““After several sessions with other coaches, there was no one I resonated with more than Hannah. She intuitively knew that I needed to be heard and understood, as I had just lost my beloved mother a month prior, and was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after the funeral. I was scared and felt completely alone. Hannah’s honesty and vulnerability established instant rapport, and welcomed me to share my thoughts and emotions with her. Her compassion transcended distance; it felt like we were not miles apart, but close together in the space we created. Words are insufficient to describe the understanding and true connection I felt with Hannah at a time that I needed her most. I am grateful.””
“I first began seeing Hannah in October of 2019. I have been struggling with depression and anxiety since childhood and I am now in my mid thirties. I take medication for these conditions with mixed results. I had recently undergone several major life changes – 3 job transitions (mostly by circumstances out of my control), moving cities (also not my idea) and I was truly struggling. I felt miserable but determined to change that, since I could see it affecting my marriage, which is typically a source of happiness. I felt trapped in my industry and I was struggling to see a way out, I would describe my main vibe as hopeless.
I found Hannah through happenstance on Facebook. I was drawn to the concept of “thrive rather than just survive” because I truly had no plan. Every day I felt as though I was putting one foot in front of the other in what had become an out-of-control stumble through life. I emailed immediately and then, to give myself accountability, texted a few friends “I might hire a life coach. WHO AM I lol”.
And then, Hannah helped to find who I was. I am a boss. I am a leader. I am a confident, fun, supportive person who was not using ANY of those traits to their full potential due to fear. I had boxed myself into a tinier and tinier way of life and feeling based solely around minimizing my discomfort with any emotions and any big responsibilities.
It may interest you for me to list my accomplishments since beginning coaching a year and a half ago and I will do so now: I left my job I did not like, I got one I did like AND returned to school after 10 years away. I began volunteering with groups I have been passionate about and am now assuming leadership roles. I am more available to my friends, family and most importantly: to myself. I have the space to feel multiple things at once and to absorb and address events in a much more appropriate way than constant panic. I would describe my anxiety and depression as being in remission. I still take the medicine, but I have never felt as good in my adult life as I do now.
Do you need to make changes? Do you need to bounce your life off someone who WILL get you to step out of your comfort zone and get you to really reconnect with the experience of living and feeling joy in life? With the experience of feeling a purpose and serving that purpose?
I cannot recommend Hannah highly enough to you. But I can try! She helped me change my life. Let her help you change yours.
““I have found that Hannah has the ability to get to the root of what I am looking to find. I am always comfortable sharing my feelings and perspective with her because she respects me and makes me feel safe. I feel that she is part of my growth as a person and hope that everyone is able to find a special person like her to help them with their journey. I felt as if you’ve saved me years of trouble and maybe even gained me some as well. It’s hard to explain but you have mastered your craft.
Thank you”.”
““Hannah is a very dynamic coach and extremely passionate about helping her clients. She listens intently and then hones in directly to the heart of the matter. Her intentions for our absolute wholeness lifts your spirits and her insights, recommendations and action steps ensure that you are able to keep the momentum going. I highly recommend working with Hannah to clear out obstacles and be clear on your path.””
“I am very pleased to be able to recommend Hannah Vanderheyden at Modern Coaching. I initially hired Hannah to help me develop a business plan to expand my Speech Therapy practice. I thought it would be good to have someone to keep me focused, organized and on task. Hannah did much more than that. Hannah helped me tap into a level of creativity that I had previously accessed for brief periods, but would get out of as soon as the details started to bog me down. Hannah has a talent for keeping me in that creative state and allowing that creativity to flourish without losing focus. The ideas that came out of my mind while in that state have formed the basis of a new chapter in the development of my practice which has already improved my income by 25% in the first year, and shows promise go much further than that over the next few years. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see my income more than double by the end of this year. Interestingly, it is not the increase in income that excites me, but the joy of creating something that people genuinely need and appreciate. The increase in income is certainly very welcome, but now seems secondary to the joy of creating something that families really need. What Hannah provides will not only help your business but your life in general”.
James Burden, M.Sc.,
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
““It’s funny, because right now I’m thinking of Hannah to help me organize and pinpoint my thoughts. But that is exactly why I am very glad that I found her and that she is my Life Coach. Hannah has helped me out of a very difficult time in my life.
Hannah listened carefully to what I wanted to work on and challenged me in my “homework” assignments. She was very enthusiastic, full of knowledge and resources, very professional and yet very open and passionate, letting me take the lead and be in charge of my path. Every time I talk to her, I have renewed sense of focus and grounding. She provides constructive criticism, a clear plan of action and amazing ideas for self-monitoring & self-reflection.
Hannah goes above and beyond for her clients. It’s been an amazing journey!
Thank you!””
““Working with Hannah, I found a way out, a better perspective and a solution as well.
I realized I was not actually taking action in the things I needed to in order to gain the results I wanted.
I realized I don’t need to blame other people, I am the owner of my life, If I want change, I can now create change within myself””
““Hannah is a problem solver. She hears your words, sees the problem, and then shapes a path that perfectly moves you towards a solution. She ensures this process is a collaboration (as opposed to her doing all the work) so that you take each step independently, which helps prove to yourself your own agency, thus increasing self-efficacy and fostering further self-development.””
““Hannah was like a ray of sunshine, exuding her positivity. She has the ability to help the client understand their challenges from a different perspective and then apply clear strategies on how to create change. It was a pleasure working with her!””