I am a Certified Empowerment
Life Coach from The Empowerment Institute. I completed
a bachelor's degree in social work and went on to work as
an account relationship manager in the corporate arena for
over a decade. My main focus as a coach is guiding individuals
to resolve internal conflicts surrounding dating and relationships.
Experience and Insight
Through
my own experiences and insight I have been able to help
others to believe in themselves and to look within themselves
to find the answers to their problem. I'm single and have
experienced all of the ups and downs of relationships. I
believe that all negative or frustrating experiences can
provide a positive outcome if you are open to the lessons
that can be learned. Let me share with you what has gotten
me to this point in my life and why I am drawn to helps
others through similar issues.
Motivated Since Childhood
I'm sharing the following
only so you have an understanding as to what experiences
I have gone through without going into too much detail.
The 60s was a bad time to be a child with dyslexia. I was
labeled as not being like the other kids which was difficult.
I grew up in a family where you were not allowed to disagree
or stand up for yourself, so I learned to stuff my feelings
deep inside myself. During my freshman year in college I
was raped which lead to a major trust issue with men. I
had very low self-esteem and suffered from confidence issues
that lead me down a path of partying and depression.
The Awakening
Through several years of
therapy I began to make peace with my past and stopped blaming
everyone else for who I had become. At twenty-nine I lost
my dad to cancer and years later my sister went through
almost two years of breast cancer treatment. Each experience
only showed me how strong a person I was and that I'm a
fighter and a survivor. As an adult I have been very successful
in my professional life which also helped me to overcome
many self confidence issues.
Dating in Adulthood
My
dating life has experienced many ups and downs. I have been
in love 3 times and had several long term relationships
which have taught me a lot. People frequently ask me why
I'm not married yet, as if there is something wrong! My
response is always that it took me until later in life to
figure who I was and what I wanted. When the right man comes
along I will be more than happy to settle down but until
then I deal with all the same dating issues that everyone
else does.
Impartial Dating Advice
My friends and family love
to hear about what's going on regarding my dating life,
mostly because they think I'm funny and a straight shooter.
I go after what I want, even if it's not always the
wisest move. I've been told that I'm very strong and bold.
Trust me when I tell you I never used to be this way at
all. People I come in contact with seem to look to me for
advice because I don't take sides but try and look at the
whole picture. I can be your support or a mirror to show
you what the truth is. As they say, "there are 3 sides to
a story: yours, theirs and the truth."
Heartfelt Beliefs
I believe in my heart I'm
here for a reason and to share my insight with others. I
have worked with people who have dealt with dating issues
along with family relationships. I'm able to assist someone
to resolve conflict within themselves and believe in themselves.
The Answers
I believe that everyone has
the answers to their problems within and I'm here to help
you break old patterns and to see that you have the power
to change. You need to own your feelings and be able to
accept who you are. Life is a never ending road with many
twists and turns. If I can do it and be happy, so can you.
Everyday and every experience leads to lessons learned.
Honor your inner voice and allow it to guide you.
Contact
me to find out how I can help you.
