"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

~Marianne Williamson~

What is Personal Growth Coaching?

Coaching is individual guidance to build skills, change habits, start new programs… getting help to make personal transformations of one kind or another. Coaching is also a way to lead people. Imagine the positive difference with a coach who teaches you how to excel, building on your strengths, and providing expert knowledge and the space to practice the new skills you want to acquire.

Fear can paralyze and keep us from realizing our dreams. The job of coach is to keep your eye on the prize. With Anita's guidance you will take the first steps on a journey to make changes that are important to you. Is there congruence in your personal and professional values? Are you aware of the aspects of yourself that are strongest and those that need to be developed? If we believe in positive psychology and emotional intelligence, we know that we can influence our own mood, attitude, beliefs and future.

Anita has lived and worked among a variety of people; people of color, people who speak English as a second language, non-traditional students of all ages, and high level executive decision-makers in non-profit and commercial arenas. She uses an appreciative and positive approach, which many find contagious. Her character, encouragement, experience and intuition has persuaded hundreds of individuals to take the first step toward change.

How does coaching work?

We arrange regular meeting times when we talk together about your goals and aspirations. You set the goals and the pace; Anita serves as the guardian of your dreams. After we are clear about what changes you wish to make, or steps you want to take, Anita helps you break the goal into doable action steps within a realistic timeframe.

Must Anita be an expert in the changes I want to make?

If your dreams are far out of Anita's realm of expertise, she will tell you during your free initial consultation. Many goals are within your reach already; you know how to achieve them and simply need a timekeeper, a cheerleader, someone to bring realistic and honest optimism when you are tired.

Getting Started

Contact Dr. Anita Vestal for a free half hour consultation by telephone or e-mail. What are you waiting for? A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

A Woman’s Nature

During a big rainstorm, a scorpion was washed down the river and got tangled in twigs and brush by the river’s edge. A woman came along and reached down to rescue it. The scorpion stung her. She tried again and was stung again. She persisted. A man came along and observed this drama. He asked, “Why do you persist? Don’t you realize it’s the scorpion’s nature to sting?” She replied, “Don’t you realize it’s my nature to help?"

Crane Brushwork by Ou Mie Shu

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