The dictionary defines a coach as, “an athletic instructor or trainer,” and “a tutor who gives private or specialized teaching.” While this may be true for some “coaches,” it doesn’t accurately describe my work.

I wear many hats, including that of the mentor and consultant, and when called and necessary, can offer this to you to support your process. A little secret: I’ve never loved the title “coach” as I feel it’s initially misleading (I can’t help you with your baseball swing and it’s been a while since I’ve played basketball) and doesn’t fully explain my work even when used and understood even in its more modern applications.

A coach, to me, is someone who partners with you and supports you in hearing your own innate wisdom. This empowers you to become your own best teacher, healer, problem solver, etc. As a coach, I honor your autonomy, encourage your unique perspective, and see you as whole and capable.

The dictionary defines a mentor as, “An experienced and trusted adviser.” I lovingly bring my experiences and advisement to the table only when and if they’re relevant to you. I never see myself as “above” you or as possessing some kind of special insight, wisdom or answer.

I find many “coaches” put themselves in the driver’s seat, lead sessions, talk more than they listen, and try to “fix” the client. You do not need fixing, my love, because there’s nothing wrong with you. When my mentor hat goes on, I make it known that I am sharing insight and experiences from relevant, similar experiences, and/or from knowledge or expertise from my many years studying a variety of modalities and concepts.

The dictionary defines a consultant as, “A person who provides expert advice professionally.” To me, a consultant is an expert in something, providing counsel or advice in a particular area. Drawing on my robust background and expertise in a variety of wellness- and spirituality-based areas, I know the tremendous value I bring to my clients and am always open to offering it – when and if the situation necessitates and the client is in need.

A mentor may do the same, however, the best mentors have also walked the path you are on, have been in similar situations, have overcome similar obstacles, etc. I bring both to my highly sensitive, introverted clients as they navigate the challenges of life, healing, wellness, and spirituality and overcome and heal Feminine Shame.

“Holistic,” while a buzzword, is a concept about which I am incredibly passionate. To look at something holistically is to view it in its entirety wherein each part is given equal attention, focus, weight, and analysis. For example, in healing our bodies, addressing symptoms as if they’re the “problem” reduces our interwoven parts to separate pieces. However, nothing is separate! Struggling with finding purpose in your life? That’s just a symptom yet again and not the actual root of the challenge you’re experiencing.

It’s my mission and my role as a Holistic Coach + Mentor to guide you towards a more integrated way of being.

InnerSpark’s holistic approach to healing Feminine Shame guides you back to your Truest Self: the version of you that is grounded into seasonal flow, trusts your body’s intelligence, sources guidance from your subtle energies, is an empowered self-healer, and consistently turns challenges into assets.

As a practitioner, whether I am wearing my coaching, mentoring, or consulting hat, I honor your autonomy, your innate wisdom, and I encourage your unique perspectives. I honor and recognize you as the expert of your life and my role is to walk with you, hold sacred space, and support you in hearing yourself.
 
I guide you in integrating and healing all aspects of your being – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Through beginning to understand and feel that the “subtle creates the gross,” you become more empowered and sovereign and able to see the interconnected nature of your being. You live in a more holistic way broadening your perspective. Your shadows become your treasures and your sensitivity becomes your most beloved superpower.

Physical healing, emotional body fluidity, mindset shifts, eradicating limiting beliefs, de-shaming, deepening into your spiritual world, embodying Earth wisdom, navigating life’s challenges, creating sustainable change, experiencing more meaningful relationships, living your purpose, and so much more are what’s possible when you engage in this work with me as your Holistic Life, Spirituality, & Wellness Coach & Mentor.

While they can be very complementary, there are differences. Therapy tends to be very retrospectively and emotionally focused. While coaching and mentoring does look to the past and offers emotional support, much is geared towards claiming radical self-responsibility for the present and working towards creating the future. It supports you in leveraging the gifts you possess – right here and now, sensitive soul!