Brook Montagna, Life
Coach
Before listing the certificates and
licenses that make me a "Life Coach", I want to tell you about some experiences
that changed my life and continue to inspire me to help others create
meaningful and fulfilling lives.
About 20 years ago, I had a
promising career as an analytical chemist and I was married with two small
children. Life was pretty good, I thought, even though I knew my
marriage had problems. It seemed like I was on my Yellow Brick Road
that would lead me to happiness and success.
But, in the period of less
than a year, my life went through so many changes that I felt like Dorothy after
the tornado. Not only did I go through a separation and divorce, but
our 5 year old son was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and then died within 5
months of his diagnosis. My world had been turned upside down and the pain
was more than I could handle at times. Putting it mildly, I had no
preparation for this experience, and I was so lost I didn’t even know there was
a Yellow Brick Road. For me, it was a long arduous
journey, requiring a lot more wisdom, compassion, and courage than I
had at the time to get to 'home' – to a life of meaning and
purpose.
In the beginning, I searched for answers and guidance outside
myself. Metaphorically, I made many trips to Oz to become educated and
trained in psychology, therapy, meditation, and spirituality. The new
knowledge was, and still is, invaluable. But the most
important answers came when I looked within, when I began to live more
mindfully, and discovered that the potential for real happiness and
success is in each present moment. The truly important lessons
came through the mindful application of the skills and knowledge to my
own life - so that I could face my fears, the lions and tigers and bears, battle
the wicked witches of my dark nights of the soul, and finally find my way
home.
There are many more details about my life that
contribute to my skill and qualifications as a life coach (See my souvenirs from
visits with the Wizard below.) But it's my own life
journey that makes me passionate about helping clients get unstuck and get
through whatever they are going through to find their way home - to the life
they are meant to live, one of happiness and success.
If you would like to know more about
how I can help you, I invite you to Schedule an interview .
Mindful Life
Coaching, is based in Ojai, CA and serves local, national, and
international clients.
Education and Professional
Training, i.e.
"Souvenirs from visits with the Wizard":
- Certified Mindful Coach
- Masters degree in Clinical Psychology
- CA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Entrepreneur & Business Partnerships
- Founder of The Mindful Life & Women's
Journey Circle group programs
- Certified Coaching Tele-Class Leader
- Training in Mindfulness and Meditation, Personal Development, and
Spirituality Workshops & Seminars too many to list.
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