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Vivienne Simon, JD, CPCC
Coaching Clarity into Action

"I've learned to accept obstacles as my greatest teachers and to stay open and curious to what they could teach me.  I developed from a person who lived a small life to a woman who welcomes all that life has to offer. Working with you has been one of the most life-changing experiences in my life, and I cannot thank you enough for such a precious gift."

Mary

"With many years of expertise in a broad range of areas, she uses her invaluable life experience to guide and grow another generation of passionate and committed leaders.  Her mentoring has given me the clarity, resources and wisdom to excel in my life's work."  Patrick

"I would highly recommend you see Viv for business or personal coaching. Viv's coaching not only addressed my specific issue head on but it had a ripple effect that has been truly life changing."
Louise

"My life is as close to balanced as I could ever have imagined. I could never have done it without you."

Katie

"I thank you from the seat of my soul for placing me on this beautiful path." Maryann

WHAT IS COACHING?

At the heart of creating all successful change and growth is persistent, consistent action. Ongoing, focused practice is the key to top performance and success in all areas of life. No one is born great, but we can all become great -- even heroic -- by learning new skills, refusing old habits, getting out of our comfort zones and taking some risks. Coaching is a proactive approach to life. Coaching is a process for creating lasting, positive change, and for navigating and succeeding at life's challenges and opportunities.

As a certified, professional coach, I’m a resource and guide to you in this process. I help you identify what you really want (not always as obvious as it seems) and what’s getting in your way, and then work with you to develop strategies and action plans that build on your strengths and successes. I keep you moving forward with structure and accountability until you get where you want to go. My approach is wholistic and addresses your full complexity as a human being. Our time together is focussed and intimate, sometimes fun, sometimes hard, always authentic and productive. Together we create a space in which magic, manifestation and miracles occur.

MY AREAS OF SPECIALTY

* Guidance for Those Facing A Terminal Diagnosis and Their Caregivers
I am an experienced and compassionate guide if you are facing the difficult journey of a terminal illness or caring for someone who is. If you recover, I will help you rebuild your life. If treatments fail, I will accompany you through conscious dying. If you are facing the death of a loved one, I will help you move through your grief. I also offer end-of-life workshops to organizations that include creating a packet of necessary legal documents for all attendees. (read on)

* Growing Your Business When You Are Your Business, you've got to grow in order for your business to grow - Success with Balance
I support sole practitioners and small business people to artfully create thriving businesses and balanced lives. I help you successfully transition from being an excellent service provider to a skilled business owner. You'll learn how to grow your business with integrity, and maintain balance in all areas of your life -- work, family, self care and just plain fun.

* When Large Life Changes Are Needed
I coach you to successfully create new pathways in your life. You may have a clear goal, like changing careers, healthier living, better parenting, greater ease with money, or a desire to live a more meaningful life. Or you may simply have a gnawing sense that there's more to life and you feel a hunger for it.

* Couples Coaching: Shifting From Power Struggle to True Partnership
I engage couples in a journey of deepening partnership, teaching new skills to help you shift out of the dance of blame, anger and stagnation, and into a loving, forgiving, pleasurable relationship.

* Creative Expression & The Business of Creativity
I assist artists and other creative people to fully engage and express your creativity, and design satisfying business models for your work.

* Keeping The Sustainability Movement Sustainable: Activism and The Non-Profit Sector
I, and many of my colleagues, burned out after years on the front lines of social justice work. I am committed to supporting and mentoring the next generation of activists and others working for a sustainable world, to live personally sustainable lives, and to be artful, skillful and sustainable in your work. I coach individuals and I consult to non-profits on leadership, communication, organizational and campaign development, issue framing, coalition building, media, fundraising, etc.

* Social Entrepreneurship: Addressing Social Problems Through Innovative Business Models
I coach successful business people who want to address social concerns by creating businesses that primarily seek to generate social value rather than profits. Alongside the traditional models of non-profits and philanthropy, new social business models are having a profound impact by creating practical entrepreneurial approaches to meet social needs.

CHECK OUT COACHING FOR YOURSELF

Ultimately, coaching is a relationship built on trust, professionalism, and a shared vision of success—your success. My clients consistently achieve their goals and dreams. And so can you. If you recognize yourself in my words, contact me for a complimentary coaching session for you or your organization, and find out for yourself why coaching is called"the most powerful tool for positive human change."