I feel as though my coaching practice has been in the works for the last two decades... waiting patiently as I compiled my life experiences.
My passion for money management evolved from presenting over 600 educational programs to more than 15,000 people throughout Western Pennsylvania as the Training Specialist for Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), and it continued in my work at Back on Track Employee Assistance Program.
I found that as I reached out to my audiences, with honesty and sincerity, people began to explore their personal financial situations. They started setting goals and realized their own financial power. In fact, it was a past attendee who came to me several years later to tell me what a lasting impression I made on her financial life and suggested that I take my passion another step further and become a life coach.
Today, my business continues to grow and flourish with the additions of relationship and etiquette coaching! My focus remains on the basics - helping my clients build a strong and lasting foundation for success in their personal and professional lives.
Some of the groups I have presented to:
- ABARTA - Shared Financial Services
- Alcoa
- Allegheny Energy
- Bennett Supply
- CareerLink
- Carnegie Mellon University
- EAPA
- Gateway Rehabilitation Center
- Institute of Management Accountants
- Mellon Bank
- Mine Safety Appliances
- Mountaineer Park, Inc.
Read comments from my recent program, "Financial Basics for Your Clients". I presented this program onsite at Gateway Rehab for its highly acclaimed Mini Conference which reached an audience of over 150 attendees:
- "Kathy Jo is an excellent presenter and engages the audience well. Audio visuals excellent."
- "Excellent! Superb info for clients, staff—everyone! Very well presented! Great handouts to copy and share."
- "Very good—useful professionally & personally. They don’t teach you those types of things in school. The class confirmed things I’ve learned and practiced, plus things I had never considered."
- "Loved this training! Very informational!"
- "Kathy Jo Rocks! This was the best mini conference I’ve gone to – very helpful information."
Also, I have given several television and radio interviews including Weekend Focus, and written numerous articles including contributions to the IMA, PACM, ATTC/IRETA, and SMC newsletters as well as the Wall Street Journal. Please visit my Links & Products Page for a sampling of my works.
In addition to my financial experience, I am an experienced human resource manager and marketing specialist. I received my bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Geneva College. My coaching and professional certifications are as follows:
- Life Coach Certification from the Coach Training Alliance
- Relationship Certification for Singles from the Relationship Coaching Institute
- Certification as a Master Etiquette Consultant from Colourworks International
My memberships include: International Coach Federation, National Speakers Association, Relationship Coaching Institute, and Pittsburgh Coaches Association.
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