I've had the privilege of working alongside Joe Siecinski, founder of brainSHARE, through our shared service on the Board of the College of Adaptive Arts. Joe has been a steady, thoughtful, and highly valuable contributor to the Board for many years. He consistently engages deeply with the College of Adaptive Arts' monthly financials, helping the Board stay grounded in reality while also identifying potential financial risks before they become issues. His insight and willingness to speak up early has strengthened our governance and improved our ability to move initiatives forward with clarity and confidence. What stands out most is that Joe brings the same mission-driven mindset from his work at brainSHARE into his Board service. Through brainSHARE, he has spent nearly two decades helping small and mid-sized business owners not just improve operations, but fundamentally shift how they think, lead, and support the people who depend on them. That focus on mindset, structure, and long-term growth is evident in how he shows up as a Board member. Joe cares deeply about impact, and it shows in both his professional work and his volunteer leadership. The College of Adaptive Arts is stronger for his presence on the Board, and brainSHARE reflects the same commitment to meaningful, lasting transformation. read more

Joe is the best business coach I've ever had! I first worked with Joe as my coach way back in like 2013. He was my first business coach and I attribute much of the success in my career to what I've learned from Joe. All these years later, I still continue to implement and even teach elements from what I learned from Joe! His heart and dedication to his clients and the world at large is inspiring. Thank you Joe for everything! read more

Great coach great value !! I highly recommend Coach Joe he helped me a lot to be a perfect salesman that can sell anything read more

Joe is an amazing business coach! He has tons of experience not only in business but in life in general. He is understanding and a good listener as well as honest when need be. He has great techniques/habits to help you become more efficient in your business but also in your personal life since it all matters. He loves systems and is very goal-oriented. You won't be disappointed! read more

We work very closely with Joe and he is just an amazing coach! His insight and methods have been truly valuable and helpful to our law firm. His coaching has been very beneficial and has helped us to fine-tune our operations as well as grow. We are so happy to be working with BrainSHARE! read more

Elissa Yu from the Santa Clara ActionCOACH is absolutely awesome to work with. The amount of growth and insight my business has gained in the short time we have been working with Elissa is incredible. They really get to know not just your business but the owners/managers as well. She helps employers lean into their natural strengths and advises us on how to overcome our shortcomings as CEOs as well as how to cover our blind spots. I fully intend to keep working with ActionCOACH as they have the knowledge to help us face any obstacles. read more

Take a witty, super intelligent, caring and sharp Elisa, and pair it with tools from the ActionCoach program and the results are simply astounding. I had the pleasure to be part of Elisa's coaching and my business has benefitted tremendously in the time I spent with her. She is brilliant in understanding a business' needs, listening to the core challenges and can help device a solid foundational plan for any aspect of the business - hiring, revenue, growth, marketing etc. Highly recommend! read more

Joe entered my life and my business when we were truly at a crossroads. I was working too hard, running too many directions, and there was little to show for it. To say Joe dives in head first, and invests in your success is an understatement. Joe gets your calendar, your team and your processes in order, building a solid foundation for your sanity and your success. Together we reviewed and ultimately eliminated some underperforming pieces of our business, focused on sales department infrastructure, and boosted profitability....among many other initiatives. I'll keep this short and sweet. Tony Caters strongly recommends Joe, Action Coach of Santa Clara, for anyone looking to stabilize and grow their business! read more

Working with Action Coach and Joe requires you to think about your business in a whole new way. And, that's not a bad thing. While we don't like looking at certain parts of our business, Joe makes it easy because he's neither pushy or mean. He makes it safe to learn what you don't know and fix your problems. Joe is intense and hilarious which is really helpful when you're getting stressed about running your business. Joe's passion is so helpful and he's on the same journey as other business owners, understanding what it's like to walk in our shoes. Hire him. read more

I really enjoyed working with Joe. I love fast paced material and moving through things at a rapid pace. He picked up on this within the first 10 minutes of our discussion and adapted our discussion to give me heaps of information quickly. That style of quick adaptation was prevalent in all of our coaching conversations. Joe also had incredible background and knowledge to draw from. He does quite a bit of work focused on small businesses, and I can see why. Many people in this space need help in sales and marketing as well as prioritizing the difficult, vague, and challenging tasks they face. This is exactly where Joe excels. My personal recommendation is the time management and calendaring system Joe teaches is absolutely phenomenal. I consider myself to be pretty good at time management already and have been a subscriber to the 'Getting Things Done' philosophy for quite some time. Joe brings some additional crucial elements into this framework that don't take much time, but add tremendous value. My advice would be to go see him for a single session. If it's not a fit, you'll know immediately. If it is, you've got your business success to gain. read more

Joe teaches you how to be an intelligent business owner and he does it custom-tailored to you and your business. My business' most urgent challenge was marketing and sales. Within the first 30 days of taking up Joe's services, I was able to close the biggest long-term contract my company has made in its 2 years. Along with the technical knowledge of marketing/sales, he instills a confidence in you through his teaching to help you carry out the tasks that need to be done to make your business successful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and INCREDIBLY FUN TO WORK WITH!!!! read more

Highly Recommend Joe Siecinski. He goes over business strategy and ur plans in Minutiae levels and he recommends required changes. Moreover he is more helpful and good-hearted person which is difficult to find now adays. read more

Joe was an amazing business coach for Superstars. He came in and helped us unlearn bad habits and learn the fundamentals of how to manage the business as it was and how to prepare for growth. The foundation that Joe helped our whole management team create pays dividends everyday. I can't recommend him enough for any manager or business owner who wants to improve what they're doing now and prepare to step up to the next level. read more

We met Elisa Yu at a mixer event in Campbell. She presented on building a model business to meet with your business goals. From there, we wanted to know more about how we can make our business sustainable. So we met with Elisa to discuss how we can make our business work.. the right way. She gave us really valuable information on what is working in our business and what was not. It really lit a fire underneath us to not work harder but smarter. So if you're struggling to find a way to make things work within your business, please do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment with Elisa Yu. She understands businesses and how they work. Now, we are making realistic goals that are obtainable and seeing massive amounts of success just by making smarter choices. Thank you Elisa! read more

Every successful athlete has a coach/trainer, what makes your business any different? I met Joe about two years ago while helping a friend with her business commercial. She spoke so highly of Joe and how much he had helped her get her business launched. On several other occasions other friends, that are successful in business would bring up Action Coach Joe of Santa Clara to me. Being that I took the leap to go into contract sales, Joe came to my mind immediately. After my first visit with him and a couple months later, his one on one and group workshops have made a tremendous difference in my profession. The statement he stresses that sticks with me is, "Who do you have to become to achieve the things that you want to achieve?" I have 20 proposals, three of which are my first sells and he is giving me direction on how to professionally develop those business relationships with the other 17 while pursuing more. Take the time to see what Joe can do for you. -Jonathan (Jojo) LaBrae read more

My time with Joe is always well spent, and invaluable! Whether its tips on time management, or learning new ways to generate leads I always learn something new. Joe does an excellent job of connecting your specific learning style, and tailoring the time you spend together to suit your needs. Plus - I am always left with an espresso shot's worth of confidence and energy when I walk out! read more

Joe has helped me focus on the important elements of my business, helping me make it more profitable and increase revenue. The information that Joe helps me focus on is readily available in an ocean of books, videos, PDFs, templates, etc. The value that Joe brings is focus; focusing on the most helpful and beneficial business tools and strategies that are relevant to me and my business. The WIFLE, as cheesy as it seemed, made a major impact on our management meetings. Before, our meetings were tense, rigid, and impersonal. After using the WIFLE for the first time, the collaboration and team "energy" was practically visible; I could literally see people eager to help each other achieve their objectives in a short 30 minute meeting. I'm still amazed by it. read more

Positive, motivated and excited is how I feel when I'm around Joe. I've been working with Joe Siecinski for a couple of months already and every thing he says to me I understand and agree with. I don't consider myself a very smart person but when I speak to Joe he brakes everything down to the simplest way and it has worked magic for me. He has helped me set some goals for myself and I've seen so much progress I'm very happy with myself and I'm looking forward to recommending him to my friends and family. His book has changed my life and gave me clarity. Thank you Joe for your time and wise words I'll see you Wednesday! read more

I highly recommend Joe as your business coach. He helped guide my video production business to a whole new level in the last six months, 180 degrees. During that short amount of time, my business came from sole proprietor to LLC, zero employees to two employees, 11 contractors and growing. This is in congruent with more sophisticated marketing strategies and a calendar system that works for me. It hasn't been the same since...and I am very glad! I appreciate Joe's coaching. I wish the same success and more for my fellow business owners. Call Joe today! read more

I had my first meeting with Joe and learned a lot of valuable information in 30 minutes. He helped me evaluate my situation in the first 5 minutes. He gave me the strategy and confidence to do what I need to do. read more

I had the most amazing meeting with Joe today. My marketing plan materialized as if from a deep steeping fog. Not only did I find clarity, I found focus and confidence. I have met many coaches, I have been consulting for a long time, but this is the first time I have worked with a coach for my business and I am hooked! read more

Joe has been a great coach. After meeting with him for the first time, we put some business strategies together and I had had my best month ever! I look forward to working with Joe in the future. He is knowledgeable, personable and wants to see you grow!. read more

Joe is a great coach and mentor. He is extremely knowledgeable in sales and marketing techniques, and helps people develop a technique suited to their personality. So, it really works. He has made a difference in my approach towards my business and all for the better. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Joe while I was working with a local home care agency. Joe taught me so much in such a little time about business in general. He is extremely knowledgeable, and makes what could be dense concepts, very straight forward and easy to pick up. He offers supplemental material like books and creates projects that really force you to engage. I had a strong interest in business prior to my meetings with Joe, but I now feel confident that I can actually tackle what it is a new field for me, as well as explore different areas. Joe is a very positive, influential, and motivational person. Although I did not meet with him as often as I had liked, I really took so much from the meetings. In the future, I plan on setting up some sessions, especially as I take on the next chapter of my life, obtaining an MBA. I think Joe would provide invaluable advice, perspective, and mentorship. Thanks Joe! read more

I had been meaning to hire a business coach for some time, and found Elisa through a professional networking organization. I was impressed hearing the testimonials from other businesses, and decided to give it a try. We hired her late last year, and the results speak for themselves: Two months in, we increased our conversion rate to near 100%. We held our first ever office party at her suggestion, and I believe we will see excellent fruit from that as well. Overall, I recommend business coaching with Elisa. read more

Joe Siencinski is my coach for few months now. He has amazing patience. He listens well and adjusts to your needs and style extremely well. He gives all the time I need. I have not had a coach before so I was reluctant to get one. Hence, I attended his 90-day business planning workshop to get to know his style first. I was blown away with the details around business plan required for planning your business success. I received individual coaching on weekly basis. And now I am in ProfitClub. What a wonderful group of people in the group. I appreciate the ability to mastermind ideas with my peers! Coaching does work! Thank you, Coach Joe! read more

I can write an entire book about what Joe has done for me and the business. Hands down the best decision I ever made with my business was to hire Joe. Joe and Elisa have more tools than you can think of to help you and your business flourish. I'm not going to say it's easy to change your thought process but if you are looking to take your venture to the next level and beyond, I would highly recommend meeting with Joe and Elisa to see if there is a fit. I'm realistic, I know not every person is a fit but I personally owe a lot to Joe and am thankful to have him in my life. Please reach out and let me know if you have any questions. I would be happy to provide more details as requested. read more

I've been working with Joe for the past 6 months and he's fantastic as a coach! In the last 3 months my business has been up almost 50% compared to end of last year and he's been working with me to ensure that my infrastructure is properly set up so that I can handle the additional client load. At the beginning of the year we worked on creating a scheduled plan for growth that gave us a blueprint for how we were going to increase business and grow my practice. Joe's system is to tackle the problems of small business from all levels, from staff management to marketing, from growth planning to making sure you have a life outside of your work. I'd strongly recommend talking to Joe to see if he's a right fit for your business. read more

Joe's business savvy, refreshing ideas, and positive enthusiasm have done so much to transform College of Adaptive Arts from a small nonprofit to a steadily growing and stratigcally developing business. His books provides such thoughtful and useful tools for using and managing your time more effectively. He brings such a refreshing and rejuvenating perspective to optimally running a small business. It is with highest honor that I recommend the services of ActionCOACH of Santa Clara. :) read more

Every time I hear Joe speak I am inspired. I have learned so much from him and he provides knowledge and information across so many business platforms. He gives me the confidence that I deserve and helps me learn all that I need to achieve any and all goals that I set forth! 2017 was going to be a great business year but working with Joe, we will achieve way beyond what was expected! Plus, I like Joe. He's got his heart and work ethics in the right place!! Kristen read more

Joe has a contagious enthusiasm for life and personal/professional/business growth that is nothing short but inspiring. He is very knowledgeable and listens intently first before offering suggestions. Having Joe as a coach/mentor has really helped me with goal setting and staying on track to achieve and exceed my goals. I recommend Joe for anyone looking to take their career or business to the next level. read more

From the first meeting with Joe, I knew our business would advance in so many areas...and in less then a year, it has. No matter what is going on, Joe remains calm, positive, helpful, and forward looking. He keeps your eye on the prize and guides you through his experience, knowledge, connections, and most important care for your success. He does a great job at listening to your cues on what you need to move to the next level. Highly, highly suggest to any business owner who is ready to take the next critical steps in the growth of their business. read more

Joe gave me what money could never buy: time. His wisdom and direction equipped me with the tools I needed to pursue my best self in business, at this time, and I look forward to continuing work with him in the future. He is honest, direct and trustworthy, not just some guy trying to sell something. (He didn't even sell me anything!) I highly recommend his services and expertise - as well as his book! read more

If you want to take your company from "good" to "great" in the shortest amount of time, Joe Siecinski is the coach you need. He has limitless templates, reading recommendations and business knowledge to take you there. He inspires while teaching which will keep you on track to make the changes and do the work required to accomplish your goals. My employees and I at Johnston Millwork, Inc. will be reaping the many benefits from his coaching for decades to come. read more

For more than five years, I've been privileged to witness first hand the knowledge and expertise that Joe Siecinski brings to the business table. Even in casual conversation, Joe has made statements that could help anyone within earshot who has a business. The many presentations he's given are over the top with the benefit they provide so it's not at all an exaggeration to say that any business could benefit from his wise counsel. If you want to earn more money and have more time, call Joe at Action Coach of Santa Clara. The question won't be will it happen....it will be how soon will it happen....and it's likely that it won't take long! read more

I've known Joe for several years and he always lives up to the highest standards of accountability and professionalism. If you think you need some help with your business, invest in your business. If you don't have a coach, invest in Joe. You will see a return on your investment in terms of dollars, quality of life, and peace of mind. read more

I met Joe at a networking group we both belong to and see each other every week. My first impression of Joe was excellent and I taught he was someone that I could trust and wanted to work with. I met up with him and had a 1:1 to talk about each others business and to see how we could refer each other business. At the time I was looking for help to structure my business as we were growing and was working 12 hrs a day. To be honest I was pretty desperate, as I told him how much I needed help he asked if I had a credit card with me and that we could start the first session right away. He did not explain much of what the program consisted of and what I could expect. I ended up signing up for his coaching which was 2600 a month. This included meeting up at his office once a week for 1.5 hrs. At first I was excited and optimistic, then realized I was paying way too much for what he was offering. Basically he was teaching me the same stuff from his book which you can get for like 5.00 or free. I was four weeks into our coaching when he charged a month in advance. By the fourth week I had paid 5,200 I was not happy and tried to talk to him but would not listen and told me we were wasting time in our session. I had to cancel via email as I didn't even feel comfortable expressing how I felt. I asked for him to refund the month in advance he had charged and he replied with straight B.S saying it was policy that I had to give him a 30 day notice. I think it's B.S he was ok with keeping my 2,600 when he had not given me a service for that money. He never took the time to call me after emailing him and letting him know of my bad experience. The next time I saw him at our weekly meeting he went about his business like nothing had happened. As a business owner myself I would never act like this with a customer, completely ignoring his dissatisfaction and keep money I did nothing for. This review is intended to warn other potential customers to please take time and make sure you know what you are getting your self into. If you are ok with paying 650.00 for an hour and a half of Joe's time go ahead. read more

Today, by surprise I had a chance to participate in one an ActionCoach Profit Club meeting. It was structured, full of good information and gave me some take away things I could act upon right away! What I learned today will recover hours, if not more, in the week. For a 90 minute session, it couldn't have been more content-rich. Every discussion point had structure, useful tools, and good explanations. The gentleman who owns and runs the San Jose Action Coach business knows his stuff and proved it moderating the meeting today. Great job! read more

Yes. As good as it gets! Elisa is very knowledgeable in her field and very generous with her knowledge and her time. Her background is very impressive and yet she is down to earth and very approachable. I am very happy to have found her, in the short time we have met, she already has given me a great sense of direction. I look forward to continue learning with her coaching. Thank you Elisa! read more

I met Joe at a networking event and signed up for his introductory session. It was awesome! Joe is really committed to helping business owners, and that really came across throughout the session. He offered very constructive criticism that frankly, wasn't all the pleasant to hear, but I know I needed it and I really appreciate the honesty and truthfulness. After all, as a small business owner, working on your business means working on yourself. Had another session with him today that went deep into those areas where I need improvement. Practice, practice, practice! I highly recommend Joe as a business coach for honest, practical skills that could only take your business further. read more