1-1 online sessions with a qualified expert
Recenter (15 Week 1:1 Coaching, mix of 30 & 60 minutes)
by Charisse Deschenes
LEAD FROM CENTER LLC - Health and Leadership Coaching. Schedule a call today and ask about packages.
Overview
What you'll achieve
Clarify goals and intentions and work collaboratively to achieve them
Identify and work through specific health, leadership, or life challenges
Break complex issues into clear, manageable next steps
Develop greater awareness of patterns affecting stress, energy, and decision-making
Strengthen alignment between values, priorities, and daily choices
Gain clearer direction and confidence about what comes next
Who this is for
Those seeking personalized support to improve their life, health, leadership, or overall direction
People navigating change, transition, or a period of re-evaluation
Those who feel off-center, overwhelmed, or unsure about what comes next
Those wanting a collaborative coaching relationship rather than a preset program
People willing to reflect, engage honestly, and take intentional action
Those who value clarity, sustainability, and alignment over quick fixes
What's included
15 private one-on-one coaching sessions, 30 or 60 minutes each (depending what is needed that week), delivered weekly over approximately 15 weeks
Personalized coaching focused on the client's goals and priorities. Each session is guided by what the client wants or needs to work on at that time.
Collaborative goal-setting and intention-setting. Goals and focus areas are developed together and may evolve throughout the engagement.
Thoughtful conversation, reflection, and problem-solving. Sessions provide space to think clearly, explore options, and work through challenges.
Ongoing continuity and support over time. Regular sessions allow for momentum, learning, and adjustment as progress unfolds.
Program structure
1. Recenter Program Structure
This is a 15-week, one-on-one coaching engagement designed to support steady progress over time while remaining flexible and responsive to individual needs.
Early sessions focus on orientation and clarity.
We begin by getting clear on what the client wants to work on, what’s currently feeling misaligned or challenging, and what would be most supportive to address first. This phase often includes clarifying goals, intentions, and priorities.
Middle sessions support exploration, progress, and adjustment.
As the coaching relationship develops, sessions focus on working through the client’s chosen areas of focus. This may include exploring patterns, testing new approaches, addressing obstacles, and refining goals as insight and momentum build.
Later sessions emphasize integration and forward direction.
Toward the end of the engagement, sessions focus on consolidating learning, reinforcing what’s working, and clarifying next steps. The goal is for clients to leave with a clearer sense of direction and increased confidence in how they want to move forward.
Throughout the engagement, the coaching adapts to the client’s evolving needs rather than following a fixed sequence or preset program.
What you'll need
Charisse Deschenes
LEAD FROM CENTER LLC - Health and Leadership Coaching. Schedule a call today and ask about packages.
Port Townsend, United States
1 years experience
I’m an executive leader turned health and leadership coach, blending 20+ years in public service with evidence-based mind-body wellness. I help people strengthen their center—clarity, confidence, and wellbeing—so they can navigate life and leadership with more purpose and ease. My clients come to me for support with health, stress, clarity, and personal growth, and often discover they leave with a deeper sense of alignment in every area of their lives.
My Style
Calm, thoughtful, steady, and deeply supportive. I help clients feel grounded and safe while exploring meaningful change. I ask strong questions, simplify complex situations, and offer a blend of compassion and clarity. My style empowers you to reconnect with your center so you can move forward with confidence and ease.
My Approach
My coaching blends executive-level insight, whole-person health coaching, and a calm, grounded presence. I help clients slow down internally so they can see themselves clearly, make strong decisions, and build habits that support their wellbeing. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—rooted in deep listening, curiosity, and practical tools that create real change without adding pressure.
Experience
- Over two decades in local government leadership, including Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Interim City Manager, and Department Director
- Extensive experience supporting professionals, teams, and communities
- Coaching clients in health, clarity, habit change, and leadership
- Founder of Lead From Center, a coaching practice focused on clarity and wellbeing
- Skilled in guiding conversations, supporting insight, and helping people reconnect with their inner steadiness
Podcast
I host a podcast called The Unmuted Voices of Leaders with another friend / colleague / coach with a city executive background, Kellye Mazzoli. Together we talk through struggles and offer a way forward. We aim to unravel the professional muting that keeps city executives isolated and show other leaders they don’t’ have to carry everything in complete silence.
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FAQs
Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
Is this therapy?
No. This is a coaching engagement focused on reflection, clarity, goal-setting, and forward-moving change. It does not replace therapy, counseling, medical care, or mental health treatment.
What if I don't know exactly what I want to work on yet?
That’s completely okay. Many clients begin without a clear focus. Part of the coaching process is clarifying what matters most and identifying meaningful areas to work on together.
Is there a set program, curriculum, or worksheet-based system?
No. This is personalized, one-on-one coaching. Sessions are guided by the client’s goals, priorities, and needs rather than a fixed program or prescribed materials.
Do I need to prepare for sessions or complete work between sessions?
There is no required preparation. Some clients choose to reflect or take action between sessions, but this is shaped collaboratively and kept realistic. There are some upfront minimal assessments when we begin our work together.
What kind of topics can we work on?
Coaching topics vary by individual and may include health, stress, leadership, decision-making, boundaries, transitions, values, or overall life direction. The focus is determined together.
What happens at the end of the coaching package?
Toward the end of the engagement, we review progress and clarify next steps. Some clients choose to continue coaching; others take what they’ve gained and move forward independently. There is no obligation to continue.
How do I know if this is a good fit?
A free discovery call is offered to explore fit, answer questions, and ensure this coaching engagement aligns with your needs before committing.
How are sessions held?
Sessions are held virtually via video call. Details are shared after enrollment.
What if I need to reschedule?
Life happens. Sessions can be rescheduled with reasonable notice. Ongoing or last-minute cancelations may limit availability, so consistency is encouraged. The contract between client and coach will provide more information about cancelations and rescheduling.
Is everything we discuss confidential?
Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.