"Seeking help from Tracey Gazel is the best decision I have made for myself in years. I completed nine coaching sessions and renewed for nine more, simply because the assistance she has given me has been life changing. Being introduced to the 3 Principles, their meaning, and how they can be used as a model for improved clarity of thought, making rational choices, and finding peace of mind have helped me overcome a difficult time in my personal and professional life. I sleep better, feel less stressed, respond to adversity better, and make better decisions. What we think and how we respond to our thoughts or impulses is simply a choice. It's rare our situations in life require us to make a choice without making an objective decision regarding what that choice will be. Tracey has helped me understand that."
-Dave C. Chief Operating Officer
"Working with Tracey has been a combination of thoughtful insights, guided suggestions, and strategies that is very individualized but also based in research, best practice, and lived experience. There’s an understanding for Executives that it’s lonely at the top and you don’t get to put yourself out there. It’s inappropriate to put yourself out there with staff, a Board, or community members. Having had this experience to work on my performance in a higher and deeper level has been surprisingly beneficial in ways that are not always tactical. Often with coaching and personal development, tactical strategy is involved with a strategic plan and tactical output. This is more intentionally focused and driven and I recommend Tracey’s coaching to anyone who is looking to improve their performance and well-being."
-Eric Van Houten, Hospital CEO
"I used to think being my best self was only when everything was working. It’s not. Now I see that even when the world is falling apart, I’m fine. Work and life can be stressful and hard. I remain neutral by not allowing thoughts through every space. When I recognize the thoughts, I can step out of it all with a clear mind. I get to the root cause of it all, and then be done with it and move on to the next thing. Doing this work is not at the expense of productivity, it enhances productivity because you’re able to get more done and at a higher quality with a clear mind.
You can’t control the world around you. As leaders we try to control and conquer it all. At the end of the day, you can put all the policies and procedures in place but what really matters is are you being kind, compassionate, and teaching? Or are you being hard and damaging relationships? When you learn how to clear your mind, you get to choose.
Working with Tracey has put me in a spot where my mind is clear enough to see that. I’m less reactive. I’m less emotionally invested. I have found my peaceful place and with practice it gets easier and easier to live from that space. This process works."
-Benjamin Goodstein, VP Operations
“Working with Tracey, the biggest realization I have had is 1, my thoughts are my thoughts, and 2, I control how I react to those thoughts which makes a difference in every other facet of my professional and my private life.
At work, it’s enabled me to de-stress, especially prior to presentations or meetings. It’s enabled me to not get so ramped up and not get overly anxious about meetings and engagements.
At home, I’m more cognizant of reactions and their impact. I’m able to take a step back before reacting.
Since starting to work with you I have lost a lot of weight, I am much more physically active, and much more careful of what foods I consume. I have a desire to be my fittest self.
My team has benefited from me working with you. I have a greater appreciation and more empathy for others. As I have grown, it’s given me more empathy.”
-Brian R., CFO
"The biggest learning for me is to see how to be less anxious and understand my reactions to certain situations, whatever the environment is. I can now understand how I react and how it’s impacted me personally and my ability to be a leader has been huge.
From a work perspective, I do have a relatively high stress role. For me stress has always been something that I’ve really felt a lot, but this has given me a different perspective, a way to manage it in an environment where I’m able to observe my stress levels and how I’m doing and not let it bleed into my leadership and work style, and work through work problems in a different manner.
At home, my wife has commented on how much I have shifted. I have been less anxious and stressed at home, and now it’s impacted me so that I’ve been able to interact with my wife, kids, extended family, parents, and brother and sister in a different way. From a home life perspective, it’s allowed me to manage life differently. I can see there’s different triggers and by identifying them, I can choose my reactions and what happens after the triggers."
-George, Senior Director
"A greater feeling of calm brings everything into perspective. The small things stay small. The large things become manageable. Peace and calm transform the whole paradigm."
-Robert, VP Finance
"Helping others be calm is your super power. You've taken away my frustration in coming to work every day. I feel more calm in the last 4-6 weeks than I have in years. I've been in executive coaching for the last 9 years but this is the first time I have shifted so quickly."
-Ben, VP Operations
“Since working with you, I’ve found the narrow band of emotions and I’ve stayed within it. I don’t slip into anger as easily as I did 6 months ago. You’ve provided a practical foundation with tools and techniques to keep an even keel at work and at home. You’ve lowered my anxiety at work and helped me with stress management, time management, and boundaries”.
-Andrew, Senior Director
“Wow! Tracey, thank you doesn't seem to do justice to how this week has gone. It is so much more. Today I have felt light, focused, energetic and most of all my mind has been quiet. This while being at work this afternoon. I feel enthusiastic and rejuvenated and look forward to tomorrow!”
-Geoff, Senior Project Manager
“I cannot recommend working with Tracey enough. I continue to progress and shift the more I am in her space. And if you are considering working with Tracey in any capacity, I couldn't give a more glowing recommendation for you to follow that nudge!"
-Steph Struthers, Business Owner & Entrepreneur
“You’ve given me strategy and tools to be a better person. There is still a lot of chaos in my work and at home, but I’m handling it better and I’m processing it all better. You’ve given me clarity to see how I can revaluate my circumstances with a clear mind and bring my best self to work and back home.”
-Steven, CEO
"Working with Tracey has changed my life. I call it the Tracey Impact. Every day I feel less stressed. I imagine the best outcome now instead of the worst. If I'm working on a problem, I know I can let my mind solve it without overthinking it. I'm more confident at work and more calm at home."
-Alex, VP
"This feels so right. I have been searching for a new job because I haven't been feeling fulfulled in my current role. Now that I see thatI can feel calm and peaceful in any situation, and my job no longer looks like a problem. I see that I don't need to change anything in my life to feel better. This is wonderful."
"Nancy S. HR Professional"
"I highly recommend Tracey for those seeking to feel inspired again. She is gifted with the ability to help peel away the layers of self doubt and develop direction. I've worked with Tracey over the last 12 months and appreciate her compassionate yet direct coaching style. Before working with Tracey I felt stuck and uncertain in life. After working with her I am proud to say that I have worked hard on myself and have found my strength and passion. Thank you Tracey!"
-Katie H., Business Owner
"Tracey is so passionate about helping people find their inspiration again. Her ability teach others new skills is truly amazing. She is so genuine and lights up with excitement when she sees other people succeeding. I am so grateful to have Tracey as my mentor."
-Michelle P.
"Tracey’s coaching and insight has been invaluable. I now have a perspective that removes the personalities and allows me to be present to the true essence of a given situation. "
-Toni, Environmental Scientist
“Tracey gently and kindly helped me connect the dots and helped me understand my next step. I can therefore say that Tracey comes highly recommended. Her passion, friendly demeanor, and eagerness to help are second to none. I encourage anyone hearing the call to follow it through. I am so glad I did. Thank you Tracey."
-Dr. Rita Louise
"Composed presence and peace-of-mind is needed now more than ever. Leaders can set the tone for others. You are doing important work."
-Patrick, MD
“Tracey helped me see the difference between life in alignment and life in stress and survival mode. Working with Tracey has encouraged me to brighten every aspect of my life. Know that if you have found her too, it was for a reason."
-Katie M., Business Owner
“Wow, Tracey. This has been a life-changing for me. I commit to practicing these new skills and I know it will help me in every situation and aspect of my life. I pray that you be blessed beyond measure in your business so that others will benefit from your teachings.”
-Christine M.
"Working with Tracey was more transformative in my life than I ever could have imagined when I agreed to sign on! Tracey’s wisdom, support, patience, and kindness were invaluable."
-Michelle M., Social Work Faculty
"I have experienced tremendous growth. Thank you so much Tracey for your guidance and support."
-Shannon O., Pharmacist
"Working with Tracey, I was empowered to consider a new vision for my life. I was shocked and excited to see how quickly I shifted. As a result of working with Tracey, I've shifted and transformed into the best version of myself."
-Vanessa, Business Owner
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