Professional Development Coaching Programs
Accompanied Journeys for Creative, Eco-Conscious Professionals
Unleash the power of your artsy, earthy, mover and shaker self in your work.
You’re damn good at what you do. And you’re not in it alone.
A “seasoned, eco-conscious professional” can hardly begin to encapsulate you, your skills, your experience.
But you’re bored. Stuck. Stagnated. Overwhelmed. Disconnected from your work’s true purpose.
Despite your dedication, something just doesn’t feel right, and the rigid, outdated ways in which you’re working (or the structures you’re forced to work in) are flat out blocking your ability to tap into creative possibilities. You crave a refresh and - dare you even dream it - a new approach for your work in the world that’s creative, supportive, and rooted in your core values.
You work hard. Real hard. And you care. Big time.
I respect that. Deeply.
Now… imagine being able to shift how you do your work in the world by intentionally having or deepening your interactions with the natural world. Imagine honing a laser focused prayer that strikes at the heart of what it is you want to put out into the world. Imagine creating something with your hands that soothes your flayed nervous system and stuck habits. Imagine a chat with the natural world or a stroke of a paint brush that blows open a door of possibility and inspiration you never saw coming?
Our tailored professional development coaching is grounded on creative, practical, land-based techniques designed for self-aware, driven leaders like you who are ready to exhale that cycle of exhaustion and cultivate a more balanced, inspired way of working so you can sustainably heal the world and your community (Ambitious? absolutely).
Let’s reignite your passion and unleash the efforts of your creative, earthy self to efficiently and effectively weave your work into the world (and avoid burnout in the process).
Get to know your guide, Sarah West, MPA, BA(Hons), DKATI
Get that sparkle back.
Our tailored professional development program recognizes that the personal and professional are absolutely interwoven, and together we’ll collaboratively explore actionable, creative, land-based strategies to empower you to:
Rediscover your purpose and align your work with your values, bringing a renewed sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
Unleash your creativity and make space for innovative, meaningful solutions that go beyond conventional, rigid approaches.
Gain clarity and fresh perspectives to navigate overwhelming workloads and a lack of support.
Feel inspired and encouraged to take action and plan confidently.
What you can expect
We’ll get to know each other, and craft a plan tailored to meet your unique needs and priorities so we can best support your work in the world.
A series of 6-8 sessions, spaced one or two weeks apart, are highly recommended to find a comfortable rhythm and set the flow for a deeply dedicated journey to shift your work in the world.
Experiential, nature-based and creative suggestions will be offered to support your explorations in each session. Yes, we’ll be making art! (but only if you want to)
Sessions are held online (in PST) or in person outdoors if located around Sunshine Coast or Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Intentional time spent outdoors and engaging in a creative practices are recommended prior to online sessions, where we will explore what’s emerging for you.
Outdoor sessions will occur in all weather (except when hazardous), and involve walking, creating, and talking (if desired). We will work with locations that compliment your needs and priorities.
As a professional environmental arts therapist, I work according to the Canadian Art Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics, receive regular supervision, and am bound by confidentiality requirements. You will be asked to fill out an intake and consent form prior to working together.
What people are saying…
an intuitive, spiritual connection to the earth
“Sarah is gifted with an intuitive, spiritual connection to the earth and she has honed her ability through years of professional training and cultural exploration. When working with Sarah, one can feel that she has gone into the depths of herself, and because of this, she holds the capacity to companion others on a dedicated path of self-inquiry. Sarah embodies myth and storytelling. She has an encyclopedic memory bank of stories that span cultures across the world, and she knows how to connect these ancient stories to our modern times.”
— Client
get at what is really important
“Working with the land is nurturing, it helps you to practice mindfulness and quiet your thoughts in order to get at what is really important. It helps one to gain clarity. I find that when I go into nature with a question (or even to find out what the question is in the first place) being in nature can help to center myself in what would be right for me at that time. Connecting with nature is a way to bring yourself back into relationship with the earth, yourself and others. I found when I treated the land with respect and honour, it helped foster my respect and honour for other human beings.”
— Co-facilitator
Prices
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8 coaching sessions (1 hour each)
Includes formal review, take away resources & summary report of learning objectives
$1760 CAD
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1 hour session $220 CAD
Half day session (3 hours) $660 CAD
Full day session (6 hours) $1200 CAD
*travel further afield is possible for full day sessions, with additional mileage charges.
All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and will include an additional 5% GST
E-transfers are preferred for Canadian clients. Pay-pal, Stripe and Visa payments available.
Pay-what-you-can scale is available to men and women of limited means working in earth-based and ancestral skills related fields. Payment plan options are available as well. Email me for details, would love to hear from you.