I feel as though my coaching practice has been in the works for two decades... waiting patiently as I compiled my life experiences (which now exceed three decades).

My first passion, financial freedom, evolved from presenting over 600 financial seminars to more than 15,000 people throughout Western Pennsylvania as the Training Specialist for Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS). This continued in my work at Back on Track Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and further evolved into other "life" areas through my work at UPMC Passavant Hospital, and later Washington EAP Services and other various EAPs and organizations.

I found that as I reached out to my audiences, with honesty and integrity, people began to explore their personal financial situations. They started setting goals and realized their own power not only with their finances, but in other areas of their life as well. In fact, it was a past attendee who came to me several years later to tell me what a lasting impression I made on her life and suggested that I take my passion another step further and become a life coach.

Today, my business continues to grow and flourish with the additions of relationship and etiquette coaching. My focus remains on the basics — helping my clients build a strong and lasting foundation for success in their personal and professional lives.

Organizations I've Worked With

• ABARTA - Shared Financial Services
• Alcoa
• Allegheny Energy
• Bennett Supply
• CareerLink
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Ceridian/LifeWorks
• Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA)
• Family Services of Western PA
• Gateway Rehabilitation Center
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Henderson Brothers Inc.
• Institute of Management Accountants
• Jewish Healthcare Foundation
• Magellan Health, Inc.
• Mellon Bank
• Mine Safety Appliances
• Mountaineer Park, Inc.
• Pennsylvania Association of Credit Management
• Pittsburgh Young Professionals
• Pittsburgh Tri-State Area Conference
• Robert Morris University
• U.S. Steel Corporation
• UPMC Passavant Hospital
• Washington Community Federal Credit Union
• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

What Others Say

• "Kathy Jo is an excellent presenter and engages the audience well. Audio visuals excellent."
• "Excellent! Superb info for clients, staff everyone! Very well presented! Great handouts to copy and share."
• "Very good, useful professionally & personally. They don’t teach you those types of things in school."
• "Loved this training! Very informational!"
• "Kathy Jo Rocks! This was the best mini conference I’ve gone to – very helpful information."

Media & Publications

I’ve had the pleasure of giving numerous radio interviews, including an eleven-year run as the monthly Life Coach on Weekend Focus, WWVA News Radio 1170 from 2009 to 2020.

I’ve also contributed to publications including the IMA, PACM, ATTC/IRETA, SMC newsletters, and the Wall Street Journal. I'm a featured author in the book Life Choices: Putting the Pieces Together - where 26 authors share their personal stories of how they put together the pieces of their life puzzles.

Visit my Links & Products Page to read more publications and listen to recordings. Contact me to purchase "Life Choices: Putting the Pieces Together"

Education & Credentials

• B.S. in Human Resources Management
• M.A. in Organizational Leadership
• Board Certified Coach (BCC) – Center for Credentialing and Education
• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coach Federation
• Certified Life Coach – Coach Training Alliance
• Certified Confidence Coach – American Confidence Institute
• Relationship Coach for Singles – Relationship Coaching Institute
• Master Etiquette Consultant – Colourworks International
• Certified Facilitator – 7 Competencies of Dignity & Respect (UPMC)
• Certified DISC Consultant

Memberships

International Coach Federation (ICF), Relationship Coaching Institute, Pittsburgh ICF Chapter, and former member of the National Speakers Association (NSA).