Freedom to Thrive came at a time when I really needed to slow down and it gave me the tools and space to do just that. One of the biggest shifts for me was learning to pause instead of overextend, to say no without guilt, and to be more intentional about how I spend my energy. I started tracking what fuels me versus what drains me, and I’ve found myself working fewer hours but getting more meaningful work done.

What sets Daniela apart is her ability to identify the precise leverage points for transformation. She asks the kind of questions that open doors you didn’t even know existed, helping you connect dots that were always there but somehow invisible.

As leaders in the nonprofit sector, we often operate within systems that reward over-giving and normalize the “do more with less” mentality. This program helped me name those patterns and begin unlearning them. It offered a new model of leadership, one that is sustainable, relational, and rooted in trust, not self-sacrifice.

Participating in the Re-imagining Service for Women Healthcare Leaders Coaching Program was a rewarding and transformational experience. The group supported me to recognize how the stories I’ve held about myself, particularly around strengths, weaknesses, and difference, have shaped my professional journey.

I gained the confidence to be more intentional in how I show up at work, to be intentional about asking for clarification, and to see being different as a strength, not a limitation. I can now approach challenges with greater self-awareness and appreciation for my own and others’ resilience. The program not only gave me the tools for listening and reflecting but also the mindset to strive for balance, clarity, and continued growth in both my personal and professional life.

I deeply appreciated our coach and the other participants’ insight, kindness, and patience throughout the process. Our coach, Daniela’s ability to guide and challenge us while encouraging us and celebrating even small wins made a lasting impact. I leave the program with renewed purpose and a stronger sense of self.

The Re-imagining Service for Women Healthcare Leaders Coaching Program was a truly transformative experience. It helped me reconnect with my core values and leadership purpose in a way that felt both empowering and deeply personal. The program created a safe space to reflect on the unique challenges that the group was facing as women in healthcare leadership, specifically in the context of the Community Health Centre model, and I came away with renewed clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of direction.

Since completing the program, I’ve made intentional changes in how I lead and am setting healthier boundaries and showing up with greater confidence in strategic conversations. What stood out most was the reframing of leadership as a reciprocal relationship rather than a one-way obligation. That shift changed how I view my role and helped me to gain clarity about my leadership identity and vision. It also validated the importance of leading with compassion, authenticity, and purpose.

What I appreciated most about Daniela as a coach was her ability to hold space with wisdom, warmth, and respect. Her thoughtful questions encouraged deep insights, and her presence made it easy to be honest and vulnerable. She had a way of facilitating so that everyone felt seen, supported, and encouraged throughout the journey. This was very evident right from the first session, where everyone showed up with vulnerability, courage and compassion for each other. Thank you for facilitating such a meaningful and empowering process.

Participating in the Freedom to Thrive program came at exactly the right time. The opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders in a supportive and confidential environment allowed us to thoughtfully examine our limiting beliefs and the conditioned automatic responses that are common among women in leadership.

The experience was both affirming and transformative—it helped normalize the “why” behind my patterns and enabled me to move forward with clarity through targeted, insightful coaching that shifted my perspective. Engaging in this journey alongside a group of women in such a safe and intentional space was incredibly powerful.

Thank you, Daniela, for creating this much-needed environment and for your skillful coaching, which helped me reframe my approach, prevent burnout, and gain a renewed sense of perspective.

Participating in Daniela Cohen’s women-centered group coaching program has been a profoundly transformative experience. From the very first moment, I felt a strong sense of belonging and inspiration, pushing me to envision possibilities I hadn’t considered before. Daniela’s deep insight, compassionate leadership, and ability to create a safe, supportive space allowed me to engage with challenging questions that fueled my growth. The group dynamic was especially valuable, as I was able to learn from the perspectives of others and apply their insights to various aspects of my life beyond my initial coaching goals.

Through structured goal setting, weekly progress check-ins, peer support, and focused coaching, I received both resources and accountability, helping me break free from limiting beliefs that had been preventing me from connecting with a partner who aligns with my values. By the end of the program, I gained clarity about the kind of relationship I truly desire and built confidence in my ability to co-create it. Today, I am dating someone who aligns with my deepest desires, and I am experiencing dating from a place of trust and peace.

I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone seeking a powerful, awareness-based coaching approach tailored to the unique needs of women.

Being in Daniela’s group coaching program was a truly transformative experience. Daniela leads with grace, insight, and a deep sense of purpose, creating a safe and inspiring space for growth. The benefit of being part of a like-minded community, supportive of one another’s goals, is profound and uplifting.

The one-on-one coaching embedded within the group structure provided me with clarity around my business that I couldn’t have achieved on my own. I experienced a breakthrough in my messaging and direction, which has significantly impacted my confidence and alignment with my goals. The weekly check-ins and accountability were invaluable, keeping me focused and motivated throughout the program.

Beyond clarity in my business, I’ve noticed that my listening skills have deepened, and I approach conversations with more presence and understanding. The encouragement and support from the other women in the group were not only beautiful to witness but also amplified each of our journeys. This collective energy made the experience feel even more powerful, leaving me inspired and connected.

From the first discovery session with Daniela and all through the coaching program, I was able to imagine a different version of myself with increasing clarity. Because of the program, I have taken concrete steps towards achieving a long-held dream of becoming a full-time professional writer and see it no longer as a dream but as a real possibility.

Going through the program as a group was a powerful experience, and I felt every minute we spent together brought me new insights and teachings. The coaching taught me of the infinite possibilities within me that I have yet to uncover once I let go of my internal doubts and fears.

From the very beginning, I have experienced Daniela as having a genuine interest in assisting me with shifting the narrative that was blocking my writing process and preventing me from reaching my goal.

From the onset, she creates and facilitates a trusting, supporting, understanding, open, empathetic and empowering space where one can be oneself, and share authentically.

Through the program, I attained new tools through which I can shift my thoughts and feelings from negative to positive with whatever challenge I am working on to move from postponing dealing with the challenge to engaging with it with motivation and even excitement.

I have gone from judging and criticizing myself for my fears and how I engage with them, to being compassionate with myself and full of wonder about myself; curious about the root causes, wanting to understand and learn, and to grow further. This shift also offered release and healing.

These outcomes were further supported by the program’s group coaching format. I found working on the narrative that was blocking my writing process in a group setting to be powerful and enabling. Being part of a group where everyone is open and supportive of each other reminded me that everyone has challenges and that they are often similar at their core. Being able to offer support to the others and being sincerely supported by the others enabled me to learn and grow even more.