Jen Starkey
Life coach for women who people-please and put themselves last
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmMindset and habitsWomen's empowermentEmotional intelligence |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Wisconsin, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certified Clini-Coach |
| Practice | Willful Joy |
Jen Starkey is a life coach for women who take care of everyone else and put themselves last. She runs Willful Joy and works on people-pleasing, boundaries, self-trust and emotional confidence. Before coaching, she spent 30 years as a therapist. She holds the Clini-Coach certification and is based in Wisconsin. Her main program pairs weekly private sessions with 8 modules over 12 weeks.
What Jen helps with
Jen helps women who look capable on the outside but feel worn out inside. She works on people-pleasing, overthinking and putting other people's needs first.
- Breaking the people-pleasing habit
- Setting emotional boundaries
- Caring for others without absorbing their feelings
- Building trust in yourself
- Overthinking and second-guessing choices
- Managing the emotional load of being an empath
- Choosing yourself without guilt
Who Jen works with
Jen works with women who are caretakers, people pleasers, empaths and highly sensitive. Many of her clients look put together but feel exhausted from carrying so much. They know something needs to change but keep falling into the same patterns. She also works with mid-life women and those who struggle with codependency.
How Jen works
Jen teaches the Willful Joy Way. It helps clients understand why they think, feel and respond as they do, so they can spot the patterns that keep them stuck. Her 12-week program has 8 modules and weekly private sessions of 45 to 60 minutes. It includes an onboarding call, an exit interview, videos, journal prompts, assessments and practical exercises. She also offers unlimited laser coaching calls for moments when clients feel stuck.
Background and qualifications
Jen spent 30 years as a therapist. During that time she worked with many women who were capable and caring but worn out from putting everyone else first. She is a certified Clini-Coach. Her coaching style is practical and honest, and she says the language can get a little spicy.
Jen Starkey pricing
Programs and services
- 12-week private coaching program with weekly 1:1 sessions
- Unlimited laser coaching calls
- Group coaching for women
- Free webinar on people-pleasing and boundaries
- 2-minute self-assessment
Jen Starkey reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jen brings 30 years of work as a therapist into her coaching for women who put themselves last.
Best for women who are tired of people-pleasing and want to build boundaries and self-trust.
Common questions
How much does Jen Starkey charge?
Coaching with Jen runs $130 to $190 an hour. Message Jen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jen Starkey help with?
Jen Starkey helps with breaking the people-pleasing habit, setting emotional boundaries, caring for others without absorbing their feelings and building trust in yourself.
Does Jen Starkey coach online?
Jen is based in Wisconsin, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jen Starkey certified?
Jen Starkey lists: Certified Clini-Coach.
What does Jen's private coaching program include?
It runs 12 weeks with 8 modules and weekly 45 to 60 minute private sessions. It also includes an onboarding call, an exit interview, videos, journal prompts and assessments.
Does Jen offer group coaching?
Yes. She runs group coaching for women who want to practice new patterns and do the work together. She also offers unlimited laser coaching calls.
How do I contact Jen Starkey?
Send Jen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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