Coaching

 “So build yourself as beautiful as you want your world to be.” - Andrea Gibson

If you’re interested in coaching sessions to help you gain clarity about your future, or brainstorming sessions for more specific project-based input, let’s connect and talk about working together!

About Coaching Sessions:

Whether you are drawn to ongoing sessions focusing on creating goals and how to reach them, or checking in periodically to re-evaluate how you’re doing, you’ll always be welcome to connect with Brenda whenever it feels right for you.

Are you feeling a little lost about which direction your life is taking? Need some inspiration, guidance or clarity, specifically focused on you and your interests? Want to talk about your next steps in a non-judgmental, safe environment?

Coaching sessions can be a really useful experience, especially when you work with someone who centers your voice, listens without judgement, helps you feel heard and respected, and who has lived experience to share with no expectations. No matter where you are on your journey, all life paths, all brains, all identities are celebrated here!

Individual virtual coaching sessions with Brenda give you a chance to receive support and encouragement from a place of compassion, empathy, honesty and creativity.

All coaching sessions (like the brainstorming sessions below) are virtual and $75/hour. If that feels inaccessible, let’s talk about sliding scale options.

Certification:


About the Master Certified Professional Coach certification: Earners of this badge are adept coaches who have gotten to the heart of coaching. They possess an in-depth understanding of the potential coaching has to create lasting and powerful change in clients. Earners have full command of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies and are ethical practitioners in the coaching sphere. Earners also complete 37 Contact Learning Hours (70 hours total w/ Coaching 101) and are prepared to take the ICF's Coach Knowledge Assessment.

Brenda completed this course in 2023 and earned her MCPC certification at that time.

About Brainstorming Sessions:

Sometimes a brainstorming session is exactly what you need to be inspired or become unstuck! If you are working on a specific project or making a decision, join forces with Brenda’s experience and passion for ideas and creativity.

Some ideas for brainstorming sessions:

  • Need someone to bounce ideas off of as you’re submitting a proposal or creating a new program?

  • Want to have a mock interview with someone who will give you some unbiased feedback?

  • Looking for some ideas about naming your business?

  • Have an underdeveloped concept that needs another set of ears to bring it to fruition?

  • Have a project due and feeling stuck for inspiration?

  • Need some organizing tips and suggestions for your home, life or schedule?

Let’s connect and talk about working together! Fill out the form below for a response within 48 hours.

Let’s connect!

Testimonials

  • “Every interaction I’ve had with Brenda has left me feeling cared about, appreciated and listened to. She has such a kind and lovely presence.”

    — DD (they/them), LGBTQIA+ community member, unschooler

  • “Brenda has a way of making people feel empowered, heard, respected and supported. She has mentored many young people, provided resources, and fills a need when she sees one. She's creative, inventive and approachable. Her belief in entrepreneurship as a career path has inspired many young people to explore self-employment, and her program is not only fun, but informative and a great springboard for starting your own business!”

    — DB (she/her), business colleague, unschooler, LGBTQIA+ community member

  • “I have had the great honor of having Brenda in my life for over 20 years and am immensely thankful to know her! She has always been a positive presence in my life, and her support during a very dark time was paramount to my ability not only to survive, but to thrive. Brenda's warm smile and genuine compassion for others is evident in everything she does; and that smile and compassion helped me through a time when I was ostracized for who I was. I lost relationships with friends and family, and I struggled with who I was versus who I was told I had to be. Having Brenda in my life to lift me up and show me that everything would be ok and that I was already the person I should be was so powerful and truly inspiring!”

    — RM (she/her), LGBTQIA+ community member

  • “Brenda is very open minded, empathetic and caring.”

    — ST (she/her), spiritual community member, unschooler

  • “Brenda is very passionate with everything she takes on. She has empowered me to find my voice with compassion.”

    — RMS (she/her), LGBTQIA+ community member, advocate/activist, group facilitator, spiritual community member, unschooler

  • “Brenda is not only my cousin, but a dear friend and trusted colleague. When I came out to my family as both queer and trans, Brenda was one of my few staunch supporters. And, she has been a deeply valued resource over the years as I turned to her for insight and advice on how to make both my ministry and my literary services accessible to the broadest and most diverse range of individuals in need of these services. Her compassion, clarity, and commitment to social justice are unwavering, and her skills as a teacher and mentor are unparalleled.”

    — AA (he/him), business colleague, LGBTQIA+ community member, advocate/activist, spiritual community member

  • “I have seen Brenda in her work with others and she is one of the kindest and most empathic people I have ever known. She brings a rare combination of authentic caring, wisdom, creativity and a depth of experience to all she does and is a joy to work with and to be around. Her positive impact on the lives of each one she works with will be felt for years to come. Brenda is in the business of making other's lives so much more, and making this world a much better place for all!”

    — DH (she/her), business colleage

  • “I met Brenda as a colleague at a community mental health center. Our clients absolutely loved how she made them feel - welcome, supported, and seen, and so did I. Brenda installed bird feeders near her window and made sure they were full every day, getting there even during weekends, vacations, and winter storms to make sure that creatures who got to rely on this food were taken care of. This is an example how Brenda relates to the world - caring, genuine, and true. I feel very fortunate to have met her.”

    — NG (she/her), business colleage