I teach what most coaches won’t touch—because I’ve lived what most people haven’t.

Predators, narcissists, manipulators, and power-players all read the same thing first: your energy. They assess you in seconds. Are you someone they can push, probe, or control… or someone they’d never dare test?

My mission is to train women to project the second type of energy—the untouchable kind.
I show women how to command their words, their actions, and their presence so they stop attracting users and start stepping into their full potential. When you change the energy you put out, you change the opportunities, relationships, and outcomes you allow in.

For the past 4 years as a coach—and 25 years as a healthcare provider—I’ve worked with everyone from women transitioning out of the prison system to attorneys inside major law firms. I help them decode how people challenge, manipulate, and boundary-test… and what to do in the moment, with precision.
At the core, it always comes down to this: your confidence, your self-esteem, and your ability to detach emotionally under pressure.

And who am I to teach this?

I boxed for money.
I trained over a decade in Krav Maga—the same combative system taught to Israeli Special Forces.
I was the first woman taxi driver to work San Francisco’s night shift for 13 years, putting myself through college and chiropractic school.
I built and ran a healthcare clinic for 21 years in one of the city's highest-crime neighborhoods.
I’m a lifelong bodybuilder, a wife of 33 years, a coach, a chiropractor, and a woman who has walked into every hard space life had to offer… and walked out stronger.

I care deeply about helping women become impossible to manipulate and powerful in their own lives.

I’m direct. I’m experienced. I’m unapologetic.
I’m a badass—and if we’re the right fit, I’m here to help you become one too.

I am Bi-racial, first generation college graduate thriving in northern Vermont. My experience is rich with advocacy, social justice work and early childhood education. I am dedicated to continued growth and learning about my own identity as both Filipina and White and how to navigate vastly different societal expectations as a female- identifying person. I acknowledge how unique my own journey is; including professional challenges, interpersonal relationships and structured educational institutional learning. I continue to engage in my own coaching in my quest to create a fulfilled life and true joy. 

Dan Pogue is an accomplished executive coach, educator, and leadership development consultant with more than three decades of experience spanning higher education, the U.S. Air Force, and corporate leadership. He holds master’s degrees in business management & leadership development and information technology management from Webster University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business – Human Resource Management from Southern Nazarene University.
 

A retired U.S. Air Force senior officer and former Director of Aeronautical Routes, Mr. Pogue brings extensive expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and program management. He has managed global operations, developed military aviation training programs exceeding $150 million in scope, and led award-winning teams in complex, high-stakes environments. He is also a former Director of Administrative Services for Edison State College, responsible for financial, security, IT, and campus operations.
 

As Founder and CEO of Thriving Leaders Group, LLC, Dan partners with executives and teams across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to advance leadership competencies, organizational effectiveness, and strategic growth. His client portfolio includes Chick-fil-A, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, city agencies, and healthcare organizations. He is especially skilled in executive coaching, business consulting, and curriculum development, with a proven record of helping individuals and organizations achieve transformative results.
 

Dan is committed to the advancement of the coaching profession. He currently serves as President of the International Coach Federation (ICF), San Antonio Chapter, and is a member of the Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School. Daniel’s teaching interests focus on leadership development, emotional intelligence, organizational effectiveness, strategic management, and professional growth.
 

He is certified as an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Master Certified Financial Coach (MCFC), CLCI Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC), EQ-i 2.0/EQ-i 360 professional, Lean Six Sigma White Belt, and Covey Leadership Institute Facilitator. He has been honored with membership in Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business and the National Honor Society.
 

Dan’s work is guided by the values of impact, authenticity, grit, and relationships. He resides in Houston, Texas.

I'm Claudia, a Certified Life Coach and Specialist in Rapid Resolution Therapy.

My approach is based on deep listening and using the wisdom and creativity of my method to achieve intentional progress with my participants, generating directive intentions and taking responsibility for our session's outcome.

I have dedicated my work to a method that alleviates the symptoms of anxiety, emotional and physical pain, post-traumatic stress, fears, and depression, without forcing unnecessary revisits to unpleasant memories or dwelling on the pain unnecessarily.

My sessions are pleasant, engaging, and deep, as well as being profoundly effective.

My goal is to liberate, clear, and energize the mind, starting with our very first conversation.

With over 20 years of experience as an advocate and mentor for parents of individuals with special needs, Cheryl Martinez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients. Her dedication to supporting families in navigating the educational system has resulted in meaningful outcomes for countless children.  As a parent of a son with Autism, Cheryl can relate to a parent's experience in raising a child with special needs.  

As a Certified Professional Life Coach, Cheryl is passionate about helping individuals explore and identify their future goals. She provides personalized guidance to create actionable plans that empower you to achieve those goals. Together, you will uncover any barriers that may have hindered your progress and develop a proactive strategy with a positive, "can-do" mindset.

Cheryl is committed to fostering personal growth and resilience, ensuring that you have the tools and support needed to thrive in all areas of your life.

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. 

Drawing from the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) and many years of one-on-one work supporting people through growth and transition, I offer a space where you can explore patterns, emotions, relationships, and life challenges without judgment. Together, we listen for what is most deeply true, reconnect with your innate capacity for resilience and connection, and discover new ways of meeting life with greater ease and authenticity.

Testimonials:

“Kelty is an outstanding listener whose insights have truly been life-changing. His compassionate and skillful approach was exactly what I needed.”
-Alex R.

"I am grateful for your calm and thoughtful presence. You ground is true, and I am thankful to have shared space with you. Thank You for your support and kindness"

-K.C.

Rate: $150 for a 60-minute session
I offer a needs-based sliding scale and free initial consultation.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Master Certified Life Coach (M.C.L.C), I bring over 15 years of experience helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve lasting success. With 15 years as a business owner, over 27 years of marriage, and a background as a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer, I understand the power of resilience, transformation, and strategic growth. 

My solution-focused approach blends Cognitive Behavioral strategies with personalized coaching to help clients break barriers, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. Let’s work together to design the future you deserve—because true fulfillment starts with clarity, action, and the right support.

Rev. Dr. Claudette C. Rodney is a Professional Life Coach and veteran mental health clinician based in Richmond, Virginia. Her aspiration for her platform, Stepping into Destiny LLC is to provide a “home” for those seeking guidance in life’s many challenges, and a caring voice amidst the clamor of modern living. As a Certified Professional Life Coach, she empowers her clients to live the life of their dreams. She partners with them to revitalize their relationships; create a balanced work/home life; or to just stop worrying and start living. 

Personal: Originally from South America, Dr. Rodney emigrated to the U.S.A. in her late teens and has amassed a considerable educational, spiritual, and occupational resume. 

Educational: Dr. Rodney holds a Doctorate in Psychology from Pace University, New York. An ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Claudette also holds a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

Spiritual: A member of The House of the Lord (HOLC) Churches, Rev. Rodney served for 15 years at the congregational headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. In 1989, led by the Spirit of the Lord, Claudette relocated to Beaver Falls, PA, where she served as the Church Administrator as well as Youth Advisor for 10 years. In addition, Claudette was also an Associate Minister of the HOLC in Washington, D.C. She now functions as a member and Senior Minister in diaspora. 

Occupational/Evangelical: 

• Dr. Rodney has served in various parts of the U.S., Europe, and Africa as a speaker and consultant. She was selected as an InterFuture Scholar in 1981, and traveled to Ghana, West Africa and London, England, where she conducted original research concerning the role of Black Fathers within the Family System from Ancient Africa to Modern Day. Through the organization, Pan-African Christian Exchange, Claudette participated in two mission trips to Kenya, East Africa. There she served as a psychological consultant to a local Children’s Home and the Kiritta School for Children with mental and emotional needs. Rev. Claudette also participated in a mission trip to Uganda where she ministered in two prisons, a local church, and open-air crusades.
• In June 1998, Dr. Rodney presented at the First International Conference on Child & Adolescent Mental Health seminar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her presentation PATHWAYS: A Model Service is published in International Perspectives on Child & Adolescent Mental Health. In 1995, as a psychological consultant, Claudette joined delegates from The House of the Lord Church (Sisters Assisting South Africans) in their exploratory/fact finding trip to South Africa.
• Over the years, Dr. Rodney has gained considerable clinical experience within multi-disciplinary teams, working with children, adolescents, and their families. While at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, New Brighton, PA, Dr. Rodney was the Director of Home-Based Family Services. In this role, she provided administrative and clinical supervision to therapists working in-home with multi-problematic families to prevent out-of-home placements of children. 
• At Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, VA, Dr. Rodney was a Psychology Associate Senior for the 1,000 inmates in S3 cluster until her retirement after 18 years. She provided mental health services, including crisis intervention and group psychotherapy, to inmates within the general population. 
• Rev. Dr. Rodney is also a retired Chaplain with GraceInside, Virginia’s Prison Chaplain Service, and Chaplain Supervisor (Central Region). She held positions in the past as Institutional Chaplain at two large facilities, Chaplain Intern, Protestant Religious Volunteer, with duties to include monitoring religious programs, sharing the Gospel message and conducting weekly Bible studies. She has led studies with inmates on Men and Emotions from a Biblical perspective. 
• Dr. Rodney is enthusiastic about her transition into the role of a Professional Life Coach and helping others to navigate the storms of modern life. Her work will follow the Gospel of the Lord who calmed the stormy seas.

I am a person who has had and continues to have the very real experience of grief in the day-to-day: disappointments, personal losses, the unique struggles and challenges of modern life. As a older Black neurodivergent queer female nonbinary person, I've had to do significant work around processing such impacts, that I believe I can offer, along with my coaching training and experience, to help others find their inner voice and achieve healing and growth.

I made my personal shift from evangelical Christianity to a more open spiritual orientation over several years, and understand from experience the challenges and grieving that can accompany such a journey. I have deep compassion for those traveling similar paths, and desire to use my professional coaching skills to hold space for them and facilitate their well-being, wherever they may find themselves along their way. 

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies with a concentration in Christianity and have also attended seminary at Liberty University. I have been in active ministry with several churches of differing denominations. I am a parent and grandparent, experienced in community organizing and social justice, and a staunch advocate for marginalized people, including the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, kink and disabled communities.