Here's some things people have asked before working with me

If you've read my About page already you know I'm warm, funny, sarcastic, irreverent, and sometimes stick my foot in my mouth. I'm also super safe, non-judgmental, and not afraid to lovingly call you on your b.s. that's holding you back.

Think of me as your fave aunt you can tell anything to. I'll keep your secrets, hold you to a high standard, see the potential in you and work to draw it out and will cheer you on almost embarrassingly so. I might even sneak you some Boone's Farm or Mad Dog 20/20. (ew...sorry!)

My job is to ask the hard, powerful questions, offer perspective, uncover your blind spots and give you space to explore and get curious. I will offer supportive tools in our sessions to help you bust through any lingering blocks that are keeping you stuck and feeling less than.

Basically - I've got your back.

That is a-ok and I have no doubt my fool-proof methods will help draw them out of you quickly or at the very least...give us a place to start.

Look - I get how sucky it feels to be stuck in life. That was me for 45 of my 50-some years. I didn't know my dreams either at the time...I just knew there was a better way to be living and feeling about myself and that was enough to get me going until my dreams and desired future became clearer.

If you're feeling called to do this work and you're picking up what I'm putting down, I'd love to be your coach.

If you're anything like I was - I was spending the money anyway trying to escape my life. Now I don't have a life I want to escape from.

All the things you're doing to fill the holes you feel inside? Temporary at best. It feels good in the moment and then fades.

What I'm talking about is lasting transformation that impacts the remaining entirety of your life. How do you put a price tag on that?

I'm not going to guilt or shame you into coaching but I want you to think...how much is living and loving your life worth? How much is NOT living and loving your life costing you?

That's priceless to me. If you are a resourced woman (time, money, etc.) I invite you to at least have a quick convo with me to see if it's a good time and right fit.

I sure do! I also offer a sliding scale (kind of like the green jar theory) for those who truly need it (i.e. basic needs are being met but really could use coaching to help improve their lives including financial stability).

We can chat more about this during our free call. You'll find I truly hold a judgement-free space. I've had help in my past and love having the ability to help others.

I am so glad you asked!

You do a happy dance, I do a happy dance and then I send an excited email explaining that a contract and invoice will be coming in separate emails.

Once you pay (in full or spread over monthly payments) and sign the contract, I send a welcome packet that has the link to book your sessions, expectations for both of us, how to connect between sessions, etc.

I also give you your first exercise which is to start dreaming about your future self. Start with Desire is the S in The SELF Approach™ so we hit the ground running by creating a delightful vision of your future self and build from there.

Tell them. Share with them why this is so important to you and why now is the right time.

"I want to be the best possible version of myself for you, the kiddos, and myself. I want to wake up in the morning excited to do it all over again. I want to feel energized, vibrant, ALIVE! and that means spending time just for me and NOT feeling selfish or guilty about it.

I know you love and support me and want the best for me too and this is it."

Let your heart do the talking here. Be open, vulnerable, honest, and kind. 

You can't control the other person(s) - you can only represent yourself and your needs.

Cool cool!

Send an email to jen@jenvertanen.com or better yet, let's hop on a quick zoom and hash it out!

I feel like it's time for a little tough love.

It's not good, bad, right, or wrong if this is your question so let's put those self-judgy pants away.

BUT.

If you've been reading my site and following me on insta or facebook and your heart keeps coming back to this work AND you have this question?

That tells me all I need to know. Your life if full but is it FULL of all the things that make you YOU? That make you come alive? That provide you joy and fulfillment, and excitement, and enthusiasm?

Life is in the 50/50 - it's not always bad and it's not always toe-curling, mind-numbingly good. But having your own back? Betting on yourself time and again? Getting your needs met so you can be who you wantneed to be for yourself and others?

That shit is priceless. The sooner you start, the happier you'll be.

If you feel like you don't have the time, that's your indication that NOW is the absolute best time to put yourself first - at least for a while so you can figure some things out.

Ah...you like my get shit done, project-manager-y skills but don't need all the life stuff!

I can see why lol. I've helped deliver a gazillion projects from multi-million dollar multi-team multi-year projects all the way down to helping a person launch their new website.

I can absolutely help wrangle your brain, organize into next steps, provide accountability, create roadmaps, and help you get traction bringing your business goals to life.

Working with business owners in this way is my personal passion project so I would LOVE to help you get shit done!

I typically work in 90-day increments but am totally willing to work with you to customize based on your project(s). You can read more about how we can work together here and we can always hop on a zoom if you want to chat first.

Voxer is a free walkie-talkie (remember those?) type app that allows us to send text, voice, memes, etc.

Basically, it allows us to stay in communication between sessions.

I love providing extra support with Voxer because you're never left hanging. Like...ever. 

I invite you to give it a try and send me a quick note or funny meme! I'll reply with one of my own.

My username is jenvertanen and my profile has a photo of me.

All you have to do is sign-up for a free account at voxer.com and download the app to your phone.

Easy peasy.

Have a different app you prefer to use? I can be flexible!