"I have been a Counselior/Therapist for approximately 20 years, working mainly with couples. I am also a Certified Life Coach. I became frustrated with my work when it no longer provided the motivation I needed. Meanwhile I became very interested in women in midlife and the idea of the ""Third Act"" and found I was doing good work with older couples.
My journey with EPM began after my husband of 56 years suddenly became ill. He has always been my support and motivator and his illness changed our lives beyond anything I could have imagined. My reflections in those early days were on how much time we/people/women waste on inconsequential things while neglecting the thing that is most precious, our marriages.
Creating a course for married women in midlife became what I wanted to do! It was challenging. I felt stretched out of my comfort zone but I felt supported throughout. The start of the course was a joy because I landed just where I needed to be. One of my top Strengths is Learner and here I was, in the middle of learning to my heart's content, Coach Mel's coaching was beyond expectation. The time of day was ideal for me and her side door coaching answered most of my questions.
My most challenging Milestone was identifying my features and benefits. I spent much too much time there and missed really getting into Chatterboxing. Thanks to Coach Mel for her support and understanding as I struggled to make my Features and Benefits say what was in my heart, I count this challenge a victory, however because spending time with it continues to bring me clarity on my message.
While I don't qualify for a refund of my investment, I know that I was successful in getting what I wanted and needed from this course. I feel very satisfied to have been part of this community. Thank you Marisa and Coach Mel.
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