True North Life Coaching

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Who I Am & How I Help

About

For years, I lived a life of dedication — capable, committed and doing everything ‘right’. From the outside, my life worked. Inside, I knew I was no longer living in alignment with my own inner wisdom. I felt disconnected from the woman I knew I was meant to be — strong, resilient, and fully alive.

Then life asked me to pause. Facing breast cancer and the challenges that followed, I realized something profound: I could continue living disconnected from myself, or I could step fully into clarity, trust myself, and build a life aligned with what truly matters.

This was the beginning of a journey — a journey of reclaiming my power, connecting with the quiet knowing, and building a life that feels true to me. Through the process of becoming a life coach, I found clarity and reconnected with my True North. I discovered that self-trust and wisdom are not found outside of us — they live within.

Now, I help others:

- Turn insight into meaningful action
- Navigate change with confidence and resilience
- Reconnect with their own strength, intuition, and purpose

I guide people to create a life that feels fully and deeply theirs.

Let’s Get Started

First, not all coaching is the same — depth matters.

Coaching isn’t about quick fixes or generic advice — it’s about creating a space where you can truly explore, reflect, and grow. I hold space for you to uncover your own insights, tap into your inner wisdom, and step confidently into your power. Guided by experience and empathy, I can listen fully, meet you where you are, and support you as you do your own transformative work. I look forward to being with you in both uncertainty and possibility, without judgement or agenda.

I am a CPCC and ACC-Certified Coach, trained through the Co-Active Coach Training and Certification Program (CTI) — one of the most respected and rigorous programs in the coaching industry. This psychology-based training is rooted in the belief that every client is naturally whole and capable of transformation. Together, we go beyond surface-level strategies to create deep, lasting growth.

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My Services

I offer one-on-one coaching sessions in person in the Washington DC metro area, or virtually by phone or Zoom. Sessions last one hour and are $125.

30-Minute Complimentary Session

Start with a no-pressure session to see if your needs align with my coaching approach. You'll get a sense of how I coach, ask questions, and clarify what you want from the process.

3 or 6 Session Package

Intentionally take the next few months to commit to deep change and level up your life.

Includes:

- Bi-weekly 60 minute 1:1 sessions
- Personalized action plans and
accountability check-ins
- Email/text support (as needed) between sessions

What Clients Say

“Vanessa’s coaching helped me build a strong bridge between my present and my future.

Her calm yet steady encouragement has been especially powerful in moments when my self-belief was shaky; she stayed by my side as a coach and helped me find the courage to move forward.

Her genuine, authentic coaching invited me to explore my inner world more deeply, and then naturally connected that insight to what I need now and what I can actually do. She is particularly skilled at not stopping at reflection, but turning what we uncover in the session into concrete actions I can take into my daily life.”

-JiYeon

“As a coach, Vanessa offers the perfect balance of gentle support and empowering encouragement. She draws from her deep wisdom about wellness and the human experience while maintaining an open mindedness.

I love Vanessa’s energy, insightfulness and compassion. I always leave our sessions feeling understood and hopeful.”

-Emily

“Working with Vanessa far exceeded my expectations. She made me feel supported and motivated while helping me create a clear, realistic vision for what I want. With her guidance, I was able to see the steps I needed to take to feel more confident moving forward.”

-Dana

Get in Touch!

Interested in working together? Send me a message below or schedule with me directly. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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