Client Testimonials

Riva has a rare ability to empower you to cut through to the heart of things, find what’s really important, and hold yourself accountable. The last year has been transformational, thank you!

— TZ (Head of Operations, Tech Start-up, San Francisco)

I was at a crossroads personally and professionally and needed an outside force of awesomeness. That is Riva. She combined lessons from a variety of experts with the most probing, best-placed questions, to take me from feeling stuck to feeling empowered to execute the life I wanted. She is a practicer and a promoter of "optimal living" and being coached by her allowed me to get closer to that. I am so grateful."

— AR (Project Manager, Washington DC)

Riva has greatly exceeded my expectations. She is warm, caring, highly attentive (she doesn’t miss a beat), practical and realistic – overall, highly supportive and empowering. She is a treasure!

— JB (Organizational Coach, San Francisco)

The work I've done with you has been amazing. I've felt so lost, for so long when it comes to my next chapter and I feel like I finally have my feet under me for the first time in a few years. You've allowed me to build my confidence in my career and to see how I don't need to just take the normal route for work. The value work we did is going to stick with me and I'm excited. I love and appreciate your energy and wisdom.

— AV (Creative Manager, Tech Start-up, London)

Riva has been an instrumental part of my business plan. She is detailed, supportive, and her logical and systematic process has allowed me to help realize my financial goals. I would recommend her to anyone looking to increase their success in their career or personal goals.

— BL (Real Estate Broker, Oakland)

While I came out initially seeking career guidance from Riva, she gave me perspective on my life holistically and how my career would fit into it, rather than honing in on it as part of my sole focus. I had a targeted action plan every week to explore areas of interest. I appreciated Riva's insight into guiding my thoughts into actionable plans. She's a kindred spirit, active listener, and excellent at bringing you back to the here and now to create a positive present.

— PA (Product Manager, Tech Start-up, San Francisco)

I'm much happier at work these days, thanks to you!

— LW (Medical Executive, San Francisco)

Riva helped me identify my values and how it translates to what is important for me in my professional career. Through our work with Riva, I implemented goal settings and a tracking framework for areas in my life that I want to put more focus on. This has been a life-changing experience that helped me start actively steering my pursuits.

_ KW (Data Analyst, San Francisco)

Riva has been amazing from day one! She is a fantastic listener and what I loved most about our sessions was that she always helped me to take a step back from my tales of woe and look at what happened when I changed the way I looked at it. Teflon and Velcro, if you are not sure what that means I urge you to talk with her as she has POSITIVELY changed my life.

— CF (Bank Officer, Ontario)

Riva is very intuitive! She asks important questions, listens carefully to my evasions and inquires about them. She has had some good ideas to help my career transition, and I always leave with a feeling of positive energy and excitement about new resources to explore.

— KA (Marketing Executive, San Francisco)

So few truly listen and digest what our inner dialogue is repeatedly playing in our mind. Thank you!

— SS (Homemaker, Westport)

Riva's natural curiosity and empathy come across in the way she listens closely and asks the right questions. I feel really listened to. Riva not only guided me to understand what I want to do, but also helped me see how I can get there.

— JF (Consultant & Activist, San Francisco)

Your coaching has helped me so much to focus and set goals. You are an attentive listener who also has great suggestions and ideas for how to move forward. I appreciate how easy you are to talk to, and how perceptive you are. I feel like I have a team helping me on my life journey. Thank you Riva.

— PA (Photographer, Westport)

Thank you for being like a mirror where I could reflect what is within myself. Your coaching has been an extraordinary source to help me find my purpose and develop skills to create more happiness and success in many aspects of my life. I now have different ways to approach people and feelings and am able to take action accordingly.

— AR (Massage Therapist, Ontario)

You’ve been such a tremendous coach and I feel that so much has been accomplished in such a short period of time. Thanks!

— BB (Solopreuneur, Ontario)

Riva, thanks for your coaching and insight. You have helped me to see myself in a different light and gave me confidence I hadn't previously had. I truly appreciate your help.

— MT (Tech Executive, San Francisco)