Life Coaching for older women.
I love working with women who have many interests but need some help sorting out their options–women who have life experience and may have some interest in exploring their own spirituality. I love working with these women because they are the backbone of their families and of our society. They are the influencers and teachers for tomorrow’s women and men.
I’m a rainbow person (loads of things interest me!) and I really ‘get it’ when I meet someone who also has tons of interests! I love working with women who are ready to make a change in their lives!
Together you learn:
- To take it one step at a time. Life can seem overwhelming at times, especially when we are trying new things. When tasks are broken into small steps, it’s a lot easier to accomplish our objectives.
- If one way doesn’t work, try another! Frustration can lead to despair, but by looking at ideas or concepts from different angles, it becomes easier to figure things out—find a different way to approach your goal.
- Perception IS reality! Believing in yourself is critical to how you are perceived by others. Your own perceptions are mirrored by others, and so how you present yourself is key to how they see you.
- Goals without timetables are just dreams. It’s important to identify the steps to achieving your goals as well as the time frame in which you hope to accomplish them.
The Gray Cloak of Invisibility
The Gray Cloak of Invisibility
Many women notice that as we age, we seem to become invisible. I certainly noticed this. No more side-glances from men, no help getting that large box of cat litter into my shopping cart.
The feeling of being minimized is quite real in our culture, where youth is the only way to have a meaningful life. I have to laugh at this, but only with a touch of rue.
When we’re over 60 and finally over 70, we’ve gained so much beyond wrinkles. Our experience and knowledge have grown exponentially. We’re WISE with no one listening to us. How ridiculous is that?
Cultural invisibility, rather than being a limitation, can be turned to our advantage!
By not always being the loudest voice in the room, we gain access to insights others miss. We can move strategically, make choices with precision, and truly see people as they are, not just as they present themselves. We’ll talk about creating our new, best life over 60!
The Gray Cloak Coaching Session Offerings
- The Gray Cloak Discovery Session (1-on-1, 60 min) – $75
- A personal consultation to explore how invisibility can be a strength in your life.
- Includes an introspective exercise to help you uncover hidden power in your own experiences.
Purpose: Explore your experiences of feeling unseen or out of place and begin seeing these moments as sources of inner power.
- The Shadow & Light Coaching Package (4 Weeks $300)
- Weekly deep-dive sessions exploring your inner world.
- Practical strategies for navigating invisibility in work, relationships, and personal purpose.
- Personalized journal prompts and meditations.
Purpose: To deepen your understanding of your inner power and guide you through a personalized transformation.
Angela L.
Michelle is a wonderful combination of passionate, kind and caring. As a coach, she excels at asking questions that help her clients find common threads and identify “big picture” goals. I came to her with many challenges, and she was able to help me break them down, examine them, and emerge with a concrete plan of action. This helped to increase my confidence and set me on the path to achieving my goals. –Angela L
Petra G.
Michelle’s flexible, easy nature allows for whatever you show up with during the session, yet she is able to ask those hard questions that help build awareness and forward action. She gave me valuable resources that helped me to enhance my business practices. Michelle’s manner is generally easy-going and warm, yet she’s not afraid to ask the thought-provoking questions. –Petra G.
Atricia A.
Michelle was very personable and easy to talk to during coaching. She was direct yet compassionate. Michelle is a wonderful coach who allows you to be open with exploration and ideas. Michelle coached me through a phase and transition that was unique to me. I appreciate Michelle for her willingness to work with me. Her help was very much appreciated. —
Katrina H.
I had lots of big goals and no idea how to narrow my focus and choose the path that would make my soul sing. I was overwhelmed and getting nowhere. Michelle lovingly helped me sort through my options, get organized, and take an honest look at what I truly wanted to do with my life. In just four sessions, I had a roadmap, an abundance of motivation, and an end to the overwhelm. –Katrina H.
Aida S.
I have been one of Michelle McKenzie’s clients for a while. Unlike a traditional life coach, she brings to the table her experience in angel card readings and Reiki. Michelle’s skills, innate instinct and spiritual wisdom has provided me exactly what I needed during the rough times that I have run into during major transitions in my life. I decided to seek out a professional like Michelle who had the formal training of spiritual depth and the know-how of a life coach. She has focus, passion, commitment, wisdom and persistence. She is also a natural intuitive, which shows through in her coaching because her focus is that you be set free so you can fly on your own. She is a healer of the soul. She goes deeper to find the root of your desire to become all that you were created to be. –Aida S.
Raeanna L.
Michelle is an incredible coach. She brings a loving, intuitive energy to your session and allows you to feel comfortable in sharing with her. She carefully guided me over a huge hurdle in my life and I loved working with her. –Raeanna L.
Tiffany B.
Michelle is a natural when it comes to life coaching. She made me feel comfortable from the beginning and I was able to say anything that was on my mind without any judgment from her. She definitely helped guide me to find my purpose in life and what I’m meant to do in this world. I cannot appreciate her enough.
Heidi B.J.
I worked with Michelle during a time when my beloved senior kitty was possibly needing to be put down. This is heartbreaking for anyone, and I was so conflicted.
Michelle had so many great recommendations, resources, and suggestions. Things I hadn’t thought of and holistic options that my vet never discussed. She guided me step by step as to what to look for when he was ready to go, with patience and kindness.
After working with her, I feel more able to focus on my grief without as much uncertainty about the time he has left. Her great compassion for animals and empathy for their people is truly a gift. She cares a great deal about you and your dear pets, and the process you’re going through.
She also brought up some really good elements to add to the ceremonies and rituals my family has to honor our pets. It was incredibly thoughtful and moving. I was really impressed and thankful for her follow-up support, just checking in to see how my baby was doing. That in itself is a blessing.
Thank you again, Michelle for the work you do! Should your beloved four-legged family member be making that journey toward the rainbow bridge, I absolutely recommend working with her. She has a true gift, and as a spiritual visor in a human niche, I don’t sat that lightly.–Heidi B.J. Feb 2023
Need help in one of these areas of your life?
Let's talk. I offer a complimentary 45-minute phone call to give you a taste of coaching!
Spirituality:
Would you love to add spirituality into your daily life? Want to be sane throughout the day? Maybe you’d like to feel like you’re bringing more of your integrity into the workplace and walking and talking your values.
Other Transitions:
Transitions can come at any time in any form. Perhaps you've had a significant death in your life. Finding our way after the loss of a loved one can be incredibly difficult. Grief takes over. Let's discuss what you need to help you move into your life in a new, more authentic way.
Work and retirement are forms of transitioning into another life!
These are JUST the times when a coach can help you! Get clear, get focused, and get moving
My values, beliefs, and philosophy
We are all connected―we help each other and it helps us as well. The Universe has our back! We have more potential to achieve our dreams than we can even IMAGINE!
• Take it one step at a time. Life can seem overwhelming, especially when we are trying new things. When tasks are broken into small steps, it’s a lot easier to accomplish our objectives.
• If one way doesn’t work, try another! Frustration can lead to despair, but by looking at ideas or concepts from different angles it becomes easier to figure things out—find a different way to approach your goal.
• Perception IS reality! Believing yourself is critical to how you are perceived by others. Your perceptions are mirrored by others and so how you present yourself is key to how others see you.
• Goals without timetables are just dreams. It’s important to identify the steps to achieving your goals and to create a time frame for when you want them to reach fruition.
MY COACHING STYLE
My coaching is a mixture of friend, expert, been-there-done-that, listener, and deep questioner. We’ll start with a complimentary 45-minute phone consultation to help you get started on your journey.
Let me help you create the fabulous life you’ve always wanted while gaining your own dazzling authenticity.
I WILL…
• Create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you
• Keep everything you say in the strictest confidence
• Help you discover your goals and time-frames
• Ask you focused, thought-provoking questions
• Challenge you to think about the life you really, really want
• Listen intently to you and ask deep questions
• Reflect back to you those inner passions, values, priorities, talents and obstacles in a clear and objective manner.
• Hold you accountable for your own chosen goals and actions and keep you on track
• Encourage you to be positive and pro-active, and be your cheerleader
I WILL NOT…
• Tell you what to do, or not to do (role of a consultant)
• Give direct advice of what you should or should not do
• Inflict their (the coach’s) personal experiences onto you
• Sell or manipulate you to their agendas
• Judge you
• Evaluate you
• Criticize you
• Critique you
• Assess you
• Make you feel guilty for any reason at all
I AM…
• A certified life and spiritual coach
• A certified Reiki master/teacher
• A certified card reader
• YOUR chance to get focused on what you REALLY, REALLY WANT!
I AM NOT…
• A therapist
• A councilor
• A minister
• A consultant