Why is my approach different:
Sparkle Pirate Coaching for midlife women offers a specialized and differentiated approach that caters to the specific issue women in midlife are tasked to address. Compared to more generalized life coaching approaches, Sparkle Pirate Coaching is for women who are learning to embrace the patina of their life as evidence of experience lived. What sets my coaching apart is my emphasis on honoring both the grace and grit of the midlife passage. At the same time, I also seek to relieve the pains that often show up during the midlife passage with a devoted “unshaming” approach to healing.
Unlike more traditional approaches to life coaching, which focus more on “mindset” and “attitude adjustments” and may downplay or overlook the real, hard challenges and struggles we face in life, Sparkle Pirate Coaching recognizes and honors the full spectrum of the human journey. It embraces the complexities and acknowledges that life can be a mixture of both beauty and hardship. This approach values and honors the resilience, strength, and courage that a conscious woman in midlife learns to claim as she navigates her unique path forward.
I help individuals who are looking for a new and “refreshing” way to say “yes!” to their lives despite the pain and challenge of being human. Claiming our best lives sometimes calls us to meet the uncomfortable places within, but you don’t have to do it alone.
MY STYLE IS REVERENT, DEEPLY INTUITIVE, AND OFTEN PLAYFUL.
MY CLIENTS TELL ME THAT I AM MORE OF A GUIDE/CATALYST THAN A TRADITIONAL COACH.
I help my clients find levity and light even in the darkest moments or situations. Trauma, abuse, chronic stress, grief, and betrayal are a few examples of un-metabolized pain that disconnects us from our true Self. With skilled support, sparking pirate coaching can be so helpful in transforming and healing these tender places.
Are you feeling lost, tired, used up, and depleted?
Even though, as they say, “We aren’t getting any younger,” now is the perfect time to look with compassion and love at your life as it is now, with all the dents and dings, and picture yourself as you would like to be maybe: You as Power, You as Vision, You as Pleasure, You as Joy, You as Hero!
Women often feel their power and energy drain away with menopause, either natural or medical-caused; that is a temporary feeling, and with creative self-acceptance and love, that power and energy will be yours again with gentle care and the practice of self-respect and patience.
As we grow older, we tend to gain wisdom through our experiences. With this wisdom, we come to the realization that life may not have been ideal in the past. We may have faced grief, trauma, and disappointment due to being marginalized or feeling the need to conform to the rules of our family or society, even if they didn't align with our personal values. As women, we may have felt restricted by societal expectations, leading to pain and sorrow for the time we lost. These experiences can leave a lasting mark on our lives.
At some point in a woman’s life, we have what is called “A Middle of Our Life Crisis.” This could be a time of feeling disillusioned, dismayed, and furious at the time spent putting centered self-development in the bottom of a closet somewhere and replacing it with self-imposed “Good Wife” orders, fearing backlash from others who are threatened by your beautiful wish to grow.
This is a moment for experiencing wonder and excitement as you reunite with a dear friend you thought you had lost. However, you will soon realize that this best friend is none other than… ✨yourself.✨
MY STYLE OF COACHING IS TRAUMA-INFORMED, MEANING IT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE IMPACT OF PAST EXPERIENCES ON A PERSON'S LIFE AND HEALING JOURNEY. IT RECOGNIZES THAT HEALING IS NOT A LINEAR PROCESS AND THAT THERE MAY BE WOUNDS AND TRAUMAS THAT NEED TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND WORKED THROUGH. SPARKLE PIRATE COACHING PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN TO EXPLORE THEIR STRUGGLES, TRAUMA, AND SUFFERING WHILE ALSO HOLDING THEM IN THEIR INHERENT POWER AND STRENGTH.
My approach is strength-based and growth-oriented, focusing on empowering midlife women to tap into their inner resources, resilience, and capacity for growth. However, it is important to note that this coaching approach does not employ a mindset of toxic positivity or offer superficial solutions to life's existential pain or challenges. Instead, it encourages a deep exploration of the self, allowing for new and deeper meaning, soul shaping, and journey blessings to emerge.
Throughout our coaching journey, compassion, empathy, and love nudges are essential. Sparkle Pirate Coaching recognizes the tender nature of the material of life, respecting and holding space for the pain, sorrow, trauma, and grief that many midlife women may carry while still holding space for hope. The focus is on creating a compassionate and healing environment where clients can explore and heal at their own pace.
Additionally, my Sparkle Pirate Coaching approach is allergic to privilege and toxic positivity. It acknowledges the realities of life and understands that not everyone has equal access to resources, opportunities, or privileges. This approach aims to foster inclusivity, empathy, and understanding, recognizing the importance of addressing social and systemic factors that impact midlife women's lives.
Overall, Sparkle Pirate Coaching offers a compassionate, trauma-informed, and an unshaming approach to supporting midlife women on their journey of healing, growth, and reclaiming their sparkle. It is a space where the human experience is honored in all its complexity, where challenges are met with empathy, and where the healing power of creativity is embraced as a transformative tool.
Last But Not Least…
Sparkle Pirate Coaching goes beyond traditional approaches, incorporating Jungian theories, Eastern philosophies, metaphors, symbols, and archetypes. This multi-dimensional approach recognizes diverse avenues of understanding and unlocks profound insights. Midlife women access deeper wisdom and understanding by engaging with these soul languages. It illuminates hidden aspects of experiences and provides frameworks for self-reflection and growth. The coaching also embraces beautiful philosophies that celebrate life, inspiring openness, curiosity, and vitality. This integrative approach invites women to connect with their inner wisdom, embark on a transformative self-exploration, and celebrate the richness of life.
