You will not find a more supportive, encouraging, generous person than Colleen Soppelsa.

Her approach is systematic and rigorous and also profoundly human.

“Because meaningful transformation is not something we ‘roll out.’

It is something we build together — visibly, continuously, and one relationship at a time.”

Katja is one of those rare people who can make you feel good and work better in just one phone call. I can see why she is an excellent Coach!

I am thrilled Katja will bring her Clifton Strengths experience to our Coach community. I can’t wait to see what she does with WOL!

David has been in different kinds of WOL Circles over the years and is convinced that WOL “has far more potential” to reach more people and make a much bigger difference in the workplace and in the world.

I’m excited about the possibility of working with him and his professional training and consulting company, HelloAgile, to take WOL to new heights together.

Chris sharp intellect is matched only by his passion for helping people grow and connect.

In his words, he “wants people to live happy lives within a strong community” and envisions WOL being part of making that happen.

He will be a fantastic WOL Coach!

For Karie, making a difference isn’t about big programs and big ambitions. It’s personal and intimate. It’s about helping people one at a time to feel better, about themselves and the world around them.

As a WOL Coach, Karie is working with a team at Iowa State University to offer the WOL Resilience method, helping communities across Iowa experience personal growth and a feeling of connection.

Barb is one of those rare human beings who makes you feel seen, heard, and cared for in all of her interactions. It’s extraordinary.

As a WOL Coach, Barb is working with a team at Iowa State University to offer the WOL Resilience method, helping communities across Iowa experience personal growth and a feeling of connection.

Every time I talk with Anja I leave with new ideas, new insights, and a smile. She challenges me and inspires me and always does so in a way that feels warm and inviting.

She sees that Working Out Loud isn’t so much about any one method as it is about creating a certain kind of space for people to grow and connect.

In every interaction—every call, email, in-person meeting—Bec exudes positivity and optimism. She’s one of those rare people who naturally and effortlessly lifts up other people. When you work with her you can’t help but feel better about the possibilities, and about yourself.

Niko brings a wealth of training experience to being a WOL Coach, with a focus on making a positive difference:

“Many learning formats stay too abstract. They create awareness, but rarely lead to lasting behavior change. WOL takes a different approach. It is simple, structured, and close to everyday work.

For me, WOL is not an add-on to learning. It is a way to make learning actually happen.”

Tim is a natural-born salesman in the best possible way, helping others to see the positive future he envisions and take a step towards realizing that future.

“I believe that WOL can have a magical effect, especially in the public sector.”

As a professor of health and occupational psychology, Julia’s passion for ways to make work more “humane” is matched only by her passion for proving those ways are effective.

“I am not only convinced of WOL’s impact; I can also demonstrate and implement it for others based on scientific evidence.“

Inês is the first WOL Coach in Luxembourg!

She works at the university there, and in our first call I could immediately tell she was a natural connector and mentor, a developer of people.

We now have nine new coaches in three countries.

Different backgrounds. Different goals. One shared set of beliefs about people and a commitment to put those beliefs into action.

As an HR professional, Manda is a different kind of WOL Coach. She is driving change from within.

Alexander is taking his experience of WOL in a big company to help others experience the benefits too, starting with students and his local community.

Working with Konstanze is seamless, creative, and fun.

As a WOL Coach, I admire her candor, her positive energy, and her ambitious aspirations.

And I can’t wait to see what she does with WOL. 

Janine is smart, generous, encouraging, creative. She’s the kind of person who makes the people around her more effective and also happier. Perfect for a WOL Coach.

I asked Janine three questions so you can get to know her a bit.