I have been supported by several professional coaches in my career - but Joel's empathetic and practical approach was refreshing and enlightening. As a new CEO of a start-up - I was challenged with issues including an over-involved founder and an undesirable slip into a family-based business model. Joel's expert perspective and experience with this exact circumstance enabled me to keep things in perspective while I attempted to establish necessary boundaries and assert required control as the company's hired leader. I found Joel to be accessible, responsive and insightful - and relied on his counsel heavily during a most challenging time. You cannot go wrong with such a partner in your court, and I recommend him without reserve to support any executive with his objective, experienced advice.