CITIZEN+SEEKER

Seeking a way forward from the sticky, suffocating sensation of being stuck, I took this photo in 2019 on my first ever backpacking trip through Desolation Wilderness—a season of wilderness for me, both literal and metaphorical.

I didn’t have answers yet. But I did have the questions:
– Who am I now?
– What’s in my way?
– What do I want to carry forward?
– What’s worth setting down?

The trail—quiet, winding, steady, equally challenging and abundant—helped me listen on that solo trek.

The boulders, solid and unmoving, mirrored my inner terrain. What can I move? What must I move around?

I look back at this image now and see a threshold. The beginning of a reclamation. The moment I started honoring who I was, while becoming who I was meant to be.

Most people come to me for coaching because something isn’t quite working:
– a role that no longer fits
– a team dynamic that’s draining
– a feeling of being stuck

We start with the problem they can name. Annnd... Somewhere along the way, we uncover the questions beneath the questions:
– Who am I becoming?
– What do I want to stand for?
– How do I lead without losing myself?

At CiTiZEN+SEEKER Coaching, we believe growth doesn’t mean becoming someone else—it means becoming more yourself.

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁.

Coaching is the space where you stop abandoning yourself and start choosing on purpose.

𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚? You don’t have to have all the answers—just the willingness to look. DM me if you’re curious.
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Picture Description (alt text available): A dirt trail winds through a forest of tall pine trees and large granite boulders. The path is uneven, lined with rocks and patches of low green vegetation. Sunlight filters softly through the trees, casting a gentle glow on the trail. A prominent boulder stands on the left side of the path, with more rocks and forest in the background, creating a rugged yet serene mountain landscape.

Have you ever felt your breath catch in your chest, standing on the edge of something vast—where time slows, and you’re suddenly connected to something far greater than yourself?

That’s what happened to me as the sun rose over Haleakalā’s crater. But it wasn’t just a beautiful moment; it was a revelation. And that moment of awe taught me more about growth—personally and professionally—than I ever expected.

Curious how awe can spark innovation, resilience, and clarity in your life? Dive into the full story and see how you can harness awe for your own transformation. 🌅

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Sunrise at Haleakalā: 5 Ways Awe Fuels Personal and Professional Growth As I stood at the rim of Haleakalā, enveloped in the crisp pre-dawn air, the anticipation was palpable. Slowly, the inky sky gave way to a breathtaking palette of purples, pinks, oranges, and reds, as the first light of day broke over the vast crater of the towering dormant volcano on Maui.