Hi! I’m Heather, and I’m so glad you are here.

Heather E. Coleman, Career & Leadership Coach

I help people make powerful career and leadership transformations.

I work with emerging leaders, high-potential professionals, and executives who are ready to invest in themselves. Whether you're leaving a toxic workplace, preparing for your next role, or ready for a bigger opportunity, I’m here to help you move forward with confidence, direction, and real momentum.

Your coaching package will be customized to fit your needs. All services in the menu below are available to 1:1 Coaching Clients.

1:1 Coaching Services & Resources

  • Your resume and cover letter need to tell the truth about who you are at your best - in language recruiters, ATS systems, and hiring managers can all read clearly. We do this together in real time, via Zoom, where we start with an honest assessment of where you are and where you want to land, then build a master resume that captures the full range of your experience and leadership. If you're considering more than one direction, we tailor versions for each job family so every opportunity you pursue is met with the right positioning.

    A core part of this work is surfacing the quantifiers - the numbers, scope, and outcomes that make your accomplishments concrete. You already have them; I help you find and articulate them. The process tends to rebuild your confidence along the way, and because every line comes from your real experience in your own words, you can walk into any interview and speak to the page authentically.

    We will write a main cover letter that is built to be revised for each opportunity, tailored to the role, the organization, and your voice. (Don’t worry, it’s a simple system I’ll teach you!) While many companies don’t focus on cover letters, enough do that we want to be prepared.

    Finally, we use the work we've done together to level up your LinkedIn so your online presence matches your materials. I'll also teach you how to use AI the way I do - not to generate your story, but to organize what's already yours, compare your resume against job descriptions of interest with precision, and refine your materials thoughtfully.

    Bonus: This use of AI and prompt engineering to streamline workflow is a skill you'll carry with you long after our work together ends.

  • Your LinkedIn profile is often the first place a recruiter, hiring manager, or potential connection lands - which means it needs to reflect the same care and intentionality as the rest of your materials. We work on it together on Zoom, drawing directly from the resume work we've already done so your profile reads as a coherent extension of who you are.

    We start with the elements people actually see first: your headline, your photo, your banner, and your About section. Your headline is some of the most valuable real estate on the platform, and we craft it to communicate your expertise and the direction you're moving in. Your About section becomes a place to tell your professional story in your own voice, with the warmth and depth that a resume bullet can't carry on its own.

    From there, we work through your experience section, your skills, and your featured content. I'll also walk you through the backend tools and settings that most users don't know exist - the recruiter-facing signals, the search and filtering features, the saved searches and alerts, the ways to surface yourself to the right people, and the small adjustments that meaningfully change how often the right opportunities find you. We talk about how to use LinkedIn going forward too: what to post, how often to engage, who to connect with, and how to keep your profile current as your work evolves. The goal is a profile and a working knowledge of the platform that support your search

  • Strategic job search work is about expanding your reach into the full landscape of how senior-level roles actually move - well beyond the major job boards and aggregators most people start with. There's a much wider market available to you, and we explore it together.

    We start with the job boards specific to your industry, region, and target level. Together we identify the curated listings, professional association boards, and niche platforms most likely to surface aligned roles for your search. From there, we move into recruiters and headhunters: how to research the legitimate firms working in your space, how to reach out and introduce yourself effectively, how to build relationships over time, and how to position yourself to be found by recruiters and talent acquisition professionals before you're even actively searching.

    We also use AI together to build customized intelligence for your specific search - identifying the right recruiting agencies for your industry and level, researching the companies and cultures you're considering so you can evaluate fit before you ever sit down for an interview, drafting outreach scripts you can adapt to your voice, and pulling salary and compensation benchmarks that ground your negotiation in real market data. By the time we're done, you have a working knowledge of where the best opportunities live, who the key people are, and how to engage with the search market in a way that makes the right roles findable - and makes you findable to the right people.

  • I have a unique approach to interview preparation and strategy that has proven successful for hundreds of my clients.

    Going through the interview preparation and strategy sessions will help ease your stress, empower you, and boost your confidence.

    We begin by thinking of an interview as a meeting. This ensures you are able to view the experience as a mutual exchange, which can help ease nerves.

  • Salary negotiation is one of the most consequential conversations in your career, and most professionals walk into it underprepared simply because they've never had someone walk them through it with care. Together on Zoom, we build a negotiation strategy grounded in research, your real value in the market, and the steadiness that lets you ask for what you're worth.

    We start with the research: what comparable roles actually pay in your industry, region, and level, what total compensation includes beyond base salary, and where your specific experience, credentials, and scope position you within that range. Using AI together, we pull benchmarks from current market data so your numbers are grounded in reality. You walk in knowing the range, knowing your number, and knowing why.

    From there, we work on the conversation itself - how to respond when asked about salary expectations, how to state your range with confidence, how to handle pushback and common employer tactics, and how to negotiate the full package including benefits, flexibility, equity, and other forms of compensation where there's often meaningful room. We also address the internal piece, because how you feel in your body during the conversation shapes how it goes. By the time we're done, you have the research, the language, and the calm to advocate for yourself in a way that feels like alignment.

  • Personal branding is the work of articulating who you are professionally with enough clarity that the right people recognize it quickly. Together, we develop a personal brand that captures your actual strengths, expertise, and the through-line that connects your career so far - and we do it in language that sounds like you.

    Through conversation and reflection, we identify your core strengths, the patterns in the work you've loved most, the impact you tend to have on teams and organizations, and the values that show up consistently across roles. From there, we shape a personal branding statement that anchors everything else - your resume, your cover letter, your LinkedIn, your interview answers, and the way you talk about yourself in networking conversations. The statement itself stays short, but the work behind it gives you a clear, confident answer to "tell me about yourself" and "what are you looking for next."

    We also work on how your brand shows up across platforms and conversations, making sure your resume, LinkedIn, and the way you introduce yourself all tell a coherent story. By the time we're done, you have language for who you are and what you bring that you can use anywhere, and the clarity to recognize when an opportunity actually fits the brand you've built.

  • Ready to advocate for the title, compensation, and recognition you’ve earned? I’ll help you build a confident, well-supported case for promotion grounded in both your measurable impact and your professional growth.

    We’ll start by comparing your original job description with what you were hired to do, what you actually do, and what you believe you should be doing next. Then, we’ll develop a revised job description that reflects the full scope of your work, your leadership, and the value you bring—paired with a market-informed salary range supported by current data.

    This process includes salary research, accomplishment mapping, and the creation of talking points, proposals, or even full presentations for leadership. You’ll gain not just the materials, but the mindset and language to advocate for yourself with clarity and confidence.

  • You're already leading - managing projects, mentoring colleagues, driving initiatives - but you're doing it without the formal authority, visibility, or compensation that matches your contribution.

    This coaching is designed for accomplished professionals who need to translate their behind-the-scenes impact into recognized leadership advancement, whether that's at your current organization or your next one. Together, we'll work on increasing your visibility, positioning your accomplishments strategically, and developing the communication skills to advocate effectively for promotions and expanded leadership roles.

    You'll learn how to approach executive leadership with confidence, articulate your value proposition clearly, and navigate the political and strategic dynamics that determine who advances—or when it's time to take your leadership to an organization that will value it appropriately.

    This is practical coaching that helps recognize your talents and learn how to advance in your career with the title, authority, and salary that reflects what you're already delivering.

  • Leading at the executive level means navigating constant pressure, complex decisions, and the weight of organizational expectations. This coaching partnership provides the active listening, objective perspective, and confidential space you need to think out loud, explore options, and arrive at your own best answers.

    We'll work together on the challenges that matter most to you: leading an intergenerational workforce with cultural competency, strengthening your strategic approach, working through hiring decisions and team-building, and developing your succession planning. Whether you're building a business case for promotion, negotiating a raise, or creating an exit strategy to position yourself for new executive opportunities, you'll have a trusted partner who understands executive-level complexity.

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  • Starting a small business is an exciting opportunity to bring your ideas to life, and I’m here to collaborate with you through those critical early steps, helping you shape and refine your vision along the way.

    Whether you’re brainstorming the perfect business name, choosing branding colors, or identifying your ideal client, I’ll help you build a solid foundation. Together, we’ll generate ideas for website content, social media strategies, service offerings, and draft client proposals to help you present your business with confidence.

    I also support you with setting up Google Business, Google Email, EIN registration, LinkedIn profile upgrades, polished email signatures, and personal branding statements. Need help showcasing your services? I’ll assist you in crafting a compelling service page to highlight what you do best.

    This coaching is designed to help you pursue your dream with actionable plans and unwavering support. From idea generation to business plans, client proposals, and LinkedIn enhancements, we’ll work together to develop actionable steps and build confidence as you move your business forward. I did it, and you will too. Together, we will take meaningful steps that bring your vision to life.

With 1:1 coaching, you’ll receive access to a growing collection of resources designed to support you in your coaching.

Tools may include:

  • Resume & interview frameworks

  • Job search and outreach trackers

  • Personal branding worksheets

  • Scripts for recruiter outreach and salary negotiation

  • Case for Promotion support - including salary research, job description writing, and custom presentation preparation

    ‍ ‍…and much more, based on your needs and goals.

✨ Resources are shared throughout our work together, based on your unique coaching path.

Looking for Women-Centered Coaching?

My sister site, The Second Act Studio, offers all of the career coaching services you see here, plus specialized support designed specifically for women across three core areas: Trauma, Healing & Growth; Women's Life Transitions; and Career, Leadership & Small Business.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause while advancing your career, recovering from a toxic workplace, seeking neurodivergent-affirming coaching (and much more!) you'll find options tailored to the realities women face. Visit www.second-act-studio.com to explore the full range of services.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 30-minute Discovery Call and we'll figure it out together!

We will talk about what you are going through and how I can best help you. No need to prepare anything, this will be a casual video chat.

I’m looking forward to talking with you soon!

Commitment & Calendar Policy

When you purchase a package, you’re not just booking coaching sessions — you're reserving a dedicated space in my calendar for the full duration of your package.

Because I work intensively with a limited number of clients, purchasing a package may mean others are placed on a waitlist. That’s why each package comes with a clear expiration timeframe. Sessions must be scheduled and completed within that period - unused hours expire at the end of the term. Special arrangements may be made for an unexpected life event.

This protects your momentum, your transformation, and your investment - and ensures I can serve every client during the timeframe they have reserved.

You’re free to choose your cadence - weekly, every other week, monthly or based on need - as long as it fits within the package time frame.

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    Career Savvy Coaching Terms and Conditions

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    These Terms and Conditions apply to all clients who engage in services provided by me, Heather E. Coleman, under Career Savvy Coaching. They're designed to ensure mutual clarity, support, and a strong foundation for our work together.

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    1. Payment

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    Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. All sales are final, and I do not offer refunds once payment is made. By purchasing a coaching package, you reserve a spot in my calendar through the package's expiration date and accept these terms. The rate listed on your invoice is valid for 30 days from the invoice date. To hold your spot, prompt payment is required. If no payment is received within 30 days - and no prior arrangements have been made - the agreement will be null and void. Third-party financing options (such as Affirm, Klarna, or PayPal Credit) are available at checkout for clients who prefer flexible payment.

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    2. Nature of Services

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    I provide coaching across career development, leadership, job search strategy, confidence-building, and recovery from toxic or high-conflict work or personal situations. While trauma-informed, this work is not a substitute for therapy or medical care.

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    3. Results Disclaimer

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    Coaching provides guidance, tools, and support - not guaranteed outcomes. Results depend on your effort, follow-through, and factors outside my control. This is an investment in your development, not a promise of specific results.

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    4. Confidentiality

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    All information you share with me in sessions is confidential. I'm committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe, supportive space.

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    5. Scope of Services & Client Responsibilities

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    All work takes place in scheduled sessions unless we agree otherwise. Coaching is tailored to your specific goals and may include guidance on career development, job search strategy, leadership, communication, boundaries, confidence-building, and navigating difficult work or personal situations. This is not an exhaustive list - support is shaped around your individual needs.

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    Clients are responsible for:

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    •        Participating fully in sessions

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    •        Completing any homework

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    •        Implementing practices discussed

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    •        Reviewing/approving all final drafts

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    6. Accuracy of Information

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    The quality and usefulness of my services depend on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide. This is especially important for Video Audits, where I create deliverables based on your submitted materials. I am not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated information provided by you.

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    7. Email Communication

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    You can reach me at heather@careersavvycoaching.com, and I aim to respond within 24 hours during the business week. I do not use text or social media messaging for coaching communication.

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    8. Coaching Package Expiration

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    Each coaching package includes a set number of sessions and a specific expiration window. All sessions must be scheduled by the client and completed prior to the expiration date unless you make arrangements with me in writing. Otherwise, unused sessions are forfeited.

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    careersavvycoaching.com/services

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    9. Non-Transferable Services

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    Services are non-transferable unless agreed upon in writing and completed within the original package timeframe.

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    10. Scheduling

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    You're responsible for booking sessions using this link:

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    calendly.com/heatherecolemanappointments

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    Availability is first-come, first-served, so booking early is encouraged.

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    11. Rescheduling & Cancellations

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    You may reschedule or cancel up to 3 sessions with at least 5 minutes' notice. After 3 changes, additional reschedules count as completed sessions. No-shows are also considered complete.

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    If something unexpected comes up, please let me know. Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to adjust your plan.

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    12. Virtual Sessions

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    All sessions are virtual. You'll need a stable internet connection and a device that supports video calls.

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    13. Video Audits

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    Video Audit products are delivered via personalized Loom video within 5 business days of receiving your completed intake form, unless delayed due to illness or emergency.

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    Ask Heather and Resume Audit include video feedback only. Audit Plus includes video feedback plus sample resume and cover letter drafts based on your submitted materials and target job description. These sample drafts are not intended for use as-is - your revisions are necessary before use.

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    Video Audits do not include revisions. If you would like additional support refining your documents or discussing your results, that work falls under coaching services. All Video Audit sales are final. No refunds.

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    14. Digital Downloads

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    Digital products (including toolkits, guides, and worksheets) are delivered electronically upon purchase. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. No refunds.

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    15. Session Recording

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    Sessions are not recorded by default. If you request a recording, I'm happy to provide one for your personal use. All session recordings are confidential and remain between us.

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    16. Testimonials & Case Studies

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    If you share a testimonial publicly (on Google Business, LinkedIn, social media, or in online groups) or send one to me directly with your permission, I may use it in my marketing materials. Testimonials are shared using first name and last initial only.

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    I may also share anonymized client stories (with no identifying details such as name, company, industry, or location) for educational purposes in blog posts, videos, or social media content. If you prefer your story not be shared in any form, please let me know in writing.

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    17. Intellectual Property

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    All materials provided through Career Savvy Coaching - including toolkits, worksheets, frameworks, guides, templates, video content, and session recordings - are my intellectual property. You may use them for your own personal and professional development, but you may not share, distribute, resell, or reproduce them in any form without written permission.

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    18. Third-Party Tools & Technology

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    I use third-party platforms to deliver services, including Zoom, Calendly, Loom, and Thinkific. I am not responsible for outages, technical issues, or service interruptions caused by these platforms or by internet connectivity issues. If a session is disrupted due to technical difficulties, we will reschedule at no additional cost.

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    19. Payment Disputes & Chargebacks

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    If you have a concern about a charge or service, please contact me directly at heather@careersavvycoaching.com before disputing with your bank or credit card company. Filing a chargeback without first attempting to resolve the issue with me is considered a breach of this agreement and will result in immediate termination of services, forfeiture of any remaining sessions, and potential collection action for the disputed amount.

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    20. Age Requirement

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    All clients must be 18 years of age or older to purchase services from Career Savvy Coaching.

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    21. Limitation of Liability

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    To the fullest extent permitted by law, Career Savvy Coaching and Heather E. Coleman shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of services, including but not limited to lost profits, lost opportunities, or career outcomes.

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    In no event shall total liability exceed the amount you paid for the specific service in question. By purchasing services, you acknowledge that you are reserving time and resources that cannot be recovered, and that refunds are not available regardless of outcome or satisfaction.

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    22. Indemnification

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    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Heather E. Coleman and Career Savvy Coaching from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of my services, your violation of these Terms, or any actions you take based on coaching guidance. Coaching provides information and support for your consideration - all decisions and actions remain your responsibility.

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    23. Force Majeure

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    I shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing my obligations due to circumstances beyond my reasonable control, including but not limited to: illness, injury, pandemic, natural disaster, government action, internet or power outages, or other unforeseen events. In such cases, I will communicate with you as soon as possible and we will work together to reschedule or adjust services as needed.

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    24. Price Changes and Lock-In

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    Once you purchase a package, that rate is locked in for the duration of that package. If you choose to purchase additional packages later, those will reflect the pricing available at that time.

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    25. Updates to Terms

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    These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. By purchasing a package or continuing to use services after updates are posted, you agree to the most current version of these Terms. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

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    26. Severability

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    If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

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    27. Agreement and Governing Law

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    By submitting payment, you confirm that you've read and accepted these Terms. These terms represent the full understanding between us. Any additional agreements will be documented in writing.

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    This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. In the event of any disagreement or concern, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through direct, good-faith communication. If unresolved, matters may be addressed through mediation before pursuing any formal action. Any formal disputes shall be handled in small claims court in Oakland County, Michigan.

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    Both parties agree that legal action is a last resort, and that open communication is the preferred path to resolution.

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    Collaboration & Flexibility

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    My coaching approach is collaborative and responsive to your needs. Life happens - you're always welcome to share what may impact your progress. If something comes up, we'll discuss adjustments that help accommodate your needs within the coaching structure.

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“As your coach, I’m your accountability partner and motivator. You have everything that you need to move forward inside of you - I’ll help you see it, embrace it, and believe it.”

— HEATHER E. COLEMAN