“I highly recommend Work With Ease to companies looking for a knowledgeable, inspiring company to assist with any type of employee development. We have worked with them for three years now to lead programs at SIMCO focused on growing our management and leadership skills. Their Managing With Ease Program was perfectly tailored to SIMCO’s needs. We are getting results! We have noticed a marked improvement in the effectiveness of those who have participated in the training programs.”

-- Chris Gillette, COO, SIMCO Electronics

“For the past two years Work With Ease has been providing Chordiant Software with outstanding corporate training. The organization as a whole has worked more effectively with a common framework and terminology. Work With Ease’s delivery resulted in Chordiant Engineering far exceeding its training objectives. Their methodology is designed to deliver tangle results. I highly recommend their training services to anyone interested in improving their organization’s effectiveness and their team members’ job performance and job satisfaction.”

-- Camie Hackson, Vice President, Worldwide Engineering

“Over the past three years, Work With Ease has conducted several key training classes for our Training Department and Leadership Certificate program, including the Managing With Ease Program. Through these intensive and informative classes, they have helped our personnel expand their management capacity, enhance their skills and improve their performance on the job. The trainings have been highly interactive—involving brainstorming and problem-solving discussions both cross-functional and inclusive of all departments. We look forward to working with Work With Ease again in the future and would recommend them to anyone looking at improving their employee performance and company bottom line.”

-- Charlotte Carlson, Manager, Training and Development, City of Palo Alto

“The Managing With Ease Program allowed me to redefine my role in my organization. It gave me the tools and confidence to excel. As I progressed through the program, I gained focus, clarity and the ability to present myself as a leader. I quickly took on additional responsibilities and increased my strategic contributions. The combination of teleconferences, individual sessions and in-person workshops made all the difference... this program picked up where all those two-day conferences end!”

-- Andrea Lauricella, Marketing Manager, Resonate Inc.

“I can say without exaggeration that the Work With Ease Program completely changed my outlook and the results I now get from work each day. Before the program I spent a good deal of time worrying about the sheer amount of things I had to do each day. This program gave me the tools and techniques to keep me focused and motivated at work. It provided an invaluable structure that transformed the way I approached my work. I now have much more energy to complete tasks and have been able to reduce a backlog of tasks, which has enhanced both my productivity and output quality. In addition, I feel more fulfilled by my work at the end of each day. The Work With Ease Program was just the thing I needed to make a breakthrough in my career and get my life back on track!”

-- Yvette Keller, Training Manager, Manufacturing Company

“As a result of the Managing With Ease Program, I’ve experience a clarity of thinking and have made shifts to better align my management actions with my values. I’m more able to accept the feedback offered by others—both constructive criticism and accolades. I’m more patient with self and others. Overall, I feel more confident as a leader and influencer because I am living a more congruent life. I’m very satisfied with the progress we’ve made as a result of this program.”

-- Chris Edmonds, Vice President, Blanchard Coaching.com

“During the Work With Ease Program, I learned a lot about myself and how I work. I really started to see all the ways I could improve my work environment. I’ve got specific steps to address my communication patterns, expectation management, rush deadlines, and productivity issues.”

-- Ray Pearce, Cisco Systems

“The Work With Ease approach to management and productivity are really ground-breaking. I never thought of working with ease as a strategic advantage but now I see how it can be. I can see how this is increasing my productivity already. I look forward to many years of working with ease.”

-- Leslie Morris, Adobe, Tokyo, Japan

“I took the Work With Ease Program and focused on the areas of professional growth, personal development and goal-setting. Through the program’s clear direction, I was able to expand my network and move towards many goals that once seemed unattainable. Athena was extremely accessible for last-minute and difficult calls. The program consistently exceeded my expectations!”

-- Nicole Strader, Tax Manager, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

“Before taking the Work With Ease Program, I felt a sense of frustration that permeated my work life. There were so many tasks to juggle and it never felt like there was enough time in the day. The program provided a strong foundation of both information and action that allowed me to deepen my inquiry into my work and how I could transform my relationship to it. It gave me the framework with which to reconstitute my relationship to my mission, my goals, my colleagues, and ultimately, myself. Since then I have been able to increase my productivity and revenue, improve my work relationships, get more focused on my goals, and create the impact I want out of my business. I cannot recommend this course highly enough!”

-- Jennifer Warren, Investment Broker, Ionian Capital, Inc.

“Over the past two years I have had the challenge of taking a start-up organization from promising to sustainable. The Work With Ease Program provided regular opportunities to hold myself accountable to both short-term and long-term milestones and push me to review those areas in which I needed more practice. It introduced personal and professional practices that can help to calm the whirlwind of numerous goals and stakeholders I face every day. Offering focused questions and a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of entrepreneurs, this program has been an invaluable resource in each step of my personal business process. Most importantly, it has helped me identify one of the most important requirements for a successful entrepreneur – a strong, clear powerful center.”

-- Jennifer Anastasoff, CEO and Founder, BuildingBlocks International

“Since starting our business, the biggest challenge we faced was getting easily overwhelmed by our long list of projects and feeling as if we never had enough time to complete all of our tasks. This would cause us to procrastinate and fall behind in our work, which resulted in lost revenue. After taking the Work With Ease Program, we immediately began organizing and prioritizing our projects, creating a clear plan of action, and holding ourselves accountable as we completed our work. This was truly a new and inspirational way for us to work! Work With Ease has given us the confidence and passion to become leaders in the yoga community.”

-- Sophie Parienti and J.C. Gabler, Founders of Yogi Times Magazines

“The Work With Ease Program has truly transformed our business by leading Namaste Interactive through a holistic process of visioning and planning. Athena’s wisdom, skill and profound guidance has not only helped me to dramatically elevate the scope at which I operate and but has also greatly enhanced Namaste’s ability to realize our highest vision and work with ease.”

-- Chris Roy, President and Co-Founder, Namaste Interactive

“The Work With Ease Program used a powerful combination of intuition and structure to guide us toward success. With Athena’s skillful facilitation and coaching, we were able to resolve challenges that we’d been working on for over two years. We learned to build a compelling future that everyone on our team is motivated to create. What a gift!”

-- Sara Ellis Conant, Founding Board Member, Young Women Social Entrepreneurs

“Anything and everything that was blocking my leadership abilities and potential was released through the Managing With Ease Program. The course was unique... rather than teaching us skills from the outside in (do this, say that), it works from the inside out to create a transformative experience.”

-- Patrina Mack, President and CEO, Vision and Execution

“The Work With Ease Program has dramatically accelerated my progress! It helped me achieve 100% of what I want. I’ve secured several high-profile clients, been published, and presented at prestigious national gatherings. I’ve also integrated principles to allow me to work with more ease (and have more time off).”

-- Lisa Tracy, President, Philanthropy Vision

“Prior to taking the Work With Ease Program, I was stressed by projects that stretched my abilities, did not interest me, or ate into my relaxation time. In this program, I learned how to transform stressful situations into ones that flow easily and enjoyably. I discovered a way to shift from resistance and anxiety into a place of creativity and great output. By identifying and letting go of limiting beliefs about a task being too difficult or no fun, I now get the same task done much more quickly, and with better results. I’m also able to carve out space for my personal needs in a seemingly packed schedule, so I can be more relaxed and productive. I highly recommend this program for anyone who wants to work smarter and be more effective!”

-- Sheryl Lee, Founder, ConnectedSteps.com

“Work With Ease has helped me ground my vision in viable actions. I’ve now got a clear sense of my strengths and how to move forward...with ease. The support and encouragement has been so revitalizing. Thank you, Work With Ease, for your presence in the world!”

-- Carol Harada, Creativity Counselor, Wild Imagination

“Athena and Work With Ease helped keep me grounded and focused on achieving my goals. Her compassionate yet action-oriented coaching kept me motivated and accountable. The Work With Ease methodology allowed me to bring out my best. What makes Athena special is her business savvy, her powerful strategic mind, her compassion, and her passion for working with ease. Add to that powerful mix her wonderful playfulness and humor, and reaching for your stars has never been so easy or fun.”

-- Stephanie Barbour, Executive Coach, Leadership and Development Consultancy

“My work with Work With Ease gave me time to reflect on my business goals in a body-centered way. Ideas and insights awakened in me in unexpected ways. I acted on them and have already seen some great results. Thanks!”

-- Liz Becker, President, EB Marketing

“My work with Athena and Work With Ease has been a blessing. I’ve achieved clarity about my goals and have a strong plan in place to make them happen. I’ve increased my productivity, landed several ‘perfect projects’ and continue to grow my business each day!"

-- Deborah Hoard, President, Net Results

“The Work With Ease Program taught me how to make plans, keep to them, evaluate their effectiveness, and keep going. It gave me confidence that my ideas and intuitions were of value. It provided constant encouragement, energy and positive outlook to help me get more done in my business. I didn’t have to learn everything ‘the hard way.’ I was able to avoid some mistakes that my naiveté would have surely led to. To future program participants: You are about to go on a wonderful adventure of self-discovery and business success. Using this program, you will make it happen—smoothly, happily and positively successfully.”

-- Nancy Schuet, Owner, The Foot Rescue

“One of the best gifts/tools that I've received from Work With Ease is the simple yet immensely powerful concept of ease. In the Work With Ease Program, I've been able to see where I don't have ease, or where I could have more ease. After taking the program, I learned how to make the distinction between ‘easy’ and ‘easeful.’ What a freeing and empowering shift in perspective, when I experienced my first easeful experience. What I know now is that this concept has helped me be more expansive and lighter and freer not only in my work, but in the rest of my life. The result of this program has been profound for me. I now have a clear plan for my business, I am much more focused and productive each day, and I have a lot of new clients as a result of my newfound knowledge and work practices.”

-- Wako Takayama, Founder, WakoWa Wellness

“Athena has extraordinary insight. She is a talented, committed and truly caring coach. With her direction I have successfully launched my business and introduced new health behaviors into my life, all while having fun!”

-- Peggy Calhoun, Real Estate Agent/Entrepreneur

“Athena’s integrity, gentle spirit and genuine caring make her a truly powerful and unique force in the lives she touches. The depth of her knowledge, combined with persistent focus, pierces through the confusion to uncover your true goals, the essence of your success. Athena created a safe place from which I could push forward and do the work necessary to attract clients. Marketers are the worst at marketing themselves. Therefore Athena held me accountable to create my materials and get in the game. You can only win if you show up and play. Thank you for helping me show up, even when I was scared.”

-- Tami Belt, President/CEO, Blue Cube Marketing

“Athena’s strong intuition combined with her savvy business and marketing knowledge has allowed me to raise the bar to a new level of awareness around my work. As a result of the Work With Ease Program, I have gone from a concept and a dream to a strategic business plan, a passionate message, and a core mission that opens doors.”

-- Bobbi Demore, Founder, Sales Consulting Firm

“Athena is not only an amazing professional, but an amazing person as well. She possesses a great business sense combined with an approachable style. She is authentic, intuitive, warm, thoughtful, intelligent, sharp and creative and these qualities are evident in her coaching and training abilities. Athena helped me successfully manage one of my biggest business challenges. I highly recommend Athena and Work With Ease to any person or business ready to create results!”

-- Julie Chendes, Next Level Strategies

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