“When my partner and I first moved in together, we had a really hard time communicating.
We met with Jarfa as a couple and began understanding each other's values. Our communication significantly improved! So much that I married my partner!”
Couples Therapy
Executive Leadership
“To know Jarfa is to know some of the purest forms of love there is. I can single-handedly say working with her was the most effective tool I could leverage to grow professionally, personally, and emotionally.
I sought her as a coach at a point where I was at my lowest thinking I had reached rock bottom, I felt out of place, uncertain, and overall lost without feeling the sense of meaning I was looking for. From the very first session, Jarfa welcomed me to her work with a steadfast commitment to my learning and a genuine, deep interest in what I was experiencing. I left every session feeling refreshed and ready to tackle any challenge that was ahead of me, as I, for once, felt grounded with what's important to me: my personal, cultural, and professional values.
Over 5 years of coaching, I went from living anxiously and being unhappy with my job to confidently re-entering my professional field, stepping into a management role, and doubling my salary. Most of the difficult conversations I have everyday in my personal and professional worlds have some ties to what I've learned with Coach Jarfa. Working with her gave me tangible tools to take back to my desk and to my life, which shows how effective she is as a coach and how much she will invest in you as a client.
The main highlight for me, however, was the relationship I was able to build with her as my coach. She saw me for who I was, respected me, celebrated me, and instilled so much love in me, that I now get to share that form of respect with others and with myself. I am a better person today because I work with Coach Jarfa and can't recommend her enough. In the darkest of times, she's the shining and bright light every person needs to encourage them to keep going. She's willing to have the uncomfortable and difficult conversations, to address the elephants in the room, and to tame the fears that may be in your way. This is what makes Coach Jarfa different and stand out from other providers--her innate ability to connect, empathize, and humanize you to see you as a whole person -to honor and respect your cultural and familial values that sometimes we hide in the name of remaining "professional." Doing so, allows clients like me to live our truths, to show up authentically, genuinely, and to stand firmly in your beliefs and convictions. Coach Jarfa was able to sit in the trenches with me, even when it wasn't pretty, and facilitated the difficult conversations I likely had been running away from all this time.
I cannot recommend Jarfa Wabs enough. If you have the opportunity to work with her, take it and run. She is a gem. Her emotional intelligence will rock your world and make you feel like you're her only client. Thank you, Coach Jarfa, for all the hours she has invested in me. I am a better person because I know her.”
- M.G.
"These words will not do justice to the positive impact that Jarfa has had on my life.
I cannot explain how, but Jarfa appeared in my life when I needed someone like her most. She has helped me through divorce, job changes, and life with 4 little children on my own (perhaps the most challenging change of all) Her wisdom and compassionate care have helped me heal and grow in ways that I cannot express. I am so grateful that I met her, and I hope you should be so lucky to find yourself with her in your life."
- R.F.
“Jarfa transformed my career and my life by helping me understand my core values and how to align my life to them.
She deeply understands her clients and how to help them become their best selves. Working with her changed my life forever!”
- L.C.
“In our five-year relationship, I've appreciated Jarfa's ability to help me understand my values and how those values influence my relationships.
It has been transformative. She is a trusted confidant who has guided me through many work and personal challenges.”
- R.J.
“Jarfa supported me through a tough period of conflict at work.
With their help, I found the courage to set boundaries and communicate with more clarity and confidence.”
“Working with Jarfa has truly been life-changing.
She’s an incredible listener, asks the right questions, and always brings me back to what matters most. I leave each session feeling lighter, more grounded, and deeply connected to myself.”
- G.D.
"Jarfa is a phenomenal coach, and I am extremely grateful for her guidance and teaching.
I can very genuinely say that I wouldn't have the work-life satisfaction that I have now if I hadn't had the pleasure to work with her as an executive coach. She helped me identify my values and design and pursue roles that uplift and underscore what I value most. As a result, while working with Jarfa I sought and pursued a new role within my company and successfully landed it, bringing much more joy into my daily work life and alleviating a lot of stress. I know I couldn't have done it without her! Thank you for your multitude of resources that helped me learn and grow as a leader, and for creating space to lead me through challenging situations and decisions. Anyone would be extremely lucky to work with you!”
- M.O.
“I wanted to send a quick testimonial of coaching excellence for Jarfa Wabs. I can truly say the time we have spent together has changed my life (for the better, of course) both through the actions I have taken a result of her coaching as well as through new mindsets and skill sets gained.
When I first started working with Jarfa I found myself in a bit of a professional rut I wasn’t particularly happy with my role, but I couldn’t identify why, and much less think about what I’d rather do. She introduced me to the concept of identifying my values, and encouraged me to ideate a job description that is centered around my Values. Long story short, in that exercise I synced with peers and coaches/mentors at my current company to get their thoughts and feedback on my values work, and in those feedback meetings I learned of an open role and my current company that was a perfect fit. I applied, and got the role that has me living out, demonstrating and uplifting my Values on a daily basis!
In that new role I was promoted to a people manager, and now have the opportunity to be a coach and leader myself. Since becoming a team lead I have helped my team and direct reports identify their Values that have served as a mission statement for how we work with and amongst one another. So, her coaching and mentorship is living on in others and new teams! Making her impact on myself and the company even more substantial.
Aside from the professional skills I have gained in working with Jarfa, she has introduced new concepts and approaches that have helped me find new ways to thrive in life-work balance as a working mom and spouse. She really coaches the whole person with intention, meaning and thoughtfulness.”
- M.O.
Strategic Accounts Marketing
“I've had the great fortune of having Jarfa as my coach through my company's professional development program.
From my very first session with Jarfa, I felt so energized and empowered to tackle my personal and professional growth goals. Jarfa has an amazing ability to understand her clients' aspirations at a deeper level. Her empathetic and motivational mentorship style enabled me to set goals for myself and focus on my growth areas. She helped me break down complex self-concepts and motivations into tangible and actionable insights. Working with Jarfa has truly been a transformative experience filled with hope, excitement, courage, and optimism. Thank you, Jarfa, for being an incredible mentor and ally!”
- Y.P.
"These words will not do justice to the positive impact that Jarfa has had on my life.
I cannot explain how, but Jarfa appeared in my life when I needed someone like her most. She has helped me through divorce, job changes, and life with 4 little children on my own (perhaps the most challenging change of all). Her wisdom and compassionate care have helped me heal and grow in ways that I cannot express. I am so grateful that I met her, and I hope you should be so lucky to find yourself with her in your life."
- R.F.
“I was a relatively new people leader when I got the chance to work with Jarfa. She made me a smarter, humbler, and more resilient leader for my people.
Specifically, Jarfa helped me to first identify my values in my life and in the corporate world and to realize how to develop folks and make them realize their growth potential. She showed me how to better understand the values and perspectives of others as they received communications from me which has in turn made me a more effective leader day in and day out. Without Jarfa's help, I wouldn't be able to speak into my people's lives the way I get to every day and to develop them in their careers for the period of time I get to work with them. I was blessed by Jarfa and she made me a better manager and employee but also a better father, friend and husband.”
- E.B.
“Working with Jarfa has been a deeply meaningful experience. I have been her client for over 6 years.
Through her compassionate guidance, I was able to clarify my core values and begin living in alignment with them, something I didn’t even realize I was missing. Her approach is both grounding and empowering. She helped me uncover what truly matters to me, and that clarity has brought a profound sense of purpose and direction to my life. I’m incredibly grateful for the safe space she has created and the tools she has shared.
What sets Jarfa apart is her ability to gently guide you back to your own inner compass. Our work around personal values was transformative and helped me reconnect with what is most important. It gave me the courage to make changes that reflect who I really am. She is incredibly attuned, thoughtful, and respectful, always ensuring that our sessions reflect my authentic goals. I leave each session feeling more aligned, more confident, and more at peace with my path.”
- S.K.
“Working with Jarfa has been transformative. Her deep focus on the self and values work goes far beyond surface-level exercises.
She helps you live your values in a way that’s emotionally resonant and aligned. Through her guidance, I’ve not only come to understand myself more deeply, but also learned to hear others more clearly through the lens of what they value. That clarity helped me make a major transition from corporate life to launching my own company and even consider a fractional career path I hadn’t thought possible. Jarfa is deeply experienced, nonjudgmental, and truly effective. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to rise - she helps you move forward from wherever you are.”
- P.D.
"I have worked with Jarfa for almost 5 years now and I have loved her partnership and support through my personal and professional journey.
I feel that I have grown tremendously both as a leader and as a person because of her. Jarfa has a way of connecting with you and pushes you to the next level with a great balance between energy and empathy. She has gone way beyond what other coaches have done for me in the past. She helped me identify my values; understand how values drive behaviors and how to live my life according to them. I loved so much her values work that Jarfa helped me prepare and deliver a values workshop to my team at work. I have benefited greatly from Jarfa’s thought partnership on both work and personal challenges on topics ranging from complex organizational changes, work interactions, high stake interviewing that help me achieve a VP role to wellness and health and being a working mom of two teenagers. I highly recommend Jarfa if you are looking for an amazing coach and I look forward to working with her for many more years!”
- V.T.
Vice President in Mid-size BioPharmaceutical Company
Career Coaching
“Jarfa helped me get clear on who I am and what truly matters.
Their approach to identity and values work reshaped how I show up in my career and relationships.”
“Working with Jarfa gave me clarity during a confusing career transition.
Their thoughtful questions and grounding presence helped me align my decisions with my core values.”
“Jarfa’s values-based approach to coaching helped me reconnect with what’s important.
I left every session feeling more empowered, seen, and in alignment with my true self.”
“I came to Jarfa overwhelmed and uncertain.
Their calm, clear guidance helped me make career choices rooted in who I really am—not just what others expected.”
