Two things make me an ideal coach.  1.  I've been a lifelong worker on my own self.  While I am not a finished product by any means (ask my wife!) I have grown a lot through my own experiences.  2.  I coached college sports for 30 years.  The different types of people and issues I've dealt can't really be learned in any other environment.  

Are you standing at a crossroads, uncertain of your next move? Do you yearn for a brighter, more fulfilling life? Let's turn these aspirations into reality through the transformative power of life coaching! 
It's fascinating how readily we invest in personal trainers for our bodies, yet hesitate to invest in nurturing our life's path. But imagine: just as you sculpt your physique, you can sculpt your destiny.
* I'm a firm believer that life coaching is the beacon of light that can guide you through uncertainty and toward unparalleled happiness. And guess what? The journey starts now! 
* With over three decades thriving within the tapestry of corporate America, my true passion emerged as I supported and mentored my incredible team, colleagues, and leaders. Their success stories ignited a fire in me, leading me to embrace life coaching full-time.
* Together, let's build your personal brand into a radiant force on LinkedIn. Let's craft your narrative and transform you into a thought leader. Your voice matters, and it's time to amplify it!
* Oh, and remember to grab a copy of my latest book at https://bit.ly/cattellbook! It's a stepping stone towards understanding and embracing your boundless potential.

Approaching our 50s can feel like standing on the edge of something both exciting and uncertain (especially for women!).  After 25+ years in the massage therapy world, a thought began forming - I love hearing people’s stories! I began to search online for a different way to help people through the challenging times. I wanted to add to my toolkit, but it was a little scary to consider bringing something brand new into my wellness practice.
 

I met my husband later in life at 44, and we married in 2019. Then, just as the world began to settle after the pandemic, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2021. Suddenly, I was navigating yet another shift in identity—this time as a partner and caregiver.
 

I continued searching for something that would inspire me. That search led me to life coaching - and a new sense of purpose. Transitions are rarely simple. Sometimes the next chapter doesn’t reveal itself right away. Sometimes we need support to find clarity, or to get out of our own way. Life coaching can be that support!

I share my story because, in many ways, I am my own ideal client. I’m walking this path - navigating the same questions of identity, purpose, and reinvention. As your wellness practitioner, our time together is entirely about you, but I want you to know that I’m right here beside you, doing my own work, facing my own crossroads.
 

I know how it feels to look at coaches online (many of whom are really content creators) who seem to have it all figured out—perfectly polished and always confident. That can be inspiring, but it’s not always relatable. My approach is different. I'm in the real, messy, beautiful middle of it too. I'm close enough to understand what you're feeling, but outside of your experience, so I can offer perspective and reflect back what you might not yet see in yourself.

You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to walk with you— authentically and compassionately.

Impactful Pursuits helps purposeful people move from inner friction to freedom through structured formation—integrating temperament, purpose, and neuroscience-informed habit change with clarity, courage, and care.

Change becomes possible when we stop fighting ourselves and start understanding ourselves. Formation always outlasts force. Let’s move together through the phases (Awareness → Alignment → Practice) 

I’m an International Coaching Federation,  Accredited Certified Coach (ICF ACC).  I help people discover their God-given, biological temperament so they can embrace their natural strengths and ‘go after’ their “challenge virtue”, by developing impactful habits, and building character on their journey to a happier, more satisfying and purposeful life. (https://alexhavard.com). I help people become more aware of their inner dialogue and strengthen their mental self-command with the Positive Intelligence tools to turn insights into action. (https://www.positiveintelligence.com/ ). I have 4 years experience life coaching.  In addition to my past Mechanical Engineering experience at Motorola Inc and as a Systems Engineer at Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Plant, I have 30 years of experience as a sounding board and coach to my husband and now 4 adult children. In addition to my coaching passion, I love to hike, workout and volunteer at my church. 

I'm Victoria, the founder of Planted Path Coaching.

I believe that growth happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward with confidence. My passion is helping others navigate life's transitions with greater clarity, purpose, and self-trust.

I've dedicated my career to helping others learn, grow, and reach their potential through education. That passion naturally evolved into coaching, where I've spent the past two years partnering with clients in both 1-on-1 and group coaching settings. These experiences have deepened my belief that meaningful change begins with honest conversations, intentional action, and compassionate support.

My goal is to provide a safe, encouraging space where you can explore your goals, discover your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want to build. 

Degrees
I hold an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a Master of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities.

Certification
I am an ICF-accredited Certified Life Coach, committed to upholding the highest standards of professional coaching, ethics, and client-centered practice.

Experience
I've worked in education since 2018 and specialized in coaching neurodivergent individuals since 2024, helping clients build confidence, navigate transitions, and develop strategies that align with their unique strengths.

THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING.

For most of my life, I thought love was supposed to feel easy when it was “right". But even in the best relationships, I found myself caught in the same cycles – trying to keep the peace, over-giving, or shutting down to avoid conflict. I was successful, capable, and loving, but somehow… still walking on eggshells (and blaming my partner).

I tried all the traditional advice: better communication tools, conflict resolution methods, therapy – but I stayed stuck and super frustrated!

It became my mission to figure this love thing out. I spent years studying with world-renowned teachers and coaches who showed me how our nervous systems, inner worlds, pasts, and stories can block us from the very love we seek, and it hit me. You can’t communicate your way out of patterns that are rooted in fear, protection, and misunderstanding.

Fixing your relationship can't be about managing your partner – it has to be about learning to see and soothe the parts of ourselves and each other that are reacting from pain instead of love. I started applying what I learned in my own love life – showing up as grounded, honest, and great at having hard conversations. From that place, I began helping others do the same.

My promise to my clients: I will always come from a place of love and care, and I won’t hold back the truths that free you from your struggles, even if they’re challenging. 

I’m originally from Slovakia, but have been traveling around since I was 11. Living the expat life is where my passion for connecting with people all around the world came from. 
Having overcome my own anxiety issues, I want to help others.

There is no profit in healthy people.

When we spend years of our lives not taking care of the one thing that is worth more than all the gold on the planet...our bodies.

Our health is our greatest wealth.

All the fat bank accounts, big houses and fancy sports cars mean nothing if you are ill, or dying. At that point, you'd trade it all just to have your health back.

Once looped into the broken healthcare system this country is famous for, it will take a very long time to find that healthy life, if ever.

How do you change a lifetime of bad habits?

How do you realize the one thing that really matters?

How do you start?

When people ask me how I lost 100 pounds and reversed type 2 diabetes, I'm fairly certain they really don't want to know the hard truth of what it takes.

But the short and doable answer; one day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time and on hard days, 10 minutes at a time. But I refused to give up on myself.

That journey lead me down a path of what realizing that even well respected doctors (and I had those) in all the years it takes to earn that doctorate, spend about 5 minutes on nutrition.

They make more bank prescribing pills.

My personal story is long, hard, full of unhealed trauma and heartbreak, not for this post, but to let you inside my life, how I took my health back, how I changed everything and how I stay strong and healthy. This lead me to a 20 year career in holistic health and personal training, and yoga.

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Donna’s expertise is in helping clients to: 

• Find clarity around what is truly important to them; to help them move their lives from where they are, to where they dream of being.  
• Construct strategies or systems to address obstacles or fears that may interfere with their goal achievement. 
• Practice setting boundaries.

All the above is accomplished through creating an environment of non-judgement, support and confidentiality. 

Donna Whitley, owner of Donna Whitley Life Coaching, has been studying personal-development and communication for over 45 years, and life coaching for over 20 years. She knows first-hand the power of thoughts and how they hinder or help progress.

She grew up in an extremely chaotic household and knew that if she didn’t change the way she thought, she was going to go down a very destructive path. Which unfortunately is the path her brother chose, which led to his death at 50.

Though she knew the power of thoughts it was still difficult to gain control over her fears and limiting beliefs. As she came into midlife, she realized that she needed to follow her calling, which had been present for her since childhood, and follow her dreams of becoming a life coach.

She is a Certified Master Life Coach, certified under Certified Life Coach Institute. 

She has a MA in communications and a BA in accounting. 

Hi! I’m Mayra — a coach, facilitator, and guide who helps people remember their connection to nature, to others, and to their own inner wisdom. I created a signature workshop, Spiritual Composting, inspired by the wisdom of nature: everything is compostable into nutrients for growth. As part of nature, we too can compost the messy parts, the beautiful parts, and the parts we pretend aren’t there. Real transformation happens when we stop fighting the truth of ourselves and start witnessing and accepting it.

My background is an eclectic weave of spiritual ecology, embodiment, somatic practices, land stewardship, creativity, and 25+ years of exploring what makes humans feel whole.

Whether I’m coaching, teaching, or guiding a ceremony, I bring presence, playfulness, and a deep respect for the mystery of being alive. My hope is simple: to help you feel at home in your body, in your life, and in the natural world you belong to.