Hi, I’m Heather
My passion for coaching comes from a lifelong curiosity in exploring the why behind choices, behaviors, and feelings; and the joy in helping others bloom!
From a young age, I’ve been approached by friends, acquaintances, and even strangers in the airport or grocery store, all asking for advice or simply wanting to share their stories. These moments of connection touch my heart to this day, humbled by the trust another human placed in me. And each time it was clear that I was in my purpose—to be that safe, listening space for others, a witness and facilitator in their process of discovery.
Background
My occupational endeavors in the last 30 years have included teaching, tax and accounting, ballroom dance, classical music, and organic farming. Some chapters were shorter than others and some continue to this day, but all were part of following my path and have contributed to who I am today.
While my journey has not been immune to hardship, burnout, resistance, confusion, frustration, uncertainty, or pain, it has been those difficult circumstances that were ultimately my greatest moments for truth and change—an awakening to the essentialism of living my authentic purpose, instead of chasing happiness, approval, or validation through the lens of someone else’s values.
My Story
My interest in personal growth and wellness began after I graduated high school. Ten years later, things changed. I had a panic attack. It broke me open in a way I couldn’t easily and quietly patch up. That “awakening” birthed an intense desire to self-heal, planting the seed that would eventually lead to becoming a coach. Three years later I made a decision that would forever alter the trajectory of my path. I said goodbye to the only home and life I had known to pursue an idea that sparked so much joy I felt compelled to go after it.
Living in a new foreign land was scary (as if I had jumped off a cliff without a parachute) but there was no denying my soul-calling to be there. Life started to unfold in beautiful ways that I could have never expected nor possibly dreamed. I began to reclaim my authentic voice, rebuild my confidence, change my emotional landscape, and discover more of my purpose, unique abilities, and contribution to the world.
As my awareness (and circumstances) evolved during this transformation, so did my boundaries and beliefs. My relationships, physical and emotional health, and career fluctuated in and out of balance as I continued following my north star—learning, growing, re-calibrating, and being true to myself. And yes, sometimes that meant being brave despite the fear or circumstances.
Ripple Effect
These experiences changed my perspectives and caused me to grow beyond what I thought I was capable of at any given moment. Again and again. Life has been messy and unpredictable, full of untidy emotions, distraction, and uncertainty. Yet when I was willing to lean into the change and walk through the vulnerability of ambiguity, magical things began to happen. The hardships transformed into opportunity, dismantling the protective walls I had built to hide my imperfections or uncertainties; and realizing that my mental stories, perceptions, and beliefs about myself (or others) were the biggest excuses holding me back.
I began making peace with what is and the idea that life was far more gray than black and white. And that was okay. As I learned to give myself the grace (and permission) to be worthy of my purpose and believe in my inner angel, I not only fueled my creativity but I found the curiosity, courage, and freedom to be me.
Fast forward (15 years after “jumping off the cliff”), I’m living my ripple effect and loving it! Instead of chasing perfection or seeking approval, I pursue growth and the things that light me up. When I’m not coaching, I’m running my ballroom dance studio, working in the garden, whipping up a healthy recipe, decluttering my home, or spending time with my soulmate.
“Heather is a caring, compassionate, skillful, and knowledgeable Life Coach. She has been patient with me and helped me open up in areas that were troubling me. She let me speak my mind without judgment; helped me come to conclusions that I probably would not have arrived at on my own; and, enabled me to explore my deep emotions on topics that related to my professional career. I just launched a new business and she provided me with options on ways to solve some of the problems that I was dealing with on a daily basis. After each session, I could feel the weight of my stressors lifted away and I could think more clearly. I have a type A personality and typically try to solve problems on my own. But with the assistance of Heather’s coaching, I was able to de-stress and take the load off my shoulders. If you are in need of someone who could transform your life and provide powerful life-changing skills that will get to the root of your problem, I highly recommend Heather as your life coach!”
Credentials
In addition to my formal training and experience, I continue to develop the art of coaching through in-depth courses, online resources, and books by experts on self-discovery, positive psychology, and wellness. My most powerful teacher, however, has been and continues to be the intuitive observation of life itself.
Certified Integrative Wellness Life Coach*
Certified Master Herbalist (American College of Healthcare Sciences)
Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor
30 years of teaching experience
*Certification included training in over twenty modalities, such as neuro-linguistic language patterns; positive psychology; emotional processing, healing, and release techniques; thought pattern management; behavior change techniques; breathing, visualization, and meditation techniques; movement and artistic processing; and, many other self-care tools.
“Beware of destination addiction, a preoccupation with the idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, and with the next partner. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.”