“Sit your rump down!”

…Restorative coaching for ‘tired achievers’

“Sit your rump down!” is a restorative coaching invitation for high achievers who want to rebalance the constant ‘doing’ with more ‘being.’

Perhaps you’re clear about the direction for your personal and professional goals.

But in this moment, you’re also feeling exhausted.

Shout out to ‘tired achievers!’

As a coach, I offer an open, non-judgmental space for you to explore restorative practices based in holistic wellness and spiritual reconnection as a foundation for your life goals.

I support you to realize your personal and professional goals with a greater sense of purpose and a deeper connection to what matters most to you.

Why are we tired?!

Because perhaps like me, you’ve spent the last several years:

  • Maintaining a home and rockin’ it as a single parent

  • Meeting all the marks and then some at work without breaking a (visible) sweat

  • Paying the bills, while figuring out (during wakeful nights) how to create more financial breathing room

  • Maintaining the ‘in the top 5’ spot of who they call when friends and family are in a pinch

  • Mastering the algorithms of 3 dating apps and how to take a selfie that gives a sexy, librarian / park ranger vibe because we read and build our own campfires!

  • Plus the self-growth work!

AND much of this during a pandemic!

We’ve done it!

You’re doing it. 

Photo credit: Howard Vrankin

And maybe in this moment, a part of you says,

“Enough.”

Restorative pauses support ‘being’ and reconnection to balance the ‘doing.’

Photo credit: Howard Vrankin, Harrington Beach State Park

The part of you that says “enough” is giving you permission to take the ‘doing’ backpack off.

Permission to pause and sit your rump down.

“A restorative pause, Heidi?”

“But I have multiple ‘to do’ lists, deadlines, people who depend on me, etc!”

And yet, despite that uncomfortable feeling about taking a pause, maybe a part of you is longing for it because…

Another romantic relationship ended because your ‘stuff’ and their ‘stuff’ just didn’t vibe.

You ended up in the ER for chest pains that turned out to be heartburn from stress.

Or you’re having autoimmune flare-ups again like skin rashes or digestive issues.

You’re on job feeds, searching regularly (comfort cocktail in hand), but you’ve missed another application deadline.

Or your promotion pitch is ready, but you still haven’t asked to get on your boss’ calendar.

You know something’s got to change.

You WANT change!

But despite your relentless motivation and awe-inspiring organizational skills and efforts (“Own it Tired Achiever!”),

You’re not exactly sure how to change it.

Does any of this resonate?

Then, I invite you to read on for an invitation to rebalance the ‘doing’ with more intentional ‘being’ as well as to discover restorative ways to reconnect with yourself and others.

Hi, I’m Heidi, and along with sharing a very similar journey, I’m a certified professional coach (ACC), passionate about supporting tired achievers to take a restorative pause and reconnect with what matters most.

As a coach, I offer a flexible approach in a safe, non-judgmental space for restorative pauses to take shape.

You, as the client, get to decide what shape this will be and how you want to use this approach to shift your energy from doing to being.

My approach (or map if you’re vibing with the metaphor so far) invites us to walk through six areas that I believe are foundational for shifting energy:

  • Acknowledge and Celebrate

  • Release and Rest

  • Regather and Reignite

Photo taken by my daughter, Mila, 2023

Within the six areas listed above, we’ll take a closer look at your story (the ‘Who’), the choices you’re making, and energetically how you’re showing up. This space and the tools offered allow you to dig deeper into your beliefs, values, and sense of purpose, so you can discover where you may have lost connection to yourself and to others as part of on-going ‘doing.’

A significant contributor to an imbalance between ‘doing’ and ‘being’ is the loss of spiritual connection with ourselves and all that surrounds us. 

So, at the core, restorative pauses offer you the opportunity to reconnect on those deeper levels and shift your energy towards ‘being’ from a greater sense of self, core values, and purpose.

Disclaimer: I’m not a religious guide or mentor.

I won’t give spiritual or religious answers as that’s outside the ethical guidelines of coaching.

And besides, I don’t have them!

Those answers are already inside you and within your spiritual community. 

Potential Tangibles through this work:

  • Renewed energy

  • Greater awareness of behavior influencers and choices

  • Clearer intentions

  • Redefined obstacles

  • Impactful and sustainable outcomes

  • Recentered and reconnected to who and what matters most

Still curious?

Check out my About page for more on my point of view, coaching approach, and how we’ll figure out if we’re a fit for this work together.

And here’s the link to my Services page.

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Also, below are testimonials from current and past clients.

Let me know if you’d like to reach out to any of them directly, and I’ll connect you.

Restorative Pauses

  • "If you are looking for fundamental insights and sustainable changes that happened in a deeply supported and enjoyable approach, Heidi is the only coach you should work with. I have been coached by Heidi for three sessions so far, covering challenging life choices, emotional drawbacks, and seeking a way forward. Heidi has a talent to connect with me not only on the surface but also deeply in heart and energy level, which makes her presence so influential in every session, and grants her the incredible ability to shed light to the thoughts and emotions I might have buried. I move forward with confidence and excitement in my life progress thanks to her inspiring coaching style, and the genuine unwavering support. If you feel you are stuck at a certain point of life, no matter what challenges you are encountering, I would recommend Heidi to you wholeheartedly."

    W.S. Chan

  • "I was at an inflection point in my career where I was being offered two opportunities. One was moving up the corporate ladder, with a chance for a big promotion, and long hours. The other had no chance for promotion, but offered a re-location with significant benefits to the family. Through our 12 sessions, Heidi helped me understand the conflicting values, and to sort through priorities driving the decision and ways to mitigate the negatives. It was incredibly helpful to have someone like Heidi to help focus the conversation and to challenge my assumptions. I couldn't be happier with the path I've chosen."

    Joe G.

  • "Heidi is a very thoughtful coach, professional, passionate, creative. I really felt at ease and safe in all the sessions with her. She has a welcoming approach and has encouraged me to see things from different perspectives, picking up on words I used in our sessions that brought gently to self-reflection. She also guided me to find a path forward, identifying actionable items. I truly enjoy working with Heidi because I feel I have a direction at the end of our sessions."

    Cinzia B.

  • "My experience with Coach Heidi V was transformational! From the moment we met in a discovery call to 10 sessions later, Heidi's energy was infectious. She skillfully and seamlessly guided my inner discovery to find my own landing spot in my journey to uncover my needs and desires for re-careering. Heidi excels in empowering questions towards self-exploration by gently looking within so I could look out and up. Heidi's skill in uncovering my own inner wisdom has re-ignited my own energy to embrace next steps!"

    Julie Ann L.

  • Heidi's intuitive and compassionate nature along with her ability to balance careful listening with insights and great questions was a perfect fit for me. Our sessions opened up valuable new perspectives and left me feeling refreshed and energized. She doesn't just focus on fixing what's wrong, but takes time to pause, acknowledge and reflect on my strengths and what's going well. Working with Heidi increased my self-confidence and I was able to move forward with my goals in a calmer purposeful way.

    Margret P.

  • "When I'm talking with Coach Heidi, I can believe my possibilities and feel like I can do anything I want. She is the best partner for me to move forward with aligning with my values and feelings. She always helps me to listen to what I want to do from bottom of my heart."

    Yasue H.

  • "I have had a few coaching sessions with Heidi. She does an amazing job of holding space for me and asking questions that really help me to see the big picture. After our sessions, I always feel that a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders."

    Courtney C.