There are times when we all get stuck in a situation, relationship, or problem that we just can’t seem to solve on our own. Many of us decide to wait, hoping things will eventually work out.

Some people think coping is a matter of hard work and if they persevere they’ll be okay.

Some decide things are beyond their control—and give up. These strategies often create resentment, hurt, guilt.

When you’re alone—especially in the middle of the night with racing thoughts —then what?

If you knew of a way to find solutions and become empowered in the process, wouldn’t you try?

Cee Pearson, Nurse

15. September, 2023.

Caroline: I have been facing many extremely difficult challenges with abusive people throughout my life and I must tell you that I would not have been able to do what I am doing now if I would not have been with you. You helped me like no one did. You helped me understand why I made the choices I made and how I got so stuck. Now I realize that I truly can live a better life and that I have the power to make it happen.

Lindsay Bridge, Entrepreneur

15. August, 2023.

A sudden and extreme health event transformed me from a successful and accomplished young business woman, to a brand-new mother with long term and frequent hospitalizations, on full dialysis, legally blind and physically challenged. I felt paralyzed in this new world and uncertain how to move forward in my new body and in my new life. Caroline’s personalized coaching program, helped me identify the behaviors and habits I had developed that were holding me back. Using reflection exercises and mindfulness practice, Caroline helped me find my value in my new circumstance, to take charge of my desires and regain my confidence. Her coaching has helped me define my purpose as a leader, a wife, and most importantly as a mother. I recommend her direct, authentic, caring and supportive coaching system to anyone looking to make meaningful change in their personal and professional life. Thank you Caroline!

Patricia Campbell

20. November, 2022.

I first met Caroline at an online mindfulness meditation group ‘Mindfulness Live’, led by her husband Stephen Schettini. After actively participating in personal growth work for 38 years, I was at an ‘all-time low’, struggling with low self-worth and fractured family relationships, feeling ‘defeated’ and ready to give up! One day Caroline suggested we have an ‘exploratory chat’ – I accepted. The ‘first words’ out of my mouth was ‘I am ALL DONE with any more ‘personal work’. Caroline began to share and was most open and authentic about her own life experiences. By the end of our chat, I instinctively knew that I had struck gold. Her awareness around ‘neuroplasticity,’ dysfunctional behaviour and emotional abuse sealed my decision to ‘pick up my courage’ and give it one last attempt. Today, I am most grateful I did! Little did I know that I would soon partake in the ‘ride of my life’ – the ride of ‘personal growth’, with all of its pain-filled and healing qualities mixed together with Caroline’s invaluable, sincere care and support. Using her empathic, deep listening abilities, Caroline skillfully and with great care, helped me to uncover and identify ‘my story, mal- adaptive beliefs, self-limiting comfort zones.’ (After some time in this process… my strengths were also revealed.) Caroline would handle my hesitancy with great understanding and expertise, always being most supportive in the process. As a result, I was able to work through some of the more difficult feeling / acceptance work and learned how to practice the ‘art’ of ‘letting go’ at a much deeper level. Working with Caroline was both a huge gift and an incredible privilege, offering countless healing insights, gently leading me forward to re-claim a greater sense of peace and comfort within my own skin while confronting my ‘negative voices’. Caroline is a rare and genuine gem who is a true role model in my life. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is sincerely seeking change and personal growth.

Litsa Papaevangelou

27. October, 2022.

Before starting with Caroline, I had minimal confidence in myself. I had fears, I had a voice but I would not speak up, I did not believe in myself. Caroline helped me to uncover and explore my fears – she helped me find my voice. She taught me that I had every right to be heard, and to express myself. It was due to Caroline’s empathy, compassion, support and guidance that I found the strength and the courage to speak up. Caroline’s wisdom, her own personal life experiences, the homework exercises that she provided, her teachings, and the processes that we went through together as a team, opened the door to my fears……I developed confidence, and I learned tools to help me communicate effectively, and with confidence. I am grateful to Caroline for helping me down this eye opening path….this incredible journey. I discovered a voice that was lost and hidden – MY voice!

Anne-Marie Verret, in transition

2. September, 2022.

I had left my house and husband, and gone to a shelter. I came to Caroline when I needed help rebuilding my life. I felt she could ground me, and as I learned her life experience, I grew to trust her. Caroline was always available for me by email or facetime in between our meetings. With her constant support I learned great deal about myself. Now I have regained my self-esteem and enjoy my life. I’m grateful for all she’s done.

Kelle Link, Digital Strategist

18. June, 2021.

Caroline is a very seasoned coach whose expertise and wisdom I trust, and that’s rare – I shopped around until I found the right fit in terms of personality, qualifications and experience… and I’m pretty fussy. I have never made so much progress with any other counsellor or coach. On both long-term family related issues and corporate career progression, her guidance and activities she put together in a tailored program for me was highly effective. The effects of her program will stay with me for years to come. I’m delighted with the work we did together.

Diane Du Cap, Consultant Director

4. February, 2020.

I met with Caroline at a time when I was finding it too painful to live with myself. A lifelong problem was growing more deeply problematic. Years of therapy had been unable to move me forward. I couldn’t even see what needed changing in my life! Caroline’s tools led me immediately toward change. She is non-judgmental, funny and mindful. Custom homework between each meeting addressed new events as they came into my life. I will continue in the future with Caroline. I am so grateful I came to know her. Between Life Coaching and her husband’s Quiet Mind meditation workshop, it’s the perfect gift to give to yourself.

Sari Medicoff, in transition

18. November, 2018.

Losing my confidence, being stuck and, not trusting myself to make proper decisions was a very difficult place. I am so thankful to have met Caroline who, through her passion and commitment to teach others to find, speak and live their truths has helped me to begin learning to trust myself and others. Caroline has been the best cheering section I’ve ever had! Thanks to Caroline I can say “I like being me!”

Stefanie G, PhD Candidate

11. July, 2018.

I sought Caroline’s help in a time of distress. Not only has she helped me navigate through that time, but she has also always seen through me, read between the lines and encouraged me to look twice and dig a little deeper. With her support and her ingenious exercises, I have gained a deeper understanding of everyday mechanisms and patterns controlling my life and actions. Through this understanding, I was able to free myself from things holding me back. I can say without a doubt that I am now more confident, straightforward and true to myself than I have been in a long time. I look forward to continuing down this path. Thank you so much, Caroline!

Jennifer Smith, Real Estate Broker

22. October, 2017.

The best way I can describe the work Caroline does is she fixes people from the inside out. I did not know how to feel, I did not understand it, and with her coaching methods she was able to reach deep inside of me and help me to understand my feelings. I am truly grateful to Caroline and highly recommend her.

Eleanor Beaton, Women’s Leadership

12. June, 2016.

As a consultant and executive coach, I have had the opportunity to work closely with some of the most powerful women in business, politics and leadership. And while each of these women is unique, they typically share a deep commitment to excellence, and a laser-focus on serving their clients: that’s what creates their long term success. Caroline Courey is no different. When she commits to a new client, she commits 100%, holds the space for her clients to move beyond the traumatic events or challenging circumstances that have held them back, and ultimately redefine a bright future.

Vincent Maranda, Lawyer

12. May, 2012.

Caroline: you truly have a gift as a life coach. I was at a crossroads and learned a lot about life and myself with your input and wonderful insights. You certainly have a gift of seeing things right away and knowing where effort should be made to achieve personal growth. I am grateful you worked with me during this transition. I trust my intuition more and live more in the present moment. Thanks for having been there.

Alexandra S, Teacher

13. May, 2011.

I believe that there are angels here on Earth to help you through difficult times in your life, and Caroline is one of them! I was going through a very hard time about a year ago; depressed and confused, I couldn’t see what was really going on in my life. Working with Caroline brought me a tremendous sense of awareness and strength. She helped me see things for what they were, and gave me tools to do so. I strongly recommend Caroline as a life coach. No matter what obstacles you may encounter big or small, she will help guide you and teach you a NEW WAY to look at yourself, your life and whatever you’re going through. There is hope, you just have to show up and do the work. 🙂

Wiebke Merck, Integral Coach™

11. September, 2010.

I had the pleasure of working with Caroline throughout her Integral Coaching™ training. As a coach, Caroline has shown considerable ability and competence. Her strengths include rigor in her design of coaching programs, a strong commitment to the client and formidable intuitive acumen, all of which have helped her clients succeed in their individual quests. I do not hesitate to support her in her endeavor as a life coach!

People often tell me things like, ‘Oh you’re so brave, you’re such an inspiration!’ They’re talking about the way I seem so positive living with MS. I can’t lie, losing my ability to walk and swim and do what most people take for granted hasn’t been easy. I hate it! Ummmm negativity, from a life coach?

Sure I get down sometimes, but I realize that I always have a choice to give my power to the disease and let it control me or to accept my changing body and work with it. Some days are easier than others.

It was and still is hard work. But it’s good work! Each day is an opportunity to see what’s happening with self compassion or fear and hopelessness.

Although my mobility is poor, my spirit soars. Next to my family, life coaching is my greatest joy. Helping people move forward in the face of insurmountable challenges is what I know! They appreciate the struggles I’ve endured, it strengthens the bond we create.

Life is uncertain, we can’t control everything. But one thing I am certain of is the knowledge and insight gained since my 1993 diagnosis is intrinsically linked to my work as a life coach. My clients like knowing that what I offer them isn’t only from a textbook.

In 1995 (two years after my MS diagnosis) I created my ‘Personal Power’ support group for fellow MS sufferers and their families. The start of a new path.

In 2000 I published Crossed Signals, a novel for families living with long-term illness. It was so popular in high schools that grade 11 students ( as part of their curriculum) helped create the Crossed Signals Study Guide to encourage in-school and at-home dialogue on difficult, important issues.

In 2003 I co-founded Quiet Mind mindfulness workshops with my husband Stephen Schettini, helping hundreds of men and women discover their own path to a quiet and focused mind.

In 2007 I became certified to lead the MY TOOLBOX Chronic Disease Self-management Program (CDSMP) for the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). An empowering workshop designed to help people manage their chronic conditions.

In 2008-9 I trained at Integral Coaching Canada, a professional Integral Coaching® training company located in Ottawa, Canada. ICC’s proprietary Integral Coaching® method and extraordinary coach training programs are unequaled in the world.

I am a Member of the International Coach Federation—the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.

In 2020 due to Covid, Stephen and I created MindfulnessLive.ca on Zoom to provide ongoing vital support for your practice.

In 2021 I became a volunteer life-coach for a non-profit organisation, Up With Women, that helps homeless and at-risk women and other gender minorities navigate a sustainable pathway out of poverty to rebuild their lives.

YOU HAVE THE POWER INSIDE YOU! I will help you discover your power, the way I discovered mine. You’ll make better decisions to live an extraordinary life because YOU MATTER! Let’s set out on your new journey together.

Our conversations are confidential. I’m honest, direct, sensitive and completely non-judgmental.

CONTACT ME to schedule a free consultation to see if we make a good fit and to find out whether life coaching is right for you right now.

Listen as my husband and I are interviewed by award-winning podcaster Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters