Interviewee:
Kathleen Young (she/her)
Tell us about your business, organization, or initiative.
I founded Aurora Lights Coaching in 2019. I provide full-scale, confidential coaching services for Individuals, Educators and Students. I partner with my clients through open and transformative conversation, exercises and accountability systems to set goals, identify patterns, problem-solve and explore what mindsets and action plans will lean into their greatest clarity, personal power and joy.
My expertise allows me to tailor every session to each person’s unique needs. I create a safe space for clients to explore and tackle:
* limiting beliefs and mindsets
* procrastination
* learning challenges
* anxiety
* depression
* overwhelm
* imposter syndrome/low self-worth
* feelings of being stuck/lack of direction
* harmful habits
* major life changes
My work is results-oriented. Clients give accounts of significant growth in:
* self-awareness
* communication
* time management, organization and other executive function skills
* boundary setting, self advocacy and voice
* daily routines
* health/wellness
* career development
* relationship with self through more authentic living
* happiness
Aurora Lights Coaching offers:
* Individual Coaching
* Group Coaching
* Academic Coaching
* Coaching for Educators
* New Teacher Support Groups
* Workshops and Professional Development
With a Master’s in Special Education, I loved serving in a variety of roles in schools for over 25 years. I’ve won awards for teaching excellence, based on the connections I formed with my students. I’ve gained certificates/certifications/program completions in: Life Coaching, Happiness Coaching, Reiki I and II, The Tools, Ombudsmanship, Mediation.
Aside from my own clients, I’ve coached over 2,000 sessions at Bravely, a “coaching and training platform for employees.” Since 2022, I’ve coached for Robin, the “mental health solution for learning success”.
Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do. Share your passions for your business, organization, or initiative.
I believe in intentionally strong and consistent commitment to wellness, purpose and happiness.
Why Coaching?
I am committed to my own growth and authenticity. There have been many obstacles. Often with fear, and always with bravery, I took them on. And I am so very glad that I did.
Society, including our families, institutions and social media, teaches us so many limitations – so many “shoulds” – that don’t serve us. There is a lot of healing that needs to be done.
I am incredibly lucky to have found so many incredible supports along my journey. Here are a few of my favorites!
* Energy Work (Reiki/Polarity/RYSE)
* Sound Healing (Didgeridoo, Crystal Bowls)
* Yoga and Meditation
* Therapy
* Coaching!
* Laughter Yoga
* Journey Dance
* The Tools/Shadow Work
* Holotropic Breath Work
* Countless… and I mean countless… books filled with wisdom and love
I want to pass on what others have taught me. I do this work to help my clients reclaim their truest selves and purpose.
What is the last thing you read, watched, or listened to that had an impact on you?
Letting Go, The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins is an amazing book. Hawkins teaches that thoughts don’t create your mood/emotions. Rather, your emotions lead to your thoughts. Instead of ruminating, it is beneficial to simply locate the feeling in your body and stay still with it. As you focus on it, it begins to dissipate, rather than grow. How powerful is that?
What’s the one thing people would be surprised to learn about you or your business?
Meeting with clients, even when we are in the thick of discussing challenges, energizes me further!
What is Creative Collective?
Creative Collective is a group of economic development strategists, small business supporters, activation specialists, and believers in the importance of the creative workforce. We foster growth, sustainability, and scalability for small businesses, creative thinkers, organizations, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Learn more and join Creative Collective at www.creativecollectivema.com/join
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Aurora Lights Coaching Founded in 2019 by Kathleen Young, Aurora Lights Coaching offers comprehensive coaching services that support individuals, educators, and students in transforming limitations into personal power, clarity, and joy. With over 25 years of experience in education and diverse coaching methodologies, Aurora Lights Coaching helps clients thrive through intentional personal development. Key Features: Personalized coaching for individuals, educators,
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