Carole Jacoby

Testimonials:

“As an entrepreneur, I don't really have a boss or supervisor to hold me accountable, and my Coach has had a huge impact on my ability to deliver on the commitments that I make to myself, my company and my family. I know what I need to do, and my coach helps me to focus, plan and execute. The results, and the personal satisfaction, have been enormous!" CEO Insurance Co.

“Carole takes care of the person first. She knew I couldn’t be successful at work if I wasn’t happy. We have developed and executed lots of ideas and strategies that have kept things interesting and challenging for me and my team. As a result I have become a better leader” VP of Sales – International Manufacturing Co.

"Carole inspires confidence. She gets to the core of a problem that you may be too close to see clearly yourself. Her objective perspective helps you reach beyond your preconceived limitations to achieve your goals. She identifies personal development issues as well as work place issues. Carole's coaching has enabled me to transition into a leadership position." Sr Account Executive, Financial Co.

“I have had the great privilege to work with a LifeVisions coach, Carole Jacoby, personally and with my team at the bank. She has acted as a "sounding board" for me and as well has helped me and my team see other perspectives. Having a coach work with my team has resulted in individuals operating more effectively as leaders with increased confidence and stronger competencies and skills. My coach's seasoned skills, commitment to excellence, and big "heart" make her an extraordinary resource!"
SR VP, Bank

Summary

Carole Jacoby, MS., M.Ed., MCC (Master Certified Coach) is committed to unleashing the potential of people and organizations, enabling them to effectively balance professional advancement with personal enhancement.

As a Personal, Business and Executive Coach, Carole focuses on success for her clients. Through her innate ability to engage with individuals, she create a safe, yet challenging environment, and then focuses on driving behavioral changes for successful results. Her coaching has focused on leadership effectiveness through improved communication skills, decision-making, relationship building, strategic planning, time management, and career development.

She has successfully coached key organizational leaders including executives, managers and teams in a wide range of organizations including CitiGroup, Peoples United Bank, Ovation Benefits Group LLC, Black and Decker, Omar Coffee, and BPAI Worldwide. In addition to coaching, Carole has lead workshops, trainings and off-site retreats including teaching courses at The Yale University Learning Center

Thorough the coaching process, Carole has been known to move people and organizations forward by helping them to break through challenging blocks, identify and leverage “hidden” opportunities, and develop effective strategies for long term success.

Carole works with experienced, educated professionals seeking success and fulfillment. She is passionate about working with leaders, in particular women leaders and emerging leaders who are motivated and open to change, both for themselves and for their organizations.

Carole is a member of The International Coach Federation and has been awarded the prestigious credential of Master Certified Coach (MCC) by this national organization. She is one of two Master Coaches in Connecticut. She is a graduate of The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and has completed advanced courses at Corporate Coach University.

Carole holds two Master’s Degrees, in Education and in Counseling. Prior to coaching, she was a teacher, a counselor, the Director of Prevention Programs at The Consultation Center of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, and the Executive Director of a non-profit agency. She has written curriculum as well as co-authored several published articles. She was a trainer for the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University. She also served as the Executive Director of a non-profit agency before founding LifeVisions LLC, a coaching and training company, in 1997.

Carole has served as a board member and volunteers at various community organizations. She also enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling theater, reading and spending quality time with family and friends.

3 words that describe her style:

Challenging, Supportive, Results oriented

Areas of expertise:

Executive Coaching; Women in Leadership Roles; Work/ Life Balance, Teaching Coaching Skills, Communication and Influencing

Mission or Purpose statement:

To coach individuals to unleash their potential and have the success they want.

Clients/consulting experience

Carole has successfully coached key organizational leaders including executives, managers and teams in a wide range of organizations including CitiGroup, Peoples United Bank, Ovation Benefits Group LLC, Black and Decker, Light Sources International, Alzheimer’s Resource Center, Omar Coffee, and BPAI Worldwide. In addition to coaching, Carole has lead workshops, trainings and off-site retreats including teaching courses at The Yale University Learning Center

Previous experience:

Teacher, Counselor, Organizational Trainer, Executive Director, Consultant and Coach.

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