A Note From Heather

Who I Work With

My practice primarily focuses on cis and transgender women and non-binary femmes navigating major midlife transitions. I feel a special calling to serve this population given my own life experience. But it’s okay if you don’t fit this profile. As an inclusive coach, my clientele includes individuals of all gender identities and life stages—immigrants, graduate students, young professionals, and high performing leaders—seeking clarity and a way back to themselves.

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My Approach

Aletheia (al-AY-thī-a) is an Ancient Greek concept meaning “unconcealing”, “disclosing”, or “revealing”. It is the act of uncovering a reality which was previously known but forgotten. Consider that Michelangelo’s statue of David was always within the block of marble. The artist merely chiseled away what did not belong, revealing the masterpiece inside. This knowing—that the most perfect you already exists within you—is the cornerstone of Aletheia Life & Leadership Coaching.

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You are a masterpiece. Coaching helps you reclaim the intrinsic you.

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Every coaching session is a safe and judgment-free space where you can disconnect from the chaos, rediscover yourself—perhaps after a lifetime of prioritizing others, figure out what really matters to you, and find a way to move closer to the life you envision. Working together we’ll uncover your foundational beliefs and priorities, and align your goals with your values to create a life of meaning and purpose. I act as a partner on your journey, helping you recognize what you’re capable of, design meaningful action steps towards your goals, and stay accountable to yourself.

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While I may not share your lived experience, I promise to listen deeply, learn continuously, and center your narrative. Recognizing that systemic barriers exist, I am here to support you and actively work to ensure my coaching methods are culturally responsive.

 

Core Values

I come to coaching with the belief that all people inherently possess the creativity and resourcefulness to guide themselves, and that they are the sole authority on their own well-being. My life—and my coaching practice—is guided by the principles of:

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• Curiosity: an eager wish to know or learn about something;

• Compassion: the sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it;

• Self Agency: the capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power over one’s circumstances; 

• Self Improvement: activities that develop a person's capabilities and potential, enhance quality of life, and facilitate the realization of dreams and aspirations; and 

• Accountability: the act of being responsible for what one does and able to provide a satisfactory reason for it.

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I uphold the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and adhere to the ICF Core Values of Professionalism, Collaboration, Humanity, and Equity.