Life Coach Blog | Washington, DC

Go “All-In” With Life Coaching

Go “All-In” With Life Coaching

Career Coaching, Goal Setting, Grief Coaching

In our fast-paced, ever-evolving world, my life coaching clients in Washington, DC and beyond find themselves grappling with workplace culture issues, experiencing loss and grief, and searching for direction in their personal lives. These challenges can...

What Will Your Growth Require During this Season of Your Life?

Author: Catharine EctonApr 24Categories: Grief Coaching, Life Coaching

What Will Your Growth Require During this Season of Your Life?

Grief Coaching, Life Coaching

Spring has sprung where I live and work as a life coach in Washington, DC. Flowers have opened and the earth is abuzz with new growth. It has me thinking about nourishment and the elements that are essential for growth. The sunlight, water, and mud that...

The Life Coach’s Advice: How to Make Your Own Luck

Author: Catharine EctonMar 01Categories: Life Coaching, Personal Values, Transition Coaching

The Life Coach’s Advice: How to Make Your Own Luck

Life Coaching, Personal Values, Transition Coaching

“If I believe the good things in my life are due to struggle & hardship, I will unconsciously look for struggle & hardship. If I believe they are due to connection, love & luck, I will be more open to these things when they show up in...

Give Yourself the Best Valentine’s Gift Ever: Life Coaching as Self-Love

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 03Categories: Life Coaching, Transition Coaching

Give Yourself the Best Valentine’s Gift Ever: Life Coaching as Self-Love

Life Coaching, Transition Coaching

Welcome to February, the month of love! As I was considering what to blog about this month, I realized the word “love” rarely comes up in life coaching sessions. During my 12 years as a professional coach, I have yet to meet a prospective...

Message for the New Year: Living With Grace in 2023

Author: Catharine EctonJan 13Categories: Getting to Know Catharine, Grief Coaching, Inspiration, New Year

Message for the New Year: Living With Grace in 2023

Getting to Know Catharine, Grief Coaching, Inspiration, New Year

How Do I Want to Live in 2023? The holiday season, once again marked by the challenges of COVID-19, brought unexpected twists and turns for me. Instead of the joy and celebration I had hoped for, I faced disappointment and loss. COVID hit our family,...

Life Coaching Advice On How to Feel Good

Author: Catharine EctonNov 29Categories: Building Sustainable Habits, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching

Life Coaching Advice On How to Feel Good

Building Sustainable Habits, Grief Coaching, Transition Coaching

What does “feeling good” mean to you? How do you feel good about yourself? Does “feeling good” require another person, a specific place, a particular activity, an article of clothing, a favorite food? Is “feeling good”...

Feeling Grief or Anxiety this Holiday Season? You’re Not Alone.

Author: Catharine EctonNov 13Categories: Anxiety, Grief Coaching, Holiday Challenge No Comments

Feeling Grief or Anxiety this Holiday Season? You’re Not Alone.

Anxiety, Grief Coaching, Holiday Challenge

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are in preparation mode for the winter holidays. The holidays are wonderful, but can be a double-edged sword. Along with the joy and togetherness, people often begin to seek my help as a life coach...

Fall is for Letting Go

Author: Catharine EctonOct 06Categories: Grief Coaching, Inspiration, Transition Coaching No Comments

Fall is for Letting Go

Grief Coaching, Inspiration, Transition Coaching

Have you noticed? The trees did. They’ve shown the arrival of autumn by changing the coloring of their leaves. They let go of the old, green color. And we get the glory they are displaying to us now. They are neither sad nor fearful about letting...

New Offering: Grief & Loss Coaching

Author: Catharine EctonSep 01Categories: Grief Coaching No Comments

New Offering: Grief & Loss Coaching

Grief Coaching

Over the past two to three years, I’ve been noticing a theme with my life coaching clients in DC and beyond. Grief. And loss. This is what I have been helping people process during the COVID lockdown and in its aftermath. Today we navigate a rapidly...

Change: The Only Constant

Author: Catharine EctonMar 08Categories: Grief Coaching, Personal Values, Transition Coaching No Comments

Change: The Only Constant

Grief Coaching, Personal Values, Transition Coaching

As a Life Coach, clients come to me often when facing change. Feelings of frustration, overwhelm when making a big decision, even paralysis about taking next steps are a common starting point. Here are some examples I’ve encountered recently: Cynthia*...