Delightful Work

Coaching Testimonials

Testimonials on Tom Volkar’s Ability as a Life, Career and Business Coach

Tom’s approach is at once practical and magical. Tom came into my work life at a supreme moment, a time when a radical sensation was required to lift me where I desired to be with my writing career. The result is this: I’m more authentically me and it shows–in my writing and the rest of my life. If you want to get really real with yourself and live/work with greater purpose, I recommend Tom. Give him a coaching opportunity, and he’ll make you feel immensely powerful.
—Gina Mazza Hillier, Author, Everything Matters, Nothing Matters

Tom helped me do everything better because it is all connected, life, business, and success at both. We all need someone at our back and on our side — Tom as a ‘business & life coach’  is amazing. Tom is a guiding light, a wise sage  and a cattle prod who relieves the stress  of trying doing it all yourself! — Certified Feng Shui Consultant & Life Coach

I hired Tom Volkar as my coach to help me gain confidence to start my own business. Tom got me into action quickly so that I began enjoying the actual process of business building. I’m excited now because I know I can succeed. If you want a coach who will INSPIRE YOU TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE, hire tom; you’ll be more than pleased!
—Jason Ray, Independent Business Owner

Tom Volkar has been instrumental as a coach in helping me begin my new business venture in the field of Fee-Only Financial Planning. He immediately saw that the business was for me. Tom has a keen ability to “go deep” along with you to determine what it is that is truly authentic for you. He knows that life is too short and there is no reason to keep on faking it (pretending to like something day-in and day-out that you really don’t enjoy). He believes that you should do what is natural and authentic … and the joys and rewards will follow. Everyone needs a coach today at some time in his or her life and there is no better person than Tom. I highly recommend that you explore the opportunities of having Tom work along with you as your personal coach.
—Robert S. Gibb III, Certified Financial Planner.

Tom Volkar is unique. I originally called him to gain some support and structure for a project that was bogging down badly, expecting a time management approach. Instead he took me on a journey of self-discovery into old personality patterns that had robbed me of energy for years. With gentleness, humor and total support he helped me “walk my talk” in a way I never had been able to attain. His enormous gift is in not directing or telling one what to do, how to change, what is missing, but in skillfully guiding one into one “aha” after another. My original plan was to work with him a month and “get organized.” Eight months later I am still his client because working with him is such a helpful journey. In my enthusiasm I have given my husband several months coaching as a birthday present, and then gave my son the same present. Because of multi talents and a lot of wisdom, he has helped them both with totally different challenges. His base is one of authentic spirituality; his service is helping his clients toward being all they were meant to be.
—Isabel Meisler, teacher and writer

Thank you once again for your expertise in coaching. Your knowledge of business was very helpful. I have implemented many of the organizational tools you shared with me. When we finished, my office files were more organized and indexed that they had ever been. Now I always know where things are and I am more productive because of it. I especially appreciated your guidance and your patience in helping me discover my areas of resistance. I thought it was very effective the way you guided me to work out my own solutions, like the “dig a little deeper” conversations. Best of all, you were so affirming. Whatever I did, you found an affirmation in it and that just made me want to do more! Thank you so much, Tom, for your continued support. I really appreciate your gifts and that your life’s work is to share them.
—J.S. Financial Controller.

Tom has helped me to begin a journey where I am beginning to know the man I am, understand why I feel the feelings I feel, and will become the person I want to be in body, mind, and spirit. As Tom says, we “walk the brave walk,” and we do it together. Each and every step is a step that we choose to make together. With the continual and unconditional support of my Coach, I live life with greater confidence, better understanding, and a clearer perspective.
—Clem Gigliotti, self-employed business owner

Good two-way communication. The old saying “two heads are better than one” certainly applies big time here. My apartment was overwhelmingly cluttered and in a complete state of disorder before you became my coach. Although it hasn’t been easy, I’m sure I would not have gotten anywhere at all if I did not have you to guide and inspire me. Coaching is obviously not just a job with you. Your enthusiasm for what you do is one of the things, which serves to inspire. I know you are genuinely happy when you hear of my successes, and your heart-felt encouragement is always given when you hear of my difficulties. I would highly recommend you as a coach, so please feel free to forward this message to any potential clients.
—Clare Tyler, life-long learner

Tom Volkar of CoreU has been working with our Plant Manager for the past six months. We were so impressed with the positive changes that occurred with him that we decided to have Tom train our supervisors and have our plant manager coach them using the techniques Tom taught. We’ve all seen positive changes in how our supervisory staff works together and how they interact with our hourly workforce. We found Tom’s approach to be highly effective and affordable since much of his work was done over the telephone and by way of email. Based on our positive results I would highly recommend Tom as a coach and management trainer.
—Ed Brinker, SPHR, Human Resources Director, General Carbide

Tom has shown me the possibilities of my own strengths and the validity of my character. He doesn’t tell me what to do. He makes me think, decide, and commit. I started my own company and things are going much better than I would have anticipated at this time. I give Tom much credit for helping me focus and prioritize; but, more importantly, he allows me to have control over my life.
—Lin Fullem, Entrepreneur

Your Authentic Business Building workshop on was outstanding! You packed your program with value, providing a smorgasbord of life-changing insights. Perhaps what was most impressive was how you walked your talk. You spoke from the heart and used personal examples that helped you connect with your listeners and bring your ideas to life. You were a living, breathing example of someone who is building a business from authenticity.
—Sam Weider, Professional Speaker

Thank you for making our sales meeting a roaring success. The day after the meeting I had sales people in my office in tears, pouring out emotion and renewing their commitment to West Point. I’ve been barraged with letters saying things like, best sales meeting ever, finally something we can take home and use. The morale boost has spread throughout the entire company.
—Tom Day, President, West Point Products

Testimonials on Tom Volkar’s Ability as a Group Coach

Tom has mastered the art of provoking thorough introspection while promoting inspired action. He weaves content and meditation gracefully. Time with Tom has proven to be a wise investment - excellent ROI.
—John Morlan

Tom’s heart is definitely in this work! He offers a great support structure, he will push, pull and drag people into their own highest good, and he brings a very high level of mindfulness to the experience, which is very inspiring.
—Andrea Hess

I would recommend people take Tom’s courses because he gives supportive feedback, makes the effort to understand what you are feeling, and he is extremely organized in his approach.
—Lance Snow

Tom will not let you off the hook as you explore and then commit to honoring your authentic path to your best life. This coaching is experiential and effective in helping to create lasting change. This is the best kind of coaching - you are supported at 110%, and at the same time challenged to do what it takes to create the life you say you want.
—Kay Grace

Tom is a great motivator. He helps you get clarity, and he follows up on his promises. He holds you accountable, and he creates a wonderful supporting atmosphere in the group.
—Charlotte Kamman

I recommend Tom’s group coaching to help my friends find his/her own greatness. The information is fresh and inspiring and the opportunity to work with a committed group of like-minded individuals is inspiring.
—Dorothy Lynn

Tom presents a powerful (no excuses) program to support participants to set and reach their important objectives. Tom is an outstanding and effective coach. Tom encourages and brings out the greatness in all group participants.
—Peter Ayers

Tom has an amazing ability to provide guidance and support as he motivates participants to believe in themselves and move past/outside their comfort zones. If you have the opportunity to be coached in one of his groups; take it! You’ll receive support and acceptance with just enough of a nudge.
—Brenda Flores

In Tom’s group coaching experience you’ll feel a support system, focus initiative and direction and learn new approaches to reaching your goals.
—Renee Irwin

I’d recommend Tom’s group coaching experiences to my friends because he provides good exercises, structure and models delivered with enthusiasm. Tom’s ability to effectively and competently facilitate large teleclass sessions is outstanding.
—Mike Holdstock

When your daily “work” is a good personal fit you are more likely to enjoy and excel at it. You are also more likely to finish your workday on time feeling good about what you have accomplished. You will then have more time and energy when you leave work to devote the rest of your day to other personal pursuits, family and community. EVERYONE benefits. It is delightful to be able to use your gifts. In doing so you are more likely to feel useful and fulfilled. This is why it is so important to pay attention to what Tom teaches about finding delightful work. If you are seeking to find it and are willing to make changes in your life to actually do it… you need to take one of Tom’s courses. I am grateful I did.
—Rosemary Losser

I recommend Tom’s group coaching for the group camaraderie and support and because of Coach Tom’s enthusiasm and heart-centered approach. He focuses on the positives and the power of intention and gratitude.
—Lily

Tom will push/prod/poke you to where you want to go. He thinks “out of the box” –refreshing, invigorating, refreshing! I don’t believe in coincidences. If you have are reading this–you have attracted this information to you.
—Susan Rolinak

Tom’s experience and expertise have moved me forward, in less time and more efficiently, than I have ever moved myself. He is an expert at creating and maintaining a cooperative and supportive environment with effective ground rules. A group coaching experience conducted by Tom far surpasses anything I have ever experienced, led by others. This is where Tom’s delightful work truly shines, and he is an example of what he teaches.
—Clem Gigliotti Jr.

I recommend Tom Volkar’s coaching groups because they are effective, if you commit. The people he attracts are enlightening and supportive. It may be just the jolt you need to move out into your own desires and fulfillment, instead of waiting to be told where to go and what to do all the time.
—Gail Hendrix

I have many friends/coworkers that I believe would benefit greatly from Tom’s support. I want my friends to experience the greatness that I experienced during Tom’s Unconditional Support. I want to see my friends happy doing work they love and I feel Tom would help them on their way.
—Kristy Roth