation that everything had changed: a personal invitation from the incoming President of her National Association to an exclusive event celebrating women leaders in the industry.
“What’s truly amazing is that I almost missed the moment because of the slow work of building to it,” Brenda reflects. “It just felt like a normal day, but in fact it was a special day—the day I realized I had become exactly what I once feared to even want: known and respected in my industry.”
Today, Brenda continues expanding her influence while maintaining the authentic voice she discovered through our work together.
“Looking back, I now realize that my fear of visibility wasn’t about lacking confidence in my expertise. It was about deeply ingrained patterns of protecting myself by staying small. Denise helped me break those patterns so I could finally claim the recognition I deserved.”
“I Finally Trust My Decisions” – Sandrine’s Story
Sandrine’s career had all the trappings of success—impressive title, respected team, significant budget authority. Yet behind closed doors, she was drowning in self-doubt.
“I looked successful on paper,” Sandrine admits. “But inside, I was second-guessing every decision, overthinking every interaction, and taking work home just to prove I deserved my position.”
This constant pressure was taking a toll. Sandrine found herself mentally exhausted, disconnected from her team, and increasingly resentful of the career she’d worked so hard to build.
“I remember our first call,” she shares. “Denise asked me a simple question: ‘When was the last time you made a decision without rehearsing all the ways it could go wrong?’ I couldn’t remember.”
Through our work together, Sandrine discovered that her overthinking wasn’t a character flaw—it was a protective response that had once served her well but was now holding her back.
“Denise taught me to recognize what was happening in my body when the overthinking started,” explains Sandrine. “Instead of getting caught in the spiral, I learned specific techniques to calm my nervous system and access my natural decision-making abilities.”
The transformation wasn’t just internal. Sandrine’s team noticed the difference in her leadership approach.
“I stopped overexplaining my decisions. I became more present in meetings instead of mentally rehearsing what to say. I started trusting my instincts instead of second-guessing every move.”
Today, Sandrine navigates complex company politics with newfound clarity and confidence. She’s implemented effective boundaries that protect her energy while maintaining her high performance.
“Denise possesses a remarkable ability to delve deep into the underlying reasons behind behaviors,” Sandrine shares. “She helped me uncover truths about myself and reconnect with my innermost feelings. Her guidance has not only increased my confidence but has also instilled in me a greater sense of resilience and self-assurance.”
“Finding My Authentic Voice Again” – Julie’s Story
Julie wasn’t looking for a coach. As a successful Virtual CMO, she had built a thriving business helping others find their marketing voice. But when personal loss hit, she found herself struggling to maintain her own.
“I heard Denise speak at a luncheon, and something about her approach just resonated,” Julie remembers. “She talked about how life and business are inseparable—that you can’t compartmentalize one from the other. Something clicked for me in that moment.”
Behind her professional success, Julie was navigating profound grief that she felt she couldn’t acknowledge while maintaining her business persona. This division was creating a growing disconnect in her work.
“I was trying to sound like what I thought a CMO should sound like,” Julie explains. “All while feeling completely disconnected from my authentic self. My marketing materials felt hollow, and I was struggling to describe my services in a way that resonated with clients.”
Our first breakthrough came through simple permission.
“Denise helped me through a difficult time in my life by simply giving me permission to take time to grieve without guilt,” Julie shares. “That might sound basic, but it was revolutionary for me. I’d been operating under this belief that professional success required setting aside personal struggles.”
Through our work together, Julie implemented small but powerful changes to her daily routine that created space for both healing and professional growth. As she honored her authentic experience rather than fighting it, something unexpected happened—her natural voice began reemerging in her business communications.
“It was like rediscovering a part of myself I’d lost,” Julie says. “I stopped trying to sound like some generic marketing expert and started speaking from my genuine expertise and perspective. And clients responded immediately.”
Julie found herself able to articulate her services with newfound clarity and authenticity. Her content began resonating more deeply with her ideal clients. Most importantly, she stopped seeing her personal experiences as separate from—or threatening to—her professional identity.
“Denise has this calm confidence that helped me feel safe enough to be vulnerable,” Julie reflects. “That vulnerability wasn’t weakness like I’d feared—it became the foundation for growth both personally and professionally. I now understand that my authentic voice is my greatest business asset, not something to hide or polish away.”
Today, Julie approaches both her business and her life with hard-won integration, bringing her full self to her work and creating deeper connections with clients as a result.
“I highly recommend Denise to anyone who feels stuck, whether in business or in life. She helped me find my authentic voice again—and that made all the difference.”
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These aren’t just success stories—they’re journeys of women reclaiming their authentic power, presence, and purpose. Women who discovered that true confidence doesn’t come from pushing harder or knowing more—it comes from understanding what’s been holding them back and choosing a different path forward.
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