mission

A smile...a listening ear,
An understanding heart...a touch.
People...Caring...
A purpose for being...
Until the passing to his greatest kingdom.

It was written at the age of 20 for the purpose of my Nursing School yearbook. As I look back at it now, I realize I had written myself a life mission statement. Through the years, nursing has opened up many opportunities and doors. I’ve been able to focus on many aspects of health, human behavior, and wellness. Now, as a professional coach, I satisfy my life mission by helping people find their direction and motivation to change.

People and behavior have fascinated me since my early years. What is it that drives and influences our choices and behaviors? After nursing school, I chose to study the Behavioral Sciences of Psychology and Sociology. My interest in faith and the difference those beliefs made in my life spurred the desire to attend Seminary and study Pastoral Counseling. Though my interest in helping people led me to nursing, it was a course in Healthy Behavior Change that opened the door for me to pursue my Masters in Education in Health Promotion.

Working as a Parish Nurse, I was able to work directly with people and the issues of their life. As a healthcare educator, I worked one on one with hospitalized patients with chronic conditions and met head on the factors that cause barriers to following healthy lifestyles. And as a Corporate Educator, I learned how adult learners use information to make behavior changes.

My education, work experience, and personal life journeys have well prepared me for the coaching role. With training in coaching through Duke University and Wellcoaches Corporation, I can journey with an individual to set directions, travel the right path and arrive at desired destinations.

Coaching is the opportunity to see and assist in real changes that make a difference. That direction may start at any life point – a health issue, stress, work-life, faith issues. Sometimes directions change – that’s what the tour guide is for – you don’t want to get lost in your journey.

I’m a safe place for you. You can trust in confidentiality, a listening ear and an understanding heart. I can make a difference.

Journey With Jeani – professional coaching and presentations by an experienced nurse, health educator, coach, and corporate trainer.

• professional coaching for enhanced work, life, and health
• interactive and energetic presentations and workshops
• suitable for community, workplace, wellness, or church groups