The one thing most of my clients have in common is that they are women navigating midlife. The midlife experience looks different for each of us. Whether it's a blip, a dip or a full-out crisis, it is often a time of questioning and an opportunity for self-discovery and coming to understand ourselves better as we shift from one phase of life to another.  Some of the most common causes for midlife confusion are:
  • Experiencing significant life changes such as divorce, death of loved ones, or major career shifts
  • Kids get older and leave home, leaving us with an “empty nest” and/or a partner with whom we no longer feel connected
  • Watching our parents age or becoming their care-taker
  • Feeling the effects of aging in our own bodies, experiencing changes in health, or facing illness or disease
  • Looking back on our life and feeling regret about things done or not done or feeling disappointed about how life has turned out up to this point
  • Noticing a gap between our own core values and priorities and those of our employer or spouse; as this gap widens we begin questioning where we fit
  • Questioning the meaning of our life and beginning to get curious about our legacy and how to make the most of the second half of life
 
In addition to the emotional toll each of these individually can take on us, we may experience many of these changes within a few years and feel the effects of compounding stress. Several of these changes can cause us to begin questioning our very identity, too. If we have defined ourselves as a wife and mother, for example, what happens when our kids leave home or we get divorced? Who are we then?

Women have reached out to me because they want more clarity, joy, and/or confidence in making aligned decisions.

They are seeking help in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Breaking monotony and finding clarity and peace of mind. They feel like they are "trudging along" in some area of their life. They have been experiencing feelings of stress, dissatisfaction, doubt and/or uncertainty and they are asking, "Where do I go from here?" They feel like they need to make a change but aren't sure what that change should be. They want to shift from indecision and inaction to discernment and aligned action.
  • Expressing themselves and their needs more effectively and enhancing communication in their personal relationships so they feel heard.
  • Reigniting passion and expanding joy in their life. After focusing so many years on caring for their families and/or their career, they've forgotten what THEY enjoy doing and what makes THEM happy. 
  • Making relationship decisions. They want a fulfilling, loving relationship but are feeling stagnant and stuck in one that's not meeting their needs. They are questioning if it's the right relationship for them and are unsure how to get their emotional needs met. They want to make the right decision but are unsure how to decide.
  • Those who have been enjoying single life want to find a workable balance between maintaining a sense of independence and being in a healthy relationship. They don't *need* a relationship; but they are at a point where they would like to have one.
  • Becoming the best version of themselves. 

Do any of these challenges resonate with you? If so, I invite you to schedule a discovery session with me to see how we might work together. I pride myself on co-creating a unique and completely individualized experience with each client. No two clients have the same experience with me because no two clients are the same; they all have unique needs, preferences, and goals.

​I am here to guide and support you in creating the positive changes you desire by releasing old habits, practicing new behaviors, and purposefully moving toward what you want. I'll be your guide, advocate, and your accountability partner as you choose and act with commitment, consistency, and courage.

Client Testimonial​
“I had been struggling with this decision for awhile. I wanted an answer and felt unsettled. I was overwhelmed by it – it was impacting all other areas of my life. I had never pushed myself to sit and think through all the options. You provided a safe environment for me to do this.”
Testimonial
"Tabby, I cannot say enough great things about your coaching and the work we have done together so far. It's allowed me to be more insightful, aware, and inspired. This is a journey for me and one that I couldn't do or wouldn't want to do without your partnership." (A.E.)
What some of my other clients have said at the end of our time together: 
  • I have more clarity now.
  • I have more peace of mind.
  • I'm checking in with myself and how I feel about my options and decisions.
  • I'm listening to myself and my own intuition.
  • I'm making decisions more thoughtfully, trusting my decision, and feeling more settled with them.
  • I'm doing things differently than I have in the past.
  • You have empowered me to speak up more and express my wants and needs.
  • I'm being true to myself in my friendships and relationships.
  • I remembered what I enjoy doing and make more time for fun, playfulness, and joy.
  • I reconnected with my own hobbies and interests.
  • I remembered that I am worthy of doing things that make me happy, too.
  • I'm no longer letting my relationship challenges have such a big impact on the other areas of my life - because I'm appreciating the other parts of my life now, too.​

Curious how I might be able to help you? Book a complimentary discovery session. In these sessions, we explore the most pressing challenges you are facing, your goals for coaching, if my coaching can support your specific needs, and whether or not we would be a good fit.
What else do you need to know to help you determine if this is the right fit?
  • Relationship First. I build rapport and trust with my clients and strive to create a safe space for experimentation and learning. Many of the basic principles of building quality relationships apply here, such as: presence and attention, showing up for each other, honest communication and feedback, compassion, forgiveness, and respect. I ask questions, I listen and play back what I hear, and I offer suggestions. What makes this work best is when we both are willing to give and receive.
  • Willingness to commit to yourself. My ideal clients are ready, willing, and able to invest in their own self-discovery and growth. They make space for the coaching and any actions between our sessions. My clients are willing to do self-reflective work to increase their self-awareness and understanding. They are open to new ideas and perspectives.
  • Willingness to experiment and learn. My clients know this is a safe space for them to try new approaches. They understand that every choice is an opportunity to learn and grow and know that even "wrong choices" in the moment lead to some pretty wonderful opportunities to learn.
  • I do not offer one-size-fits-all. My programs and ways of serving were born from my formal education and other training, AND my own personal experiences. I integrate these with my intuition to provide a completely individualized experience - not a series of transactions - for my clients. Each client has unique challenges, needs, desires, personalities, and preferred ways of learning so cookie cutter approaches or rigid curriculums do not work. Through our conversations, I will seek to understand your life experiences, challenges, and desires and discern which tools, techniques and approaches may work best for you. 
  • We build on the positive rather than spinning on the negative. The full range of emotions is allowed here. Clients have indeed vented and even cried during our sessions. Once these emotions have been expressed and explored, we shift into problem solving or action.

Curious how I might be able to help you? Book a complimentary discovery session. In these sessions, we explore the most pressing challenges you are facing, your goals for coaching, if my coaching can support your specific needs, and whether or not we would be a good fit.

​Client Testimonial
"You helped guide me; you asked me questions that made me think deeper and see things differently. You helped open me up to new possibilities when I was feeling really stuck in monotony. I have fresh ideas and a plan to move forward with some new things. I have the tools to make things happen. Thank you for being a great guide, for giving me the gentle nudging and fresh perspective I needed. I have really enjoyed and benefitted from our time together." (M.M.)
​Client Testimonial
“You were made for this. Your business fills a need that is not being met. We looked at counseling and therapy and they weren’t the right fit for us. We contemplated getting a book – but who is going to help us actually do it?  You see the blind spots we can’t see. You’re such an intuitive person and you bring your coaching skills, your own experiences and the growth you’ve gone through into it.” --EN and PN, Relationship Coaching clients (couples coaching) 

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