Some chapters of life you see coming—graduations, new jobs, big birthdays.
Others arrive suddenly, without warning, and leave you questioning who you are or where you’re headed.
If you’re like most women, you’ve spent years powering through those chapters on your own. You’ve survived. You’ve adapted. You’ve probably made it look easy.
But just because you can handle it all yourself doesn’t mean you have to.
As I read through the book "Becoming a Professional Life Coach" recently, I was struck by something in Chapter 3: the idea that our lives unfold in chapters, and that each one brings new opportunities for reflection, growth, and guidance. It got me thinking about the moments in my own life where a coach could’ve made all the difference.
And it reminded me why I do this work.
Here’s what I know to be true: coaching isn’t just for crisis moments. It’s for the transitions—the identity shifts, the internal tug-of-wars, the “What now?” seasons that we all go through.
Let’s walk through a few chapters where coaching can create real clarity and momentum—maybe you’ll see yourself in one of them.
Chapter: Rediscovering Who You Are
This one shows up in so many ways:
After a divorce.
After raising kids.
After walking away from a career that once defined you.
After burnout takes your spark.
It’s the chapter where you look in the mirror and think, “I don’t even recognize myself anymore.”
In this season, coaching becomes a mirror and a map. You get space to process who you were, who you are now, and who you want to become. It’s about more than bouncing back—it’s about rising into a version of yourself that feels aligned, purposeful, and whole.
Chapter: Navigating Divorce
Whether you initiated it or not, divorce is a complete upheaval of your identity, routines, finances, and relationships. It’s a chapter that shakes your foundation.
Coaching in this season isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about stabilizing. It’s about helping you sort through the emotional chaos, make intentional choices, reclaim your confidence, and build a life that’s yours, on your terms.
Chapter: The C-Suite Identity Shift
A promotion is supposed to feel like a win—and it is. But for so many women who rise into CEO, COO, or other executive roles, it also brings a quiet identity crisis.
You were promoted because you were a top doer—but now you’re expected to think, strategize, and lead. Suddenly, what made you successful in your old role doesn’t serve you in this one.
Coaching at this level helps you shift from executer to visionary. It helps you build the team, mindset, and boundaries you need to lead effectively—without burning out or reverting to your comfort zone.
Chapter: Parenting Adult Children
This chapter isn’t talked about enough. You raise your kids, pour everything into them, and then… they grow up. They leave the house. They make decisions you can’t control.
The role of “mom” doesn’t end, but it changes. And that shift can feel disorienting—especially when you’re still trying to care, guide, and love them without overstepping.
Coaching in this season helps you redefine your role, set healthy boundaries, and navigate this new relationship dynamic with grace (and fewer sleepless nights).
Chapter: Empty Nest
One day your house is full of noise, chaos, and soccer bags—and the next, it’s still and quiet. The empty nest hits differently for every woman, but it almost always brings a wave of grief, reflection, and restlessness.
Coaching in this chapter can help you reconnect with your own identity, reignite your passions, and make intentional decisions about how you want to live the next part of your life.
Chapter: Stepping Back Into the Workforce
Whether you took a break for motherhood, caregiving, or personal reasons, stepping back into the workforce can be intimidating.
Coaching here is about rebuilding confidence, defining what you want (not just what you think you can get), and taking empowered steps toward a career that reflects your values, talents, and season of life.
Chapter: Starting Something New
Launching a business. Starting a side hustle. Saying yes to a dream you’ve shelved for years.
This is a chapter filled with fear and excitement in equal parts. Coaching in this space gives you structure, strategy, and a sounding board. It helps you move from overthinking to action—and to trust that your vision is worth pursuing.
You Don’t Need to Wait Until You’re Falling Apart
You don’t need to hit rock bottom to work with a coach.
You don’t need to have all the answers—or even the right questions.
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause in the middle of the chapter you’re living right now and ask yourself:
“What do I want this next part of my story to feel like?”
Coaching helps you answer that question with clarity, courage, and compassion.
Because whether you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or rising to the next level…
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
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