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✓ Set boundaries and speak up for yourself in your personal and professional relationships ~ so you can cultivate deeper respect, authentic connections, and a life that aligns with your values?
✓ Stop the patterns of over-giving and start prioritizing your own needs, desires, energy and feelings ~ so you can live authentically?
✓ Learn to process the signals your body is constantly sending you ~ so you can respond with clarity and full alignment to yourself?
✓ Navigate conflict, resentment and difficult conversations with more ease ~ so you can have meaningful connection to yourself and others?
✓ Heal from the un-serving patterns of shrinking and bracing ~ so you can feel grounded, empowered and safe to take up space?
Are you ready to...
If so, you're in the right spot!
Are you ready to...
What you can expect with RECLAIM Somatic Boundary and Self-Advocacy Coaching...
Real, lasting change
Significant growth
Clarity & Healing
Learn to navigate communication hurdles and uplift your relationship to yourself and others, generating a ripple of positive transformation in your life, relationships and future possibilities.
Become a well-boundaried woman on a customized journey, centred around genuine self-exploration, with a focus on you gaining internal control of your communication and boundaries.
Claim your inner authority and discover the power of "calm" and feeling safe in your body when you manage conflict. Your nervous system will LOVE you for this work, and so will the people you lead.
You'll build awareness and capacity to implement your new boundary and self-advocacy skills...
I will be right alongside you in this transformative 1:1 coaching experience, to help you embody the leader you were born to be; by carving a new path for you to hold power AND lead from a place of alignment, purpose and calm.
Here's what private coaching with me looks like...
Groundbreaking 60 min Zoom Coaching Sessions
Access To Actionable Toolkits:
Between Session Support:
- Discover actionable changes that deliver instant results & lasting change.
- Gain a clear understanding of your inner operating system & how YOU manage stress, conflict and challenging communication.
- Trauma informed and customized to your own lived experience.
- Science backed, tangible tools to expand your ability to stay in your body in the midst of conflict & hard leadership moments.
- Master your communication through boundary setting and learn strategies and tools for compassionate and clear delivery.
- All toolkits are customized and sent to you via video/audio.
- Via What'sApp, you have access to me Monday-Friday.
- Used for between session processing the content of our coaching sessions, on-the-spot support with challenges, and any other support needed within the scope of our work together.
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"These are real, practical skills that will pay dividends if you invest in them!"
"I’ve been in a leadership role for a year now and have been struggling with delivering honest feedback to team members that felt like a win for both sides, and without it feeling threatening or overly critical. I was struggling with what being a great leader meant in a practical way.
Elise offered real tools I could use immediately in real situations, I grew and developed my leadership skills from every session. I feel much more confident entering into potentially uncomfortable conversations, knowing that I can hold space not just for myself but for those in my charge as well!
Sign up with Elise and watch your leadership skills GROW!"
Kaeli Sweigard ~ Online Marketing and Membership Lead for Elise Darma
"I highly recommend working with Elise if you struggle with communicating not only with others, but also with yourself.”
“Working with Elise, I was able to let go of some of my fears around perfection or looking silly, and sink into what it meant to identify myself, my desires, and my goals. Elise helped shift me perspective from being a passive character in my own life, to a much more active one.
Nikki Rose Martin ~ Actor/Musician/Writer/Teacher
"I highly recommend working with Elise if you struggle with communicating not only with others, but also with yourself.”
“Working with Elise, I was able to let go of some of my fears around perfection or looking silly, and sink into what it meant to identify myself, my desires, and my goals. Elise helped shift me perspective from being a passive character in my own life, to a much more active one.
Nikki Rose Martin ~ Actor/Musician/Writer/Teacher
Here's How You Can Work With Me 1:1...
You're in good hands with an expert, ICF accredited Neuro - Somatic Coach and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
The RECLAIM Package
body-led reset for your boundaries.
An individualized 6 week 1:1 coaching program to help you reclaim your power and create long term, lasting change for your boundaries and self advocacy.
this small step ignites a profound reset
In 6 weeks, you will build awareness and safety around your boundary, build confidence IN your body to take action on your boundary plus... receive a customized road map to help you feel grounded and empowered.
RECLAIM PACKAGE:
- 3 sixty minute biweekly coaching calls
- Customized practices and actionable tools for immediate shifts in your confidence.
- In between session support via What's App.
APPLY FOR RECLAIM HERE! >>
Investment: $897 USD two instalment payment plan available.
The REBUILD
Package
ongoing support for lasting change & growth
Through deeper integration of boundaries, self-trust, and aligned actions, this package helps you create sustainable habits and a life that reflects your values and vision.
strengthen the foundation you've reclaimed
In 10 sessions, you will develop and build game-changing tools and skills so you can choose yourself over and over again. You will learn to feel safe in your body to set boundaries and resolve the stress your body feels when it comes to self advocacy.
This is where you reclaim your voice so you can speak your truth.
REBUILD PACKAGE:
- 10 sixty minute weekly or biweekly coaching calls.
- Customized practices and actionable tools for lasting change in your confidence levels.
- In between session support via What's App.
APPLY FOR REBUILD HERE! >>
Investment: $3497 USD monthly instalment payment plan available.
“Elise encouraged me to listen to myself ~ REALLY LISTEN TO MYSELF for the first time in my life
~ She helped me open up another door in my life's journey that allowed me to lean into my purpose with new fervour.”
Knowing that you have something special inside of you that needs to be brought out into the world requires a great deal of tenacity. Elise nurtures this tenacity through patience and compassion, even when you may not have enough of it for yourself. If more of us are attuned to our purpose in our work, we can innovate in ways that help heal our societal ills. If that all sounds rather lofty to you, you just need to work with Elise to experience it. Elise is a gentle maverick in the coaching industry!”
Michele Thomas ~ Entrepreneur, Educator and Musician
“Elise encouraged me to listen to myself ~ REALLY LISTEN TO MYSELF for the first time in my life
~ She helped me open up another door in my life's journey that allowed me to lean into my purpose with new fervour.”
Knowing that you have something special inside of you that needs to be brought out into the world requires a great deal of tenacity. Elise nurtures this tenacity through patience and compassion, even when you may not have enough of it for yourself. If more of us are attuned to our purpose in our work, we can innovate in ways that help heal our societal ills. If that all sounds rather lofty to you, you just need to work with Elise to experience it. Elise is a gentle maverick in the coaching industry!”
Michele Thomas ~ Entrepreneur, Educator and Musician
“Elise encouraged me to listen to myself ~ REALLY LISTEN TO MYSELF for the first time in my life
~ She helped me open up another door in my life's journey that allowed me to lean into my purpose with new fervour.”
Knowing that you have something special inside of you that needs to be brought out into the world requires a great deal of tenacity. Elise nurtures this tenacity through patience and compassion, even when you may not have enough of it for yourself. If more of us are attuned to our purpose in our work, we can innovate in ways that help heal our societal ills. If that all sounds rather lofty to you, you just need to work with Elise to experience it. Elise is a gentle maverick in the coaching industry!”
Michele Thomas ~ Entrepreneur, Educator and Musician
HERE ARE SOME REALLY NICE THINGS SOME OF MY CLIENTS HAVE SAID
“From the beginning I felt the depth of intention in how Elise works, I was being coached in a way that I had not experienced before. She challenged me to listen to myself…REALLY listen to myself for what felt like the first time in my life. Elise helped me to open up another door in my life's journey that allowed me to lean into my purpose with new fervour.
Knowing that you have something special inside of you that needs to be brought out into the world requires a great deal of tenacity. Elise nurtures this tenacity through patience and compassion, even when you may not have enough of it for yourself. If more of us are attuned to our purpose in our work, we can innovate in ways that help heal our societal ills. If that all sounds rather lofty to you, you just need to work with Elise to experience it. Elise is a gentle maverick in the coaching industry!”
Michele Thomas, Singer/Songwriter, Educator and Entrepreneur
HERE ARE SOME REALLY NICE THINGS SOME OF MY CLIENTS HAVE SAID
"I’ve been in a leadership role for a year now and have been struggling with delivering honest feedback to team members that felt like a win for both sides, and without it feeling threatening or overly critical. I was struggling with what being a great leader meant in a practical way.
Elise offered real tools I could use immediately in real situations, I grew and developed my leadership skills from every session. I feel much more confident entering into potentially uncomfortable conversations, knowing that I can hold space not just for myself but for those in my charge as well!
These are real, practical skills that will pay dividends if you invest in them! Sign up with Elise and watch your leadership skills GROW!"
Kaeli Sweigard ~ Online Marketing and Membership Lead for Elise Darma
"I've gone from staying silent or responding in fight mode to expressing myself from a more regulated state."
“This work makes me feel so empowered. I've been encouraged to trust my voice despite my inner critic. In this work, I've felt safe to build my confidence and ability to speak my truth during high stakes situations."
Alison McCrae ~ Board Chair, IWK Children's Hospital Foundation
HERE ARE SOME REALLY NICE THINGS SOME OF MY CLIENTS HAVE SAID
“From the beginning I felt the depth of intention in how Elise works, I was being coached in a way that I had not experienced before. She challenged me to listen to myself…REALLY listen to myself for what felt like the first time in my life. Elise helped me to open up another door in my life's journey that allowed me to lean into my purpose with new fervour.
Knowing that you have something special inside of you that needs to be brought out into the world requires a great deal of tenacity. Elise nurtures this tenacity through patience and compassion, even when you may not have enough of it for yourself. If more of us are attuned to our purpose in our work, we can innovate in ways that help heal our societal ills. If that all sounds rather lofty to you, you just need to work with Elise to experience it. Elise is a gentle maverick in the coaching industry!”
Michele Thomas, Singer/Songwriter, Educator and Entrepreneur
HERE ARE SOME REALLY NICE THINGS SOME OF MY CLIENTS HAVE SAID
"I’ve been in a leadership role for a year now and have been struggling with delivering honest feedback to team members that felt like a win for both sides, and without it feeling threatening or overly critical. I was struggling with what being a great leader meant in a practical way.
Elise offered real tools I could use immediately in real situations, I grew and developed my leadership skills from every session. I feel much more confident entering into potentially uncomfortable conversations, knowing that I can hold space not just for myself but for those in my charge as well!
These are real, practical skills that will pay dividends if you invest in them! Sign up with Elise and watch your leadership skills GROW!"
Kaeli Sweigard ~ Online Marketing and Membership Lead for Elise Darma
Frequently Asked Questions
YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS, I’VE GOT ANSWERS
What is your qualification to do this coaching work?
I'm so glad you asked! I'm an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Certified Neuro Somatic Leadership Coach, I'm trained as a Transformational Life Coach, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, A Voice Body Connection Leader (candidate for certification), & Certified in Somatic Voice Work. I've also studied Non-Violent Communication, Somatic Conflict Resolution, PolyVagal Theory with Deb Dana AND have 20+ years experience as a Voice and Stage Performance Coach.
How do I know if this coaching is right for me?
All of the buttons linked above are to book a discovery call to chat about whether this is a good fit for both of us.
Private coaching is for growth-oriented women who are ready to evolve past the shrinking and staying silent that has kept them safe but is not longer serving their highest good.
How is the coaching delivered? Do I have to come to you?
Coaching and VIP Days are delivered online worldwide via ZOOM OR in person at my Halifax NS studio. Want to fly me to you for a 1:1 intensive in your home town*? Let's chat and work the details out!
* travel, and accommodation fees are in addition to coaching/consulting fees.
Can you help me gain confidence to speak in public? I have a TED Talk in me, I think!
YES! And you're gonna ROCK that TED Talk! One of the nick names some of my clients gave me years ago was The Stage Fright Whisperer , so rest assured this work targets all of the concerns that keep us from feeling comfortable in front of crowds or on camera too! CHECK IT OUT HERE!
Is this therapy?
This work is trauma aware somatic coaching and consulting. Although my clients find the work "therapeutic", it should not be used as a replacement for therapy, if that feels like what you need. I started studying Somatic Experiencing and nervous system science because my clients inevitably come to me with trauma. While I am well equipped and trained to support what comes up in sessions, it is recommended that if you have unprocessed trauma, or are in an abusive relationship this work is best done in tandem with a mental health therapist.
Do you work with folks who don't identify as women?
I'm so glad you asked this question. My coaching and consulting is approached from an intersectional point of view and I absolutely welcome non-binary folks into this work. I frame my work from the perspective and experience as a white cis gender woman with privilege AND I have also purposely created this work to celebrate diversity with intention, to create an affirming culture of bravery and belonging, where every client can be their fullest selves and speak their authentic truth.
This is where your nervous system heals so you can BE seen in your bold presence and speak your truth with unshakeable confidence.
Ready to do this thing?! Book a chat now and let’s go!
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I embody and believe that clear , compassionate communication and advocacy of self and others is the key to building thriving, equitable businesses and creative endeavours. Leaning into this work together means we can inspire each other to create the much needed change this world is craving.
Working with me affirms that YOU ALSO believe in and prioritize that Indigenous lives matter. Black Lives Matter. People of Colour's Lives Matter. You support 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights and you advocate for body justice for ALL bodies. You are actively working to dismantle White Supremacy and colonized practices in your life and business.
I have purposely created this work to celebrate diversity with intention and to create an affirming culture of bravery and belonging, where every participant can be their fullest selves and speak their authentic truth.
I live and work on the sacred land of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, and I acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.
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