ABOUT ME
I am mother to 4 grown children and grandmother to 4 little ones. I am also a Professional Life Coach, member of the International Coach Federation, and certified Wellness professional. I hold a 500 hour yoga teacher credential through Yoga Alliance, currently completing my Master's of Education (M.Ed.) In
Social-Emotial Learning, Mindfulness, and Yoga with a Certificate of Specialization in
Transformative Teaching and Leadership.
I have over 20 years of experience in training and leadership development. I specialize in discovery of purpose and wellness guidance using Life Coaching, Meditation, and Yoga techniques. I am passionate about supporting you on your journey toward discovering your Peace through Clarity.
MY STORY
My passion for serving others originated from my childhood filled with change and transition into adulthood through my practice in perseverance and acceptance. As a child I lived in many places across the country as well as in Europe and Asia. We were never in any place for long. The constant change and transitions were difficult. Always the new kid, new languages, new cultures, new relationships. I became an expert at adapting, much like a chameleon. I was so good at it I even lost my sense of self.
I carried this skill into adulthood as I searched for belonging and acceptance. I wonder what a difference it would have made to have had a mentor or coach share simple wisdoms such as "you have to care and love yourself before anyone else can." I didn't even know who I was let alone love or care for myself. This thought was the birth of my passion for mentoring then coaching and living my life truly seeing a person's beauty within.
My hard struggle to belong and feel accepted continued as I was pushed into college at age 16 because I didn't belong in high school. So what did I do? I created my own family because isn't that the one sure place you always belong and have to be accepted? Shaking your head yet? Married at age 18 with my first child born at 19 sounds like the answer for my need to belong right? Wrong! Yes, I'd created a family of sorts but it did not make me feel a sense of belonging or acceptance after all. My goal should have been to learn who my authentic self was in order to achieve love, peace, and self acceptance.
Happily ever after was not in this chapter of my life but through surviving spousal abuse and a death experience I was catapulted, finally, into living my life with joy each and every day. I'd learned unconditional love from the birth of my sweet first baby girl, perseverance and hope as a single mother, and strength and resiliency through many other life experiences.
Addiction, abuse, mental health issues, as well as the loss of a child are all part of my "family" experiences. Finding the light, hope, courage, and means to live, love, and move forward in spite of adversity are the skills and experiences I bring to every life I touch both personally and professionally. Making the decision to live your life without regret is never too late.
My business, Peace & Clarity, was created for you. It is my privilege to walk your walk with you until you are running toward peace, purpose, and passion on your own. I will listen to your story, help you meet your goals, stay by your side as you discover your purpose.
What are you waiting for? Let's do this. YOU can do this!
Peace, Love & Joy,
Debbi