Hi, I’m Colleen.

I help people align with their strengths and values to achieve their personal and professional goals.

I specialize in career change support, life redesign and leadership coaching.

What is Coaching?

Coaching can serve a variety of purposes. It can help people gain clarity, get "unstuck", make and execute plans, and develop accountability strategies. Sometimes, over the course of our work, goals may change and new insights may emerge, allowing for deeper alignment with fundamental skills, gifts and desires.

I specialize in:

  • Career Change Support

  • Life Redesign/Realignment

  • Leadership Coaching

My Approach

Collaborative

I use a combination of deep listening, supportive questions and coaching exercises to help you develop insights, plans and practices to achieve your goals. It’s my role to honor your unique experiences and ensure that the work we do together is anchored in your own wisdom.

Strengths Focused

My coaching is based on the principles of positive psychology. I focus on your strengths, help you amplify your gifts and redefine your challenges.

What Clients are Saying

“Colleen helped me regain faith in myself and create a plan to build the life I want.” Marie S.

“The process we worked through allowed me to see my strengths and remember my dreams, which led me to a job I love.” Catherine C.

My Background

Education

  • Certificate, Foundations of Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania

  • Certified Leadership Coach and Coach Developer, InsideTrack

  • M.Ed. Counseling, University of Houston

  • B.A. Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin

Experience

At various points in my 30+ year career, I have worked as a women’s health educator, a paralegal, a housekeeper, a marketing consultant, a public health research assistant, a waitress, a barista, a community college administrator, a software sales consultant, a student success mentor and an executive coach. I have experienced true hardships and great good fortune. I have benefited from the patience, kindness and gentle guidance of others. These experiences have humbled me, strengthened me and informed my coaching practice.

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 1:1 introductory consultation with me to discuss your coaching needs.

FAQ

  • Coaching can serve a variety of purposes. It can help people gain clarity, get "unstuck", make and execute plans, and develop accountability strategies. Sometimes, over the course of our work, goals may change and new insights may emerge, allowing for deeper alignment with fundamental skills, gifts and desires.

  • I have a masters degree in counseling but I am not a licensed professional counselor. Through coaching, I help people move toward their goals and find balance in their lives. My support is not a substitute for psychological care. If you are looking for therapy, please consult Psychology Today/Therapist Finder or other sources of counseling referrals.

  • First things first. Let's get to know each other. We'll start with a free consultation to discuss your coaching needs and my approach. Then we can decide on the type of work we will do together and the number of coaching sessions.

  • Coaching fees are $115 per 50 minute session. I also offer a discount for prepaid bundles of four sessions for $396.

  • Timelines depend on your needs and preferences. Most people meet with me for four to ten sessions. We can schedule appointments weekly, every two weeks or once a month, depending upon the pace that feels best to you.

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