Joanna Kaniewska
Executive and career coach for change and transitions in New York
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Transitions and new rolesBurnout and resilienceLeadership developmentTeam performanceCareer changeLife transitionsStress and overwhelm |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | PhD; Insights Discovery Practitioner; Master Facilitator; Positive Intelligence Coach; Fellow, Harvard Institute of Coaching; CTI Co-Active Training Institute |
Joanna Kaniewska is an executive, career and life coach in New York. She helps individuals and organizations get through change, such as layoffs, mergers, new roles and major life shifts. She holds a PhD and is a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching. She built the SHIFT Framework for Change, a five-step method she uses with clients to make sense of a change and keep it going until it holds.
What Joanna helps with
Joanna works with people and organizations facing change. She helps when clients feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of the next step.
- Getting through layoffs
- Handling mergers and rapid scaling
- Adjusting to new technology at work
- Moving into a new role
- Handling major life shifts
- Feeling anxious or burned out during change
- Finding clear direction after a career change
Who Joanna works with
Joanna works with individuals and organizations that face change. That includes growth, layoffs, mergers, new roles and life shifts. Her clients want clear direction, honest guidance and practical tools. Many arrive feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of what to do next.
How Joanna works
Joanna uses her SHIFT Framework for Change. It has five steps. Setting the Intent means understanding what is changing and why. Harnessing the Story makes sense of the change in an honest way. Integrating the Environment adjusts routines, structures and conditions. Facilitating the Experience builds skills and support for the hard parts. Tending the Momentum keeps the change going until it becomes steady.
Background and qualifications
Joanna holds a PhD and is a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching. She trained with the CTI Co-Active Training Institute. She is an Insights Discovery Practitioner and a Master Facilitator. She also holds a Positive Intelligence coaching credential. She is based in New York and works with both individuals and organizations.
Joanna Kaniewska pricing
Programs and services
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The CoachVouch take
She created the SHIFT Framework for Change, a five-step method for people and organizations facing transitions.
Best for professionals and organizations facing layoffs, mergers, new roles or other big changes who want a clear plan.
Common questions
How much does Joanna Kaniewska charge?
Coaching with Joanna runs $140 to $225 an hour. Message Joanna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joanna Kaniewska help with?
Joanna Kaniewska helps with getting through layoffs, handling mergers and rapid scaling, adjusting to new technology at work and moving into a new role.
Is Joanna Kaniewska certified?
Joanna Kaniewska lists: PhD; Insights Discovery Practitioner; Master Facilitator; Positive Intelligence Coach; Fellow, Harvard Institute of Coaching; CTI Co-Active Training Institute.
Does Joanna Kaniewska coach organizations as well as individuals?
Yes. She works with both individuals and organizations that are facing change, such as mergers, layoffs and rapid scaling.
What method does Joanna Kaniewska use?
She uses her SHIFT Framework for Change. It has five steps that move a client from understanding the change to making it steady.
How do I contact Joanna Kaniewska?
Send Joanna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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