Success Stories
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Sarah Travers, RN
Nurse Coach
"Working with The Successful Nurse Coach team has been one of the most valuable experiences in my journey as a nurse coach. I’ve had the privilege of working with both Laura and Shelby in a 3-month container and the year-long mentorship, and I can honestly say the support has been life-changing.
Laura, in particular, has been such a steady presence in the year mentorship—she holds my vision in a mirror for me, reflecting back the dreams I’ve spoken into the universe and keeping me accountable to them. Her guidance keeps me focused and motivated, even through the tough weeks. Having the TSNC team as a stable resource while I build my skills and establish my coaching practice has been invaluable.
One of my biggest accomplishments? I currently have eight clients and am starting to get referrals from past clients! That alone has given me the confidence to fully commit to nurse coaching as my full-time career—something I never would have imagined before.
Of course, it hasn’t always been easy. My biggest challenge was shifting my mindset—learning to see coaching as a legitimate career path and having the faith and confidence to pursue a nontraditional nursing role. But with the support of this community, I’ve been able to push past those doubts.
I also have to say—I absolutely love my group container. Being surrounded by other women on the same journey each week has been incredible. I feel so connected to them, like I’ve found my nurse tribe, and that kind of support makes all the difference.
If you're considering working with The Successful Nurse Coach team, do it. This experience has given me the clarity, confidence, and community I needed to build a coaching business I love."
Sally Davidson, RN
Nurse Coach
"Working with TSNC since has been an absolute game-changer for me. Before joining The Successful Nurse Coaches mentorship, I felt stuck in my business, unsure of how to move forward. Signing on with Laura and Shelby was one of the best decisions I’ve made—not just for my business, but for myself. The mix of support and challenge in this mentorship is exactly what I needed.
The space we are held in during our cohort is truly magical. The group of women I share this journey with has been incredibly supportive, not only in helping me see my potential as a coach but also in my personal healing.
One of the biggest takeaways from this experience has been the abundance of resources available through The Successful Nurse Coaches. This mentorship has been the best investment I’ve made, and it continues to pay off in ways I never expected.
I’m gaining more confidence every day, signing more clients, and feeling deeply grateful to be part of such an empowering and supportive community. If you’re on the fence about joining—just do it. You won’t regret it!"
Gabby Labuda, RN
Nurse Coach
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"I am continually amazed at how much I continue to learn from Shelby, Laura, and the incredible team of preceptors at The Successful Nurse Coach. Every single week, I am met with encouragement, love, and acceptance. From the weekly calls and Facebook group to the personalized workshops, this mentorship and community have been absolutely priceless. Hands down, this has been the best personal investment I have made since starting my own practice. I know without a doubt that I wouldn’t have made this much progress on my own.
My biggest accomplishment? Personal growth. Because of the high-touch coaching and safe space created in this mentorship, I’ve learned to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, knowing that every struggle leads to growth. This work has given me less anxiety and more inner peace—and that alone is transformational. And because I continue to expand, I’m able to hold even deeper space for my clients.
It wasn’t always easy. The first five months of starting my own practice were mentally tough. The doubts, the fears, the moments of wanting to quit—it was real. But every week, I showed up to the group and felt seen and heard without judgment. That support helped me get out of my own way and start truly building my practice. Eventually, I landed several clients, and I proved to myself that I am exactly where I need to be. And now? I absolutely love my life!
One of the things I appreciate most about this mentorship is the way my mentors encourage me to practice from a heart-centered space. They truly value individuality, and that has helped me believe in my own authentic voice and move forward with confidence.
Thank you, TSNC team, for letting your light shine so that I could do the same."
Alyssa Acompora, RN
Nurse Coach
"IÂ have achieved so much personal growth, especially around expanding my capacity to deal with the challenges that come with entrepreneurship. I hosted multiple in person and online workshops, started a podcast, signed multiple 3-6 month clients, signed a 1 year client, and am in the process of building a brand/business with another coach I met through this community. I have learned the importance of nervous system healing because of this space, and feel more confident in staying on this journey for the next 3-5 years. I have met lifelong friends/sisters. I am still growing out of deeply rooted perfectionism and overachieving, but I have learned how to incorporate the slow down."
Barbi Buckles, RN
Tahoe Truckee Nurse Coach
www.tahoetruckeenursecoach.com
"I could have never imagined being this far along in my new career as a Nurse Coach without Laura's and support and motivation. Working with Laura has been key to my successful transition and helping me grow as a woman, a coach and a new business owner. Laura and Shelby have the skills, experience and most importantly, the inspiration to help you reach your true potential and to stretch your belief system with confidence. I am still “young” in my career, but it’s clear that I could not be here today without them. Laura's support drives and inspires me in ways/directions that I have never gone before, and have helped me find my passion again in Nursing. Through working with Laura, I have the confidence to create any path or niche that I choose for myself in this business and I can count on their continuous support along the way. Your dreams can finally become reality! I highly recommend their programs to any nurse seriously considering a “higher purpose” and looking to commit to a career that drives you to become the best person possible, all while building a business that helps others thrive like never before."
Kelly Warr BSN, RN, NC-BC
Kelly Warr Wellness
"Prior to working with The Successful Nurse Coaches, I was struggling on feeling inadequate as a nurse coach. I often wondered what I was doing wrong or about what I should be doing. I was not allowing space to connect with those that I could serve. What I discovered was this: Each of us (in this field of wellness) has a desire to create a better world. Each of us has unique strengths and skills to share and there of plenty of people waiting for us. The world presented me with some hard challenges during these past 12 weeks... and I finished on fire. I am no longer trying to force my way into the coaching world, but have created the space in my life for serving."
Linde Carter, RN
Simplicity Nurse Coaching
"The Successful Nurse Coach Programs are worth every dollar and every minute you will invest!! It actually exceeded my expectations and provided me with everything I had hoped for and needed and more! I am someone who needs structure and consistency, but also the space in which to be myself, express myself, and feel comfortable enough to be truly open, honest, and vulnerable. That was exactly the safe container that Shelby created and consistently maintained for us. I have been so underwhelmed at times by other workshops I've participated in that I honestly didn't expect to get the personal attention and the constant support and encouragement, practical and usable tools and advice, the wisdom and insight, and the follow-up (amazing follow-up!!) in a group setting like this. This, to me, was true mentorship and true servant leadership. I am so very grateful to have found The Successful Nurse Coach and to have had this amazing opportunity!"
Rachel Synkelma, RN
"In working with TSNC team, I found the most value in having a community to turn to and hold me accountable every single day. I have people and an amazing coach to lean on, challenge me, hype me up and encourages me to be the best version of myself. I have been able to step into my own power, and become a leader and trailblazer in the nurse community by sticking by my unwavering faith that this is what I was made to do on this planet. I refused to give up despite the struggles the first few months of my practice and it has absolutely paid off.
I truly would not be where I am or the same person without TSNC community and mentorship. Eternally grateful for this opportunity, for Laura and Shelby's leadership and for the empowering community they cultivate."
Meghan Ruttan, RN, BSN, NC-BC
"The road of entrepreneurship is the most liberating journey I have ever committed to~ and I would NOT have been able to step into it with the same intentional energy and confidence without the support of Laura and my amazing mentor group.
On paper, my biggest accomplishment has been signing 8 clients within my first 6 months of practice. But it's SO much deeper than that~ I would say my true biggest accomplishment is the fortitude I have gained; the grounded and centered confidence I have cultivated not only as a coach, or mother, or wife, or friend, or woman~ but as a human soul on this earth. I feel completely aligned with the work I do because it elevates me: mind, body, and spirit."
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Taylor McGuire
"My biggest accomplishment so far has been having my practice be 2/3 of the way full within 6 months of starting my business. I more than doubled my bedside nursing income last month. I have also seen a lot of growth in my own mindset around things like success, money and how to find joy in the journey.
I cannot explain how much I have enjoyed these past 6 months in the mentorship. There is no way I would be where I am in my business right now without Laura and all the other amazing nurse coaches in this community. I probably would have given up by now or not have had as many clients as I have so far. It has been a life changing experience for me and I cannot imagine doing this without the support of the mentorship and all the other resources that I have access to with The Successful Nurse Coaches."
Shauna Krause
"Working with Shelby has been a crucial piece in my success of launching my own practice. She is not only a cheerleader, but she has also been the best form of accountability to "eat the frog" and push myself, especially when things aren't comfortable or I'm not 100% ready. She has helped me embrace diving in and believing in myself. She has also served as support for not only opening my practice, but having my first child at the same time.
The holistic approach to building my business and having that support has been priceless. I am so proud of what I've accomplished in running my practice and working with my clients prior to my baby's arrival and am thrilled to see what is to come! I know with Shelby's guidance, it's going to be nothing short of epic. Shelby and Laura are everything I could have asked for in coaches to help me grow, support and hold my vision, and cheer me on and I pave my path forward. I cannot recommend them enough as coaches and amazing humans!!"
Krista Naumovski
"Working with The Successful Nurse Coach Team I found the most value in the community and holistic coaching approach. Many weeks I feel as though I show up and talk about "Life" not just my business, because it's so intertwined. I never feel guilty or judged using this time to get support personally because I know that in turn it supports me in my business. Also having a connected, spiritual coach along with a very connected community has given me sooo much support in the most challenging yet beautiful year of my life. Despite the challenges I have experienced there is not one thing I would change. So grateful for the coaching container I am in and ALL MY SISTERS."
Faith Lauterbach
"Having weekly support and accountability has been the key to starting and growing my business. Working with the Successful Nurse Coach team has given me the gift of- getting out of my own way, stepping out of my comfort zone on a regular basis and calling me out when I need it.
Stepping out of my comfort zone in ways I could not have imagined has been a huge accomplishment for me. I tend to want to hide and I have not only allowed myself to be seen, but it now feels pretty normal!
My biggest challenge was honestly allowing fear to control my business. I was on a call one time and Laura had me just go and take action right then. That really changed how I approached this fear that was stopping me from taking action.
I cannot tell you how much I have gotten from being a part of this group. It has been life and business changing!"
Robyn Burns
www.thetransformativeholistichealth.com
When I first found TSNC, I was feeling hopeless at the bedside and had no idea how to get my business started or even coach people successfully. Laura assured me I was in a safe space, and held my hand as we got started. She was empowering, uplifting, yet firm and called me on my BS when she had to.
Laura's guidance with navigating through the entrepreneurial process, and the amazing support system I had from other nurse coaches was so valuable! After 2 months working with my group, I had two paying clients!!! I was on cloud nine, and it gave me the confidence I needed to keep going. Getting paying clients within just a few months of getting started was easily my biggest accomplishment. Now, a year later, I have a part time coaching business that allows me more time freedom and a sense of fulfillment.
The friendships and connections I've made during my time with that powerful group of women is something that continues to give me the strength to carry on when times feel hard! These friendships are something I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to join The Successful Nurse Coaches!!"
