“I always feel better after meeting with Ilene. Life transitions for mothers are challenging and complicated. Ilene does a wonderful job validating the challenge, understanding unique circumstances and developing a realistic action plan. I always walk away from our meetings more positive, inspired, and focused.”

– Julie, San Francisco

“Ilene has made a huge impact on my life. She helped me evaluate my goals and look at pursuing career ideas as a set of manageable steps that I could slowly tackle over time. I now have my own successful business! I am grateful to Ilene for helping me get to this place in my life.”

– Kim, Belmont

“Ilene helped me to step back from the day-to-day and recognize what my real priorities are. I particularly liked her views around fulfillment instead of ‘balance’ – not trying to do everything, everyday, right now – but finding places in my life for the things that are most important to me – whether career, family, social life, home, or the spirit. I always felt energized after walking and talking to her.”

– Katie, San Mateo County

“Ilene’s energy and passion to help others improve the quality of their lives is inspiring. The participants from our What’s Next: Career Re-entry and Development program rated her as one of the best facilitators in the seven-week series.”

– Mercy Eyadiel, Director of Alumni Career Services
Graduate School of Business, Stanford University

“Ilene is astute at uncovering roadblocks, both real and perceived, and at helping to develop an action plan for real progress. She offers endless support, enthusiasm, resources, and constant encouragement.”

– Natalie, Berkeley, CA

“In such a short time, Ilene was able to capture us with tips on how to live a more fulfilled life in a vivacious, practical and topical fashion. She did a great job at inspiring us by setting a plan to achieve our ‘cravings’ in life.”

– Vivian Schaller, National Charity League

“Ilene inspired our group with her extensive knowledge, practical advice, and positive outlook. Ilene was one of our best speakers and I am hoping that she will continue to come back and speak at Haas events in the future.”

– Shirin Belur, Haas School Of Business

“Ilene provides practical and action-oriented support for all aspects of life's changes and difficult decisions. She has helped me tremendously both professionally and personally. I am happy to say my life feels much more meaningful after taking the steps I didn't think I had the courage to make on my own!”

– Lily, Seattle

“Ilene is the first person I think of when a mother is looking for a smart, trusted, knowledgeable person to think through and create a plan of action around a life transition. There is nothing more important than taking time to reflect, plan, and create the life you want, and Ilene is an amazing advisor, speaker, and thought leader in this space.”

– Sally Thornton, Founder, Forshay.com

“Hiring Ilene as my Executive Coach has given me so much strength to navigate delicate situations in my new role as a senior leader. Her wisdom and perspective continue to help me grow both personally and professionally. I look forward to our weekly meetings to sort through various situations and dynamics that have arisen over the week, as well as strategize about how to continue to grow as a leader and develop meaningful connections within and outside of my team.”

– Lisa, Bellevue

“Ilene facilitated a tremendous session with our hotel’s executive team. She assisted us in enhancing our professional relationships with leadership techniques that focus on results. Ilene does not ‘teach’ you to an outcome; she creates an environment in which you lead yourselves to the desired result. We continue to grow our strategic team dynamic from a foundation that was built during our time with Ilene.”

– Michael Hirschler, Director of Human Resources, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

“I cannot thank you enough for preparing me for my interview and for being there for me through every step of this process. I really believe that working with you gave me the confidence to have a great interview!”

– Libby, Seattle, College Graduate