Q. What is Transformational Life Coaching?

A. Transformational Life Coaching helps you identify areas and patterns in your life that you would like to change (ie. feeling challenged by one obstacle after the next, a pattern of attracting unhealthy relationships, living paycheck to paycheck, recurring stress and tension, sabotaged success, feeling blocked no matter which direction you take, etc.).

Once we determine what you would like to change, we use a gentle process to transform those negative patterns through...

• Gaining a deeper understanding of the Law of Attraction (energy attracts like energy) and the Law of Reflection (your outer world reflects what's going on in your inner world) and learn how to use them in your daily life,
• A system which releases the negative thoughts and feelings that are creating the negative patterns,
• Tools you can use to assist you in your healing process.

Q.  Is Life Coaching like therapy?

A.  No, coaching is not like therapy. Although I have a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and worked as a Mental Health Therapist for many years, my coaching practice doesn’t focus on analyzing or diagnosing your past, instead it focuses on affecting change in your current and future behaviors.

The coaching process is not analysis, we don't sit and talk about how you think, and keep the whole process stuck in your head. The real transformation comes when you get past the analysis (and the blame, guilt, judgment or whatever) and deal with the feelings, limiting beliefs, and old patterns. And in those discoveries, in those shifts and processing, your life changes.

Q. What does Transformational Life Coaching involve?

A. First and foremost, it involves the desire to change your life and to be better. Once that decision is made, the next step is a series of ten sessions, each about 60-75 minutes in length, where systematically the problem areas are addressed and you're shown and taught how to break free of whatever limits you and let go of what holds you back. It's all you, regaining the control you're always meant to have and living the way you've always dreamed, recreating, manifesting, and crafting the life you deserve, one session at a time.

Q. Why 'The Goddess Next Door'?

A.“The Goddess” because I believe that every woman is a goddess in her own right. We were each born with all the power we need to create a fulfilling, inspired life. It simply waits for us to reconnect with it and start thriving. It’s a transformation I’ve been through and one I can help guide you through – no matter where you are today.

“Next Door” because everyday women like you and me have the power to create great things, whether we realize it or not. If you can imagine it, you can create it. It’s your choice, your journey, your life.

As you transform yourself and reconnect with the life you want to live, I’ll be guiding you. I’ll be like a best friend, only better because I have the education and experience to assist you on your journey. Through my own transformation, I have reconnected to my inner goddess – my powerful feminine essence – which I celebrate with the name The Goddess Next Door.

Q.  What can I expect in a session?

A.  Each session is between 60 and 75 minutes and is not invasive, intimidating or injurious. They all start the same way, by first relaxing yourself, then a few questions about how you're feeling, and then you're on your way. Aside from a few reminders to breathe (for some reason people do sort of lose track of that from time to time), there's nothing difficult about what you're asked, you won't need to be a genius or figure anything out. Everything gets explained to you in terms you already know, and questions are encouraged. Remember, this is YOUR time to help YOUR life, so you do play a critical role in this.

Other coaches and other programs might sit you down and just talk at you, or they might conveniently tell you that the solution to all your problems is found in their new book or in their new program (which you can purchase on the spot), but a Transformational Life Coaching session is more life a conversation - a conversation in a safe, supportive environment between you, the one you answered the phone with, you, the self you've struggled with and the you of the future. I am just there to guide and support you.

I know, it sounds strange. And it sounds too simple. But give it a chance. It's a conversation, nothing more. A conversation that's going to change your life and bring your dreams right to you, so why not have one?

Q.  Do I need to buy any books or programs in advance?

A.  There are NO books to buy or assignments to do before the first, or any, session. This isn't a correspondence class, this is a series of  conversations and explorations into who you are and what you want. The process you undertake is effective to manifest the dreams, desire, beauty and magic of life and the abundant universe of which you're a part.

Q.  What do I need to do before my first session? How about after?

A.  Before your first session, I would urge you to do your best to relax, because I know it's scary, going into something wher you don't know how it's going to turn out, but trust me, this doesn't hurt, no one's going to judge you, and I fully believe in you. You're so brave, so wonderful and so so good, the first session is really about getting you on the path to being who I know you've always been meant to be.

After your first session (and really every session), drink plenty of water. I know, it's not a very mystical or mysterious answer, but aside from the cleansing and harmonious powers of water (okay, a little mystical answer here), when you start to let go, release and transform those supressed emotions, and you start working through the roadblocks in your path, your body needs water to eliminate the toxins out of your body.

You may also want to start keeping track of your experiences, so keep a pen and paper or journal handy, and write down your aha moments, insights and successes...you may surprise yourself with what you discover.

Q.  Does it really only take ten sessions, and then I'm all better, forever? No more problems?

A.  I really wish I could tell you that ten sessions of transformational coaching cures every problem you've had and solves every problem you ever will have, even before they occur. But the truth is - and I want you to understand me here - this is not a magic wand you wave and everything is suddenly perfect and flawless.

We've all seen, heard about or in some cases bought products and services that promised fast, quick and satisfying results, but how often has that panned out?

Just like climbing a mountain, running a marathon, living in today's world can be tough. But it's the tough things that matter most, right? Think about your friends, loved ones, the ideas and the people you really care about, is it easy to go through all of that all of the time? No...but with the right plan, with the right training and practice, the hard part of life can be easier. It's a process, it's a path you take from here to there, and sometimes the path is a little rocky and a little scary, but I know you'll stay on the path when you see the sort of changes you can experience and see your life transform into more than you thought possible.

Q.  How much can I change in ten weeks? Is ten weeks enough?

A.  When you sign up for coaching, that's something we work out together. It's up to you, really, as to how much you accomplish and how far this goes. It can be ten weeks working on one problem; it could be ten weeks working on countless little problems. What matters is not the amount of problems you transform, what matters is how you feel about your results.

Q.  So, how do I start?

A.  It starts with a phone call. I want you to call or email me 503-803-8404, and we can start talking about what you want to do and set up a schedule so we can get started.

Q.  And the cost?

A.  In these tough times, I know how hard it is to feel comfortable handing over your hard-earned money. I know that this money doesn't come easily to you, and that you're very careful in your spending. And before we even bring up the numbers, I want you to look at your life as it is right here, right now, and re-affirm that you want to change it. And now that we're clear about changing it, how much money do you think that's worth? How much does your life matter to you? How do you put a dollar sign on transformation?

The number may sound large...but look at what you're getting. 10 sessions, the first ten steps to a new life, an amazing life, a life that you won't believe is yours. Yes, this isn't some casual amount you toss down the drain. Ask yourself: is 9 easy payments of $255 worth the price of a ticket to your new reality?