Meet Our Coaches
Our coaches are required to have a background in direct sales and all have graduated from an International Coach Federation Accredited Coach Training Program. We know that personal and business coaching is the ideal way to identify the blocks that are separating you from success, allowing you to create a vision and plan that supports your WHOLE life.
Below, you can learn more about us and our varied backgrounds and coaching styles. No matter who you work with, we promise you'll come to see your coach as a valuable partner who will hold you accountable and support you in creating the life and business of your dreams!
So pick a goal…let's go for it!
Julie Anne graduated from Erickson College, an ICF accredited program. She combines her training in leadership, her natural communication skills, her coaching training, her experience as a direct sales professional, and her dynamic, sometimes outrageous personality into a very direct, entertaining and fun training & coaching style.
Julie Anne prides herself on her ability to incorporate solid training concepts around personal development, coaching skills, direct sales leadership, party presentation and host coaching into her coaching experience.
As a former Direct Sales professional, Julie Anne worked a party plan business for several years, consistently holding three parties per week and winning national awards yearly. She also worked within a network marketing structure building a National team through internet networking. For the past 6 years, she has focused entirely on coaching and training other leaders within the direct sales profession. It was the contact with the women in her community that drew her to direct sales, and that connection between women that still keeps her excited about direct sales. Her passion in coaching and training lies in sharing tools and concepts that will support those who are willing to work in finding maximum success in their own direct sales businesses.
Julie Anne graduated from Linfield College with a BA in Theatre and a BA in English. She's lived abroad in both Paris, France and Berlin, Germany. Julie Anne is a single mom of two teenage boys.
Julie Anne’s coaching philosophy:
“My coaching style is direct and honest. I believe very strongly that energy follows thought and that, until we are very clear about our values and what we truly want in our lives, our thinking is unfocused and very often even works against us. My foremost intention is always to guide my clients to their most important, core values. I then partner with them to help them define what living those values means for their lives.
From this foundation, we are able to define their deepest desires and intentions for their lives and businesses and move forward proactively within that partnership. It's an absolutely exhilarating journey and one which is ever changing and fulfilling, not only for my clients, but for me personally as well.”
Here’s what one of Julie Anne’s clients had to say:
"Before coaching I was nowhere! Meaning I had all these dreams and goals for my life and business but I did not know how to execute them, nor did I believe I could. I really had a low self esteem in this area, which lead to more failures than successes. I was at Supervisor level with only three directs and nine in-directs, in my business.
Coaching with Julie Anne was one of the best things that happened to me. It gave me the support, encouragement, and tools that I needed to become more successful in my business and life. I not only came out of my shell, but I gained the confidence to step out of my box and do my Stampin' Up! business full-time. As of this moment I am a Manager with eight directs and 27 in-directs, plus I am on Mark to earn the cruise with my company for the first time.
While working with Julie Anne, I felt I had someone who believed in me 110% no matter what, from the get go, no questions asked. I could tell her anything from business to personal life things and she listened with such an open heart. I was given great insights and was taught to think in new ways. The best thing is I felt very accountable to her! I think everyone needs to be accountable to someone, and that person should be someone who is not afraid to call you out when you need it!"
Christie Hagerhjelm, Stampin' Up!®
Sharon Pira is the Director of Coaching at Julie Anne Jones, Inc., and a professional certified life and business success coach. She combines her direct sales experience with her extensive coaching training to offer transformational principles and tools as the foundation of her practice. Combining years of corporate experience with intensive training in solution focused coaching, her coaching skills focus on how to work through obstacles to co-create with clients the honest solution, whether it involves a life issue, a career move or a business decision.
Sharon earned her degree in business development from Cypress College in Cypress, CA. She is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and served 2 years as the Lead Coach and Coordinator for the Elite Leadership Program for the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance.
Sharon's coaching philosophy:
When I discovered coaching for myself it truly changed my life. Within months of investing in regular sessions with my coach I truly felt more powerful, purposeful and yes… happy. I’ve experienced what it’s like to have someone there for me100% – no judgment or pressure – just total acceptance, wisdom and encouragement to live the life I desired.
It was through this transformational experience that I decided to dedicate myself to becoming a coach and helping women discover the path to a truly fulfilling life. Since that time, I’ve gained the Direct Sales training and experience that ensures I bring all I can to our coaching sessions.
My promise to you is that our work will create some positive shifts in your life and your work that you will treasure forever.
Here is what a client has to say about Sharon:
“I just want to say that hiring a personal coach seemed like a bit of a luxury, but it was money extremely well spent. It's true that it "takes money to make money”. In just three months I tripled my sales which more than paid for the coaching fees. Thanks again Sharon!”
L. McCormick, Taste of Home Entertaining
Nancy comes to coaching with over ten years of direct sales consulting and leadership experience. Starting strictly as a hobbyist, Nancy quickly saw the earning and lifestyle benefits of direct sales and moved into a part time and then full time/leadership position with her company. After experiencing a lack of clarity in her life and business, she consulted a coach and began implementing what she'd learned to regain the harmony between her personal life and her business while consistently growing her team and her personal business. It was Nancy's successful experience with coaching that led her to want to support others by becoming a coach herself.
Nancy has a BA in French from Hollins University and studied abroad in Paris, France for a year while in college. Prior to starting her direct sales business, Nancy worked for seven years in investment banking as a licensed stock broker. She is married and has one son (17) and two daughters (12 and 9).
Nancy's Coaching Philosophy:
"My coaching philosophy is results oriented. First I help you identify your values and determine your goals. I assist you in the all-important process of jettisoning the unimportant 'fillers' that decrease your energy and efficiency. Then through an honest and dedicated partnership, I help you gain forward momentum to achieve your goals, both personally and professionally."
Here’s what a client has to say about Nancy:
"GREAT NEWS! Yesterday 3 of my Team members signed recruits!!! This is a record!! With the signing of these 3 new recruits, 2 of my Team members promoted to Sr. Consultant and one of them to Team Leader! AND as of today, I'm an Advanced Director! Thanks so much for all of your support, coaching and ideas! I really know that it's because of the systems that I've been working to put in place that this is all happening! Build it and they will come!"
Lisa Doughty, Advanced Director, The Pampered Chef
Melissa is a graduate of is passionate about working with Direct Sales representatives. Her style is an approach that involves being compassionate yet strong. Her background in Direct Sales helps her support representatives with booking, recruiting and higher sales averages. Melissa feels that connection is the key. Through coaching, mentoring and training, Melissa provides effective tools to support the client in action and transformation. She helps the client with eliminating old habits and beliefs systems that are no longer working. She loves to see the changes that happen when a client is really committed to the process.
Melissa attended Brooks College in Long Beach, CA and earned her AA in Fashion Merchandising.
Melissa’s coaching philosophy…
"My coaching style is honest and truthful. I believe if the client is willing to look at their values and start aligning their life with what is really important to them that is when transformation starts to happen. Once the client starts to gain confidence and self worth, things start to change not just in their business, but in all areas of their life with little or no struggle. I am passionate about helping people start living up to their true potential."
Here’s what a client has to say about Melissa:
"Coaching has been a great experience and so many of my values are being satisfied it's almost scary. Between going to school and giving up my position on our local soccer club, I can't remember feeling so at peace – and empowered. Wow! When we started talking to each other months ago, I never ever thought I'd get to where I am at today. If I had never started my coaching with you, I'd probably still be a stressed out soccer club treasurer, trying to make a mediocre Pampered Chef business something more than it is. And worse yet, I'd keep dreaming about a better life, instead of living it like I really think I'm finally doing today. The funny thing is, everything else seems to be falling into place for me as well. Thanks for all your support."
Gail Jindrich, Pampered Chef
Cindee , a student of Erickson College, brings over 30 years of corporate business experience as well as over 6 years in Direct Sales to her coaching clients. What started out as part-time in Direct Sales grew to be a successful business in sales and Cindee moved into a Leadership position with her company. She believes it’s all about the relationships you build with people. Cindee found being coached instrumental to her success and wants to help others realize their full potential. She is passionate about helping people move forward to what the truly want in their lives.
Cindee's Coaching Philosophy:
“My coaching style is a combination of active listening, compassion and action steps designed to move you forward. It's about being partners and having someone hold you accountable for the choices you make. I love watching people grow, move forward and expand into new thinking and new opportunities. There is nothing better than helping people achieve the success they deserve! I believe that when you take the information you have, create a clear plan of action, and apply it, you make the transformation to what you want.”
Faith, a student of Erickson College, holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is honored to be a coach. Her 8 years of direct sales experience adds tremendous value for her direct sales clients. In addition, Faith has experience working in a variety of environments, from a non-profit organization and a small, privately-owned business to a large corporation (General Electric). She believes that every step on her journey directed her to a career in coaching and contributes to the value she brings to each session.
It is her desire that her clients enhance the quality of their lives and begin to truly live the life they envision for themselves. To this end, she is committed to partnering with them in setting long-term goal setting and action steps that will bring that about.
Faith's Coaching Philosophy:
“My coaching style is to be present and focused. My goal for you is to empower you to take control of your life. I will provide the safety net you need to make those powerful changes. As we coach, I can help you uncover the obstacles holding you back and support you as you transform your life from ordinary to extraordinary. My ideal clients are motivated individuals who are committed to reaching their fullest potential. Together, we can get you where you want to be!”
Joy is the newest member of our coaching team. She comes to coaching with a background in retail sales and service, and business consulting. Seeing the need to guide people in their decision making processes and goal setting led her to pursue a career in coaching. Joy graduated from Erickson College and has been certified since 2005. She continues to work in the retail and consulting world, as well as being a life and business coach.
Joy is the mother of six and grandmother of seven and her hobby for over thirty five years has been horse training, all of which enhance her ability to listen, communicate and coach. Her friends, co-workers, children and grandchildren seek out her support often because she always comes from a place of loving acceptance.
Joy's Coaching Philosophy:
"I feel I have been given a special gift to be able to nurture and guide people to honor their values, bring balance to their lives, and reach whatever goals their dreams can inspire in them. I am a very direct, honest, goals-driven person, and that style works well to motivate my clients. My business name "Joyous Coaching" comes from the way I feel about my profession and my ability to guide people to reach their dreams."
~Joy Schenk
Here’s what a client has to say about Joy:
"I am writing to share my experience with my coach, Joy Schenk and Julie Anne Jones, Inc. I can honestly say I don’t know how I would have gotten through the last 6+ months without Joy. She is just wonderful. I am sure my Pampered Chef business would have folded.
When I first met Joy, I had just attended one of Julie Anne’s Training sessions and I was ‘gung-ho’ to get organized and build my business to the sky. Joy gave me the insight and the building blocks I needed to make a plan and really figure out what would work for me and find out what was important to me – to figure out what my values are; not some magical cookie cutter formula to success.
This part was really key in the coming weeks. In the weeks that followed, I had nearly a dozen relatives and close acquaintances either pass away or come very close to death. It was Joy’s kind words and never ending patience that helped me through this extremely difficult time. At one point, I had an Ah-Ha! moment – I decided that my family and their activities needed to be the most important thing for me to focus on, and that I was trying too hard to make my Pampered Chef business work and was getting so frustrated.
Joy helped me through when I was about to give up my business. She gave me the tools to examine all of the “balls I was juggling” to make sure I really have time for all of the things I’ve taken on. And thanks to Joy and the skills she taught me, I didn’t ‘drop’ any of my activities! I am now slowly building my Pampered Chef business back up this season using the tools that Joy has given me for successful parties. After 6 months, I can truly say that I have more confidence in myself and the decisions that I am making for my life and for my business – and this is thanks to Joy Schenk and Julie Anne Jones, Inc."
Maggie Hunt, Director, The Pampered Chef