Navigating Tranistions:
Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

Can coaching help with career changes or professional transitions?. . .

Absolutely. Coaching can clarify your strengths, values, and priorities, helping you explore options, set realistic goals, and navigate career or role changes with confidence and purpose.

Can coaching help me if I feel “stuck” or uncertain about my next steps? . . .

Yes. Coaching provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s holding you back, identify possibilities, and create a plan aligned with your values and priorities. It’s particularly effective for navigating uncertainty, ambiguity, and stress during major life changes.

What is the difference between change and transition? . . .

Things can change (jobs, relationships, circumstances) but do we change too? There’s a difference between the ‘change’ (the external event) and the ‘transition’ (the internal process), the psychological and emotional journey we go through to adapt.

What is transition coaching? . . .

Transition coaching supports people navigating change, uncertainty, or major life events. It combines self-awareness, practical strategies, and embodied practices to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Can coaching help me manage stress during transitions? . . .

Yes. Coaching offers tools to notice stress patterns, regulate emotional and physical responses, and develop routines that reduce overwhelm. Somatic practices help release tension and support clearer thinking under pressure.

How does self-awareness support change & transition? . . .

Self-awareness helps you understand your habits, triggers, and values. During transitions, this insight allows you to make conscious choices rather than reacting automatically, creating more intentional and sustainable outcomes.

Is coaching the same as therapy?. . .

No. Coaching focuses on the present and future, helping you navigate change, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies. Therapy typically addresses past wounds or clinical issues. Coaching and therapy can complement each other.

 

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Whether your challenges show up at work, in relationships, or in times of transition, together we will work with the whole of you. 
Because you can’t separate your career from your life, or your growth from your healing.

Trauma-Informed Executive, Leadership, Career & Life Transitions Coach (PCC).  
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