Author Archives: Audrey Simmons

Working in hospitals, in leadership roles and overseeing hospital operations for the last 20 years as a professional who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I was inspired to create a company where professionals can connect with a coach who understands how to listen, pause and reflect back, allowing a different perspective to emerge. Being an entrepreneur and leader can feel like a 24/7 operation where your to-do list is constantly swirling around you and because of this, it can be challenging to set aside time to gain clarity, reflect, develop a strategy and cultivate the fortitude required in today’s world. Coaching provides this space.

Feb12023

Hyperfocus versus Flow.

Hyperfocus is not the same as being in the flow. Being in a state of flow doesn’t carry health risks, while hyperfocus can. Being in a state of flow (aka “in the zone”) is defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi as, “being completely involved in an activity for its own sake” (Geirland, 1996, para. 2) (Seligman &…

Jan172023

Managing emotions in 90 seconds

There are benefits to the leader and to the team when a leader has vulnerability confidence.

Jan162023

Implementation of Advice

As entrepreneurs and leaders, we want and pay for guidance. So why is it still so hard for us to implement the advice given to us?

Jan152023

Newly Promoted Leader

Avoid common mistakes made by newly promoted leaders.

Jan142023

Vulnerability Confidence

There are benefits to the leader and to the team when a leader has vulnerability confidence.

Jan132023

Finishing

Approaching the finish line differently.

Jan122023

The ROI of Coaching

Coaching is beneficial when it comes to addressing imposter syndrome, burnout, indecision around career opportunities, improving communication skills, improving self-leadership, and creating boundaries.

Shifting out of a scarcity mindset

Getting stuck believing “there isn’t enough” has a high price tag, causing us to behave in ways that hinder our own success. This mentality triggers a stress response in our brains, preventing us from accessing our best selves. Stress responses can cause us to ruminate, become blind to alternative possibilities and lose perspective. We begin…

Step 1: CLARITY
Engaging in deep inquiry gives access to great clarity. We invest time in discovering what is the vision you have for yourself as a leader.
Step 2: REFLECTION
Through reflection we identify any self-limiting beliefs and habits getting in the way of your success. This results in a mindset shift.
Step 3: STRATEGY
Developing a strategy is about integrating how you do what you do so it is in alignment with your values and vision.
Step 4: FORTITUDE
Learning how to sustain the fortitude we need to stay curious, to stay aware and to choose our responses intentionally requires different skillsets.

“If you are looking for a life coach, working with Audrey will be one of the best decisions you can make. After doing coaching with her for 5 months, she has offered me a space of curiosity, listening and calm that has consistently provided to me opportunities for reflection, impact and clarity. She is kind, compassionate, intelligent, insightful; an amazing combination in a life coach! Everyone should know – THIS is what a coach is all about!” – E. from Kentucky, 5 Star Google Review

E. of KentuckyGoogle Review

“Audrey Simmons goes beyond expectations. By creating an environment of stillness and reflection, she allowed me to go deeper into areas of my life that were not working for me. I felt supported and held accountable. She’s a huge supporter of the growth process; this allowed me to face some challenges and fears knowing I wasn’t facing them alone.” – E. from Pennsylvania, 5 Star Google Review

E. of PennsylvaniaGoogle Review

“Compassion and confidence are the two words that pop into my head when I think about how Audrey has helped me be a better manager while also showing up for myself. She is honest and helps you dig deeper into realizing your potential and the skills you offer to those around you. She helped me navigate through tough situations while also guiding me to meet my potential. She listens to you and strives for connection!” – H. from Colorado, 5 Star Google Review

H. of ColoradoGoogle Review

“I love working with Audrey. She is straightforward and judgement-free, giving me time and space to consider the answers to her thought provoking questions. She has helped me level up my life and work through tough challenges.”

E. of Toronto, ONWritten Review

“Audrey is a pleasure to work with. She is smart, warm and professional. Her ability to hold non-judgemental space allows for the vulnerability needed to work on deep issues.”

E. of TennesseeWritten Review

“Audrey created a non-judgmental, supportive space and coached me through clarifying what it is I really want and working through some of the challenges that were holding me back from reaching my goal.” A. of Georgia, 5 Star Google Review

A. of GeorgiaGoogle Review

Hyperfocus versus Flow.

Managing emotions in 90 seconds

Implementation of Advice

Newly Promoted Leader

Vulnerability Confidence

Finishing

The ROI of Coaching

Shifting out of a scarcity mindset

8-Week Online Course MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) – April 2023

Group coaching for ADHD Professionals (June 2023)

The Coaching Collaborative – June 2023

8-Week Online Course MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) – July 2023

The Coaching Collaborative – August 2023

8-Week Online Course MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) – September 2023