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Anne Barry Jolles is a
life coach, author and speaker
who has helped hundreds of people
wake up their personal and professional lives
when they are stuck, stagnant,
pointed in the wrong direction or
feel that there is
something bigger they want to do.
She is an expert at creating and sharing
life tools
full of wisdom for others to begin transforming their lives immediately.
Her motto: Wake Up! NOW Matters!
Anne in the News in 2008
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Woman's World Magazine March 2008 View Article » .pdf |
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Healthy Living Guide Spring 2008 View Article » .pdf |
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Aspire Magazine February 2008 View Article » .pdf |
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Baystate Parent March 2008 View Article » .pdf |
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The Patriot Ledger May 21, 2008 View Article » .pdf |
Anne’s Immediate Contact Information
Anne Barry Jolles
Phone: 781-878-8589
Email: abjcoach@comcast.net
Web sites: www.annejolles.com
www.riseandshineanytime.com
www.drivethroughparentingwisdom.com
www.coaching-connections.com
Anne’s Bio:
Speaker: Anne is a speaker who reaches out and relates to her audiences by combining her life experiences and education into practical and common sense presentations. She uses humor, metaphor, personal life stories and low risk interaction to engage and interact with her audience.
Audiences have used words like 'entertaining', 'compassionate', 'helpful', 'breath of fresh air', 'humorous', 'down to earth', 'providing useful information' and 'full of great tips and tools' to describe her presentation.
Her seminars and workshops are enlightening, energizing and educational. Workshops can be tailored to suit a particular group need. Anne has delivered her talks at hospitals, schools, health clubs, homes, churches and businesses. She’s spoken to parents, teachers, clergy and business people. For highlights of speaking engagements click here.
Anne has been a keynote speaker and presenter at national conferences, as well as a guest on national radio shows.
Author: In 2008, Anne is publishing a second edition to her G.R.A.C.E book, now entitled,
Rise And Shine Anytime
Simple Questions To Wake Up Your Life
Anne has authored, illustrated and published 3 books:
- “G.R.A.C.E. 5 Steps for Bringing Your Best to the Next Moment"
- “Keeping Your Sanity While Loving and Letting Go of Your Teen”
with an accompanying CD by the same name - “G.R.A.C.E. for parents of teen 5 Steps For Bringing Your Best To The Next Moment”
Coach: Anne is a coach who supports a mix of personal and business clients who are committed to increasing life satisfaction, creating success, and obtaining a great quality of life and relationships at home, work and play. She is an expert at helping others move from inspiration to action, with fun always part of the equation.
For past newspaper and magazine coverage click here.
The Lighter Side: Anne loves discovery. Her adventures include jumping off the 'Jaws' bridge {'The shark’s in the pond!'} horseback riding through glacial fields with her family, and kayaking. She is an avid in-line skater and keeps her ‘blades in her car trunk, just in case...
It took Anne 52 years to make the best chicken soup on the planet, and endless ballroom dance lessons to finally stop trying to lead and actually enjoy following.
Anne is married to the same wonderful guy for 29 years {they work at it} and they are parents to a teen and young adult {they work at it}.
Anne and her dog, Willie, out for a little exercise. From a purely physical perspective, Willie should not be able to pull someone that BIG because he only weighs 5 pounds! Anne will be there with you as you find your inner strength and power to move things you never thought possible!
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A Little History:
- Prior to being a Life Coach, Anne began her career as an Occupational Therapist after receiving her degree at Boston University, Sargent College. {1976}
- After getting her MBA from Simmons College Graduate School of Management {1986}, Anne purchased and operated her own business.
- Training and advanced certification for coaching was obtained through The Coaches Training Institute {CPCC 2001}
- Anne is co-founder of Coaching Connections, a coaching practice she created and developed in 2000 with her business partner, Tracy Mindess.
- The International Coach Federation {ICF} awarded Anne’s certification in 2006 –PCC Professional Certified Coach.
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Past Events
2007
Adoption and Foster Care School Awareness Project Forum 2007
Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!
November
Pembroke Public Library, Pembroke MA
Southeastern Massachusetts Educators' Conference-
Don't Just Survive... ThriveOctober
Radisson Hotel, Plymouth, MA
It's Time To Move Up! Business Networking Event
Dare To Suck! Making a Mistake May Be The Best Thing For YouOctober
Fuji Restaurant, Quincy MA 02339
Vital Women Radio... Donna Mac Interviews Anne Jolles
Inspirational Women Series
September
93.3 Coast FM and 96.1 WSRS, Providence RI
Mirrors Of The Soul: Dr. Beth Erickson
Radio: HealthyLife.net
Recorded 6.07.07
Growing Resiliency
3rd International Conference On Post Adoption Services
Key Note Speaker: 5 Steps For Bringing Your Best To The Next Moment
February
Cambridge, MA
2006
WATD Radio
Plymouth County, featured guest, G.R.A.C.E. Five Steps for Bringing Your Best to the Next Moment discussion on a talk and call in show.
Host: Candita Mamet
WPEP Radio
Bristol County, featured guest, G.R.A.C.E. Five Steps…, talk show and call in.
Host: Dawn Quesnell
South Shore Hospital, Breast Care Center
Experiential Workshop and Seminar, G.R.A.C.E. Five Steps…, cancer survivors and community
Hyde School
G.R.A.C.E. Five…, Experiential workshop to 60 faculty on how to incorporate this process into their live and the lives of students and families
Massasoit Community College
Senior Seminar, G.R.A.C.E. Five Steps … Experiential workshop and lecture to 60 seniors.
Open Doors Yoga Studio
Experiential and interactive workshop blending the energies of Yoga and G.R.A.C.E. {joint presentation with Maureen Spencer, RN, yoga teacher}
Focus Group
Parents of Teens, group facilitator, Developmental Stages of Parenting a Teen and Loving and Letting Go
2005
International Coach Federation, San Jose California
Balance Session: G.R.A.C.E Five Steps For Bringing your Best to the Next Moment with great reviews from professional participants
“Train the Trainer,” with Tom Coury
G.R.A.C.E. experiential workshop presentation to 20 coaches
Community presentation
G.R.A.C.E. improvisational, experiential and instructional workshop.
Cohasset/Scituate Newcomers Club
G.R.A.C.E. experiential and instructional workshop
South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA
Presented with partner, T. Mindess. Community presentation, “Life Tune-Up”
Finding Inner Peace
Two business coaching presentations to 60 Yoga Teacher Graduates
Hanover Middle School
Experiential workshop for 8th grade career day
Community Workshop Series {6 sessions}
“Create the Life You Love” , Hanover
Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport, MA
Physician Hospital Organization
Community presentation to 150 participants, “Keeping Your Sanity While Loving and Letting Go of Your Teen” (title of my book)
Kathleen Burke Day Spa
Community presentation, presented with T. Mindess, CPCC, “The Energy Choice - For Those Who Want to Make the Next 20 Count”
2004 and previous
Hyde School, Woodstock, CT
Experiential workshop to 60 faculty “The Energy Choice-How to Make the Next Twenty Count”
Retreat: “When Your Heart Rocks”
Co-designed and presented with Tracy Mindess, CPCC,
3 day retreat for 15 women ion Cape Cod