Jennifer Barley Life Coach
Santa Cruz, CA
ph: 831-212-2793

What People Are Saying

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Jennifer has been a guest speaker for the following organizations:

  • The Human Race, Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz
  • CA Prevention for Teen Pregnancy Conference, San Jose
  • Walnut Avenue Women's Center, Santa Cruz
  • Soroptimist Club, Santa Cruz
  • The Diabetes Center, Watsonville, CA
  • Scotts Valley Kiwanis, Scotts Valley
  • Santa Cruz Newcomer's Club
  • Waldorf School, Santa Cruz
  • NAMI, Santa Cruz
  • UCSC Woman's Group, Santa Cruz
  • Wide Awake Club, Easter Seals, Santa Cruz
  • Surf City Kiwanis,k Santa Cruz
  • Mended Hearts Organization, Santa Cruz
  • Mother of Twins Club, Santa Cruz
  • I want to express my thanks to you for teaching such an informative, fun  class. I really enjoyed the training and learned ALOT!  Going into work today, I was immediately able to read the energy in the office as well as my own.  Boy, I didn't realize I play the victim all too well. 

    Not only was I able to recognize the catabolic energy, I was  able to turn it around. I had to handle an employee situation today,  which I was feeling very nervous about.  Using my new skills, I was  able to communicate clearly, effectively,  in a positive way and  encourage him to succeed while firmly reminding him of my role in the  workplace.  I went head on with fear - and it felt GREAT!!!! 

    From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for truly changing my life!

     ~Love and belief ~

     Stephanie Lee

    Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching Student, West Hollywood, CA

     

    "Within the first five minutes of speaking with Jenn, she was able to bring clarity to a challenging situation which I had been struggling with for years.  By uncovering an energy block, her coaching skills released me to discover how to bring the fun and enjoyment back into my life that had been missing for years.  Her insight, wisdom, and knowledge was and is priceless!  I will be forever grateful" -- Rochelle Cowper, MAOL
     
  • "There are two professional people that every one needs in their life -- a good chiropractor and a great life coach!"

    -- Archie, Gilroy, CA

  • “I marvel weekly at how much Jennifer can give to an audience in just half an hour. She has our attention and we have hers.” -- Patti Palmer

  • “I have attended countless presentations in college and throughout my career, but I have heard few speakers as talented and motivating as Jennifer Barley. Her enthusiasm, energy, and humor permeate a room in her presence. She easily elicits audience participation when desired, and is able to steer discussions toward their desired goal, deflecting any negativity in the process.”

    --  Darryl Thomas, Ph.D. Plant Pathology

  • Thank you! so very much for providing me with such vital information. Your presentation was phenomenal. It was very simple to comprehend, funny, interesting, interactive and not forgettable.  One of the best Stress Management workshops I have ever attended. I will definitely inform my Boss about you! –

    Jackie Aguilar, CCG
    Program Coordinator, Bienvenidos Family Services
    Los Angeles, CA

  • “One of the best ways I can describe Jennifer Barley is that she is someone who “walks the walk” when it comes to being positive, proactive and inspirational. In terms of her speaking skills, her leadership at the front of a group environment reveals that she has a spontaneous sense of humor and a quick wit and the ability to incorporate anecdotal elements of the participants at the meeting and then somehow weaving those anecdotes into the theme of her presentation for the day.” -- Rita Hester

  • “Jennifer is a genuine person- witty, caring, and knowledgeable about her material. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and one cannot help but be motivated by her honest and open delivery and example.” – Greg M.

  • “Jennifer is an engaging speaker, with a charming wit and the ability to create camaraderie amongst the audience. Those of us lucky enough to see her regularly receive needed doses of encouragement, understanding and empathy to fuel our personal commitments. She believes in us, and this our enables belief in ourselves.“ – Maureen Betita

  • “Jennifer motivates groups through her expert knowledge, compassion, and humor. She is an engaging speaker and capable leader, keeping our group focused.”

    -- Mel Dion

    Cardinal Construction

     

  • “Jennifer has the exceptional ability to make everyone feel important and part

    of the group.” -- Kaye Galon

  • "Jennifer’s authenticity comes through with her dedication to helping others be the best they can be."   -- Suzanne L.

  • “Jennifer has the ability to listen to individuals within a group, tie the thoughts together with the topic we are talking about, and, at the same time make the person feel absolutely heard.   I think Jennifer is an extremely talented facilitator.” -- Barbara Schatan

  • “I didn’t feel very good about myself when I first met Jennifer, but she was able to quickly point out all the skills and good qualities I already had and really motivated me to learn more and do more. Now I am much more successful at accomplishing the things that are important to me, and I’m happier with myself and the way my life is going. Whether in a one on one or a group setting Jennifer is so engaging and personable that everyone feels she is there just for them.”

    --Tiffany Salinas

  • "I would not be who or where I am today without Jennifer! She is truly one of the most inspiring people I have ever encountered. Jennifer has the unique ability to motivate and positively inspire while being honest and straight forward which is a rare quality. Jennifer is truly a leader, role model, and gifted listener." 

    -- Shannon Grays

  • “Jennifer is a gift to us all. Her intelligence, authenticity and comic timing are a combination that's impossible to beat.” – Kathy Kelley

  • “Jennifer is a wonderful speaker! She’s very motivational, has tons of enthusiasm, and she makes everyone feel like she knows where they’re coming from. “

    -– Denise Pearson

  • I find Jennifer to be a highly motivational, inspirational speaker, and all accomplished with a great sense of humor.”  -- Barbara Brocchini

  •  “Jennifer takes a solemn subject, interjects humor and light…making the topic oh so palatable. I am able to learn so much more with her teaching style.” 

    -- Claudia Cornish

  • “Jennifer is not only inspiring and supportive, but she has a great and funny sense of humor which often catches me by surprise and tickles my funny bone.  I look forward to my weekly motivational meetings with her positive attitude, words of wisdom, and her patience as she guides, pushes and pulls us to our goals”.  --

    -- Florence Lesar

  • “Jennifer is one of the most dynamic, caring, compassionate and sincere speakers. Besides having a great sense of humor, she humbly opens her heart to others.” -- Janelle Secondo

 

"Jennifer is truly
a gifted motivational person with the qualities of
intelligence, kindness and directness necessary to assist
people with setting and meeting their goals."

-- Celia Goeckermann

 

"You were an outstanding, fun-loving, & caring presenter!  You’re just my kind of people in a learning environment!  I thoroughly enjoyed myself  while being in your workshop @ the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Conference last week in San Jose."

--Chache'

 

 

“Jennifer has given me enough strength to fill up my well when I didn’t think I could take another step.” 

-- Sharon Garner

 

“Jennifer is a powerful motivator and mentor...filled with enthusiasm, humor and humility.  She has walked the walk and now she talks the talk; Jennifer has an uncanny ability to be both inspirational and motivating without "sugar coating" the message nor the delivery; a quality that is much appreciated and underrepresented, in my opinion.”

-- Heather

 

“Jennifer Barley is one of the most entertaining speakers I have ever heard. Her sense of humor is delightful but it is her compassion and faith that we can be successful which is the most valuable.”

-- Mindy P.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jennifer Barley Life Coach
Santa Cruz, CA
ph: 831-212-2793