Meet Dr. Brené Brown…
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work.
She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection™, Daring Greatly™, Rising Strong™, Braving the Wilderness™, and her latest book, Dare to Lead™, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership.
Brené’s TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 35 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed talk on Netflix. The Call to Courage special debuted on the streaming service on April 19, 2019.
THE DARING WAY™ PERSONALIZED COACHING JOURNEY FOR INDIVIDUALS
If you’re ready to live a more wholehearted life, you’ll need to tame your inner critic and accept who you are.
The Daring Way™ is a clear and supportive process to explore topics such as vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness. You’ll learn proven tools that empower you to show up, be seen, and live bravely!
As your coach, I’ll help you examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that hold you back and keep you stuck. Together, we’ll discover new opportunities for your life and I’ll guide you to create routines and practices that move you toward living more authentically and courageously.
Your 4-month Daring Way™ Journey includes:
Videos and materials to to help you learn and explore your inner world.
Two 1-hour sessions per month conducted via my convenient teleconference system.
Practices and exercises that feel good and support your personal growth.
Conversations to help uncover your shame responses. Identifying automatic shame responses helps begin the vulnerable (and amazing) process of navigating emotional discomforts to build resilience.
Email support between sessions to help you stay on track with the program.
Inspirational resources from my library of tools that seem like a good fit for you and your circumstances.
Are you ready to step into the arena?
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.”
– Theodore Roosevelt
Frequently asked questions…
What is included in a coaching package?
1-hour coaching sessions (the number of sessions depends upon your coaching package).
Materials and resources (when applicable) to help support you on your coaching journey.
Text and email support during weekly office hours.
The Daring Way™ personal coaching includes a helpful workbook to help explore and facilitate progress between sessions.
Is there prework involved?
If I feel it is a good fit for you, a pre-work questionnaire may be assigned.
What is your coaching background?
I am a natural nurturer. It is my calling. Prior to becoming a board certified life coach, I was a registered nurse. My coaching specialties and training include:
Co-Active Coaching (certified)
The Daring Way™ programs: The Gifts of Imperfection™, The Daring Way™, and Rising Strong™ (certified)
Positive Intelligence™: Mental Fitness Program
Support with Mindful Self-Compassion / and visualizations/mediations.
APSATS Betrayal Trauma Coaching & Support (certified)
Health/Wellness Specific Coaching (former registered nurse)
What approach do you take with your coaching clients?
Each coaching journey is different because the work is deeply personal and tailored to your needs.
When coaching with me you’ll enjoy exercises that help you slow down and reconnect with your heart. I’ll ask reflective questions to help you gain new perspectives about your ingrained beliefs, life dreams, and truest values.
My clients are people from all faiths and backgrounds who appreciate alternative personal growth tools such as aromatherapy, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, oracle cards, journaling, and feeling grounded by the wisdom of nature.
Are you the right coach for me?
I may be a good fit for you if you’re someone who is realistic about the personal growth process. You understand that changing the results in your life requires new ways of thinking, being, and doing…you also understand that this journey requires personal responsibility and an open mind. You’re someone who has perhaps read many wonderful self-help books but seem to lose your way when it comes to implementing lasting change because the challenges in your life always find a way to the top of your list—distracting you from your own needs and goals.
Is coaching expensive?
First, let me ask you a couple of questions:
What is the cost of staying stuck in a rut that isn’t working?
If you added up what you have or will spend on quick-fix solutions—what does that amount to?
The fact is, yes…coaching is an investment. If you aren’t accustomed to investing in your personal growth, coaching may feel extravagant. But keep this in mind—coaching is not intended to be a longwinded, drawn-out experience. My goal is to be a set of ‘training wheels’ for a period of time while you adopt new ways of balancing your life. Eventually, you will feel stable and ready to move forward without me. Nothing would make me happier than knowing you’ll be fine without me by your side in the future.
Is now the right time for coaching? I'm just so busy.
Life is always going to be busy, that’s just the way it is. Coaching won’t feel like one more thing on your list. Rather, it will be time that you look forward to because you’ll leave each session feeling shifted, refreshed, and aligned. Coaching is great for busy people because it helps them face life’s challenges with confidence, passion, and inner-strength. In coaching there is a saying, “What you resist persists.” It’s time to stop resisting your deepest desires and waiting for the right time. Now is the time to give yourself the gift of meaningful life transformation.
Where do the coaching sessions happen?
Modern technology makes the coaching experience very convenient. We can meet either by telephone and Zoom—whichever you prefer. Coaching is just as effective via teleconference as in-person. Coaching remotely in this manner means you can enjoy coaching from the coziness of your favorite space—whether that’s at home or from the office.
I see that you work primarily with women. Tell me about that...
Actually, I work with people of all genders and identities—including people who are still in the process of figuring that out. Everyone has hopes, dreams, and aspirations to explore. The approach for coaching humans is always the same.
What's the difference between life coaching and therapy?
While both forms of self-help can provide the support needed to create powerful changes in your life, therapists typically work with people who are dealing with mental health conditions, substance abuse issues and deep emotional trauma.
Coaches work with people who are basically healthy and functional but want to fulfill a higher potential. That being said, past issues often come up in coaching sessions and it’s often necessary to assess them in order to move forward. Previous chapters in your life can help you discover where some of your beliefs are coming from so you can decide if they are still serving you.
Coaching is the facilitated process of moving forward in life. While it can sometimes feel like therapy it’s important to remember that it is not. Therapy can complement coaching and if I feel it would be a beneficial option for you to explore, I will make that recommendation.
What results can I expect?
The results you’ll receive from coaching will be specific to your life and the variables in it. Your results will be in relation to the action you take.
Many of my clients find that coaching helps them do things like:
Spend more time with their kids or family
Develop healthier romantic relationships or friendships
Change career paths or start a business
Set better boundaries with family, friends, coworkers, or a boss
Travel and see the world
Develop a new hobby or pick up an old one again
Redefine themselves
In your coaching sessions we’ll explore where you are right now, where you want to be, and the steps needed to get there. I’ll ask powerful questions that cut through your overwhelm to reveal the insights needed to understand:
What is holding you back?
What motivates you to stay on track?
Why do you crave change now?
The answers to questions like these will help us identify the opportunities available to you and expand what’s possible in your life.
Can I ask you a few more questions?
Of course! It’s important that you feel a rapport and connection with the coach you decide to work with. I’d love to answer your questions and help you decide whether my coaching services are right for you. If I feel another coach would be a better fit, I’ll make a recommendation. I truly want the very best for you.