I became a coach for several reasons, but one stands out to me today.
When I was little, my dad always told me I could become whatever I wanted to be when I grew up.
And believe me, I had plenty of ideas! One year I wanted to be a veterinarian, another year a lawyer, a doctor, a nurse, or a teacher. My dreams changed as often as I did.
My dad would listen and say something like, “That’s a great dream, but have you thought about how much schooling that takes?” Or how little money I might make. Or whatever other practical concern came to mind.
He was trying to encourage me while also protecting me from the difficulties he could see ahead.
But sometimes the message I heard was:
Yes, you can. But not like that.
And that’s one of the reasons I became a coach.
I don’t want you to hear “not like that.” I want you to hear yes and feel supported.
Maybe your dream is a new career, starting a business, or breathing new life into one you already have. Maybe you’re not looking for something bigger at all. Maybe you want more balance, more softness in your life, and a way to protect the things that matter most to you.
Whatever your version of success looks like, that’s where we begin.
What Does Coaching Look Like?
You might be wondering, “But Kelly, isn’t that therapy?”
No. Coaching and therapy are different, although they can complement each other.
Coaching isn’t about approaching you as someone who needs fixing. It’s about having support as you explore your goals, make decisions, and figure out what comes next.
We start with a conversation about what you want and how you define success. Not how your family, your friends, or society defines it. You.
From there, we work together to map out a path forward.
We’ll have regular check-ins to see how things are going, celebrate what’s working, and figure out what needs adjusting along the way.
And if the original plan isn’t working? That’s okay. We can change the plan without giving up on the goal.
Sometimes Support Changes Everything
In 2016, I was out walking my dog when I was hit by a car.
I was seriously injured, and my recovery involved several kinds of therapy, including physical, occupational, neurological, and mental health care.
After about seven months, I was discharged from physical and occupational therapy. That felt right. I was even getting ready to play volleyball again—but that’s a story for another day!
A few months later, my neurological therapy ended, too.
That didn’t feel right.
I was still struggling with memory gaps and other difficulties, but my testing was considered normal. Insurance would no longer cover the treatment, and continuing privately wasn’t an option with that provider.
I felt abandoned.
So I did what any desperate person with an internet connection might do. I turned to Google.
I searched for information about traumatic brain injuries, the symptoms I was experiencing, and ways to get back to normal.
That’s when I found Craig.
He described himself as a military veteran living with a traumatic brain injury and PTSD who wanted to share the tools and methods he’d developed with others facing similar challenges.
After two free conversations, I decided to give his program a try.
I spent six months working with Craig, learning new tools and different ways of approaching the challenges I faced.
I didn’t return to my old normal.
Instead, I began learning how to live with my new normal.
That didn’t mean my life had become less valuable or that I had to give up on what mattered to me. It meant discovering different ways of doing things and recognizing possibilities I hadn’t seen before.
Throughout that time, I was also continuing mental health therapy to address the emotional effects of the accident and PTSD.
Both kinds of support mattered, but they served different purposes in my recovery.
And that experience helped shape the kind of coach I wanted to become.
Your Journey, Your Definition of Success
Working with me is about exploring the tools and possibilities that can help you build a life that feels right for you.
Sometimes that means looking at what you already have from a different perspective. Sometimes it means learning something new, developing a plan, or changing direction.
And sometimes it simply means knowing there’s someone in your corner.
Someone who will listen, ask questions, challenge you when needed, and celebrate the steps you take along the way.
Because your goals belong to you. Your definition of success belongs to you.
And you deserve support as you discover your own way forward.
Let’s Have a Conversation
If something you’ve read here resonates with you, I’d love to hear about it.
Maybe you have a goal you’re working toward, a change you’re considering, or something in your life or business that you’d like to approach differently.
Let’s have a conversation about where you are, where you’d like to go, and whether coaching might be a good fit.
Every person comes with different experiences, goals, and needs, so I don’t offer a one-size-fits-all coaching package. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for and explore what working together could look like.
Let’s Talk About Coaching