What sessions look like, who coaching is for, and how to start.
If any of this sounds like you
Coaching works best when you're already functioning and ready to move on something. Most people who reach out to me share some version of this:
- You feel pulled in too many directions, and you'd benefit from a steady hour to think out loud with someone who's actually listening.
- You're at a decision point — a career shift, a relationship shift, a health shift, a life-stage shift — and you want a thinking partner, not a decider.
- You've been telling yourself the same story for a while, and you're ready to look at it from a different angle.
- You're not in crisis, but you're not where you want to be — and the gap between the two is something you're ready to close.
You don't need to have it figured out before you start. That's the work.
Who this isn't for
Coaching is a powerful tool, but it isn't every tool. A few honest distinctions:
Coaching is not therapy.
Therapy helps people who are struggling become functional. Coaching helps people who are already functioning become exceptional. If you're navigating an acute mental health crisis, grief, trauma, or a clinical condition that needs treatment, coaching isn't the right fit — and I'll tell you so. A licensed therapist is.
Coaching is not consulting.
I won't give you my opinion on what you should do with your life, your career, or your health. That's not because I don't have opinions. It's because the answers worth having are the ones you find yourself.
Coaching isn't a place to be told what to do.
If what you want is direct instruction, an accountability whip, or someone to fix the situation for you, this won't feel like a fit. The work asks something of you.
What a session is like
Sessions are one-on-one, virtual, and last about an hour. (Our first session is closer to two — there's more setup and we cover more ground.)
Before we begin, we agree on a few simple things: that what's said between us stays between us, that you're in control of how deep we go and how fast, that you're invited to show up fully but you set the pace. These aren't formalities. They're the foundation of the space we're working in.
The session itself is a conversation, but it's a structured one. We'll usually clarify what you want to work on, explore what's underneath it, look at options, and end with one or two specific things you're going to do before we talk again. You'll do most of the talking. I'll ask questions, reflect what I hear, and stay out of the way of your thinking.
After the session, I'll send a short follow-up note. Between sessions, I'm available by email if something comes up — though most of the work happens in your life, not in our messages.
Free during certification
I'm currently in the final stretch of my Nurse Life Coach Academy certification, which means I'm offering one-on-one coaching sessions free of charge to a small group of clients during this phase.
Here's what's involved on both sides:
What you receive
- A complimentary 20-minute discovery call to make sure we're a good fit
- A 90–120 minute initial session
- Weekly 60-minute coaching sessions for an agreed-upon period
- Email support between sessions
What I ask in return
- A real commitment to the work — showing up, doing what you say you'll do between sessions, being honest with me when something isn't landing
- Brief feedback at the end of each session — three short questions that help me grow as a coach
- If our work together is valuable to you, I'd appreciate a short written reflection I can share with future clients
How to start
Book a discovery call
Pick a time that works for you. The call is about 20 minutes, by phone or video — your choice.
We talk
We'll spend the call getting to know each other. You'll tell me what brought you here. I'll explain how I work. If it feels right, we go from there.
We begin
If we're a fit, we'll schedule your first session and I'll send a short questionnaire to look over beforehand. That's it.
Still deciding?
A discovery call is a no-pressure conversation. You're not committing to anything by booking one — you're just giving us both a chance to see if this is the right fit.
Book a free discovery call