"It was a luxury to spend some time thinking strategically and holistically about my life. Barb, you're a natural at life coaching--thanks for sharing your skills!"

-A.M., Seminar Participant

"I so enjoyed the experience and the benefits of the day. I am still thinking about many of the revealing aspects of the work. It was a wonderful opportunity for purposeful introspection in a supportive and caring community of women".

- Danan Sherman, Seminar Participant

"I have been a consultant to dozens of non profit organizations and elected officials for the past thirty years in my own career and truly thought I understood the art of providing guidance, experience and leadership to my clients. I realize now -- having worked with Barbara Waxman on a weekly basis for the past six months to help me articulate and achieve my own life goals -- what a gifted consultant and executive coach I have! Barbara's gift of listening, insights and excellent advice has taught me new skills that I've applied with great results in both my professional and personal lives. I look forward to our weekly sessions and have already recommended Barbara to many of my friends. For those who are ready to take on a life coach -- and even for those who are not sure what path to choose -- working with Barbara will be a fulfilling experience and a friendship to treasure for many years to come."

-Laura Talmus, Executive Coaching Client

"I learned so much from Barbara's workshop. She is committed to helping other people grow and become more fulfilled. She is passionate about her mission and it shows in every detail - from the thought and work she put into planning the agenda and activities, through the careful execution of the entire day. I had two epiphanies during the exercises in that one workshop. To me, that constitutes an extraordinary process from a passionate coach and leader. Thank you Barbara."

- Joni Harris Minault, Seminar Participant

“I came to Barb after having taking a 2-year sabbatical from working. I had completed a successful 20-year career in the investment field and, now, was looking for my next place in the world. The prior 2 years were spent hiking, mountain biking, doing yoga and meditating – basically, reconstructing myself from the inside out. I was fairly certain I did not want to return to my old field and had a number of new areas of interest but could not get any traction to move forward. Plus, I wasn’t really looking for a job in the traditional sense – I wanted something, which combined work and play and also spoke to my heart. But, the fear of the unknown and the overwhelming thoughts of trying something brand new had me paralyzed. Barb helped me develop a game plan, which included weekly goals to help me stay “present”, clarifying my core values as a person and establishing a focus for my efforts. She also pushed me to be aware of the “gremlins” whispering in my ear, accepting their presence and moving forward knowing my mind-generated concerns were not real. I was forced to reevaluate where my “worth” came from. I learned to take one step at a time, accept my lack of immediate competency in my new field as normal and go where my heart moved me. Most importantly, Barb helped me be aware of my need to balance my time working with the personal life I knew I wanted to maintain. I am now pursuing a combination of nonprofit work with individuals with developmental disabilities and a new investment business (on a much smaller scale) – both are new and were a bit frightening, at first. But, the skills Barb taught me saw me through the worst of it and, now, it is truly fun. I strongly recommend anyone to work with Barb in any aspect of personal or career development. She does it with honesty and compassion in a most respectful and professional manner. Thanks, Barb.”

- Mark Jackson, Executive Coaching Client & Life Balance

"Its easy to get lost and stuck when reaching a transition or turning point in your life, especially us baby boomers upon reaching middle age. I decided to consult with a professional, Barbara Waxman and the Odyssey Group. It made perfect sense to me to use a professional in this situation because, lets face it, these are pretty big questions.  Something this personal not only warrants a professional but someone who is compassionate and caring enough to tackle the delicateness of the situation. Barbara helped me achieve clarity about where I've been, where I am now, and where I'm going, all in a extremely focused but caring and compassionate way. I highly reccomend consulting with Barbara and the Odyssey Group for anyone needing answers with what happens in the next chapter of their life."

- Robin Meisel, Coaching client

"One of the highlights of 2007 was the day I spent at the Odyssey I retreat--thank you Barbara!"

-Mary Burroughs, Retreat Participant