On a transformational journey and striving for balance...
Before I started my sessions with Sara, I was on a transformational journey in my life. I had
made big changes in my professional life as well as my overall health, but was having trouble
staying the course. I felt somewhat stagnant and overwhelmed by the demands of my personal
and professional life. I was striving for balance, Sara’s coaching has helped me regain my passion for
transforming myself to the best version.
What I appreciated most about working with Sara was her empathetic and holistic approach.
She created a safe and supportive space where I felt comfortable sharing my challenges and
aspirations. Her guidance was insightful, and she encouraged me to push beyond my comfort
zone.
I would highly recommend Sara’s coaching to anyone looking to improve their overall well-
being, find balance, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Her compassionate and
comprehensive approach makes her an exceptional coach.
-Uriah, 49, WI
Walking out of a state of overwhelm...
My experience with Sara Johnson and Growth & Gratitude Nurse Coaching was a gift at just the right time. At 45 years of age, I was in the midst of experiencing much change on multiple fronts of my life--health, occupation, and family just to name a few. For a person that thrives with routines, these changes in so many areas were causing a general feeling of overwhelm, and my life was definitely beginning to run on empty. It was the push I needed to do something I had never done before officially--receive coaching. As one that is often on the giving end of advice, instruction and a listening ear, it was truly a blessing to be on the receiving end for this time.
From the first contact with Sara, she exhibits professionalism but also approachability. Her communication was always clear so you knew what was expected, and I greatly appreciated that. Sara seemed to easily facilitate the balance between listening, asking constructive questions and providing valuable insights. She was also well-prepared for our sessions and I was confident in her ability and her knowledge base to ultimately help bring wholeness to my life. I was grateful for my time with her as I felt she truly cared and desired to see me living fully alive. Her smile, warm nature and attentiveness were comforting to a harried soul.
One of my greatest gains from Growth and Gratitude was the ability to walk out of a state of overwhelm. By addressing the individual areas that were contributing to the feeling, taking time to bring all the self-talk and scenarios out of my head and into conversation and then making a bite-size plan to bring peace and calm to those areas, I was able to see progress and a refreshing, as well as, courage to face all these changes with the knowledge that they will be navigated, there will be beauty to find in each and in the midst of it all, I will continue to live out my purpose well.
Throughout our times together, I was honestly amazed at how important it was for me to have someone safe, knowledgeable and caring to share my fears, disappointments, and struggles with, as well as, my hopes, successes, and motivations. There is great value in taking the time to process, learn and lean into those things that may be uncomfortable for a time so they can be turned into growth catalysts.
Truly, my heart is filled with gratitude for Sara and her valuable wisdom and insight. From a mom of littles, to a professional women in the midst of a career to a grandma navigating the sands of change, I feel Growth and Gratitude is a valuable resource to offer opportunities to journey through all of these seasons well.
M.S, 45, South Dakota
Free from overwhelming anxiety...
There has been a lot of stress and questioning about what my purpose was in this time of my life, a lot
of burnout and worry when it came to work and school, and anxiety about the future. Our coaching
sessions have positively impacted my life. Having a non-judgmental approach from Coach Sara and the
use of therapeutic communication allowed me to open up and discover and verbalize things that I didn't
even know that I was struggling with. Benefits to coaching include being free from overwhelming anxiety
for over a month now. I would recommend Nurse Coach Sara to anyone who is seeking more in life and longing for fulfillment if they are struggling with not being content with where they are in life.
-Journey, 21, SD
I learned how to love myself...
Before I started working with Sara I was in a place in my life where I felt like I was stuck. I was unsure of
what I should do. I felt “ugly”, “gross”, and defeated like this was it this is my life now. I felt like I needed
someone more to talk to then just my husband, and Sara was the right choice. I went from feeling
defeated to feeling empowered, well, and strong. I have learned to love myself. If you are someone who feels like they could be drowning, or you feel stuck in a place where you aren’t
sure what comes next, I recommend Sara and I promise you won’t regret it!
-Rebecca, 25
Not just another form of therapy...
I had never heard of nurse coaching and had no idea what it was. Honestly, going into it I just thought well I’ll give it a try and see what it’s all about. To my surprise, it was exactly what I needed
at this point in my life. Most people think this is just another form of therapy, but it’s not! Nurse coaching helps you set realisticgoals to better yourself. If you’re reading this and just need that little extra push, here is your sign! If you need someone to keep you accountable for either a short period or long period, Sara is for you! She made me feel comfortable expressing my “problems” without judgement.
-Katie, 28, SD
I do have power over my mental wellness...
Working with Sara was great! She is super positive and made me feel very
comfortable. The biggest benefit I gained from this experience was learning how important my
relationship with myself is and how to nurture that relationship. My biggest insight was that I have more
power over my mental wellness than I thought and I loved learning new skills that I could incorporate
into my everyday life. I would recommend coaching to anyone who wants to make positive changes in
their life but maybe don't know where to start or are needing tools to help them.
-TB
I am set up for great success in my future...
I loved working with Sara! She is very understanding and a great listener. She has a
very calming nature that makes it easy to open up to her honestly about yourself, your
goals, and your doubts. I can confidently say that working with Sara has
set me up for great success in my future!
-CB
From tired and burnt out to encouraged and empowered...
Sara is an amazing nurse coach, and I am so incredibly happy with my results from working with
her. She is so professional and asks such amazing questions to really get me to think deeply and
transform myself to change my life.
Before working with Sara, I was a tired, burnt-out mother of 4 kids who was trying to maintain a
marriage, new jobs, and life management while getting little to no sleep. I knew what I needed
to change but didn’t have the tools to make this change, nor the accountability to do so. Now,
after working with Sara, I have put practical tools in place to really transform my life, by
incorporating more sleep, intentional time to enhance my marriage, and purposeful time to
work on new business endeavors.
Thank you, Sara! Your humbleness, professionalism, and experience as a nurse have really
helped me reprioritize what is important to me and finally put actions behind the words.
If you are looking to transform your life from the inside out, Sara is an amazing resource who
makes a person walk away feeling encouraged and empowered, no matter what concerns or
changes are brought to her.
Thank you! You made me feel welcomed and safe. Because of that, I was able to open in ways
that I didn’t know I needed.
-Michelle F.
From Chaos to Calm
My family was experiencing great amounts of chaos daily. Drama and stress mainly caused by our oldest child was wearing on my husband and myself. I was in a mental state of fight or flight. Working with you as a life coach gave me the tools to pull myself out of the fight or flight mechanism, and calmly allow myself to process thoughts and
feelings internally before they were put into words and actions that affect those around
me. I noticed almost immediately how my new calm state positively affected my home environment and my kids!
As a life coach, you are so easy to talk to! The thought of opening up and letting someone, anyone else into your head and being vulnerable can be so intimidating. I really appreciated how you validated my feelings at moments when I thought they were silly or unreasonable and how you helped me work through my fears to see the desire
on the other side.
The greatest insight I have learned is that my thoughts and fears are so common. I used
to think that I was an extremist when it comes to anxiety, but I realize not just anxiety but extreme anxiety is more common than most people realize. I would recommend your coaching to anyone and everyone! Whether you feel something is missing, something isn’t making sense, you are in a state of grief or frustration, or you are questioning where your life is taking you. Whatever the situation, having someone to talk to and help you see the positives when you are not seeing clearly makes a big difference!
THANK YOU, Sara!!
-Alicia, early thirties, SD