I'm so happy you're here!

I know a thing or two about switching careers.  I've been an elementary public school teacher, author, minister, and career coach. Yet, my greatest joys and loves of life is being a mom to three amazing boys and wife to a chaplain hubs (read:  unpredictable schedule!).  

That said, I've had to courageously pivot in order to attend to the season of life I found myself in, in order to show up to be the woman I wanted to be.

But I also realized that walking this journey of discovery isn't easy and can often feel lonely and isolating.

Wondering who to talk to that didn't have a biased opinion (thanks, Mom!), and knowing that I wasn't necessarily needing therapeutic support (but so grateful for therapists), I often felt stuck. I wondered how to actually move forward with accountability & support me towards these ends. I wish I had someone to help me from start to finish. 

This is  why I'm so passionate about life coaching work I do--I never want another woman to feel alone. I desire to create space and support for you to explore, reflect, and uncover clarity in order for you to reclaim the joy, purpose, and connectedness you seek in life.

Looking back through all of my life pivots,  I discovered that my work kept circling back to one common thread-- encouraging and empowering others to live their best lives. Coaching is more than a profession for me. It's a vocational calling. 

And I consider it an absolute privilege to walk alongside you. 

board certified career coach

certified in Myers-briggs personaity Type indicator 

certified in strong interest inventory

ordained in Mennonite church usa

pup mama (she's a teddy bear)

laundry goddess

schedule keeper & remote control finder

MEET RACHEL

PURPOSE CENTERED. CAREER STRATEGIST. LIFE DESIGNER.

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my greater purpose

My faith is an important part of my life in understanding my greater purpose and vocation. I sensed a call to ministry in my early twenties, went to seminary and was a minister in the formal sense for over eight years, ordained in the Mennonite Church USA. Throughout my life, I've wondered, "What is God's call for my life?" I used to think that the answer to this question was rooted in one particular career path or educational track.  However, the older (and hopefully wiser) I become--I'm more convinced that my greater call is anything that leads me closer towards Love. That my greater purpose is to encourage others and to be a mirror reflecting back to them with greater clarity, the amazing talents & gifts that they were created with and steward.

You know, there are a lot of career coaches out there. And there are plenty of clergy to process with.  I believe that I stand at a unique junction, especially if your faith is a guiding force towards making decisions of career and purpose.  I am a safe place to have these conversations about how faith intersects with your life and discern your next steps towards Love, Peace, Purpose, and Joy. Actually, I consider it one of the highest privileges of life and honor it as a sacred journey that we trek together.