As a life transitions coach, I serve as a creative resource for threshold experiences so that clients can live with authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Coaching is a co-creative and collaborative process. I provide mindful listening and questioning, compassionate consideration of your journey, and the wisdom of process skills towards change. I strive to encourage each client to cross the thresholds of change towards their own personal goals. A coach is an asset as you move through major life transitions. I can provide you with education, tools, resources, and support that will enhance your journey and growth.
My job as your coach is to provide witness, listening, help you identify your own personal power tools, and resources in support of your movement through watershed experiences. Life transitions can feel huge. And hard. Some come with grief while others invite our attention to changes we feel called to make. A coach is an asset as you move through these experiences. I can provide you with education, tools, resources, and support that will enhance your journey and growth.
As women over 40, we have or are experiencing seasons of change. From caregiving for small children to empty nesting to caregiving for elderly parents or health-challenged partners. Work-life transitions arise too – while retirement from a long career may be looming, you may also find yourself longing to continue meaningful work in another way. Aging itself involves layers of loss. Experiences draw us into seasons of transition and change where reflection and redefining are predominant themes. Again and again, we focus our attention on questions about how we can live an authentic life while gaining or maintain a deeper sense of self.
A life transitions coach is an excellent resource and sounding board for navigating change as we age.
A Discovery conversation is an outstanding way to learn more about me as well as the coaching experience. During our 30-minute call, we will explore what you are considering and how I might support your process. We will learn a little about one another to make sure that our collaboration is aligned with your needs and my areas of expertise. Together we can consider the co-creative process that coaching offers and how it might serve your goals in this season of life.
Please note that coaching is not counseling. Rather it is a present-focused, companioning approach to clarifying your vision for wholehearted living. Often clients work with both a therapist and a coach to maximize their growth experiences.
Often, I meet with families after the death of a loved one who have never talked with their person about their final wishes. They don’t know if their loved one wanted a traditional funeral with an open casket, a memorial service, or a simple gathering. Questions about music, readings, speakers, photographs, and location often arise during an already overwhelming time.
Recognizing that these conversations can be sensitive, we’ll explore your questions and consider the choices available. Together, we’ll begin creating a personalized funeral plan and identify important details you and your loved ones may wish to discuss.
You’ll leave the session with a working outline of your funeral preferences, greater clarity about the planning process, and the peace of mind that comes from making thoughtful decisions before they must be made during the difficult days following a loss.
In his book Letters to a Young Poet, Rainier Maria Rilke writes: “…live everything. Live the questions now.”
So many life questions and so few answers! How are you navigating the big life questions you are in?
Losses and major life transitions, combined with everyday decisions make life overwhelming. Unanswerable questions pile up. It can be hard to know where to begin. If this is your present moment, join me in the process of uncovering your most important questions. After signing up, you will receive a brief self-assessment tool. Your responses will help us discern the top questions and the priorities they present. You will leave the session with insight, a renewed sense of hope, and encouragement for living the questions now.
Often, I meet with families after the death of a loved one and none of them has ever
talked with their person about their last wishes. They do not know if their loved one
desired a traditional funeral ceremony with an open casket. Or if their person wished to
have a memorial service where only a portrait or their cremated remains in an urn are
present. They do not have any ideas about details such as music, a video montage,
speakers, even locations such as a funeral home, church or cemetery.
Recognizing that this can be a sensitive conversation, we will explore your questions
and consider choices. Together, we will prepare a first draft of your funeral plan and
name questions you or your loved ones might consider. Participants will leave the
session with a working outline of funeral details. Participants will also leave with peace
of mind and comfort in knowing the process is accessible. You will leave with a new
level of insight into the planning that can be completed in advance of a death rather
than in the difficult and grief-filled aftermath.
As a certified funeral celebrant, I specialize in capturing and honoring the unique stories of lives well-lived. Through my celebrant services, I provide a compassionate ear and creative expertise, working closely with families and funeral directors to design Celebration of Life services that genuinely reflect the essence and individuality of the deceased. My approach is deeply personalized, ensuring each service honors the person at its heart in a meaningful way.
My extensive qualifications enhance my ability to serve families during these tender times. I hold a master’s degree in religious studies, with specialized training in grief and death studies. My professional background as a writer and grief educator allows me to articulate and celebrate each life story with care and respect. Whether you’re planning a memorial service or arranging pre-planning needs, my services offer a thoughtful, respectful celebration of life that commemorates the beauty of a journey completed.
Engage with me to ensure your loved one’s story is told with dignity and love, creating a lasting tribute that resonates with all who gather to remember.
With more than 30 years of public speaking and presentation development experience, I offer custom workshops, presentations, and trainings tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse audiences.
As a gifted storyteller, I’ve had the privilege of presenting a wide variety of educational content throughout my career. My expertise includes topics such as grief in the workplace, grieving congregations and communities, as well as health, wellness, and loss. I’m a creative and dynamic speaker who is dedicated to designing personalized programming that resonates with each audience I serve.
I welcome conversations about creating custom presentations to meet your specific goals.
