About Charissa

From the moment I walked into my first coaching course in July 2010, I knew right then and there that this is what I was put on this earth to do.  I know this is a huge statement, but I will explain more in a bit.  For now, let me tell you… I was relieved!  Up until then I had spent my professional life doing what everyone else wanted me to do.  Go to school – check.  Get good paying and secure job – check.  Be happy – che…  Hold on!

I wasn’t happy!  I woke up and realized that I had settled into a safe and secure life, I was in a rut!  I needed to make a change, something to spark me to life.  I started small, running and regaining control over my health, a shift in my career, and courses towards personal growth.  That’s when I made a major u-turn.  I took a chance and signed up for the core courses to become a Co-Active Coach through the Coaches Training Institute.

During the first course, in a matter of two hours, I realised that I am completely passionate about people and coaching, especially women!  It was how I was going to kick starting women’s lives & connecting them to their passion so they didn’t have to go through the same things I did.  Since that moment I knew that coaching is my way to contribute to this world, it was just a matter of time of when I could make that happen.

In June, 2011 my husband and I re-structured our lives and moved to Calgary, Alberta.  With his support I started working full-time at realizing my dream.  Every day I work with beautiful women who are ready to kick-start their life and connect with their passion!  How blessed am I?

In October, 2011 I will start a new exciting journey.  I will be starting the 6 month extensive process of becoming a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.  During this time I hope to learn more about myself as a coach and how I can serve those around me.

So, what else would you like to know about me?   Well, in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my loving husband and my beautifully wise dog.  I love hiking, camping & backpacking, hot baths & good books, and the satisfaction of a butt-kicking run.
What you can count on…

As your coach I will:
~ Hold you accountable!  If you commit I will be there to kick you in the butt until you cross the finish line! *Warning: I don’t put up with BS excuses!

~ Ignite the passion that lives inside of you!  You and I both know it’s there, hiding.  It’s time to discover it!

~ Remove the dreaded sludge that continues to hold you back from achieving greatness in your life!  Without the sludge, imagine the great things that will come your way!

~ Be in your corner as you take action toward your beautifully fierce dreams!  With me in your corner, there is nothing stopping you now!

~ See you as the beautiful women you really are!  Don’t worry, I won’t get caught up in those silly lies that you keep telling yourself.

So let get started!  Kick-start your life and connect with your passion!