COACHING

We all need someone to believe in us, to see us beyond our outward appearance, roles, gender, or personality. And, critical, see through to our intrinsic worth and goodness. Eight years ago, I began working with a spiritual coach. I had never experienced the quiet presence of someone who could witness my heart without judgement or strategies. He sat still and listened to what I had to say and how I felt. He wasn't jumping from thought to thought, cutting in, washing dishes, n

Call it what you will: "coaching", "supporting", "serving". I am here to relieve suffering and cultivate awareness. We ache. We worry. We lose ourselves. We want. We need. We hope. We give. We dream. It is a lot being human. And still, we can learn how to follow the compass of the heart. For what needs attention, insight, and a plan.

Do your thoughts feel like a herd of wild horses? Eckart Tolle speaks of breaking free from the conditioned mind. " Life repeats itself until you become fully present...Please use every moment to step out of the conditioned mind and into a deeper state of consciousness." What's happening. Our brains are evolutionarily wired for survival, even though saber-toothed tigers are no longer waiting to devour us. The brain is "velcro for danger and negativity". Therefore, we angst, d

I knew my coaching client before she became my client. I never saw her without a wide grin. She was always lifting everyone else up. Seemed to have it all. Always a helping hand. A sparkling light spreading encouragement and positivity to all that she touched. Once she became my client and dropped the mask, tears fell and she shared her heavy heart. Everything wasn't rosy under that shiny surface. She relaxed. She took a deep breath. She let go a little. Her shoulders relaxed

Many of us were taught about original sin and "humanity's fallen state". Psalm 51:5. I suggest we refine the interpretation. We make mistakes. We do and say awful things. We mess up. Yesterday, I felt free of my reactivity. I was cool. Relaxed. All good. Today, no. I watched myself get pissed as a woman wedged her monster Cadillac Escalade IQ into the parking space in front of me and locked me in. Through this coaching process, we work with our knee-jerk reactions and spicy b

"Be a light unto yourself; betake yourselves to no external refuge. Hold fast to the Truth. Look not for refuge to anyone besides yourselves". – Buddha Shakyamuni "The answers lie within you". Many have spoken of this. From Viktor Frankl and Rumi to Heraclitus . We were trained to ignore our own council. Go with the program. Blend in. Don't rock the boat. Follow the leader. Keep quiet and look intelligent. Stick to the script. Tow the line. Soul Essent is here to help you rep

Ask questions with altitude. What matters most now? How can I make each moment count? How can I live a loving life? How can I deeply appreciate life? The answers, with practice, become effortless when they arise from a place of love.  Recalibrate. Refocus. Connect with nature, with like-hearted people, and, most importantly, with your own potential.  #loveistheway #leadwellfromwithin #transformation #wisesupport #oktobevulnerable #fillyourcup #nourishyoursoul #laurieclemans

The weight of the world lightens when we are invited to come home to ourselves. As we are. From here, we can breathe easier and begin to respond rather than react. We show up with more ease, resilience, and clarity. We become the leader, mother, father, partner, friend, employee, and individual that elevates, supports, and inspires.