Client Transformations
“Before I started working with Shelli, I felt like I was spinning in place. I was sad. I had lost excitement for life and felt like I had no direction. I was discontented with my work. I wasn't sleeping well and had a lot of worries about losing people I loved (my dad had recently passed). I doubted I would find my life partner. My effort to ease my anxiety with acupuncture, massage, and grief counseling only temporarily worked.
My best friend had been working with Shelli and suggested that I contact her. I had witnessed a transformation in my friend and trusted her. The idea of investing financially in myself, coupled with being vulnerable to a stranger was scary. At that point I didn't know what else to do.
I am so grateful that I began working with Shelli. It’s truly wild how much my life has changed. I experience freedom from doubt and fear that would have overtaken me in the past. My relationships with myself, family, and friends are better. I sleep like a hibernating bear. I’m content and grateful for my job.
I started dating again and recently married a most amazing life partner.
Shelli would often say “let life move you” when I was constantly trying to control life. Now I‘m learning to slow down and get out of that spin cycle that I was constantly living in.
Working with Shelli continues to be truly life-changing and I will be forever grateful for what I’ve achieved and what is still possible.”
-Ali R., Director of Hospitality
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“I was the doctor who felt so stuck in my life and I didn’t like who I was. After Shelli helped me gain clarity with my goals, I began to experience a whole new world of freedom. The entire process of working with Shelli has been my greatest pleasure. I felt so held throughout all of the sessions and Shelli has a gift of bringing up exactly what is needed at the right time. Each session felt like an invigorating deep cleaning. What a delightful journey it can be to pick Shelli as your coach. The trip and destination are beyond anything imaginable. Save yourself and trust working with Shelli! ”
-Varsha D., Physician
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“I’m someone that had everything I had ever set out to achieve. My dream job, family, a nice home, yet was miserable. I was overworking, judging myself as unworthy, missing time with my child and not living in alignment with my values.
I attended therapy, yoga, and workshops, and read all of the self-help books I could get my hands on. I had not found what I was looking for.
I scheduled a “life-changing conversation” with Shelli, that really did change my life. I couldn’t believe the level of clarity and peace that I found with just one conversation and knew that she was the person that I had been looking for.
Working with Shelli takes commitment. I had to know that I was ready to change, talk about hard things, and do the work to really create the life I dreamed of. Shelli helped me create a thriving business of my own. This has brought me personal success, more time with my child, and a deep sense of fulfillment. She gently helped me unearth issues that I was previously unwilling to address.
Working with Shelli was the single most life-changing decision that I have ever made. I am beyond grateful that I chose her and for the peace that I have in all aspects of my life.”
-Candis O., Business owner
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“Before I started working with Shelli, my biggest fears were (1) not finding my purpose in life and (2) losing my family. Instead of looking inside, I had grown totally comfortable with looking outside for all of my answers.
I would worst case scenario every situation which forced me to live with a wild and unsettled mind. It felt so draining to live with this fear. I tried my best to keep everyone around me happy and safe. I was waiting for a magical phone call or email with specific instructions on how to go about my life.
After my complimentary session with Shelli, I felt something I couldn’t pass up. Shelli helped me find ME again. And not that worrying, limiting, play it small me but the vulnerable, honest, living and breathing in the current moment me! Thank goodness I said YES.
I’ve also worked with Shelli with my husband in couples sessions. My husband also works with Shelli. Wow, what an experience it was to be guided by someone who knows and cares for both of us deeply. Shelli was able to help us communicate + reconnect through a season of stress and disconnection.
My purpose is to be fully me. I dropped many of my fears. I know I can deal with whatever arises in the future. I am beyond grateful that I found Shelli to walk me back to myself.”
-Kellyn W., Executive
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”Prior to working with Shelli, I was dealing with obsessive rumination and the draining feeling that I was living an inauthentic life. Thinking that most of Shelli's clientele are women, I was a bit hesitant to work with her. However, I witnessed the transformation she had helped my wife manifest and knew that she was up to something special. I did the intro call, it lit me up, and I took the plunge.
A year later, I'm feeling like I have the know-how to live a life of responsible authenticity that allows me to live for myself while still honoring my commitments to everyone around me. Thanks to Shelli, I now have many of the tools I need to make this new way of being in the world sustainable. And, she's helped my wife and me iron out some wrinkles and reduce the quarreling in our relationship with impactful couples coaching.
My favorite thing about Shelli is that she's a deeply spiritual and soulful human. She doesn’t act like a guru or expert. She is, however, the embodiment of a wise spiritual being having a very real human experience. One that she's learned how to skillfully navigate with grace, kindness, and compassion. I'm deeply indebted to Shelli for her guidance and wisdom.”
-Erik W., Human, Husband, Father, Counseling Student
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“Since becoming a mother, I began to lose myself. I forgot who I was, and what I came here to do. My thoughts were spiraling. I knew that I needed guidance.
I had heard about Shelli a year before I reached out to her. A friend who I respect had told me how Shelli had transformed her way of thinking and her life. I finally reached out to her.
I had spent over a decade with self-help books, seminars, meditation, and energy healing. None of it had a lasting impact on me. Something was missing, and that turned out to be my work with Shelli.
My initial conversation with her felt like she was talking to my soul. I knew this was going to be tough because she vowed not to let me stay stuck in my stories.
She has helped me reframe my relationship with my thoughts which had caused all of the trouble. She showed me how to question my stories.
I didn’t believe I could afford private coaching, and yet I knew I couldn’t afford not to work with her. She put me back in the driver’s seat of my own life.”
-Lauren L., Creator of The Mom Feed Podcast
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“Life before working with Shelli felt like I was living on a hamster wheel. I was comparing myself to everyone and never felt like I was doing “enough”. I had lost touch with who I was. I doubted everything – including, my ability to parent, my body, and my worthiness of being loved.
Peace felt unattainable and I felt defeated by life.
I tried many things including traditional therapy which never got me to the root cause. I was also a self-help book and podcast junkie. I thought that “I knew” what I “should” do which made me feel hesitant to seek professional help.
After our initial conversation, I knew that I wanted to work with her, so I followed my gut. I had never made such a financial investment in myself. I got resourceful with the funds and made it happen.
I have made significant changes from the smallest yet most impactful perspective shifts. I am forever grateful and I wish everyone could experience working with Shelli before their life (stressfully) passes them by.
I truly believe it was the best investment I had EVER made.”
-Jordan C., Artist
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“When I began working with Shelli I was craving authenticity and alignment in my work and home life. I had tried for months to work on myself by reading, journaling, etc. – but I was stuck!
My wife eventually told me, somethings gotta give.
As a result of working with Shelli, I have found new clarity, direction, and a renewed enthusiasm for my life and my work.”
-Courtney O., Entrepreneur
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“Shelli came into my life at a time when I was struggling. I had completed a long and arduous divorce, was raising my two teenage sons, grieving my brother’s death, and trying to navigate an unfamiliar and unsteady existence. I had fear, resentment, and anger. After extensive time in counseling, I still could not escape nor make sense of the sadness and grief… until I began working with Shelli.
She walked beside me in my greatest and most important journey to date…the journey of walking myself back home and loving the woman who was waiting all along for my arrival ~ME!
Shelli will hold you accountable, encourage you and assist you in living a life of joy and exuberant peace”.
-Lynn G., Occupational Therapist
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“Before finding Shelli I had sought help from psychiatrists, psychics, energy healers, a monk, and a past life regressionist among others. I had read countless self-help books and bought several audio and video self-help courses. I had practiced TM, EMDR, EFT, CBT, sound wave therapy, and equine therapy.
Shelli has guided me to the deep transformations that I’ve been seeking for years. She does not give advice. Each session is an experience of my authentic self. She has helped me to see my life and think with new eyes. Every aspect of my life from motherhood to finances and career has shifted. I wish everyone I know could work with her!”
-Rebecca D., Attorney at Law
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“Before I met Shelli, I had a lot of unaddressed pain involving my father. My biggest fear was that I would always have this father wound. Even though I had done work in traditional therapy, it had run its course for me. I was seeking to explore my spirituality and thought patterns which ultimately led me to Shelli.
From our initial conversation, my life tremendously changed in the most beautiful way. She supports me in acknowledging that I am, always have been, and always will be whole. She has helped me transform painful thoughts that I have carried my entire life. Shelli is helping me deepen my connection to myself which has changed my life in inexplicable ways.
I had a moment of hesitation because of scarce financial resources. However, I made more progress and discovery in those initial two hours with Shelli than I had in a very long time. I knew that I had to find a way to work with her.
I am immensely grateful to have Shelli in my life.”
-Emily L., Nursing student
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“At 60-something I was looking at retirement to get out of a job that was making me miserable, suffering from insomnia, anxiety, and exhaustion. It seemed like the best part of my life was over. Then I found Shelli. I’d never considered a life coach and in fact, had rolled my eyes at the idea, but something clicked.
I cannot believe the changes I have experienced. As a cynical Bay Area journalist, no one is more surprised than I am. Shelli has helped me build up my resilience, find a sense of calm I didn’t think was possible for me and taught me how to flip the way I react and think so that I can live a truly happy and fulfilling life, no matter my age, daily circumstances or my job. Now rather than starting the day with a sense of dread, I am deeply grateful to wake up feeling curious and energetic. Thank you, Shelli. You changed my world.”
-Melinda S., Journalist
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“Before starting my journey with Shelli, I was overwhelmed with fear and self-doubt. I lived in a constant state of survival mode. My life felt chaotic.
I had been attending therapy, yet continued to be stuck in my limiting beliefs.
After my initial conversation with Shelli, I knew that I had to fully commit to myself if I was to move forward. As I contemplated this leap, fear of scarcity arose along with a belief that I wasn’t worth this investment.
The greatest thing I’ve gained through the coaching process is a deeper relationship with myself. This also translates to a deeper connection with others. My marriage has strengthened in ways that I couldn’t have imagined. The weight of motherhood was lightened and I now experience my son from a view of awe rather than feeling the guilt and anxiety from carrying my old wounds.
I am a therapist and was surprised by how quickly Shelli helped me with beliefs I’ve held for many years. As a result of our work together, I’m finding ways to be present and loving and the ripple effect is felt in every corner of my life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Shelli! You are such a blessing.”
-Kelly R., Art Therapist
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“Before working with Shelli - I had lost trust with myself. I was having difficulty making decisions and felt stuck in my life. I wanted to know the deeper part of me and did not know how to access that.
I had read many books, taken online courses, and been mentored by beautiful women. Intellectually I knew what I should be doing and how to do it. However, I couldn’t seem to bring that into my life in a deep and meaningful way.
I had spoken to a number of coaches about working with them and knew right away that I wanted to work with Shelli. I needed someone who would call my bluff and hold a mirror up to me. Shelli challenged me in our first conversation, and I knew that was what I needed.
I could also sense that she was really hearing and listening without judgment or advice or her own agenda. She was instead guiding me through my emotions and coaching me on how to navigate my way through.
I have had many light bulb moments, tears, laughs, and so much more in deep conversation with this incredible human. If I was to list all of the gems, wisdom, and lessons she has helped me uncover this would be a very long list. So here are just a few:
• slow down and notice life.
• time is so incredibly precious and there is never a promise of tomorrow.
• I live in a house of mirrors - life reflecting back to me all the time - it just is.
Thank you beautiful Shelli. I hope to always be in conversation with you. “
-Suzanne A., Entrepreneur
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“Let’s just say, after my two-hour complimentary session with Shelli, I was all in.
In the past two years, the amount of personal growth I have experienced with her coaching and guidance is beyond comprehension. It’s changed my life and continues to help me choose how I want to show up for myself, in my relationships, and in my career. Shelli helped me to find the power to leave a company I had helped build from the ground up. With coaching, I found clarity about what my career dream really was.
She is someone that I share the highs and lows with as I am going through them. She will call me on my bullshit and challenges me in all of the best ways. This is a work in progress and that’s the beauty of it. Coaching isn’t therapy but I have worked with therapists over the years. That road never really resonated with me long term. I was ready for more.
She has challenged me to expand my lens, step out of my stories and step into how I want to show up in this world. If you’re ready, I highly recommend working with Shelli.”
-Erica B., Chiropractor and Midwifery student
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“I knew I was ready for a change. Before starting to work with Shelli, my life was stagnant in many areas and I was just going through the motions most days. During our powerful conversations, Shelli helped me reconnect to ME… who I really am and what I really want. She gave me tools and inspired insights that allowed me to push forward and grow again. Now, I am much more engaged in life, less stressed about decisions or problems, and a heck of a lot more relaxed. For the first time in my life, I feel as though I am exactly who I want to be.”
-Ellen M., Executive
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“Working with Shelli has changed my life! I was in a very dark place spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I wasn’t sure change was possible and couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. Now, I am happier, healthier, and more at peace than I have ever been.
Shelli’s support and passion for peace have inspired me to dig deeper and become willing to look at the thoughts that have held me prisoner most of my life. I highly recommend working with Shelli to anyone who is on a path of self-discovery, healing, and freedom.”
-Andrea B., Hospitality
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“It is incredible to work with Shelli. She has been my Coach for some time now. I have experienced countless transformations in our work together. She is able to see my blind spots and never allows me to forget my own dreams and intentions. I appreciate her humility and professionalism. Give yourself the gift of working with Shelli.”
-Sandy Z., Educator
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“I am someone that was living my life from fear. I felt disconnected, stressed, and at the mercy of a world that I saw as cruel and uncaring. At the end of my day, I felt exhausted and defeated. I was struggling with my family relationships. I doubted that I was a good person or that I was bringing value to the lives of others.
I wanted to work with Shelli because support and kindness were missing from my life. I felt unworthy of the financial investment until I experienced my first session with Shelli. I moved forward because I didn’t want to feel that amount of pain anymore. I was tired of missing my life.
Within the first two sessions, I gained clarity on what I want in my relationship with my family and with myself. I have learned that I am worthy of my own support. This experience is really the difference between heaven and hell.
Since working with Shelli, I feel gratitude, humility, and more empowered than I ever have.”
-Scott T., Contractor
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"Shelli Lawrence is nothing short of a gift. She is a beautiful spirit with a serenity I aspire to achieve. Over the past several years, Shelli has compassionately and lovingly coached me, and with her guidance, I am able to see that the truth is right in front of me if only I’m willing to look. Today, I know that when I am bothered by someone, I am really bothered by my thoughts about them. I am no longer a victim. I am content with the life I have, not the life I dream of one day having. There is no greater gift."
-Hoda S., Writer
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“Shelli’s coaching expertise is golden. I only dreamed that the emotional pain I had suffered from could fall away. Shelli is a woman that has looked deeply into herself and has inspired me to do the same. Her straight forwardness and compassion coupled with my insights have forever changed my life.”
-Gina R.,Therapist
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"Shelli is one of a kind, someone you want as a best friend. I engaged Shelli as my Coach several years ago and I have never felt more empowered, creative, centered and alive! Shelli never lets me forget how incredible I am!”
-Ruth S., Artist
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”Shelli is my “go to person”. I’ve learned how to work with my crazy mind! My relationships are awesome as a result of several Conflict Resolution Sessions facilitated by Shelli.”
-Carley P., Yogi
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“I am retired, in a good marriage, & have good relationships with our children & their spouses. But wow, did Shelli open me up to a freedom I never knew was possible. My husband & I have a new and improved relationship because of Shelli’s help.
I used to flip back into “old stories” when my daughter would make a comment I took personally. Being able to stay in my own business, I know we can talk through situations. Shelli helped me to question my thoughts on what I had always believed was a reflection on my “mothering skills”. I feel such freedom in my relationship with my daughter. Shelli asks the hard questions & challenges me to be my peaceful self.
I can never thank Shelli enough.”
-Linda L., Educator
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“Working with Shelli has helped me to stop overthinking and analyzing. I’ve slowed down and I’m learning how to flow with each experience I have. I’ve never felt more trust in myself and I know that this is a direct result of working with Shelli. Gift yourself the journey of a lifetime.”
-Jill S., Musician
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“Before I started working with Shelli I was struggling with a cancer diagnosis and how to navigate all of the feelings it was bringing to the surface.
After our initial conversation, I knew immediately that we would be a good fit and that Shelli would be able to help me.
I didn’t realize how stressed and fearful I was. More importantly, I didn’t realize that it was the thoughts I was believing that were creating this anxiety. I now understand that nothing is stressful, it’s just my thinking. She’s encouraged me to give myself the love and compassion that I give to others.
I’m learning to lean into the things that make me uncomfortable. I’m approaching these “triggers” with newfound curiosity.
I’ve had many successes since working with Shelli.”
-Katie F., Educator
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“Parenting has always had a profound hold on my personal well-being. When my children were happy, I was happy. When my children suffered, I suffered. I always believed it was the event and circumstances that caused me pain. After working with Shelli I came to understand, it is the stories I have told myself, and the meaning that I have assigned to what happened, that has caused the pain. She helped me learn how to examine my thoughts and question my belief system. I had no idea how much of my certainty in my own beliefs was unfounded.
As a result of working with Shelli and examining my thoughts, I’ve been set free from much pain and suffering. I’ve learned to separate my children’s business from my own and to be a more present and less reactive mother. She has helped me to create a new level of consciousness which has improved all of the relationships in my life. Working with Shelli is truly life-changing.”
-Melissa T., Writer
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“I had the pleasure of working with Shelli. During our 15 months together I even included my family in a session. I was at a point where I felt out of balance and hopeless. Shelli is masterful and shares her gift with her clients to empower them to go out and do good work in this world. I healed in ways that I never dreamed of and now I am able to see the world through a new lens. The work we did together was profound and truly life-changing. Shelli is inspiring and a true gift to work with.”
-Trish L., Coach