Professionals | J Schaefer Coaching

Thriving Under Stress

Discounting or ignoring the significance of stress is dangerous. Ongoing stress, unless properly managed, impairs cognitive skills like strategic thinking and decreases productivity and engagement. It also damages relationships and takes away from your wellbeing, sense of fulfillment and happiness.

I help professionals:

find more autonomy
connect to their work
build core competencies
identify the costs (personal & professional) of mismanaged stress
understand how mismanaged stress impairs problem-solving, strategic thinking and productivity
spot the warning signs of burnout & dysfunctional behaviour
build stress resilience (the ability to thrive even when it sucks)
manage unproductive thinking traps like rumination
love their job (even when it’s stressful)

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Joanne developed an associate review and professional development plan for our lawyers that continues to be an effective tool for us to grow and retain our talent. She took into account the culture of our firm, the skills and characteristics of our most successful lawyers, and the most efficient way for reviewers to evaluate these critical metrics in our developing lawyers.

As a one-on-one coach, Joanne's guidance is quiet and direct. She uses a personal, practical, incisive, no-nonsense and very humane approach. She establishes immediate trust, which allows her to make a real impact--delivering the straight goods with real solutions in the context of natural, friendly conversation.
Dominique Hussey, Partner and Head
IP Litigation Practice Group, Bennett Jones LLP
I have known and worked with Joanne since I was a student. I am now a happy mid-level associate, working at a great firm, doing what I am good at and, have maintained my life outside of law. Joanne’s guidance in my early years played a big role in getting me to where I am today. She understands lawyers and law firms, tells it like it is and, has the expertise to coach you to reach your goals.
Stephen Libin
Associate