"Asking yourself these deeper questions opens up new ways of being in the world.
It brings in a breath of fresh air. It makes life more joyful.
The real trick to life is not to be in the know, but be in the mystery." ~ Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D.
Ted Kneidl
Businessman and Coach
Gainesville, GA
"Fran has a sweet and loving heart which made itself visible through her eyes and gentle voice. She never judged me or in any way hinted at conventional ways to look at my life situation. She created a safe and warm space so that I could explore a very personal issue. Thank you, Fran."
Frank Wu
Coach
Memphis, TN
"I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for me. You have opened the door for so many opportunities and have given me hope to succeed where otherwise I had none. I appreciate you very much and I miss your smiling face.
College Student, Washington University
St. Louis, MO
"My experience with Fran far exceeded my expectations. I was lucky in that I knew what I wanted but was not sure how or if I had the guts to get there. Fran created a safe but challenging environment where I could share my ideas, successes and failures. She challenged me weekly to go beyond my comfort zone thinking or help me to connect my string of thoughts and ideas into an action plan. I was especially pleased that Fran was able to intuitively tap into my pragmatic style blended with my holistic leanings and allow the two to coexist in a strong plan and set of actions. I have taken so many of her lessons and applied them to other areas of my life. My personal and professional growth are marked with a new found mantra that will follow me through life. Finally, Fran honestly connected with what I needed and I knew that my experience was unique to me. She is one of the most genuine hearts and soulful minds that I have had the gift of meeting."
Michelle Hamilton
Designer
St. Louis, MO
"Fran, I am in awe of your gifts. You quickly zeroed in on the problem, helped guide me into a way to recognize it for what it was, and then just let go of it. After letting go I felt tremendous freedom. Immediately. All the images were so helpful. I really want to thank you and tell you how grateful and unburdened I feel. Thank you for your amazing gifts!"
Leslie Caplan
Musician, writer, and event planner
St. Louis, MO
"Fran is a compassionate and influential coach who has shown me that there is more to life, that my life can be more full and joyous. When I work with Fran I feel that she has no other clients because she makes me feel that I am her only concern. Through the use of various techniques, Fran helped me help myself when finding alternatives to my struggles. Through holding me accountable for my goals, Fran helped me show myself that I can do it and that what I once thought could never be achieved, can be. Fran helped me articulate what I was feeling, dissect it and explore my options. Thank you Fran for creating a loving and warm space for me to explore myself."
Elizabeth Gartenberg
College student
Ohio
"Fran is funny, intelligent, and compassionate, but ruthless. She does not tolerate the words "I will try". She taught me that trying is really just a matter of committing to do. That's probably the single most important thing I'll take away from the experience. What's funny is that I kind of knew it already. I think she'd say that's what coaching is about--finding the answers you already have, but don't know."
Architect
St. Louis, MO
"After a two year derailment from professional and personal pursuits due to a string of trauma in my life, I came to Fran, at last being able to focus on myself, but feeling lost as to my direction in life. A former client of hers had recommended her, emphatically exclaiming "She's brilliant!" I'm glad to say, I came to know and love that truth and have benefited greatly from Fran's vast talents as a life coach. I was acutely aware of my need to confront a life long affliction of lack of belief in myself. At fifty-three years of age, I figured it was time to really work on this issue if I was to live out the rest of my life being my best and most fulfilled self. I am glad to say, Fran has helped me tremendously in getting me unstuck from this place I've known so well. I'm now moving into creative professional realms I've never before had the confidence to venture. My gremlins (as Fran calls them) are still with me, but Fran has given me tools and skills with which to confront, ignore and combat them. She's taught me ways to keep my sights on my deepest priorities, rather than get sidetracked onto easier paths. It's a gradual process, this moving forward, but Fran's words and messages, images and metaphors live within me propelling and giving me the courage to be my happiest me."
"En-couraged"
Artist
St. Louis, MO
Testimonials
"Fran is a powerful coach who is compassionate, intuitive and effective. When working with Fran you know you have her complete attention. She holds me accountable and challenges me. My goals are ones that I once thought were unobtainable but Fran brought about the opportunity for me to think in different ways. Her approach allowed me to identify what was holding me back while at the same time articulate my vision of what I want and to make clear progress toward it."Ted Kneidl
Businessman and Coach
Gainesville, GA
"Fran has a sweet and loving heart which made itself visible through her eyes and gentle voice. She never judged me or in any way hinted at conventional ways to look at my life situation. She created a safe and warm space so that I could explore a very personal issue. Thank you, Fran."
Frank Wu
Coach
Memphis, TN
"I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for me. You have opened the door for so many opportunities and have given me hope to succeed where otherwise I had none. I appreciate you very much and I miss your smiling face.
College Student, Washington University
St. Louis, MO
"My experience with Fran far exceeded my expectations. I was lucky in that I knew what I wanted but was not sure how or if I had the guts to get there. Fran created a safe but challenging environment where I could share my ideas, successes and failures. She challenged me weekly to go beyond my comfort zone thinking or help me to connect my string of thoughts and ideas into an action plan. I was especially pleased that Fran was able to intuitively tap into my pragmatic style blended with my holistic leanings and allow the two to coexist in a strong plan and set of actions. I have taken so many of her lessons and applied them to other areas of my life. My personal and professional growth are marked with a new found mantra that will follow me through life. Finally, Fran honestly connected with what I needed and I knew that my experience was unique to me. She is one of the most genuine hearts and soulful minds that I have had the gift of meeting."
Michelle Hamilton
Designer
St. Louis, MO
"Fran, I am in awe of your gifts. You quickly zeroed in on the problem, helped guide me into a way to recognize it for what it was, and then just let go of it. After letting go I felt tremendous freedom. Immediately. All the images were so helpful. I really want to thank you and tell you how grateful and unburdened I feel. Thank you for your amazing gifts!"
Leslie Caplan
Musician, writer, and event planner
St. Louis, MO
"Fran is a compassionate and influential coach who has shown me that there is more to life, that my life can be more full and joyous. When I work with Fran I feel that she has no other clients because she makes me feel that I am her only concern. Through the use of various techniques, Fran helped me help myself when finding alternatives to my struggles. Through holding me accountable for my goals, Fran helped me show myself that I can do it and that what I once thought could never be achieved, can be. Fran helped me articulate what I was feeling, dissect it and explore my options. Thank you Fran for creating a loving and warm space for me to explore myself."
Elizabeth Gartenberg
College student
Ohio
"Fran is funny, intelligent, and compassionate, but ruthless. She does not tolerate the words "I will try". She taught me that trying is really just a matter of committing to do. That's probably the single most important thing I'll take away from the experience. What's funny is that I kind of knew it already. I think she'd say that's what coaching is about--finding the answers you already have, but don't know."
Architect
St. Louis, MO
"After a two year derailment from professional and personal pursuits due to a string of trauma in my life, I came to Fran, at last being able to focus on myself, but feeling lost as to my direction in life. A former client of hers had recommended her, emphatically exclaiming "She's brilliant!" I'm glad to say, I came to know and love that truth and have benefited greatly from Fran's vast talents as a life coach. I was acutely aware of my need to confront a life long affliction of lack of belief in myself. At fifty-three years of age, I figured it was time to really work on this issue if I was to live out the rest of my life being my best and most fulfilled self. I am glad to say, Fran has helped me tremendously in getting me unstuck from this place I've known so well. I'm now moving into creative professional realms I've never before had the confidence to venture. My gremlins (as Fran calls them) are still with me, but Fran has given me tools and skills with which to confront, ignore and combat them. She's taught me ways to keep my sights on my deepest priorities, rather than get sidetracked onto easier paths. It's a gradual process, this moving forward, but Fran's words and messages, images and metaphors live within me propelling and giving me the courage to be my happiest me."
"En-couraged"
Artist
St. Louis, MO