Hi, I’m Natalie…

I’m a wife, step-mom, daughter, sister, and friend. I work out, hang out, and veg out without feeling guilty about “me” time. I’m an ICF Certified Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, workshop facilitator, and speaker. I love to think, plan and study (yes, study), but I often struggle to act or execute on ideas. I learned to create accountability to get things done and to avoid spinning in indecision. My husband and I travel as often as possible, and my work goes with me because it is part of who I am. I’m grateful to God for everything we have and the journey that brought us here. I don’t take it for granted and appreciate that I am still a work in progress, but I am progressing every day!

A little background…

About seven years ago, things were different – well, at least my mindset and perspective were different. I had a good job, wonderful husband, loving family, and plenty of opportunities, but I hit a point in my life and career where I knew I needed a change. I couldn’t figure out what I wanted or what might be next. My lack of direction and clarity was impacting my relationships, health, leadership abilities, and motivation. I was drifting, hoping the right thing would come along and magically create fulfillment and purpose in my life without much hard work on my side.

Fast forward a few years to a conference where one of the speakers unknowingly called me out for living my life as if I had no say in my own success. What?! Right then, I took a very close look at my life and realized I was allowing the pity parties and feelings of discontent, but I could make a different choice. I hired a coach and started digging out of my self-inflicted state of yuck. Little did I know the journey that lay ahead of me would not only provide tools, wisdom, and hope but would also change the trajectory of my career, deepen my faith, and set me on a path of engagement with my own life.

Today…

I coach, facilitate, and speak to people who connect with the same feelings of frustration and indecision. They’ve held on to just enough hope to keep them going but still lack the energy to pursue the dream that makes the difference. My clients are people who know they can become more than they are today because they have so much to give. Whether 1:1, a group workshop, or speaking to a large audience, I work with people to create a whole life vision based on who they were made to be. With commitment, hard work, laughter, and probably a few tears, my clients begin to plan and act from the perspective of their future self – the amazing person they were created to be.