Josephine Romano
Coach, Consultant, Trainer
Hear what people are saying about Jo:
"Jo Romano transitioned from a high level-paying job in the Judiciary to a Substance Abuse Prevention human service position to find her life and work balance. Quite simply she was a single parent and wanted a life where she could tend to her children’s needs and enjoy motherhood. Her journey from one job to another was a hugh success and she did it in little time. She knows more about creating a successful transition from one job to another than anyone on the planet. She lived it.
If you want to begin to transition out of a job you are tolerating to a job you love, that meets your passion, that pays well, or wishes somehow someway you can really make the transition, - Jo is the person to show you how to do it and do it quick."
~ Terri Levine
Master Coach
"When I joined the Coaching Institute in November 2005, I had the very good fortune to be matched with a wonderful mentor coach. That mentor is Jo Romano. I have been working closely with her for the past 8 months to learn the core competency skills to become an excellent coach and I have no doubt as I prepare to write my certification exam that I will ace that exam because of the skills I have learned from Jo. Not only has she helped me grow as a coach but she has helped me grow as a person over the past 8 months.
She is warm, caring, empathetic, and loving. When I talk to her I feel that she is really listening to me and not just the outer me but the inner me, my personal core. Jo has a special knack for reaching below the surface to get at the hidden meanings in the words that are spoken. She is able to skillfully draw my attitudes, beliefs, behaviours, and feelings out so that they may be examined and discarded if they do not serve me any more. This knack is truly a gift of hers.
I will never forget the way that Jo was there for me when I had a crisis in a new relationship. It was very hard for me to reach out for help, but Jo was there for me and never made me feel like I was imposing on her time. I will be forever grateful for that.
Over the past month, I have had the privilege of participating in Jo's Stop Parenting and Start Coaching Teleclass with University of Masters. As a coach of teen girls, I have found the course invaluable both personally and professionally. Jo's warmth, empathy, sincerity, and humour shine through the phone and have given me a warm smile in my heart. Children are our future and the world is a better place with people like Jo that can communicate with them respectfully and empathetically!
In short, Jo Romano has been an incredible role model for me to aspire to. I count her as one of the greatest blessings in my life".
~ Martyn A Dell
Joyful Changes Coaching
"Your facilitation of the March 27th STARS Dialogue Meeting was outstanding. I don't think I have ever experienced such effective and thoughtful facilitation. Thank you so much for generously sharing your skills.
In addition to your efforts the day of the meeting, the time you took to talk with me and the Oversight Committee and your overall flexibility was greatly appreciated. The special addition of the "phone people" also was put in place because of your flexibility. Thank you.
It was a pleasure to work with you."
~ Jan Walker
"Jo models what she teaches by just being. She gives 100% of her attention and knowledge with compassion and an openness that encourages one to be honest and open. She listens without judgment and then asks just the right questions to probe further into what truly lies beneath the words that have just been spoken. It does not matter the focus of the session, Jo always gives you something to walk away with that you can immediately put into action with your daily life. Life Coaching has a format to follow, yet if that format does not work for you; Jo is flexible and understanding and will adjust the format to make it personally fit your needs.
Jo's personal presence is welcoming, comfortable and safe. I have talked to her about matters that I have never spoken to others about, both personal and professional. I trust her implicitly and know she will always give me a new perspective and tools to help guide me through my dilemmas. During our sessions, as well as work done on my own time, Jo gave me tasks that helped me to find clarity and answer my own questions. She helped me to bring vision to my life with total understanding that once I could see my vision, it is possible to achieve. I was floundering for answers and direction. Jo gave me the tools and confidence to find those answers that allowed me to find a direction to follow. She gave me tools that I have incorporated into my daily life. She gave me questions to ask when I need to find answers. She assisted and allowed me to go within myself and discover the wisdom I possessed. Once discovered, I learned how to trust this inner wisdom without letting external forces affect my true being and vision.
I could go on and on about how wonderful Jo Romano truly is, but the best compliment I can give her is to simply say Thank You and tell anyone who is interested that the time, energy, effort and money you spend with Jo will be returned to you ways you can never imagine. The work you do with her will allow you to move forward in this world with confidence and a vision of the many possibilities that are available to you if you only listen and trust yourself."
~ Ann Lindner
Teacher
"Jo, your presence is warm, comforting, and I feel safe opening up to you.
In our sessions I feel stronger and inspired to achieve my goals.
You also gave me the right tools (job proposals/ resume/phone calls to employers) that as simple as they might be for some people, they were not as obvious for me and watching you doing (the phone calls) gave me exactly the idea of what I could do to find the work I want.
I know you are open minded and I thought I was too, but one little talk we had, and I found out about myself that I am not as open as I think I am. To be close minded to other people's way of being is something that I would never have realized about myself, but I was able to observe my train of thoughts and realize where I get "stuck" sometimes...and that could have taken years of therapy for me to have found out.
What you model to me is that it is possible to be a woman (and beautiful/attractive) and be respected and valued in this society. That it is possible to have a meaningful work without selling our souls, and that it is possible in this world to do well and get well paid for it.
I was under the impression that to do work that helps others and that had any meaning would mean to be underpaid .You showed to me I have a great value and I am finally learning to stop "selling myself” so cheap.
I am forever thankful for your work and I know I could not have held my spirits up without knowing I had you on my side.
PS-I also admire you as a mother, I know how your kids are well and what a loving environment you created for your family, this is the most important work in a woman's life, at least for me, in the end that is really what matters.... how our kids will pass this true love to their next generation allows the true love to be eternal.
You are a true-life inspiration for me".
~ Denise Beasley
single mother of two children
"I cannot believe how strong and healthy I feel in the midst of all this change. I have said it before but I could really be a mess right now but instead I am embracing change and the new opportunities it is bringing into my life. Continued thanks for your help in my creating changes for my healthy and happy new life.
My job for myself is to exercise everyday so I can never neglect it or not have time for it and the big surprise is that I love it!! I love the way I feel when I am walking and working out. It makes my mind feel so clear and all the sugar carvings are gone!!!! What's up with that!! I used to be a complete sugarholic; seriously I have done so much damage to my body because of the high sugar and fat empty calories. I could not get through a day without junk food and now, today, it doesn't cross my mind. I am grateful for vegetables and fruit and protein and lots of water.
Therapy has never worked for me but this life coaching should be mandatory for everyone. Thank you so much."
~ Patti Jamele,
Teen advocate and coordinator
"I feel like the coachilng has made me more open to my own happiness. I used to think twice before doing something that I really wanted to do and now I just do it. I feel more freedom. Jo is a free spirited person and working with her has inspried me to become more open to my own thoughts. She made me realize that I have to be happy in order to live and work well."
~ Jess l9
"You look at problems as opportunities not as something to be avoided. You are realistic, and generally hopeful. You have a strong commitment/passion for what you are doing.
You are very good at getting at what is important, and ignoring that which is unimportant. Not to mention that you are good at what you do. You are also resourceful, and have lots of "connections."
~ Craig
State Economic Services Director
"Coaching conversations with you always help me to look at new possibilities and open up new potential in others and myself.
You are fun, you laugh easily and often.
Many people move through life on automatic pilot, earning their keep, doing their jobs, raising their families, but often complaining about the things they "can't do." They never see excitement in the newness of each day. It's wonderful and refreshing to have a relationship with someone who shares my philosophy of wanting to live life with energy and excitement, and knowing something great is just around the bend."
~ Vivian
Community Action Wellness Coordinator
"Jo, you are a true listener, giving me your full attention and responding with concern, interest, and true empathy and without any judgmental attitudes that get in the way.
*You can be relied on to follow through with what you commit to.
*You are a wonderful facilitator and can sort out the important points
in what to others may seem like a jumble of thoughts, issues, and
points. Your excellent listening and communication skills guide our coalition to success
*You are always there to suggest a solution, or to point one to the
resources, for whatever may be the problem.
*You are a person one can count on to help in whatever may be the need.
*You have a ready smile and a good sense of humor and that makes people
feel at ease in your presence"
~ Nancy San, Teen Center Director and
Rural Community Coalition Member
"You really listen and comment critically, realistically and very
politely. This is something I wish more people could do. Your heart is in the right place and you don't have a big ego about it. You're real!!! I love that you are so passionate about what you do, which I suspect can be very challenging. When I speak to you you've listened and clarified my thinking. I never felt the need to follow-up with you. You get it!"
~ Don Grabowski
Financial Business Manager and Consultant
"I had the pleasure of listening to Jo Romano coach many clients. She develops a superior rapport with clients, listens deeply to concerns, what is said and what is not said, and partners with them to make a plan for success. Her clients benefit greatly from her coaching."
~ Ellen Cahill
Leaps and Bounds Coaching
"You are committed to love no matter what. You model life-giving enthusiasm. When I know you live with physical pain and limited energy a great deal, it is inspiring to me that you still exude love, warmth, enthusiasm. You are generous. It's as if your life announces, "Life is abundant! There's more where that came from! Let's go! You commit and go for it. Learn. Adjust. Keep going. You are fun and sometimes silly."
~ Glenda Otto
Career and Transitions Coach
"Thank you for being my coach!
I was hanging out with my friend Natalie today, talking about what we want our lives to be like and I had a moment of realizing that both of us are really doing it...that our lives are taking the shape we want them to...that we are actually living the way we want to live, pursuing the work we want to be doing.
I also ran into another girlfriend i hadn't seen in awhile the other day and she was talking about how she's facing some big life decisions and is struggling with the fact that she doesn't feel like she has really made an effort or is actively pursuing her dreams and that is a big factor in the choices she has to make right now.
We were talking about the importance of feeling like you've really given it your all...like you haven't sold yourself short or let your fear (or whatever) stop you from trying to manifest your dreams.
We agreed that as hard as it can be, it is much more satisfying to be in the process of striving to attain your goals than to just keep them in your head or your heart without giving them a chance.
So I want to thank you for supporting me in my process...for being a strong, intelligent, compassionate woman in my life who gives me such unconditional, non-judgmental support and guidance. Thank you for being my coach!"
~ T.M.G.
journal photographer
Brooklyn, NY
"Jo, you are such a valuable asset to those of us struggling in the field and personally I feel like you've provided me with tools to find the strength to continue! I'm very grateful and blessed to have you in my circle."
~ Nancy Chase
Student Assistance Program Counselor
"Jo is one of my top 5 colleagues in the l5 years I have been in human services. She does so much so well; I believe she is a wizardess!"
~ Susan Hardin
Domestic Violence Survivor and Community Organizer
"You have shown me the art of group facilitation."
~ Susan Delattre
Tobacco Free Coalition Coordinator
"Jo has a heart of gold, which is full of compassion, that sets her apart from most people. I enjoy coaching with Jo because she is direct, honest and hopeful. Jo always seems so happy to see me, listen to me, and validate my ideas, and thoughts. She has an infectious attitude about life."
~ Kim Martin
New Directions Coalition Director
Call Jo at 802 229-5256 to set up a complimentary conditional consult. I will coach you for 30 minutes and if you find value and want to invest in personal coaching, we set up a schedule plan. If you choose not to go forward for whatever reason, we say good bye, wish each other well, and part as friends no questions asked.
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