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"When my probation ended, I thought things would get easier. They didn't. Every interview ended the same way once they saw my record. The coaches at James Nobel helped me prepare for the tough questions, build my confidence, and stop seeing myself as just an 'ex-con.' Now I run my own landscaping business with three employees—two of whom also have records. This program didn't just change my career; it changed how I see myself."

On paper, I was 'successful.' good job, nice apartment, and friends but I felt completely empty inside. I was going through the motions without any real direction. Coach Grace helped me realize I was living according to others' expectations rather than my own values. Together, we identified what actually matters to me and created a roadmap for change. Six months later, I've shifted careers, started volunteering with a cause I care about, and feel purposeful for the first time in years. I'm not just existing anymore. I'm living intentionally.

After the divorce, my 12-year-old son became frustrated and defiant. He was acting out at school, and I was getting calls from teachers almost daily. I was exhausted and heartbroken, and honestly, I was starting to resent him. The 7-week intensive program gave me practical tools for setting boundaries without creating more conflict. But the real change came when I learned how to validate his feelings without validating disrespectful behavior. He's still processing the divorce, but now we're doing it together instead of against each other

Our youngest daughter started hanging with a bad crowd in high school. We found drugs in her room, and she was sneaking out at night. We were terrified we'd lose her to addiction like we'd lost her uncle. The coaching helped us understand that our fear was making us tighten control, which only pushed her further away. Learning to rebuild trust gradually, with clear boundaries and consequences, changed everything. It's been a year since her last rebellion, and she's now talking about college. This program didn't just help our parenting; it may have saved our daughter's life.

As a high school graduate with no college degree, I felt stuck in entry-level positions despite my skills. Interviews were a nightmare—I'd stumble over my words and downplay my accomplishments. The coaching changed how I presented myself by changing how I saw myself. My coach recorded mock interviews and showed me exactly where my body language and speech patterns were undermining me. Last month, I landed a management position over candidates with degrees because I finally learned how to own my experience and skills.