You’re Here Because Something Needs to Change
Let’s take a breath and name what brought you to this moment.
Something has shifted.
You’re standing in the life you built, feeling this quiet, persistent ache that something isn’t right anymore. Maybe there’s been a change that arrived out of nowhere and shook everything loose. Or maybe something wonderful happened… and the fear of the unknown came rushing in right behind it.
Or perhaps you’ve simply outgrown a life that once fit you perfectly and now you feel guilty for wanting something different.
Wherever you are, you’ve stepped into the foggy in-between. The old version of you doesn’t fit anymore, and the new one hasn’t fully arrived. It’s disorienting. It’s exhausting. It can make even the most capable woman look in the mirror and wonder who she is becoming.
And yet, this makes complete sense.
This is what transformation feels like.
The confusion. The discomfort. The longing for clarity. All of it is evidence that you are already in motion.
The fact that you’re here… reading these words… is proof that some part of you is searching for what comes next.
Visiting my website is the first step, and I’m proud of you for taking it.
When you’re ready, schedule a free clarity session.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I’ll meet you right where you are.
“Before coaching, I was stuck in my head, second-guessing myself and afraid to speak up. Carie’s caring way made me feel safe. For the first time, I’m not trying to be who everyone else wants me to be. I actually feel good about who I am and excited about my future.”
— Melanie, Teacher
My Story… and Why This Work Matters So Much to Me
I know the “messy middle” all too well. It’s that disorienting space where life changes faster than you can make sense of it. You hit a moment and think:
How did I get here?
Is this really my life right now?
Why does everything I’ve built suddenly feel shaky?
What if I disappoint people by wanting more?
What if I’m too late to change anything?
I’ve lived through those questions.
When my kids grew up and needed me differently, I felt the ground shift beneath my feet. My role changed, and nobody tells you how disorienting that can be.
I spent years in a corporate career that looked successful on paper… while quietly wondering if I was disappearing inside it. The moment I admitted that I wanted something more meaningful — and dared to pursue it — everything changed.
And when my body crashed from illness and injury, I was forced to stop. To confront fear. To reevaluate what strength and worth actually mean when you can’t push through anymore.
These weren’t dramatic “one-day” transformations. They were long, private negotiations with myself. Nights staring at the ceiling, terrified of wasting my life. Days trying to look fine while feeling anything but. Moments where I questioned my identity, my voice, my future.
Slowly, I realized something:
No one would ever love me as much as I could love myself.
No one was coming to fix this for me.
No one was going to hand me the keys to clarity or confidence.
If I wanted a life that felt honest and authentic — I had to build it myself.
By relearning how to trust myself. Reclaiming my confidence. Choosing a future that actually fit me. And finding someone qualified who could support me without judgment or an agenda. This is what became the blueprint I now share with the women I support.
I don’t just understand what you’re going through. I’ve navigated it — the fear, the grief, the possibility hidden under the chaos. And I know what it takes to move through it with courage and self-respect.
This is why I do this work.
Because change isn’t the end of your story.
It’s the turning point that leads you back to yourself.
My Coaching Philosophy
Transformation isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you are.
When life shakes the foundation you’ve built, it’s tempting to rush toward answers—find the next plan, fix the next problem, rebuild fast. But true transformation doesn’t happen through force or logic. It happens through awareness, courage, and deep listening.
In my coaching practice, we don’t push for quick fixes or bypass the messy parts. We slow down enough to hear the truth underneath the noise. We use the wisdom of your body—your inner compass—to guide each decision, step by step. Together, we separate clean pain (what’s real and necessary to grieve) from dirty pain (the stories and guilt that keep you stuck).
This isn’t about motivation. It’s about self-trust.
It’s about unlearning the rules that made you small, letting go of identities that no longer fit, and building a life that feels like yours.
Every session is a partnership. I bring the structure, tools, and compassionate truth-telling. You bring your lived experience and willingness to explore what’s possible. My role is not to tell you who to become—it’s to hold space while you remember your own knowing.
This work is sacred and practical. It’s where clarity meets courage.
Where you stop asking, “Who do I need to be?” and start asking, “What feels true for me now?”
Navigating the Messy Middle of Identity Shift
Most people only reach out for coaching when they’ve experienced a catalytic event (a shock, opportunity, or growth), forcing them into the phase of change known as Square One: Death and Rebirth. This is the point where the old identity dissolves and they feel like they are experiencing a loss, leading to the knowing that “This life isn’t working anymore and something has to change”.
My mission is to guide individuals through that exact in-between space—the Square One goo—where they may be feeling the disorienting mantra, “I don't know what the hell's going on, and that's okay”. I help you move from feeling overwhelmed and unsure to grounded, confident, and in motion again by focusing on the core work of this transition: grieving and disbelieving.
As your coach, I facilitate this process by helping you:
• Grieve necessary pain associated with loss. This pain is not useless and must be allowed to flow.
• Disbelieve limiting beliefs that are causing dirty pain (unnecessary suffering based on thoughts). We identify the thoughts driving your suffering and use inquiry methods to gently question them.
There’s no settling here. No more living for everyone else. Our coaching relationship is about partnering with you to move out of the psychological suffering caused by holding onto your past Social Self (cultural expectations) and into your Essential Self.
This journey leads you to Square Two: Dreaming and Scheming, where you begin re-forming your identity. You'll start to envision your next chapter, on your terms, using tools like the Ideal Day exercise and setting Wildly Improbable Goals (WIGs).
No matter what change you’re going through, you are still the Creator in your story, not the Victim. As your Wayfinder coach, I am here to act as your Compassionate Witness and Coach, helping you subtract the thoughts and patterns that keep you from seeing your own wisdom.
I’m simply here to make sure you stop doubting her by affirming that you have the answers within and empowering you to make your own discoveries. My role is to hold untroubled space as you connect to your body compass and step into the most powerful place you can be: the creator of your own life.
Ready to begin your next chapter?
The first step is simple — one calm conversation to get clarity on where you’re going and how to get there.
Why Clients Trust This Work
• Over 200+ coaching hours helping women navigate major life changes
• Special focus on identity, confidence, and purpose during transition
• Proven, repeatable results highlighted through detailed client case studies
• Values-driven, judgment-free support built on empathy and strategy
Have Questions? Get in touch.
Starting your next chapter should feel exciting — not stressful.
If you have questions about coaching, the process, or you’re just not sure where to begin, I’m here and happy to help.
This is a safe place to reach out.
1️⃣ I read every message personally.
I want to understand where you are and how I can support you best.
2️⃣ I respond within 48 business hours.
If your message feels urgent, just let me know — I’ll do my best to expedite.
3️⃣ If you’re reaching out about coaching…
I’ll guide you to book a Complimentary Clarity Session if it feels like the right fit.
Coaching from the Tri-State, Serving Everywhere
I’m a certified life coach headquartered in the U.S. Northeast—working with clients world-wide, and across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the greater Tri-State area. Sessions are held virtually (or in-person when geography cooperates), so whether you’re dialing in from downtown Manhattan or the Jersey Shore, you get high-impact coaching without the commute. Let’s turn your next chapter into an Authentic Yes.