Dr. Laura Colket, smiling, with long brown hair, bangs and blue cat-eye glasses against a coral background

Whole-body coaching

Who is coaching for, and what makes it different?

Leadership is a whole-body experience. Our coaching is for people who lead, guide and care for others: leaders, educators, facilitators, creators, parents and healers.

Together we draw on five elements. Somatic work helps you reconnect with the wisdom of your body. Storytelling and play help you reconnect with your inner self. Mindfulness and nature ground your resilience and your professional and personal growth.

The aim is simple: to help you stay grounded, curious and connected while you lead, create and support others to thrive.

  • Somatics: reconnect with the wisdom of your body
  • Storytelling: make sense of your path and your purpose
  • Play: rediscover curiosity and joy in your work
  • Mindfulness: steady attention when things get busy
  • Nature: ground your resilience and growth

How does coaching work?

Every coaching relationship is shaped around you. Here is how it usually unfolds, from a first conversation to ongoing sessions.

  1. 1

    A first conversation

    We talk about where you are right now, what feels hard, and what you hope will change. It's a chance to see if we're a good fit.

  2. 2

    Shaping goals together

    We name what matters most to you and set goals that connect your leadership with your passions, your body and your inner self.

  3. 3

    Ongoing one-on-one sessions

    In regular sessions we work toward those goals, drawing on somatics, storytelling, play, mindfulness and nature along the way.

  4. 4

    Reflecting and next steps

    We pause to notice how you've grown, celebrate what's shifted, and decide together what comes next.

Questions about coaching

Who is leadership coaching for?

Coaching is for leaders and executives in and around the Finger Lakes, and for anyone who leads, guides or supports others: educators, facilitators, creators, parents and healers. If you want to feel more grounded and connected in how you lead, it's for you.

What does a whole-body approach to leadership mean?

It means leadership isn't only in your head. We bring together somatic work to reconnect with the wisdom of your body, storytelling and play to reconnect with your inner self, and mindfulness and nature to ground your resilience and growth.

What is somatic healing?

Somatic healing is a holistic process that helps you to (re)connect with the wisdom of your body.

How do I get started with coaching?

Reach out through our contact page and tell us a little about yourself and what you're hoping for. We'll set up a first conversation to talk about where you are and whether coaching is a good fit.

Ready for a first conversation?

Tell us where you are and what you hope for. We'll get back to you to set up a first conversation about one-on-one coaching.