1-1 online sessions with a qualified expert
Reground (6 Month, 1:1 Coaching & Advising, mix 30 & 60 Min)
by Charisse Deschenes
LEAD FROM CENTER LLC - Health and Leadership Coaching. Schedule a call today and ask about packages.
Overview
What you'll achieve
Make complex decisions with greater clarity and confidence
Develop steadier judgment under sustained responsibility
Identify and address patterns that undermine effectiveness or energy
Strengthen leadership sustainability without sacrificing health
Move through transitions and / or growth with grounded, informed support
Maintain momentum while staying aligned with personal and professional values
Who this is for
Leaders or executives carrying sustained responsibility
Founders or business owners navigating growth or complexity
Professionals making high-stakes or ongoing decisions
Individuals managing long-term pressure, visibility, or accountability
Clients seeking a trusted, ongoing thought partner
Those who value continuity, discretion, and adaptive support
What's included
Six-month advisory coaching engagement
Flexible one-to-one sessions scheduled weekly (modifications can be made)
Up to 26 coaching sessions over the engagement
Mix of focused decision check-ins and longer deep-dive conversations
Session length adapts to the client's needs (30-60 minutes)
Priority access between sessions for brief support (as needed)
Ongoing thought partnership around leadership, health, and direction
Sessions that adapt over time rather than follow a fixed curriculum
Program structure
1. Reground Program Structure
Reground is a six-month advisory coaching engagement designed to provide ongoing thought partnership and decision support. Sessions are scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, with pacing and session length adapting over time based on the client’s needs.
The engagement combines shorter decision check-ins with longer deep-dive conversations, allowing space to address immediate issues while also working through more complex or longer-term challenges. The structure remains flexible rather than following a fixed sequence, supporting clarity, sustainability, and steady progress throughout the six months.
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.