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    • About Donicka
    • Therapy
      • Individual therapy
      • Chronic Pain
      • Clinical Supervision
      • Investment
    • Coaching Services
      • Self Leadership Coaching
      • Leading by Design Model
    • Contact Me
    • Resources
      • Tools to navigate change
      • Books
      • Crisis Services
    • Blog Reflections
  • Home
  • About Donicka
  • Therapy
    • Individual therapy
    • Chronic Pain
    • Clinical Supervision
    • Investment
  • Coaching Services
    • Self Leadership Coaching
    • Leading by Design Model
  • Contact Me
  • Resources
    • Tools to navigate change
    • Books
    • Crisis Services
  • Blog Reflections

Self Leadership Coaching for Mid-Life Professionals Who Feel Stuck and Unfulfilled

Own your Life. Lead from Within.

 Self-leadership coaching is a transformative, process-oriented approach to personal development. Through guided self-discovery, conscious design, and intentional action, you'll design the life you truly want. Defining your priorities and leading by your values fosters personal and professional growth. Own your life with curiosity, confidence and choice. 


 Lead from within, and your life becomes a reflection of your truest self  

This Is Your Turning Point

You’ve Outgrown Who You Were

You've built a successful career, but success doesn't feel like it used to. You go through the motions at work, say yes when you mean no, and avoid the difficult conversations you know you need to have.


There's a nagging feeling that you're not living authentically anymore. You question your career choices, your priorities, even your relationships. The person you used to be feels distant, but the thought of figuring out who you're becoming feels overwhelming.


You're stuck between a life that no longer fits and a future you can't quite envision. You know something needs to change, but you don't know where to start

What you are experiencing is a signal that something fundamental has shifted.


This, my friend, is one of those moments for you to get curious about. 

Are you ready to move beyond feeling stuck and discover what is possible?

You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re feeling stuck, questioning your life decisions, or wondering what’s next, I’m here to help. Through Self-Leadership Coaching, we’ll explore what’s possible—so you can make intentional, values-driven choices that align with who you are and how you want to live.


It’s about learning to trust yourself again and taking the lead in your own life.


This isn’t traditional coaching focused only on goals and check-ins. My approach helps you:

  • Clarify your values and priorities
  • Build self-trust and personal accountability 
  • Design a life that reflects your values, priorities and strengths and vision.
  • Lead yourself with intention—in relationships, work, and everyday life
     

Self-leadership starts with one choice: to stop living by default and start leading by design.


It's about learning to trust yourself again and take the lead in your own life. 


Self-leadership coaching helps you to: 


  • Get unstuck from outdated patterns
  • Take full responsibility for your life direction instead of letting circumstances dictate your choices
  • Re-engage with life intentionally versus autopilot 
  • Develop stronger leadership skills
  • Improve your relationships, communication and confidence 


We start where you are to determine the most optimal pathway designed for you:


  • Practical strategies for navigating challenges and setbacks
  • Decision-making frameworks that support your priorities 
  • Exercises to cultivate self-inquiry and foster new behaviour to make choices that honour your needs
  • A personalized action plan that reflects your vision and keeps you on track 
  • In between sessions support to help you stay aligned and accountable


You'll gain tools that fit your life and the clarity and confidence to lead yourself intentionally in all areas of life.   

Self Leadership is about taking ownership for your life

Why Self Leadership Matters

In times of great uncertainty, you may find it hard to manage competing priorities. This can challenge your ability to navigate the world today. Self-leadership supports you to own your choices. It helps you live by your priorities and discover new possibilities. 


I've designed my coaching pathway around four essential pillars that support this pathway. 


1. Self-Awareness: We start by exploring who you are. We assess and identify patterns that shape your worldview. This helps clarify your values, triggers, and motivations.


2. Self-Influence: We identify your resources and obstacles in your life. We examine different areas of your life. This helps us identify the right conditions for lasting change to develop.


3. Self-Direction: Building your capacity to navigate challenges involves discomfort and change. You will define your priorities and develop self-management skills to navigate challenges. You’ll go from operating on autopilot to being more intentional. This change helps you make choices that align with your values.  


4. Self-Accountability: We identify tools and routines that will support your goals. You will implement and assess the changes you have across all areas of life.


Learn more about me and my Self-Leadership Coaching Pathway.  

Why Work with Me

Guided by the Spirit of Curiosity

I bring a unique combination of experience, training, and curiosity about the deeper questions that create lasting change in people's lives. My approach draws from proven leadership principles, behavioral psychology, and timeless wisdom traditions that have guided transformational leaders for decades.


Ready to explore what is possible? Start with the initial 90-minute paid session to determine if we're a fit before committing to the three-month plan. This initial investment is deducted from your package fee if you choose to continue with me.  

Self Leadership is the foundation for all meaningful change

Coaching versus Individual Therapy

Coaching Inspired Therapy

Ready to bring your vision into action, yet not sure where to begin?

Coaching Inspired Therapy

Focuses on forward movement, intentional living, and conscious actions.

Growth-centred, values-based direction, clarity, and aligned action.

Focuses more on “what now” and “how to."

Supports clarity, goal-setting, mindset shifts, and personal evolution.

Individual Therapy

Ready to bring your vision into action, yet not sure where to begin?

Coaching Inspired Therapy

 Explores past experiences, emotional patterns, and current struggles.

Healing-centered, often for emotional distress or unresolved patterns

Tends to go deeper into "why."

May process pain, trauma, or mental health concerns.

Ready to bring your vision into action, yet not sure where to begin?

Ready to bring your vision into action, yet not sure where to begin?

Ready to bring your vision into action, yet not sure where to begin?

Schedule your complimentary clarity call today and lets discuss where you envision to be and where you are now.  

Lets Begin

5 questions to determine your readiness for coaching

Individual in nature engaged in self inquiry, introspection and reflective thinking

  1. Are you ready to take ownership of your life and take action toward meaningful change?  
  2. Are you open to being challenged in ways that support your growth? 
  3. Do you have a clear idea of what you want to change and feel ready to commit to the process? 
  4. What might get in the way of your progress, and how willing are you to work through those obstacles?  
  5. Have you experienced  persistent feelings of emotional distress that have lasted for several weeks or more? 


Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone.


Shannon L. Alder

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Isheaga Counseling Services

South Etobicoke, Ontario

416.407.2518

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