Val Nelson (Business/ Career Coach for Introverts/HSPs) -

Jessica Gifford

I worked with Val for about a year to get more support in my entrepreneurial journey. She has a wealth of expertise, experience, and connections to draw from and share (she connected me with so many great people)! Val is always supportive and encouraging, while also maintaining a strategic focus. Highly recommend for entrepreneurs who identify as introverts and/or HSPs and are looking for support, guidance, and community.

Kristen Santos

Val is a compassionate guide through the process of exploring a new career path. She is warm and empathetic and always has great insight when you are stuck. I stumbled upon her services when I was at a crossroads and unsure of what to do next. Her course and group coaching gave me the confidence to explore new things and find the career path that was truly aligned with my interests, personality, and strengths. It took time and work but I am now about to start my dream job!

Amber Ladley

It’s been over a decade since Val first introduced me to the comfort zone theory. I remember how frustrated I was feeling professionally at the time…I felt stuck, a bit bored, and annoyed at most things at my job. I wanted more, but I didn’t know how or what, and I was scared, so I scheduled a call with Val. On that call she described to me what our comfort zones are and how to find the sweet spot between growth and fear. It was exactly what I needed to hear at the time and I’ve leaned on that conversation thousands of times since. It made a lot of sense and it helped connect me to my next steps.

After our call I felt motivated! I understood how to move forward and I knew Val’s support would be instrumental in my success.

Since then, I’ve participated in several of Val’s business groups for introverts and I’ve worked with her one-on-one many times.

Val is incredible at holding space for both groups and individuals. With her guidance and support, I’ve found clarity within and taken risks I likely would not have had the courage to do, but I’m so glad I did!

Today, I consider Val a great friend and mentor. She’s extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, and insightful. I value and appreciate our conversations very much. She always leaves me feeling energized and inspired and I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her!

Rose Anderson-Gips

The transformation I've felt so far through working with Val has been a complete game-changer. I'm deeply grateful, and can't recommend enough to any introvert who is in need of some support on their career path! Val is a gem- highly insightful, knowledgeable, and compassionate with a warm energy.
Through her Career Clarity course and an individual session with Val, I shifted from a place of frantic external scrambling to feeling calm, hopeful, energized, and confident. The framework of the course makes room for the whole self: a beautiful combination of grounded, practical tools for discovery meshed with a heart-centered focus.
Thank you, Val!

Tracie Mathis

For many years I traveled down the road of uncertainty. Transitioning from job to job searching for the next best place. Through this journey, I discovered that I am a highly sensitive introvert. This discovery provided some answers regarding my experiences; however, there were still a lot of unanswered questions pertaining to my life’s path.

Fortunately for me, I found Val’s Career Clarity and Bridge to Self-employment courses. As a result of taking these courses, I have been completely transformed! I have developed peace, clarity, and understanding of myself and where I want to go from this point. I can’t thank Val enough for her positive spirit and intentional, calming words to help me uncover my organic, authentic, and true self. I feel like a new person and I will never navigate this world the same again. It means so much to me and is a true lifesaver!

I truly recommend Val’s courses to anyone who is going through the self-discovery journey, particularly those individuals who are highly sensitive introverts. We all have authentic gifts that should be utilized in the best way. Val is definitely the right person to help you realize and reach your full potential.

Thanks a million, Val!

Karen Hada

Val has been an invaluable coach that is so wise and encouraging. I went to see her because I was feeling stuck around my career direction and I didn't know what I wanted. Val helped me find my inner compass and I will be forever grateful!!

She gets to the heart of the matter and allows me to be me while making great suggestions of how to be more me! I love her guidance and intuition. She sees me through a lens that I don't always see.

Working with a talented and insightful coach like Val was key to understanding how my open heart and introversion could be a strength in business. She helped me uncover the vision and purpose that was in me but I could not see by myself.

Victoria K. Chapman (Weyakin Designs)

I first came to Val in 2011 when I was feeling a bit lost trying out self-employment in my 20's as a young artist and web designer. I loved her solo support and group support as I felt my way through being a young business owner. I did eventually settle on full-time employed work for a number of years after that.

But, then in 2020, I felt a calling to go back to my artistic roots and try art as my business in a new and fresh way with more experience and wisdom under my belt. I still felt a bit unsure of my direction, though I knew exactly who to get in touch with to help. Val helped me find clarity and a solid direction for my older and wiser art business. Her solo sessions and SOULpreneurs group gave me a place to feel heard and seen while I figured out what my unique voice was for my art.

Nearly 3 years later, after reconnecting with Val, I feel more confident in my business voice and my mission as an artist in this world. If you are feeling like you have a calling, but you don't know where to go next, consider Val as a partner in your journey. Her wisdom, gentleness, and understanding of both introverts/HSPs and business is an amazing asset.

Melissa Passino

Val’s courses have been instrumental in guiding me forward in my professional life. I was feeling burned out and stuck when I enrolled in her Career Clarity course. Going through the modules and exercises helped me feel renewed and inspired to make positive change by following my inner guidance towards considering self-employment. Her Bridge to Self-Employment course was a great source of information and inspiration and very empowering. Val’s wonderful insights and gentle supportive energy have been a blessing as I am building my own business and creating the life I desire, on my own terms! I highly recommend to anyone searching for more meaning and greater fulfillment in their career.