“I was fortunate enough to study with Liya… She pairs her extensive experience working with organizations to transform their way of working with her remarkable facility with people and a powerful knowledge of the creative process. I highly recommend Liya James as a consultant, coach, and mentor. ”

—Ezra Nanes, Mayor of State College, Pennsylvania and Director Of Business Development, Account Management at AccuWeather

“Working with Liya has empowered me to pursue my dreams of owning a thriving business that also allows me to be a present and loving mother. Liya's unique style of strategic and soulful approach helped me deepen my self-discovery process and gain insights that helped me make bold moves in a way that builds on what I have and works with my unique situation. I'm grateful that I am now living a dream I once thought impossible.”

—Stefanie Hodinh, Founder & Owner, She Does Your Books

“Liya is an exceptional coach. During my career transition, I did a lot of research and worked hard to land a new role. By the time I called Liya, I had applied to hundreds of roles with little success. I felt stuck, and I wasn’t sure what I was missing. After just one conversation with Liya, she opened up my thinking. Every time we talk, I always leave the call, gaining a new perspective, with a clear strategy, and a set of action items that moved me closer to my goals. I’d go back out there energized, too. Her combination of experience, strategic thinking, action-oriented coaching, and ability to work with me at a deeper soul level is unlike anyone I’ve ever worked with.”

—Tami Chen, Product Manager, edX

“Liya has played a critical role in my career development… and continues to act as a sounding board for my career decisions… Liya instilled in me an amazing set of values that I use every day in leading, managing, and continuing to grow my own skills.”

—Zoe Bridges, Director of Product Support at Airtable

“Before working with Liya, I was stuck in a company I didn’t feel I belonged. Our work together helped me shift to doing things that will actually get me what I want instead of focusing on how things look to other people. Those internal shifts are what enabled me to start a business that’s bringing in more than I used to make. I work my own hours so I’m able to be more present with my kids when I’m off the clock. Thank you so much, Liya! You’ve literally changed my life.

—Joy Zhang

“It was very obvious from day one that Liya is passionate about helping others achieve their potential… Her advice was clear and effective for me to produce results that exceeded stakeholder expectations… Liya is a person with a calling in life. Coaching and leadership are what drives her, and I'm positive that she will continue to impact a wide array of people and teams.

—Brendan Milos, Senior Game Artist, Luminosity

“Working with Liya, I processed the feeling of not being seen and the survival mechanism of trying to pre-empt what other people want and what is going to happen. I started to surrender the feeling of weariness with the reassurance that I don’t have to know. Liya helped me to feel safe and supported when uncomfortable feelings arose, giving me the confidence to address issues that were once producing great fear and anxiety at work and at home. ”

– Alison Rrichardson

"Liya holds a compassionate space for deep awareness of self. I was able to access deep insight that I had previously been unaware of, and discovered a sense of equilibrium in my body and mind - a profound and gentle self-love that I had never experienced to this magnitude before. Truly transformative work.

—Elyse Scott

“I am extremely thankful to you and your ability to nurture my soul. Thank you, Liya! You truly are a gift to anyone that comes across you and your work.”

—Myrna Rivera, Coach and Entrepreneur

“Working with Liya is truly amazing. This was one of the most transformational sessions I have ever had.”

—Caroline Lee-Smith, Psychotherapist & Owner of Caro’s Creams