Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting, LLC

FAQs

• How did you get started doing this type of work?

  I have always loved helping people be more effective. In college, I was a teaching assistant for a graduate level Leadership Seminar and coordinator of a youth Leadership Institute. In my early twenties, I worked for a consulting firm that brought “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” to businesses and leaders. These experiences introduced me to the profound impact of helping people understand how to be effective individually and on teams. My professional career over the next two decades exposed me to diverse work environments at a small business, union, non-profit advocacy organization, national presidential campaign, and Director of a U.S. Senate Office. I learned first hand—often the hard way—what it means to be an effective leader and valued employee, how to find work/life balance, the importance of saying no, and how to be humble amidst failure and gracious with success. I saw highly effective leaders, teams and organizations. More often, however, I had a front-row seat to some very poor examples of leadership and ineffective organizations. This led to my desire to strengthen my skills to help leaders and organizations be effective amidst adversity and change. Getting my Masters of Science in Organization Development gave me a strong foundation to build on. Little did I know that this would require me to look deeply into my own self-awareness as a means to effect positive and meaningful change. What a transformational experience! The process of writing my master’s thesis on the impact of life coaching on one’s overall life satisfaction uncovered a whole new way I could help others be more effective. I was hooked. I immediately undertook the intense process of becoming a certified life coach and launched my coaching and consulting business. I love helping individuals, business leaders and teams develop and execute action plans, navigate conflict successfully, unlock their leadership potential, improve communication skills, and bring clarity to chaos. By posing powerful questions, providing specific tools and techniques, encouraging creativity, and breaking large projects into manageable steps, my clients achieve tremendous success, including promotions, higher performance, exceeding goals, increased sales and successfully navigating job transitions.

• What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

  Admit it. You are driven, energetic and smart….and bored. You have the sense that there is more out there, but you aren’t sure where to start or whether it’s even possible to achieve your dreams. You are not alone. This is not uncommon for motivated and successful individuals to wake-up and find that you’re on a path that you didn’t fully intend. That your life is somehow on auto-pilot. What makes you different is that you want to do something about it. You aren’t happy existing this way any longer. You recognize that you want to take the driver’s seat again and be in conscious choice about your future. That’s where coaching can help you re-establish the energy and passion in your life. And the great news is, the process is rewarding and insightful (and even fun!). The opportunity to dream big, identify your goals, have someone help you be accountable to your action steps, and cheer you on as you find greater satisfaction in life is powerful. I invite you to take that first step, and contact me today if you’re interested in re-energizing your life.

• What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

  My logical, linear left-brain bio: I am a certified professional life and leadership coach, trained by the Coaches Training Institute. I completed CRR Global’s world-class and cutting edge relationship training program, am getting certified in Organization Systems and Relationship Coaching, and also hold an ACC certification from the International Coach Federation. I have worked with hundreds of clients to achieve remarkable results, including greater work/life balance, a clearer vision, and enhanced leadership. I have 20 years of professional and executive level experience, holding a Masters of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. While I also have a double major in German and Mathematics, these days I find the only time I use these skills is when trying to help my husband double a recipe that calls for 1 ¾ cups of something! Insatiably curious, I continue to take advanced coach training courses whenever I can. My intuitive, image-driven right-brain bio: Being a life coach is my calling, my mission. I love facilitating growth to greater confidence, powerful results, and happiness beyond your wildest dreams. At times the process is magical. Sometimes I channel the Dalai Lama, bringing warmth, compassion, inspiration, and deep wisdom. While other times I prefer Gonzo the Great: bringing a wild-eyed optimistic attitude in a playful, intuitive and clever way. I always bring my full authentic self in service of deepening your learning and forwarding your action. I am not afraid to challenge you and talk about the hard stuff, and always see you as naturally creative, resourceful and whole. I am genuine and deeply connected, and use my heart to help you fully express yours. So, whether you are more right brain or left, I can help you achieve extraordinary results. I have been facilitating transformational growth for 20 years, personally coaching hundreds of clients to overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary professional and personal results.