You are worthy of pursuing your dreams

For six and a half years, I owned and operated a successful consulting business. 

I was consistently making six figures providing communications support to national nonprofit organizations. I took three to four weeks off from work during the summer, living in Costa Rica and Portugal. I loved the freedom and flexibility of choosing my projects, my schedule and the people I worked with.

And then it all exploded.

When Andre, my ex-husband and the father of our teenager, unexpectedly died by suicide, it turned our world upside-down. Suddenly I needed stability, routine and a regular paycheck while I navigated our grief and this new reality.

In all honesty, my business had not been working for me for a while. Although I had the external trappings of success, my work had been unfulfilling. I was challenged to find my niche in communications and found myself doing project management and execution, instead of the more strategic, creative work I loved.

This massive, life-altering event was just the final push to move me to rethink everything.

Thankfully I secured a full time in-office position in my field relatively quickly. With the steady income, I was able to give myself the space to grieve, heal … and begin to dream.

What was next? What did I want to do?

I’d considered coaching for several years. I’d been coaching informally as a consultant and in past roles leading teams. My friends and colleagues always reached out to me for advice on their careers, business and personal lives. I’d been told by two of my therapists I would make a good counselor or coach.

One of the most painful things in processing Andre’s death was my own sadness about a life unfulfilled. For years, he had struggled to find his way. He was a talented carpenter, fluent in three languages and had a passion for animals. But he never found his path, and I believe it was one of several factors that led to his death. He’d stopped dreaming and settled instead for a small, isolated life. He didn’t believe he was worthy of more.

I didn’t want anyone else to suffer in the same way. I’d struggled in trying to find my own purpose for a while – and I’m still on the journey. But one thing I know with absolute certainty is this: We all are put on this earth for a reason. It’s our job to figure out what our purpose is and do everything we can to move toward that path.

It’s not easy, and it’s usually not obvious, direct or immediate. But that pursuit is what keeps us feeling alive and engaged and excited about living. 

For me, that meant staking my own claim to move toward coaching with Courageous Leaps. My goal is to help women in midlife navigate life changes, uncover their dreams and create a new reality for themselves. 

If you’re at a crossroads in your life, uncertain of what’s next, I’d love to talk to you. Book a free 30-minute clarity call with me and we can tackle your most pressing challenge in unearthing your dream or figuring out what’s next.

You are worth fighting for, and so are your dreams. You have this one beautiful, brilliant life. What do you want it to look like?