"Coaching is not about teaching the caterpillar how to fly; it's about creating an opening for it to see the possibility." ~unknown author

I'm not sure who captured who's heart?
Did coaching capture me or did I capture coaching?

I have been a seeker my whole life, seeking the truth about myself, the truth about others and the universal truths that propel us forward to live 'over the top' lives. 

My "daily fix" is all about personal and spiritual growth, reading, meditating and participating in personal growth workshops to grow me both spiritually and cognitively, which very much ties in with life coaching.

Quite a few years ago at yet another workshop I met a lovely lady that ended up being my partner in one of the experiential activities. There was something different about her, something different about the way she talked and connected with people.  In our conversation she revealed to me that she was a life coach trained with The Coaches Training Institute.  I was fascinated by her interaction with me.  All I knew is that I wanted some of that.  To co-actively work with people so they could live the life they imagined, would also be living the life I imagined.  WOW!!! Unfortunately, that was our one and only meeting, I have always felt that she was a divine messenger just for me that day.

Since that time I too have completed training with the Coaches Training Institute as a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach as well as completing CTI's renowned Leadership program.  I am also a certified teacher in the positive thought work of Louise L. Hay, “Heal Your Life, Achieve Your Dreams”.  In addition I am a board member for a non-for-profit single moms group Embrace a Family, matching the time and talents of volunteers with the needs of the single parent.

My coaching niche, working with people desiring positive life changes and fulfillment, grew out of my initial passion to work with women struggling with survival, a struggle I knew all too well for over a decade.  Seeing my life five years down the road seemed un-imaginable, tomorrow even seemed like a stretch.  With tremendous growth I courageously created a life of conscious choices for me and my daughter. I feel coaching is a wonderful way to accelerate the growth process and I personally believe everyone could use a coach even if they feel they are living life at a "10"!  What would it be like to live life at a "15"?

I truly believe that all people are creative, resourceful and whole and that the answers to their lives lie within them. I just help them remember when they have forgotten.

My Mission:
It is my intention that through coaching, speaking to groups, working with businesses and in my daily walk that I provide a safe and courageous space, offer inspiration, encourage empowerment and foster enlightenment to all people so they may live a life of fulfillment beyond all imagination.

"Since working with Deborah, I can look back to where I started and where I am today. I like where I'm at. I am pursuing things that I would have possibly only thought of before..."
Pam, St. Charles, IL