"Ann Hession rocks!  She's bringing a level of deep and broad focus to my plethora of projects that is spectacular.   Ann balances street wisdom and Harvard degree with aplomb and a graciously-yet-barely-contained enthusiasm that leaves me feeling like even MY "impossible" dreams are possible.  Then she guides me onto the concrete steps that are having me actualize what I'm learning to envision. 

What's cool is that, unlike many business coaches who want you to know what you're doing before you get to them, Ann is both a Life and Business Coach.  This translates into her being able to work with folks who don't even know what they want at all -- they just know that what they have now is not all of what they want.  This kind of both gross-and-finesse coaching is a skill, a talent, a science, and an art, and I'm starting to believe that Ann is a nascent master at it."

Julie Woods, Artist, www.juliewoods.com,  Founder/Chairperson, Fans with Cans Food Abundance Network www.fanswithcans.org

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     "Ann helped me to feel comfortable with the uncomfortable.  There are natural pauses that occur between our strides.  Ann supported me during these pauses so that I could focus on my path and not get distracted by doubts, other responsibilities, and the clock.  She has an intuitive sense about what I need and this process has been a great learning experience about Me."

Debbie Gleadow, Owner,  www.debbiegleadow.com

     "I would like to add my name to your growing list of glowing testimonials.

Your recent message about really understanding our purpose in order to be able to fully follow our passion and create the success we each want to achieve in this life, took me back exactly one year ago when you and I were doing business coaching sessions.   My work with you really was the catalyst that allowed me to clearly identify and articulate my purpose for this next phase of my life.  You pushed, you prodded ever so gently.  I squirmed and had no idea in my head that I could put into words but slowly it came and it was like someone turned on the lights.  Wow, what passion and power I felt when we came up with my purpose statement “To create communities of women…connected, inspired and empowered”.   I have been measuring everything I do against that most important purpose and since that breakthrough I have created what is becoming a fabulously successful business venture called Flourish where we are living our mission every day.

You have a wonderful talent for coaching, and anyone in the early stages of planning or launching a business will benefit greatly from your knowledge, insight and caring."

Nancy Thompson, Owner, Flourish, www.flourish-pdx.com, http://www.flourishpdx.wordpress.com

     "Ann used techniques in her coaching that contributed to my quick resolution of a particular conflict and difficulty that had been stubbornly resisting transformation for years. Her exuberance and generosity of spirit made the session lively and painless...  I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!"

B.U.U., Rhode Island

     "I have been receiving business coaching from Ann Hession for the past 3 months.  For the past 20 years I have co-owned a successful restaurant, Evelyn’s in Tiverton, RI.  I wanted business coaching because I am always looking for ways to improve the business itself, and also have a specific desire to increase my annual salary by 3 times.

My coaching experience with Ann has been extremely helpful.  As any self employed person knows, business usually intertwines with personal living!  Ann quickly supported me in clarifying my goals for the business along with who I want to be living on this planet.  To be specific, we have clarified what I want to continue to be responsible for in the restaurant and what I can release and delegate to others.  After 20 years I have stopped being responsible for payroll and part of the scheduling of 60+ staff members!  I have also had an employee take on the responsibility of communicating with my staff on things that are going on in the restaurant or need to be changed or addressed.

Not only am I reaping the benefits of Ann’s coaching but so is my husband, who is also my business partner.  I can see the womens business coaching expanding over to my personal life which includes 3 children.  Supporting them in decisions about college/future choices and standing in a space of peace and love as I parent them.  This is no small task as any mother would know!  I wonder what can be accomplished in the future if this has been accomplished in just a short 3 months.  I would recommend Ann as a coach to anyone interested in taking their life in their own hands."

Jane Bitto, Owner, Evelyn’s in Tiverton, RI   www.evelynsdrivein.com

     "Womens Business Coaching sessions with Ann Hession have given me renewed confidence!  Ann has helped me organize my life’s mission, and see clearly how that translates into my personal and professional vision.  Ann is direct and honest, while offering guidance and motivational support throughout the coaching process.  A coaching session with Ann is energizing and inspiring, as she is a believer, who makes you truly believe that you can and will get results."

Mary Ann O'Keeffe, Owner, Style2U