Tonja Peña, Consultant/Advisor/Coach
Washington Metropolitan Area
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Washington Metropolitan Area
(4)
Leveraging my expertise in leadership, consulting, coaching, entrepreneurship, project change management, and customer experience, I've learned to quickly identify the root challenges that keep people stuck to objectively help my clients realize momentum immediately.
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4 customer reviews
Jana Goodwin
“She is a compass”, that is the summary phrase used by a colleague when I described what it was like to consult with Tonja.
Tonja has been an excellent career coach. She has a structured process for getting to know you, but it feels very comfortable and in an informal way. She has a knack for listening and asking critical questions, which make you reflect deeper and ask more questions of yourself. She has coached me through two promotions.
Tonja has a passion for helping others find their own fit and passion. She will be worth your time and money.
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Angela
Business & Career Coaching
Tonja was magical. I came to her with low self esteem and drive after leaving a toxic work environment in search of a new career field.
Tonja’s positive energy and perspective was just what I needed.
She asked all the right questions to help discover what my true passions are and focused on not the job titles, but what drives my motivation; what I want to feel like at work day-to-day.
She has the perfect balance of being personable while maintaining professionalism and getting to work. She gave me small homework assignments in between sessions and things for me to work on or look into, so we could cover them in our next session to discover more about myself as a person and working professional. She helped navigate not only what positions to be applying for, but utilizing and leveraging available resources affectively.
I have recommended a career coach to everyone I speak with and of course always quick to give them Tonjas contact information.
She was the light I was looking for in a challenging time and helped me focus on what my wants and needs were.
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Amanda Slobe
Tonja is a whole VIBE. I've known Tonja for over 5 years and I deeply value the insight and expertise she's shared over those years. She has helped me navigate professional challenges and stay focused on what matters. I'm continually impressed with her ability to offer a different perspective that ends up shifting my approach in both a productive and fulfilling way. 5/5 highly recommend having Tonja in your corner! More...
Shekinah Frazier
I am truly thankful to Tonja!
Her calm spirit and level of expertise is what sets her apart from many.
She took the time that was needed to help me create several detailed resumes that highlighted my talents and skills that were specific to my career path.
Throughout our many sessions she has devoted countless hours getting to know me and coaching me through some personal challenges.
She taught me to push past my deepest fears of failing and go for it, giving me the confidence boost I needed.
You never know your own potential until you try, failing is all apart of the process. It doesn’t make you weak, it just gives you knowledge on what to do differently the next time around. Best advice given!
If you are looking for an amazing career coach/consultant with superb coaching skills, I highly recommend her services. She will take the time needed to listen to you and steer you in the right direction.
Thank you Tonja ❤️
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What do you love most about your job?
When working with individuals, I love showing professionals, especially mid-career individuals who have had some experience and know something isn't working, how easy it can be to make changes that make a big difference in how they feel about their career. I like helping people see how they have more control than they think and it begins to change everything.
When working with companies, I love solving business problems, even those that seem insurmountable. Most issues can be resolved starting with 2 people leading a small change toward a goal, then growing momentum from there.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I started my own business so that I could choose who I wanted to work with. If my schedule is filled with work that I love and I can get fulfilled from that work and have control over my time, I can give from that full place. If I can make a living doing what I love with organizations or people that I want to help, that makes is much easier to give back to the companies, people and causes that can benefit from my services, but may not have the resources to pay.
Why should our clients choose you?
While I listen to what my clients are saying, I am also listening for the root of the problem that may be deeper than they realize. This key listening skill allows us to see results more quickly because we are then dealing with the causes that create the conditions the clients really want to change. I also have a success focused mindset, where I'm always thinking of what outcome the client is looking for, so that I stay focused on supporting and encouraging the activities that will have a higher probability for success more quickly. I only work with a few coaching clients as I have business clients and a family that keep me busy. My goal is to help as quickly as I can so that my clients can move on.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, I can provide my services online via Zoom or Google Meet. I will typically send notes or follow up activities that keep my clients focused on their desired outcomes, and I use email for those communications.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Meeting virtually or being mindful of the client's needs and requirements around Covid protocols ensure we're all kept safe.
Professional Coaching
I help career professionals show up at work with their best selves, for themselves first. This helps them feel fulfilled and begins to translate into being more valued in their current position. Soon, they're able to control their own professional path - as an employee, an intrapreneur or entrepreneur.
Business Consulting
I help companies identify and successfully adopt the best leadership strengths, technologies, processes or strategies necessary to align business performance with their goals while enhancing the human experiences their brand promotes.
