As a corporate leader for over 30 years, I was responsible for accounting operations. In order to meet goals and sustain a high level of competency I focused on enabling employees to become active participants in their personal and professional development within the organization. This included creating awareness around their strengths while embracing mistakes as teachable moments. Friends and colleagues share that I have a natural ability to provide feedback in a constructive and non-judgmental way; they call it, my “superpower”.
After I retired in 2022 the decision to become a coach felt natural because it aligned with my intuitive and reflective curiosity about people. This comes from a belief that strong connections are the essence of living purposeful, meaningful and authentic lives.
If you are contemplating or in the retirement phase of your life it can be daunting. For many of us our identity is largely associated with our jobs and routines. The good news is that while you will be letting go of one lifestyle you will bring valuable experience to include as part of a new recipe for happiness and fulfillment. The only requirement is that you let your heart guide you to a place where you can create a vision of what truly aligns with who you are today. My objective as your coach is to provide a safe environment built on trust and honesty where we can partner together to uncover what's possible for you. By openly and honestly addressing the obstacles in your path, you will feel empowered to create sustainable change while you make your vision a reality.
I believe finding the right coach is a crucial step to gaining valuable insights and welcome the opportunity for us to have a conversation. During an introductory session you can see firsthand how my coaching can create clarity and help you achieve your goals.
Authentically yours,
Diane Sawyer, CPC, ELI,
Hoffman Institute, June 2008
My Inspiration
"I dream of painting and then I paint my dream" Vincent van Gogh
In June 2008, I embarked on a trip to attend a week-long retreat of self reflection. Little did I know that this experience would eventually change the course of my life.
The main theme was designed to immerse participants into a guided week of self-discovery. Some of the techniques used to identify and confront negative behaviors believed to have been formed from our childhood, were a little outside my comfort level. However, I was curious and determined to return with some degree of enlightenment.
On the third or fourth day the unexpected happened. We were sitting in a circle about to start a guided meditation. While we were positioning ourselves, we were asked to close our eyes and take deep breaths as we cleared our minds of any noise. The purpose of this particular meditation was to connect with our spirit guide who would lead us to our sanctuary. The distraction of doubt crept in at the mere suggestion of a spirit guide, but then as I allowed the facilitator’s voice to enter my subconscious, something extraordinary happened. We were asked to envision ourselves walking up a spiral staircase. We were told that when we reached the top there would be a door leading to our sanctuary. As I turned the knob and opened the door a sudden puff of warm air brushed against my face. I opened my eyes and gazed onto a vivid scene of tall green blades of grass swaying in the wind. In the distance was a meadow of wildflowers bringing life to the base of tall rock formations with layers of texture, color and depth looking down onto a deep blue sea. Shimmering sunlit leaves hanging from a tree looking strong and majestic beckoned me to shift my gaze toward the field. As I turned direction, I saw an image of myself as a little girl calling me out to play.
All I could think of was “Wow”! I realized the answer to my question and the inspiration to make changes was within me all along. The painting, which I have entitled “My Sanctuary”, serves as a reminder that anything is possible.
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