Are You Looking for
More Meaning?
Finding Meaning
It’s Sunday afternoon and the feeling of dread starts to creep into your thoughts knowing that Monday morning will be here too soon and you’ll be back to work in the office or online.
You’ve probably been in your career for +10 years. Maybe you’ve been promoted more than once. You're likely making decent money. You might even say you’re comfortable,
but not satisfied.
As a woman of color, you’ve finally made it.
You’ve got a good corporate career. You’ve proven yourself. You have the credentials. Shouldn’t you just be happy?
You’re expected to be strong. Resilient. Patted on the back for how well you’re fighting
to get ahead.
The truth is though you’re tired of being strong.
And, you’re questioning the way that things are in your life or how they’ve been. You find yourself wondering is this it? Is this all there is?
The thing is, you’re missing something.
You might not be sure what it is. But it feels like you’re missing meaning, or purpose or maybe just something that gets you energized for the day.
You’ve probably tried lots of things.
Maybe you’ve gone back to school, earned a certification or two or taken other training. You have or had mentors to guide you in your career as a means to better yourself.
You may have already read a stack of books to get to know yourself better...you know the ones with tips and strategies for job fulfillment. They might include personality tests or how to find your strengths so you can align yourself to the work environment or land on the right team.
Or maybe you tried other things like volunteering or raising your hand for committee assignments or forming a book club at work, all in the hopes of finding more meaning in your career.
You’ve probably attempted some of these or a whole bunch of other things...but there are reasons why you still feel like you’re missing something.
And, it’s not because you haven’t efforted enough.
The first thing to know is you don’t need to ‘better yourself.’ Finding meaning and purpose at work isn’t dependent on how many degrees you have or the latest training(s) you’ve attended. It’s also not simply about aligning your personality with a specific team or tasks that will bring you meaning.
Books on meaning and purpose are wonderful. Inspirational even, but the reality is it’s hard to see yourself clearly. And making changes alone can be difficult.
That’s why I created The Finding Meaning at Work Coaching program.
Client Experience
“Bettina holds space with a glowing energy that makes you feel heard and cared for. In my sessions with her, she gave me space to dive deep while also challenging me to find ways to bring forward my discoveries into actionable, useful steps.
When I leave a session, I always feel encouraged and ready to move forward!”
Claire Takahashi
Coach + Artist
Asking for Help
It’s OK to ask for help.
I know, you’ve probably heard that one before. But I’m guessing a part of you doesn’t believe it.
You’ve been taught to just not complain about a problem. In fact, at work you’re supposed to bring three solutions to figure it out, fix it, monitor progress and make it better. It’s the first thing you learn in your corporate career.
And as a woman of color, the pressure to be flawless is tremendous. You feel you have to be more qualified and more credentialed than anyone in the room to prove your value.
And asking for help can feel like a weakness. I get it, and I’m here to tell you that in reality, it can be the difference between striving or thriving.
“My results from working with Bettina as my coach have given me the opportunity to check in with myself and set mini goals. As a businesswomen it’s easy for me to get side tracked and overwhelmed, with certain aspects of my business, she gave me simple reminders and goals to achieve my deadlines that I had for myself.
It’s easy to put projects or issues on the back burner if you need help to redirect or have fresh eyes on your issues, I highly recommend Bettina!”
Deidere Farley
Client Experience
Entrepreneur
Who is This Program For?
This program is for those who identify as women of color in the corporate world and who are looking for meaning in their lives but struggle with how to get there.
Are several years into your profession and are feeling disillusioned
Find yourself questioning what’s next
Realize you are bored with your current profession
Feel exhausted trying to prove yourself at work and starting to question whether it’s all worth it
Remember when you used to have an avenue for self-expression or a creative outlet — but you seem to have lost it
Find yourself trying to fill your life with travel, fashion, food or other pursuits but still feel empty
Would love to consider another job or a different career but think you should be grateful for all you’ve accomplished
This program is also for you if you:
Don’t have time — Personal change takes intention and commitment. And, it takes time. If you can’t dedicate the time to make our meetings consistently and spend time between sessions with what we’re working on, it just might not be the right time to focus on this
Are looking to improve your resume — This work is about finding meaning, in whatever way speaks to you. In the sessions, we explore under the surface and dive deep, we question. This is more than an exercise of jazzing up your credentials for another promotion
Want someone to tell you what to do — I believe everyone has their own innate wisdom. You might not have discovered it yet, or know how to regularly access it, and that’s part of the work we’ll do together. If, on the other hand, you just want someone to tell you what to do, we probably aren’t a good fit
Who is This Program Not For?
My coaching isn’t for everyone.
This program probably isn’t for you if you:
Program Benefits
By working with me, you’ll gain:
Clarity on what ‘more meaning’ means for you personally
Tools to help you make better and more effective decisions for your life
An understanding of what might be standing in your way
Ways to connect to your intuition and your own innate wisdom
Simple and doable action steps to bring more meaning into your life and/or work
Momentum, making space for something new or launching the thing you’ve been pushing off for years
Value and vibrancy as you move forward
“I was blessed with the opportunity to have Bettina as a life coach for eight weeks. She assisted me by offering many mind-body tools that helped me to reset and navigate an unclear time in my life and career. The most memorable advice she gave me is something I actively utilize and regularly refer to. I am forever grateful to have made the connection and received her services.”
Ebony Hurt
Client Experience
Entrpreneur
Change can and does appear to happen suddenly. However, in my experience, internal changes often require time and a touch of patience. Patience with the process and patience with yourself. Self-compassion and kindness are essential during all of this.
Consider the wisdom of Einstein “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”.
Thought patterns are like grooves on a record, and you’ll need space and creativity to shift your thinking to create a new song.
There may be times during or after a coaching session where you find it challenging to tap into your own wisdom or insight. That’s OK. I’ll gently meet you where you are — knowing time is a benefit and time is a friend in your search for meaning.
Making Time for Change
I know hiring a Life Coach can be scary. You’re essentially saying you’re not happy with the ways things are going and you need a change. You may even worry that by going through this process, you’ll end up having to leave your job.
The thing is, working with me doesn’t come with a prescribed outcome. Any way that you find more meaning and purpose for yourself has to feel good to you, or it won’t work.
People often assume the best and only way to find meaning and purpose is through your job. Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn’t. It can be found anywhere though — through salsa dancing, learning to sing or write music or meditating.
In working with me, you’ll be exploring opportunities and allowing space to uncover and nurture what brings more meaning to you. You are unique, one of a kind, magnificent.
And, as a Life Coach, I don’t make anyone do anything. The choices you make are ones that come from your own innate wisdom.
Your Current Job and the Search for Meaning
Client Experience
Bettina is an extremely warm-hearted coach to work with. She's able to effectively use her empathy, intuition, and coaching skills to connect and work with her clients. I'd say her ability to really listen to what a person is saying during a session has allowed me to view situations and outcomes from a different perspective.
I've been able to make more mindful decisions in some pretty tough work and personal situations based upon my work with Bettina. She's also very personable and makes me feel very at ease whenever I've worked with her. I'd highly recommend her as a coach!
Janelle Hawes
Senior Audit Manager + Entrepreneur
What’s Included?
Eight (8) 1-hour weekly and bi-weekly 1:1 sessions via Zoom
The first month we meet, we will meet on a weekly basis. When we start our work together, it’s important to gain a sense of momentum, and meeting on a weekly basis will give you the best start in our journey together. After the first month, we will move to meeting bi-weekly, where you’ll have more time in between sessions to integrate what you’re learning.
Worksheets and assignments
After our calls, you’ll leave with assignments or things to work on in between sessions. This will help you integrate the work in your daily life.
Email prompts for journaling
Personal development and change takes time, support and care. These prompts are designed to give you a little yumminess and extra support throughout the time we’re working together.
Bonus check-in session post-engagement
If something goes off track during the months following our work together, you have a chance to reconnect with me. I’ll offer coaching, insight and my understanding of whatever you may most need at the moment. That way, even though we’ve stopped working together, you have a chance to call on me one more time.
Session recordings
You get access to cloud-based recordings of our calls that can be downloaded to your computer for permanent access. We cover a lot in our calls, and I don’t want you to have to worry about having to frantically take notes. Being able to re-listen to the calls when you want can allow for a deeper level of awareness.
Welcome packet and welcome gift
Starting our work together is an occasion for celebration, and I want to help you mark it! Once you sign on to work with me, I’ll send a special welcome package full of good things.
Price: $1,650
Pay in Full or Three monthly payments of $550
Are You Ready to Start Finding More Meaning at Work?
Step 1: Click here to send me an email letting me know you’d like to chat.
Step 2: I’ll send you a link to schedule a date & time and answer a few brief questions.
Step 3: During our appointment, we’ll talk. I’ll ask a few questions about your job, what’s going on with you and your search for meaning. We’ll make sure we’re a good fit before you commit and answer any outstanding questions you may have.
Step 4. Then we’ll get started! If you decide to work with me, I’ll tell you the exact steps for getting started. If you decide not to work with me, I’m happy to share other resources to help you get what you need.
My Approach for Creating a Sacred Space while Coaching
You will not have to prove yourself
You will be seen and heard on your journey to find more meaning
You will always be met exactly where you are during all of your coaching sessions
Questions
If you have any questions at all, I'd love to chat with you and talk about anything you'd like.
