Joyce Sherry, M.A., PCC

Joyce Sherry Personal Coach

READY TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE?

I’m a Professional Certified Personal Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation, the gold standard of coaching professionalism.

I’ll help you cut through the whirling chaos of life to find clarity and action.

I’ll partner with you, bringing:

  • a non-judgmental, compassionate, and empathetic mind
  • a calm presence that is attuned to each word and nuance
  • a broad knowledge of best practices

I encourage my clients with unconditional positive regard, whole-heartedness, and deep attention, holding the space for them to bring their wisdom to bear.

Fuel growth, one powerful question at a time.

Personalized 1-on-1 coaching

Adults

I’ll help you find the key to your locked doors and develop the courage to walk through them, meet you where you are, and encourage you to move forward. I will provide insight that deepens your understanding of yourself.

Adolescents

I’ll help you see through the fog and find a clear path. Whether you’re debating college choices, pining for school-life balance, confused by relationship drama, or feeling misunderstood by your parents, you name it; I’ll help you tap into your wisdom and good sense and find your way.

Parents of Adolescents

After over two decades as a coach at a renowned independent school and years in private practice, I’m deeply knowledgeable about and experienced in the emotionally charged, complex questions inherent in shepherding teens into adulthood. My extensive training and accreditation by the International Coaching Federation assures my clients the best.

Families

Books and parenting classes can take us only so far. I help families with coaching tailored to their unique needs. I value working as part of a team supporting the family, bettering communication, managing change, navigating school challenges, and helping my clients access their wisdom and experiences for the best outcomes.

What folks are saying about Working with Joyce as their personal coach

Life Changes

You changed my life during high school through your mentoring.

Lindsay J.

UC Davis, Cornell University, Viticulturist

Steady Presence

Your touch undoubtedly made our daughter’s path through high school the success that it was. Your guidance, you being the steady presence everyone needs made it so.

Heather O.

Parent & Businesswoman

Getting Through Dark Days

You were so supportive of our daughter in her darkest days. We are and will continue to be among your most ardent supporters.

Patrick G.

Parent & Teacher

FAQ

Most sessions are conducted in person at my office in Monterey.  I’m also available for confidential Zoom sessions or phone calls so I can be available to clients worldwide.

Coaching is a co-creative process in which you and I collaborate to follow your agenda. The sessions include deep listening on my part; then together, we engage in strategic planning, education, and motivation to help you identify and attain your goals. Coaching is a partnership, an alliance, between the coach and the client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal growth and potential.

I strongly recommend that you make a commitment to weekly sessions for a minimum of three months. Research shows that when you establish, practice, and maintain new learnings and patterns for three months, you have a significantly better chance of continuing the positive change. This amount of time allows me to coach you through obstacles and limiting beliefs as you move beyond ineffective patterns. You might even find that coaching for a longer period of time is helpful for you. Our work together is tailored to support your agenda. Most commonly, I meet with clients on a weekly basis for sixty minutes.

Between scheduled sessions, I’m available for brief responses to emails or texts. I respond to emails and texts within 24 hours Monday through Thursday. This contact is primarily so I can hear about and support accountability to goals that you’ve established in our sessions. In urgent situations, if you need to speak with me in person, it’s best to send me a text, and I’ll suggest a time to connect as quickly as I can

Standard 60-minute sessions cost $100.

On occasion, I’m willing to discuss a sliding fee scale.

Payment is due at the end of each session. I prefer that you make payments using Venmo or PayPal; however, if this isn’t possible, we can discuss another method that’s mutually agreeable.

I am! My training comes from an International Coaching Federation approved school, and I’ve gone through the ICF mentoring, testing, and accreditation process.

I adhere to the code of ethics and standards of behavior set by the International Coaching Federation www.coachfederation.org/ethics.

You’ll be aware of observable changes: increased clarity, a shifting perception of challenges, greater confidence and self-awareness, and progress toward your goals. In our sessions, we’ll assess and track your growth together.

I don’t know a single soul who couldn’t benefit from coaching with me. We all could use a nonjudgmental, objective presence to help us sort through this complicated world.

Watch  Joyce’s Ted Talk Now

The Greatest Gift You Give Yourself

Joyce Sherry PCC

Why a Hummingbird?

To the Zunis, it’s a messenger of joy.

In Spanish culture, it’s the warrior bird.

Together, we can find joy and harness your warrior spirit.