A Little Story About Me: One of the brightest one minute moments for me happened during a chat with my Dad. I was sitting on his hospital bed — right next to him, having a rare dad and daughter moment . We were discussing how unfair life can be (although, in that moment, I had no idea just how unfair life was about to become in the following years!). He told me that one of the things he admired about me (my Dad admired me?) was that no matter how difficult a situation life threw at me, I always manage to learn, grow and keep my smile.
Wow, what a powerful moment for me. I had no idea that my Dad had recognized this about me, nor did I really understand that about myself — at that moment.
That smile has been cracked and broken — even shattered — through the years; however, it always comes back. Happiness is not a given, we create it.
I LOVE listening to other people tell THEIR story. Then a connection happens where I get to talk with them and help them discover a way to find their smile.
I leave behind a fulfilled corporate career. I have been led by leaders, and have been the leader. It is not easy being on either side of that. Whether giving direction or receiving direction, it takes knowing and understanding how you give and receive information. Being a success at either of these is absolutely attainable and sustainable. It's a journey of self-discovery.
Janie Frieberg, CLC
IAP :
Certified Life Coach
Rapport:
Master Graduate of Leadership
The Grief Center:
Former Volunteer Grief Facilitator
Tell Your Story.
LEARN. ASPIRE. SUSTAIN.
Listening to people tell their story became a passion for me. An even greater passion was the discovery that I wanted to help people be their very best person! This awareness began when I was a volunteer as a Grief Facilitator at The Grief Center in Albuquerque, NM. This passion has rolled into everything from career to grief coaching.
Each of my stories began in: 2014, 2017, and 2020.
Growth: ongoing.
My Brother, Christopher (1978-2017) - I will never forget hearing the words from my brother, Rob that night, "he is gone Janie, Chris is gone." My heart shattered into a thousand pieces. He had just gotten out of what I was told, had been a successful surgery, how could he be gone.
My Mom, Nadra (1948-2020) - Cancer stole our beautiful Mom, but she didn't go without putting up a really good fight.
My Dad, Gary (1947-2014)- The life my dad lived was extraordinary and not for the faint of heart. And even until the very moment that we saw his eyes close for the last time, he was calm and full of grace.
Things that make me smile: FINDING DIMES! But there is a story behind the yellow breasted bird, butterfly and cardinal.