About me
In 2017 I decided to leave my job as a teacher and invest in myself. I became a Professionally Certified Coach and took the best principles from teaching and combined them with best practices in coaching and launched my practice.
Since then, I've continued to invest in myself and have learned from the best about Cognitive Behavioral Coaching, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Positive Intelligence, and Trauma-Informed Somatic Experiencing Coaching.
I've worked as a Mental Health Coach and an Executive Coach. And now, I'm pivoting toward Trauma Resolution because I believe we can all benefit from this work.
In addition to being a Coach, I am a mom to 2 incredible teenagers, 2 rascally cats, and 1 sweet dog. When I'm not working, you will find me hiking, kayaking, SUP, standing in rivers, laughing with friends, or reading a good book.
Professionalism and Experience
As a professionally trained and experienced coach since 2017, I have the tools and understanding to help you to create the life you imagine and get a renewed sense of self.
Taking the Steps
Committing to a healthier lifestyle is just that – a commitment, and it’s a big one that will take a lot a dedication. My commitment is to provide you with accountability, understanding and support. This work is not for anyone who wants a solution, or an easy way out.
testimonials
What some of my clients have to say...
I began coaching with Sam at a time when it felt that almost every part of my life was in transition. I was grieving the loss of a life imagined and hoped for. Bigtime. With compassion, honesty, sensitivity, and great wit, Sam helped me see that I was, in fact, not starting over. I was starting NEW. She guided me to ask myself challenging, yet essential, questions. Who am I? Who do I want to be? What are my strengths? And what are the gremlins that I allow to hold me back? Wielding insight and boundless grace, she offered tools and strategies to help me start down the Winding Path of Finding Me — the path where my desires and decisions reflect the truth in my heart, mind, and spirit. What a lovely thing to understand now that every step taken can be a step closer to my best self.
LeeAnn W.
I feel that our time together has been incredibly eye-opening and valuable for me, and has impacted my personal and work life very positively. Your guidance is authentic and patient and your style allowed me to really listen and understand what you were meaning and how to be aware of the self-limiting words and behaviours that had begun to be my pattern. I am so excited for what the new year will bring for me!
Amanda H.
Sam has got the skills! Her compassionate style of open and candid communication combined with a rocking sense of humor immediately sets the tone for a dynamic discussion. She has an innate talent of allowing the sessions to unfold organically by carefully listening to her clients, identifying their subconscious thoughts, and then, reframing them in a way that encourages keen reflection and clarity. By posing insightful questions to help elicit honest feelings and responses, and then providing appropriate feedback, she helped me to sincerely see myself. In my case, she gently mirrored my negative thought patterns, in a non-judgmental manner, and I was then able to clearly observe my stuck behaviors and in turn, authentically shift my perspective to a healthy, positive and productive outlook. She intuitively guided all of our conversations with a thoughtful ease to ensure my proposed desires were also aligned with simple actionable goals. Partnering with her has already helped me to to achieve tangible results, both, personally and professionally.
Ashley M.
This job we manifested together when you gave me that boost to chase something big that would also give me time to strategize about my future website we spoke about is seriously awesome! Thank you for you and all you do to empower and inspire!
Stephanie N.
When I started working with Sam I was in a place of fuzziness. I didn’t believe in myself, I didn’t know what I wanted, how to even start if I did know, and I was totally buying into the stories that I wasn’t worthy. Now, I know exactly what my life is going to be like. I am following my dreams, I have clear goals, and I understand why I am passionate about creating the life I want. I have a feeling of freedom because I’ve pulled back the layers of all the bullshit that were keeping me living small and in fear. Sam helped me cut through all the stories, negative self talk, and stories to see that I am capable of achieving anything I put my mind to. This is the best work I’ve ever done and in the shortest amount of time. It was scary and real, and totally worth it.
Julie M.
