Joan Jakel

Joan Jakel

Empowering entrepreneurs to create a soul-aligned life they love!🌟 Personal Development Coach 📣 Entrepreneur 💡 Retired Business Attorney ⚖️ Creative Maverick 🎨

Greater Phoenix Area
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About

Life’s curve balls have forced us to learn how to navigate life’s complexities, which has led to feelings of being disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain.

You’re not alone if you were forced to shift your focus from desires to necessities, from thriving to existing, from career climbing to care giving.

You're also not alone if you're ready to turn the corner and THRIVE!

Prior to working with me, my coaching clients found themselves answering “Yes” to the following:

✅ Are you staring down personal or professional challenges that require you to face hard truths and find real solutions?
✅ Have you created a business that no longer brings you joy and has turned into {gasp!} a “job”?!
✅ Have you ALWAYS wanted to start a business and everyone tells you it’s terrible timing and you’re better off playing it safe and keep you day job? (DON’T LISTEN TO THEM!)
✅ Are you sick and tired of living someone else’s dream and want to finally live your life on your terms?
✅ Have you spent your entire professional career in one field and now you want to change course to something with more meaning but have no idea how?

For 25 years, I’ve coached, counseled and advised hundreds of entrepreneurs to find clarity, develop the mindset, create the structures, learn the skills and up-level their tools to create a life and business that exceeds their expectations.

Now, I want to teach you how to master these same techniques in your life and business.

We all need help from time to time. It’s nearly impossible to find the solutions to what you need when you are immersed in, and focusing on, the daily challenges.

If you are ready to move from surviving to THRIVING, I have your solutions.

My coaching programs teach you how to tame your fears, turn obstacles into opportunities and strategically take on change to build a life aligned with your values, vision and purpose.

Your epic results: You will create a life that fuels your purpose, ignites your passion, feeds your soul and unleashes your vision.

📣"Joan's ability to nurture transformation is profound!"
💲 "Joan helps me make sense of how to translate visionary ideas into income."
🌟 "The life skills & confidence Joan helped me develop will stick with me forever. "

If I'm speaking to you, let’s talk and explore your options. Send me a direct message, give me a call or shoot me an email (click on above “Contact Info” for all your choices)

Outside of my coaching practice, you can find me in my happy places volunteering with horses, exploring mountain trails with my pup, painting and writing.

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Experience

  • Joan Jakel Coaching Graphic

    Empowerment Instigator

    Joan Jakel Coaching

    - Present 12 years 9 months

    Metro Phoenix

    I coach wholehearted entrepreneurs who want to THRIVE and purposefully align their vision and values to make a bigger impact – they just need a little help to get there.

    Entrepreneurs who are ready to replace the stress and struggle with powerfully and authentically using their voice, gifts and talents ~ their SUPERPOWERS ~to achieve epic results.

    Entrepreneurs who wholeheartedly desire to develop the mindset, create the structures, learn the skills and up-level their tools to…

    I coach wholehearted entrepreneurs who want to THRIVE and purposefully align their vision and values to make a bigger impact – they just need a little help to get there.

    Entrepreneurs who are ready to replace the stress and struggle with powerfully and authentically using their voice, gifts and talents ~ their SUPERPOWERS ~to achieve epic results.

    Entrepreneurs who wholeheartedly desire to develop the mindset, create the structures, learn the skills and up-level their tools to design a life and business that exceeds their wildest expectations.

    The reality is we all need help from time to time. It’s nearly impossible to find the solution and the path to what you desire when you are immersed in “what is” and focusing on the challenges all around you.

    My programs teach you how to tap into and confidently use your authentic voice, unlock your potential and courageously build a purposeful life.

    Inside my programs, I create a sacred setting to catalyze action and instigate results. Specifically, I:

    • guide you to get crystal clear on your vision of life,
    • create a personalized roadmap to bring it to life,
    • coach you to develop an unshakeable belief in your ability to achieve it, &
    • teach you the mindset, structures and tools to accelerate, achieve and solidify lasting results.

    If you’re ready to take center stage in your life and start living the life you’ve imagined but haven’t yet created, let’s talk. DM me or reach out through my above Contact Info and let’s explore options to work together.

    Carpe Diem!

    p.s. If you haven't already, check out my website at www.JoanJakel.com to get a flavor of my coaching

  • Artist

    Joan Jakel Art Studio

    - Present 13 years 6 months

    Tempe, AZ

    I'm a self-taught, mixed medium artist and a certified Intentional Creativity teacher.

    My art has been referred to as “Subliminal Coaching” given all the layers of empowering messages, images, words, paint, paper, and objects incorporated in each piece. My collages are designed to inspire, empower and encourage reflection.

    Creativity is so much more than painting or drawing – it’s a connection to yourself at a deeper level, the level of wisdom and authentic power. Creativity…

    I'm a self-taught, mixed medium artist and a certified Intentional Creativity teacher.

    My art has been referred to as “Subliminal Coaching” given all the layers of empowering messages, images, words, paint, paper, and objects incorporated in each piece. My collages are designed to inspire, empower and encourage reflection.

    Creativity is so much more than painting or drawing – it’s a connection to yourself at a deeper level, the level of wisdom and authentic power. Creativity has helped me discover my true self. It has also richly connected me with life and given me an innovative way to find answers to my business and personal questions.

    During Covid, one of my Covid projects was to creatively figure out how to use my existing art in more impactful ways and have a bigger reach to inspire and delight.

    As a certified Intentional Creativity teacher, I engaged in my own Intentional Creativity process to find the answer. First, I dropped into my heart for guidance on how I could meaningfully use what I’d already created in new and different ways. Next, I accessed my creative right brain for options before tapping my left brain to analyze the options and add structure. The inspired result: become a self-published author on Amazon and create journals with my collage art on the cover.

    Through my Intentional Creativity process, I combined two of my loves – collages and journaling. My collage art is designed to empower, inspire and fuel the soul to passionately ignite exploration and self-discovery. What better way to capture the journey, discoveries and possibilities than in a journal!

    Learn more on my website at https://www.joanjakel.com/jj-art-journals/

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    Business Attorney

    Law Office of Joan Jakel, PC

    - 20 years 3 months

    Greater Phoenix Area

    I followed my dream to be an entrepreneur when I set up my law firm in the wake of September 11, 2001 at a time when it was apparent that life can be wrenched from our grasp too quickly. My law firm is dedicated to my passion of advising and coaching business owners to successfully launch and grow their businesses.

    My boutique firm is a business transactional practice that focuses on entity formation, strategic business advising and coaching, lease review and negotiation, preparation…

    I followed my dream to be an entrepreneur when I set up my law firm in the wake of September 11, 2001 at a time when it was apparent that life can be wrenched from our grasp too quickly. My law firm is dedicated to my passion of advising and coaching business owners to successfully launch and grow their businesses.

    My boutique firm is a business transactional practice that focuses on entity formation, strategic business advising and coaching, lease review and negotiation, preparation of customized contracts and sales/acquisitions of small businesses.

    Customer service is the foundation of my practice. Many of my clients have been with me for 10-20 years. The greatest reward is representing multiple generations of families as the entrepreneurship gene is passed along to my original clients’ children who are now in businesses of their own.

    The favorite part of my legal practice is the coaching and advising I provide to help entrepreneurs develop the skills and mindset to go after and achieve their goals. Which is why I now focus on personal development and empowerment coaching for entrepreneurs.

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    General Counsel

    Virgo Publishing

    - 3 years 3 months

    Chief Legal Officer and member of 3-person Senior Management Team reporting to and working directly with the President with responsibility for corporate strategic planning, business development as well as direct management of the legal and human resource departments.

    Manage corporate legal affairs and provide business counseling to all levels of management and officers on issues involving operations, contracts, intellectual property, media, insurance, internet and e-commerce, employment…

    Chief Legal Officer and member of 3-person Senior Management Team reporting to and working directly with the President with responsibility for corporate strategic planning, business development as well as direct management of the legal and human resource departments.

    Manage corporate legal affairs and provide business counseling to all levels of management and officers on issues involving operations, contracts, intellectual property, media, insurance, internet and e-commerce, employment and labor, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory matters, risk management, public relations, anti-trust, credit/collections, commercial/lease matters, and general corporate legal affairs.

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    Attorney

    Munger Chadwick

    - 1 year 5 months

    My legal practice combined transactional, litigation and appellate work which included negotiating commercial transactions; forming and advising corporations; handling corporate and partnership matters; conducting debtor’s exams; drafting contracts; advising clients regarding employment issues; researching and preparing pleadings and motions; taking depositions; handling appellate cases, including drafting appellate briefs; and appearing and arguing in various court proceedings, including…

    My legal practice combined transactional, litigation and appellate work which included negotiating commercial transactions; forming and advising corporations; handling corporate and partnership matters; conducting debtor’s exams; drafting contracts; advising clients regarding employment issues; researching and preparing pleadings and motions; taking depositions; handling appellate cases, including drafting appellate briefs; and appearing and arguing in various court proceedings, including motion, evidentiary and show cause hearings.

Education

  • Intentional Creativity Foundation

    Certified Intentional Creativity Teacher Creativity, Art and Personal Development

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    Activities and Societies: Intentional Creativity Guild Member

    In 2018, I graduated from a nine month artistic training program, Color of Woman, which took me on my personal vision quest, a shero’s journey, during which time I learned much about myself, my creative talents, my teaching abilities and how to intertwine them to guide others on their individual journeys. I was immersed in the Intentional Creativity process which is designed to connect us to our sacred nature and teach us the skills to use the tools of creativity to guide others on their…

    In 2018, I graduated from a nine month artistic training program, Color of Woman, which took me on my personal vision quest, a shero’s journey, during which time I learned much about myself, my creative talents, my teaching abilities and how to intertwine them to guide others on their individual journeys. I was immersed in the Intentional Creativity process which is designed to connect us to our sacred nature and teach us the skills to use the tools of creativity to guide others on their sacred journey to heal, transform and connect to what matters in their lives. I’m now a proud, certified Intentional Creativity teacher and member of the guild.

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    Gonzaga University School of Law

    JD Law

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    Activities and Societies: National Moot Court Competition, US Finals, NY, Top 16 Finalist, 1995-96 National Moot Court Competition, NW Region, 1st Place & 2nd Best Appellate Brief, 1995-96 American Jurisprudence 2d for Legal Research & Writing III Client Counseling Competition, First Place, 1994 Student Government, 1995-96

    Graduated Cum Laude

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    Arizona State University

    BA Communication

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    Activities and Societies: Recipient of Regent’s Scholarship Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Volunteer

    EQUINE SPIRIT PROGRAMS

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    Animal Welfare

    Equine Spirit Programs is a non-profit organization that connects rehabilitated horses with youth, adults, military veterans, corporate individuals or groups to promote self-discovery, personal growth and professional development.

  • volunteer

    Sunrise Horse Rescue

    - 2 years 1 month

    Animal Welfare

    Sunrise Horse Rescue is a horse sanctuary where abused, neglected and abandoned horses can find a loving home to heal and live among the love of the volunteers.

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    volunteer

    Operation: With Love from Home

    - 3 years

    i18n_veterans

    Obtained donations and packaged them to send to military personnel and their military dogs serving overseas, generally in places of danger, to give them our thanks and gratitude for serving and ensure they had something special to open over the holidays.

Courses

  • Infinite Possibilities Certification Course

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  • Integrative Alchemy Practitioners Training

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  • Landmark Forum, Advanced Course and Communication Program

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  • SARK Coaching Training

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Projects

  • "Embracing Change to Lead Transformation" presentation for a Leadership Speaker Series

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    I was one of four speakers for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Speaker Series presented by the Women in Business Council. My presentation was on the topic of Embracing Change to Lead Transformation, especially relevant in these challenging times.

  • What it Means to be a Leader in Your Community

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    I provided a key note presentation for the 100 Who Care Alliance's national conference on the topic of developing community leadership.

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  • Legal Basics for Entrepeneurs

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    I provided a presentation on Legal Basics for Entrepreneurs for Seed Spot Boot Camp

  • "Capturing the Elusive Balance" Presentation for a Leadership Speaker Series

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    I was one of four speakers for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Speaker Series. My presentation was on the topic of Capturing the Elusive Balance.

  • The Business of Setting up a Law Firm

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    I created a presentation on the "Business of Setting up a Law Firm" that was part of a panel presentation, "How to Operate a Small or Home Law Office," created for the Arizona State Bar for a continuing legal education program offered to Arizona attorneys.

Honors & Awards

  • Business Woman of the Year

    Tempe Chamber of Commerce

    I received the Business Woman of the Year award from the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations

  • Art Association Napa Valley

    Member

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    I participated in Open Studios in Napa Valley for several years and showed my art at the Napa Valley Art Gallery.

  • Tempe Leadership

    Board of Directors

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    I served on the Board of Directors and several committees for the Tempe Leadership program

  • Tempe Leadership

    Chair of the 25th Anniversary Committee

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    I chaired a committee of Tempe Leadership Alumni as we planned and executed a celebration of 25 years of Tempe Leadership in action. The event was held at the Tempe Center for the Arts and celebrated Tempe Leadership's history with a panel discussion of then Congressman Harry Mitchell, Cox Communications VP Ivan Johnson and Former Tempe Mayer Neil Giuliano with a video message from then Senator John McCain.

  • Tempe Chamber of Commerce

    Chairperson of the Business Resource Advantage Committee

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    I chaired the inaugural Business Resource Advantage Council for the Tempe Chamber. The purpose of the Council was to evaluate Chamber members' business needs, compile valuable resources, and deliver the the information and resources to the Chamber’s members in a variety of productive, user friendly formats that allow members to impact their businesses in profitable and beneficial ways.

  • Tempe Chamber of Commerce

    Chairperson of the Business Excellence Committee

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    I chaired the Tempe Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Committee. We were tasked with seeking applicants, creating analysis criteria, and analyzing business applicants to select a winner for the Business Excellence Award.

  • Tempe Chamber of Commerce

    Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

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    I served as the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors in 2006-2007

  • Tempe Leadership

    Graduate of Program

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    Tempe Leadership is a program that identifies emerging leaders and fosters leadership skills through education, experience, exposure and service to our community in order to sustain qualified citizens, employees and leaders for the future of the Tempe community. Tempe Leadership is a nine-month program that teaches participants about the strengths, needs and challenges facing Tempe. I graduated from Class XXI.

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