the big question
THE QUESTION I’M ASKED MOST FREQUENTLY ABOUT COACHING IS:
“WHAT IS IT?”
the answer
Coaching is a thorough exploration of your deepest desires, loftiest dreams, and truest self.
Coaching is a relationship that provides relentless affirmation and love, while also calling you on your shit, so that you don’t have to keep stepping in it.
Coaching is a mirror of your fullest potential, as well as a catalyst to be and do what’s needed to actually become that person.
Coaching is access to skills, tools, and accountability to support you in creating once-and-for-all transformation in your life.
Coaching is a reminder of who you are…even when you forget. (We all forget, sometimes.)
If you’re like me, you want to know about qualifications and credentials before you hire someone. Here are mine.
Core guide to senior executives, chief
dare to lead trained
Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
creator, from Good Girl to Grown Ass Woman
CO-FOUNDER, EXPLORE & EXPAND RETREATS
(NOT CURRENTLY PRACTICING)
PROFESSIONAL certified COACH
"I highly recommend Carrie Wren Coaching to anyone seeking solid ground or looking to chart a new course in life. I started our coaching journey with a specific 6-month goal: to leave my current job and start a new one. Within two weeks of beginning coaching, I had already secured the job of my dreams and given notice. After landing my new job, I continued coaching with Carrie to deepen my self-knowledge of who I had been, who I was, and who I wanted to be. Now that I have completed coaching (for now!) many months later, I reflect on my time with Carrie in awe. Carrie is like that friend who runs alongside you in a marathon, tossing you sustaining water exactly when you need it most. I can now say with confidence that I know my essence, I feel sure of my path and purpose, I feel in control of the intentions I set and the patterns I create, and I’ve added some tested tools in my box for when I get stuck. Thank you, Carrie, for never judging, always loving, always challenging and supporting me.
- Elyse, Charlotte, NC
"I can now say with confidence that I know my essence, I feel sure of my path and purpose, I feel in control."
“I began working with Carrie Wren in a time where I was seeking a major life shift – in my career, relationships, and daily life. Carrie has helped me identify and loosen my tight grip on old and false narratives of myself, and to embrace my truth. In this, I have gained so much trust, confidence, and belief in myself. In just a year of working with Carrie I went from working a draining job, to running my own business that fully nourishes me. My relationships and boundaries have been strengthened, and daily life looks like what I used to dream of. Carrie is a vessel of love, support, truth, presence, and light. If you are feeling the pull to work with Carrie, listen and take action. Invest in yourself, I promise you are worth it.”
-Casey Jean, Business Owner, NC
"I went from working a draining job, to running my own wellness business that fully nourishes me."
"Have you ever experienced unconditional trust from another human being? No?! You should definitely hire a coach! Carrie trusted me before I trusted me. Working with Carrie and being trusted to make the best choices and decisions for myself has given me the space to grow into a person that operates from a place of deep seated inner trust, integrity, and smart (and fun) risk taking. I’m always given time and space in our sessions to feel the uncomfortable feelings that get in the way of me taking action. I get to express myself fully, without judgment. I leave each session feeling empowered and excited about my life! Imagine that! My advice: call Carrie and hire a damn coach already!
- Heidi, Life Coach, New York
"I get to express myself fully, without judgment."
"When we first started working together, I felt a lot of anxiety around what other people thought of me. I wanted to find consistency in my thoughts, feelings and emotions and also wanted to focus my energy on being comfortable in my own skin and stop worrying about what other people thought of me. By going through the coaching program, I was given tools and practices to help conquer some of my emotions, fears and anxiety. I am very much an action type person, so having practices and assignments each week really helped me to learn about myself and see things differently."
- Kristen, Project Manager, Chicago
"I was given tools and practices to help conquer some of my emotions, fears and anxiety."
"I am deeply grateful for the impact that your coaching has had on me. Through your guidance, curiosity, empathy, and care I have arrived at a true sense of control of what can still feel like an out-of-control life. Through our work together, I was able to challenge mindsets that were no longer serving me, update and rediscover my values, learn the art of reframing, better set boundaries, and more. Purpose is beyond my job and career, and for the first time, I've been able to elevate how I value down time, relationships with friends and my spouse, and listening to my body. I knew I had truly grown when I was able to start imagining another version of life that doesn't involve corporate...or even America. Thank you for helping me discover possibility and curiosity. When we first met, I sense you had a different energy than me. I walked away thinking, "this is probably what I need." I appreciate the energy and excitement you bring to each session. I admired that even through my long-winded stories, blaming and complaining, you never seemed unnerved or irritated. You have a wonderful gift that you have clearly nurtured with intentionality and hard work. Thank you for helping guide me through a powerful pivot.
- Diana, Managing Director, Charlotte, NC
"...purpose is beyond my job and career."."
"When we started working together, I had been experiencing a lot of the ‘not good enough’ thoughts in a variety of settings- work, relationships, place in the world, family. I felt like I was letting ‘failures’ define me, and felt guilty and shameful when acknowledging those issues. Coaching was worth it. For me, it created new way to examine the life I’m creating- to redefine what is success, what is good, what is acceptable, according to my own values, views, and experiences."
- Rachael, Charlotte, NC
