Client Journey

The Path to Clarity and Forward Motion

Most people don’t seek a coach because everything is going great. Something’s stuck. Something’s shifting. Something’s missing.

You might not even know what it is yet—just that something feels off. You’ve tried thinking your way through it. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even tried therapy. And while those have their place, they didn’t quite get you moving.

That’s where coaching comes in—not as another quick fix, but as a structured path toward lasting clarity and momentum.

Your Coaching Journey: What to Expect

Working together is a process of reorientation—out of confusion and into clarity, out of isolation and into integrity. Here’s what that process looks like when you work with me.

A real talk—not a sales pitch.

We start with a free consultation. No pressure. No coaching tricks. Just a human conversation about where you are, what’s pulling at you, and whether coaching with me feels like the right fit.

We’ll discuss:

What brought you to coaching at this moment
Areas where you feel stuck or uncertain
What you’ve tried already
What meaningful progress would look like for you

If it doesn’t feel right, no hard feelings. If it does, we’ll make a plan together for next steps.

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We don’t jump into action. We start by listening.

In the first few sessions, we identify what really matters to you—your values, your goals, and the parts of you that are caught in conflict. Using the [Internal Family Systems (IFS) model](/what-is-ifs), we map your inner landscape, not as diagnosis, but as direction.

During this foundation phase:

You’ll start to see why you’re stuck, not just that you’re stuck
We’ll identify the parts of you that are pulling in different directions
You’ll begin building a relationship with your authentic Self
We’ll establish clear markers for progress that align with your values

This foundation becomes the compass for our work together.

Momentum meets meaning.

This is where transformation happens. We tackle what’s holding you back—habits, patterns, relationships, fears—with both compassion and strategy. We translate insight into action.

In this phase:

You’ll learn how to align different parts of yourself around shared goals
We’ll address specific obstacles with practical tools and frameworks
You’ll practice new approaches in real-life situations between sessions
We’ll regularly assess what’s working and adjust our approach as needed

You’ll find yourself moving forward with less inner conflict and more sustainable energy.

You don’t just change. You become more you.

Over time, the goal isn’t just to “fix” things. It’s to live with clarity, confidence, and integrity—where your actions align with your values and your progress feels sustainable.

In this final phase:

You’ll solidify new patterns of thinking and behaving
We’ll ensure your growth is sustainable beyond our coaching relationship
You’ll develop your own internal coaching voice
You’ll gain confidence in navigating future challenges and transitions

Coaching ends when you no longer need it—not because you’ve arrived at some perfect destination, but because you’ve found your own footing for the road ahead.

Douglas is a supportive and intuitive coach who has led me to discover important new insights as I start a new business venture. I would not hesitate to recommend Douglas to anyone that is looking for a great life coach.

— Aubrey Stone

Douglas is a terrific thought partner. He asks powerful questions and facilitates meaningful dialogue that really helps shift my perspective and allows us to have solution oriented sessions.

— Noah

Douglas is a strong coach and a great individual. He is intuitive and is able to cut through to get to the heart of the matter. He helped me to develop a great marketing line and redirected my focus. Very helpful.

— Jim McElroy

Douglas did a great job listening and asking questions that pushed me to reframe my mindset and approach to specific issues. At the end of our session, I was able to put into place some action items to help me with my issue.

— Janet

Douglas was great. He had both fantastic ideas and a knack for being able to help me pull ideas out of myself that I could have not thought of on my own. If you need a supportive listener, he’s your coach.

— Phillip

I would definitely recommend Douglas for Coaching! I didn’t have clarity on what direction I should take but he asked really great questions that made me come to a conclusion I was happy with it. He’s very laid back with allowed me to relax and put me at ease.

— Dennelle W

Douglas is an excellent listener, thinker, and coach. His approach is very collaborative and flexible. If something isn’t clicking in your work/life, I wholeheartedly recommend letting Douglas give you a hand.

— Alex F

Douglas has the ability to understand and suggest what to do in the immediate situation as well as how that choice impacts a bigger picture. He does so with compassion and care.

— David W

Douglas was very helpful in allowing me to see my own part in my considerable troubles. I am very thankful to have worked with him.

— LYH

Douglas is a kind, open listener and a grounded, thoughtful and generous council at times when I have needed one and sometimes when I didn’t even know how much I needed one.

— Paul G

Douglas is a lifesaver. His experience, perspective and wisdom have been incredibly helpful to me. He helped me unpack the flaws in my decision making, identify where my expectations were unreasonable and unrealistic, and offered me strategies and support to get back on track professionally and personally. I was skeptical when I first sought his help. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

— John H

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

You don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help. You just have to be ready for something different.

The first step is a conversation—no pressure, just possibility.