GET TO KNOW ME
Hey there, I’m Meagan!
While I have various credentials behind my name including an MA in Communication, MBA in Innovation Leadership, and others - my favourite descriptors include those of daughter, partner, mom, friend and coach.
After what feels like living 9 different lives in various careers over the past few decades and a whole lot of personal growth, I found my true passion - coaching.
Coaching allows me to live with intentional alignment of exactly who I am.
My loved ones and clients describe me as warm, trusting, and someone who allows them to be themselves.
I have had people say “whoa I didn’t intend to share that much” or “I wasn’t planning on talking this much” after chatting with me, even within just a short time of meeting. This is the BEST because connecting to others, providing a safe, judgement-free place for people to explore their thoughts and feelings, fears and goals is my passion!
Bringing my humanity, warmth and passion for coaching to our sessions together, as well as my experience, I will partner with you to co-create the life you’re dreaming of and we’ll take both big and small steps to get you there. Coaching is my calling, a part of my deeply rooted Who I am and I promise you my unwavering curiosity about learning who you are and what you want.
My Story
“You are the one you’ve been waiting for all of your life”
Yes, this is from Frozen 2 and yes, I cry almost every time I hear it.
HERE’S WHY:
I have followed versions of success that I adopted from sources outside of myself. This was something I admittedly did over and over across multiple decades. I took jobs, worked long hours, got more degrees, worked even more hours, got promotions, made more money; all of the things I thought would make me happy.
And then, one day, I was staring at burnout, depression, lack of purpose, misalignment, health challenges and overall dissatisfaction with my life even though I had so many blessings. I had lost my joy, my purpose and my path. This way of living was not aligned to who I was and it also wasn’t just a bump in the road. How did I even get here?
Once the overwhelming feeling of that awakening passed, it was time to take a good hard look at my decision making framework that had gotten me there and bust down my old ways to open up a new path and approach to try.
During my awakening process, I had a moment of realization that rocked me to my core:
The only path that will be and feel purposeful to me is mine. I am the one who can do that. And I do that by looking deeply at WHO I am, exploring how to align my life to that, breaking down any limiting belief systems I have in my way.
The moment this actually landed in my brain, heart, body and soul was one of those ah-ha moments.
It slapped me awake and also pissed me off.
Why had it taken so long for me to realize this? Why was such a simple concept so difficult for me to grasp and enact in my life? Why did I continue to operate in ways that didn’t feel true for me? I couldn’t get that time back and I was scared to carve a new path but I sure as hell wasn’t going to continue on that road. Time for a massive leap of faith, another major pivot and betting on my passion and the truest form of who I am. Best thing I’ve ever done.
These days, I live by this concept that I first heard Jay Shetty talk about:
Protect your purpose & it will protect you.
The world will try to convince you that your purpose doesn’t matter or it has no value. You are the protector of it. If you do this, this precious gem will protect you back.
“For being brave does not mean that nothing makes you scared. It means you never let your fear prevent the dreams you’ve dared.”
- Emily Calandrelli, Reach for the Stars
Who are my wonderful Clients?
I spend most of my time coaching in 3 primary areas:
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Know that you desire something ‘different’ or ‘more’ but unsure how to get there or exactly what that is? It often starts as the tiniest niggling feeling, a restlessness within. This is your inner knowing at work. We’ll get to know this version of you deeply and anchor to it as we uncover, align and execute on your goals.
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Life is a rollercoaster. We often go through multiple iterations of ourselves in one lifetime. I have done many of these myself and I know the complicated thoughts and feelings that can come up. Be it drinking more water, getting sober, or any other goal you have for yourself in your current iteration, you’ve got this!
Whatever you’re dealing with, I’m here for you with the offer of a safe, judgement-free, supportive environment for us to dig into what’s coming up so we can move you forward. Who do you want to be tomorrow?
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Coaching is a unique life transition. It’s a gift and can also bring up some shadows. Self doubt can get in the way of clarity. You’re human too and may need a dedicated space to unlock your potential. I offer a partnered exploration to discover what’s in your way and how to move beyond that to enable you to be the best coach you can be, moving the needle toward your version of success.
FUN FACTS : Get to know me
I love personal development & all things self-care
I always have at least 1 audiobook, 1 physical book and multiple podcasts on the go. Constant learner is the name of my game. Meditation, journaling and sunlight are some of my core ingredients to feeling calm and centered.
I’m Canadian and hate the cold - go figure!
Animals and children have a special place in my heart. Their openness, silliness and wondrous approach to life is something I am in awe of.
I CUSS. I find, there are just no other words in the English language that can convey the same sentiment sometimes. Next time you stub your toe, try “oh bother”. It’s just not the same, right!?!
I’m awkward when getting my picture taken.
I have a volatile relationship with hot sauce.
No emotions scare me.
My parents might say this is because I’ve experienced all of them at some point in my life. ;) Fellow Pisces, you get this right?
Radical inclusivity is one of my values. Every person has value and a safe space here!
Insects under microscopes freak me the F out!
I like to think I’m funny,
but the jury’s still out on that one!
I love the show Will & Grace and can recite pretty much any line from it.
Massive Music Lover!
I’m a lover of pretty much any music genre and any decade. My playlists and vinyl collection reflect this. Music has a unique way to my soul that nothing else does. Check out a playlist that reflects a bit of my evolution.
Why I have a flamingo tattoo…
Did you know that flamingos lose their vibrant pink colour when they become parents because they’re not getting enough absorption of the element that provides them colour (carotenoid pigments) due to feeding their young?
They keep their feathers but often turn a gray colour. It is only once the young are a bit older and the parents begin to absorb more food that their pink slowly starts to return.
I wear this on my wrist as a reminder of what motherhood felt like in the beginning for me (hello, huge life transition!) and that if life dulls my colour, I can always get it back by nourishing myself.
I’m a strong believer in that when hiring a coach…
You have to feel a connection with them so they can truly help you work through any blockers and reach for the dreams you have to make your life all that you want it to be. To explore whether you feel I may be a right fit for you, I invite you to book a free discovery session with me.