My Story

I have been an elementary school teacher for over 25 years, and a school administrator for the last 12. I am also a mother of two very fine grown up daughters. I have been a wife. Twice.  Just like you, I have lived a busy life, a challenging life, full of joy, frustration, anger, sorrow and well...LIFE. My husband and I also raised a very sensitive child, who, unbeknownst to us when she was young, required some parenting techniques that were a far cry from how we had been raised. The outcome? A very troubled pre-teen and teenage existence for her with endless head-pounding and confusion for us. And, after Covid, I faced a situation I never thought I would - the implosion of my 20 year marriage. New obstacles, new challenges, and I wasn't feeling like I was thriving.  As I said....LIFE!

But we made it. So far!

 

I have spent my professional career taking courses and mentoring and coaching students, teachers, IESWs, colleagues and parents both formally and informally, in a variety of areas, and I found this aspect of my role(s) to be the most rewarding. I truly LOVE to help others find their spark to either keep their journey going or to start a completely new journey! Sometimes a fresh perspective makes the direst of situations feel doable, survivable...thrivable! 

You may wonder why you might need a coach... well, why do top athletes have coaches? You may not be needing athletic coaching, but have you ever felt 'stuck'? How about frustrated, flat or fatigued? Or have you felt that there is something holding you back from what you want but you just don't know what it is or why? Have you ever felt simply perplexed by others' behavior and found your relationships to be sometimes more challenging than enjoyable? Especially with your kids??

I experienced those feelings before, too. I had tried counselling and the margarita chats with friends, and I just couldn't seem to overcome what might be blocking me from just handling my relationships and my "stuff" better, especially the parenting challenge I was facing, and later, my divorce.. In a fit of impatience, I sought out a life coach about 8 years ago and it has changed my life! My coach could see things I couldn't because I was "too immersed" in my problems; she could offer new perspectives and feedback, igniting new possibilities for me! This change from just talking about how I feel with others who try to understand to a "jump to action" reignited my spark - and I was able to actually try new things to change the situations so that I could experience different outcomes. Better outcomes. More enjoyable outcomes. And the coaching I received after my divorce has allowed me to take one more "failure" and use it as a springboard to other successes I had not envisioned for myself! 

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My health improved, my confidence SOARED and my most important relationships became more enjoyable  - especially with my troubled daughter. I started to really feel effective at work, and the feedback I received indicated I was indeed having the impact I have wanted for years! I couldn't wait to become a coach as well so that I could help others the way I had been helped. That is where I am today, dying to pass on lessons I have learned to help others who might be struggling... as I was.

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As a coach, I use tools and techniques that raise your awareness, inspire mindful decision-making and awaken your authentic power and confidence to take action you may not have felt capable of before! I can help you create a course of action and, should you need it, I can help you to create an accountability plan as well. All programming is tailored to YOUR NEEDS!

If any of my story resonates with you or you are experiencing some of the same feelings, I invite you to book a complimentary 30 minute phone or zoom conversation to explore how I can help to jump start you on your way to where you want to be! I'd love to be part of your journey!

Kindest regards,
Annette

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