In Their Own Words


  • “I can’t thank you enough for helping me start this journey. I have been looking for clarity and guidance for a long time, and the longer I went without them, the harder they seemed to find. I feel like I have taken a few steps onto the path I have been looking for and look forward to continuing down it.” – Sarah L.

  • “I look forward to our monthly gatherings with anticipation; it’s a chance to be reflective, be with these wonderful women, and be guided by Yota’s special touch for bringing us to a calm and safe place to grow and flourish. The most amazing aspect is that every monthly gathering allows each of us to explore our individual destinies – together – with great meaning and clarity.” – Kim – Non-Profit Director, Outdoor Wanderer

  • “Yota’s retreats are remarkable in how she guides, encourages, and creates a safe, gentle space to meditate, write, and share. Her wisdom, creativity, and calm presence help me think more deeply, grow, and experience many emotions. I treasure these monthly retreats with Yota and the amazing group of women she gathers.” – Linda S.

  • “Our monthly gatherings allow me to quietly reflect and experience my mind and body being in sync. I feel like I am sitting by a warm fire with a group of delightfully insightful women. Yota shares perfect readings that inspire reflection. She guides us into meditation and facilitates powerful discussions. We laugh, cry, and wonder together. It warms my heart and feeds my soul.” – Kathy L.

  • “Over the years, I’ve been involved in any number of meditation groups, healing circles, writing groups, and discussion groups. But the monthly gatherings are truly unique. We discuss deeply thoughtful readings, meditate, explore our creativity, and share our responses. I’ve never felt so supported, and the laughter and joy of being together to reflect on our journeys is a gift that comes from Yota’s deep understanding of the power that happens when women come together. She guides the group from a wellspring of experience and wisdom based on many years of work on her own spiritual path, and her respect and compassion for the lives we lead are the foundation. I feel so much stronger and more confident in facing the challenges in my life knowing I’m part of a community of amazing women.” – Kathleen E.

  • “I signed up to receive The Power of Clarity and Intention e-course. Since I work better with pen and paper, I printed the units and took time to work on the exercises and process them. This course makes me aware of crucial aspects of myself and my surroundings and helps me make choices and decisions from a place of clarity, authenticity, and clear intention. I am deeply grateful and strongly recommend it.” – Julia C.

  • “I worked with Yota at a time of my life when I had a vague sense of what I needed to accomplish but absolutely NO IDEA how to make it happen. I am very independent, but Yota’s coaching was skillful and just enough at just the right times – with spot-on suggestions and creative solutions. Yota is super smart, intuitive, and has a penetrating way about her. Together, we brought order out of chaos, and the result was much better than I could have imagined.” – Twink McK.
  • “I have been very fortunate to work with Yota to assist me in making career transitions and identifying my true goals and desires. Yota combines her experience in corporate America with her spiritual practices to provide a truly unique, caring, and individualized approach to coaching. She has been able to assist me on both practical and metaphysical levels and has challenged me to uncover and transform my limiting beliefs so that I am empowered to make positive life choices. I highly recommend her as a coach and mentor. She is a shining example of living what she believes.” – Linda W.
  • “I sought Yota’s expertise during a time of personal transformation. Her compassionate and direct approach was a catalyst of inspiration. Using her keen listening skills, she was able to extract the essence of my obstacles. Yota posed all the right questions that enabled me to address my challenges on my own terms. Her enthusiasm for my success was encouragement above and beyond my expectations.
    When the opportunity for growth and change arises and you sincerely wish to maximize your true potential, I recommend working with Yota.” – L.S.

  • “It is not often you find a person who is genuinely dedicated to your success, as a well-balanced and happy person. Yota helped me clarify my true priorities and continues to guide me to create my own success in business and life. She has a tremendous sense of clarity that is quick, to the point, and delivers results.” – D.DS., Creative Director and Graphic Designer

  • “Life coaching gave me the tools to make things “happen.” My work with Yota brought me to a clearer understanding of the need to make a career change. Yota encouraged me to take a closer look and work specifically on my challenges. I became clearer and I realized I had control over my situation.” – J.B., Marketing Director

  • “Yota’s straightforward yet empathetic style helps me to determine the “real” issues and address them instead of being caught up in a specific incident. The exercises and meditations that Yota gives, aid me in changing my behavior in both mundane and spiritual arenas. These are skills I can call upon whenever I have the need. I believe Confucius said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” For guidance in taking that first step and staying on the journey, I highly recommend working with Yota.” – J.S., Author

  • “Working with Yota has facilitated a greater level of personal and professional success for me. My self-doubts were gently and purposefully diminished and replaced with self-confidence. My dreams are becoming reality and I have a tremendous sense of accomplishment and excitement for the possibilities that lie ahead.” – K.R., Financial Advisor

  • “As a life coach, Yota offers all the kindness of a true friend, but has the strength and clarity to move you along until your goals come into clear focus.” – G.B., Marketing Director

  • “Yota Schneider facilitated two workshops for our Marketing and Community Outreach team — one on stress management and one on time management. Each of these was valuable in terms of content, engagement and team-building. Yota’s style was very open, and participants felt affirmed and energized.” – M.S., Vice President of Marketing

  • “At the beginning of my work with Yota, I was skeptical about working with a life coach. As we moved along, I quickly came to understand that what she had to offer me was a gift.. a very special one at that. Yota has a way of transcending the mundane, everyday “stuff” and bringing into view what is truly important clearly and concisely. We worked through some very tough personal transition issues and things became clear for me through seasonal examples. Key concepts were presented in a very easy, non-threatening way and I was able to incorporate strategies that made my daily life a lot more manageable.” – C.L. Entrepreneur

  • “Coaching was exactly what I needed. As soon as I started working with Yota, I felt myself becoming more in control and more organized. I felt refreshed and more focused, exactly what I had wanted to achieve. Thank you!” – L.N., Entrepreneur

  • “My goal was to have more life balance and be more present with my family. Yota helped me “own up” to the ways I was defeating myself and overcome some of my unproductive behaviors. I was able to establish healthy boundaries and manage my time better. I now recognize that I always have a choice. Thank you!” – W.M., Advertising Executive

  • “During my work with Yota, I learned techniques that helped me to reduce interruptions, deal with difficult people more effectively, and stay in control of challenging situations. I now have more control of my time at the office, I am delegating and using my resources better, and I can actually enjoy my vacations without feeling guilty!” – E.B., Attorney

  • “Having Yota behind you is like having a squadron of cheerleaders urging you onto greatness!” – G.H., Artist

  • “I’ve been stuck and indecisive about my next move but with her support, I was able to stop going around in circles and start moving forward. After completing the Purpose Clarity Program, I was able to make some concrete decisions, prioritize the steps needed to realize my goals, and start making my dreams a reality.” – G.B., Marketing Director