About Us

About Monique:

I woke up one day in 1999 in a successful career as the Director of Quality in a life sciences company (having recently earned an MS in Quality Management) and knew that this part of my life was done. I was stressed out, discouraged, disheartened, 80lbs. overweight, exhausted.  I knew I could not go on like this for much longer.  I decided to entertain the thought of leaving but had no clue as to what to do next.  Having no children, I had built my identity and life around my career.   I was perplexed by the huge question of "Who am I without the job, title, responsibilities, salary?"

Thus began a time of deep soul searching.  I knew I had value – my many years of spiritual and personal growth work showed me that.  But I didn’t trust that my value, separate from my job, had any real meaning. My confidence and self esteem continued to be challenged as the pressures, internal and external, continued to grow.  Finally, with the support of Jim, my husband, I decided that I would leave, take the summer off and see what emerged from my muddle.
 
I began to plan my escape.  I wrote a draft letter of resignation, dating it June 7th (It was then early May). My last day at work would be June 28th. I saved the letter in my file.  Near the end of May I went to work after a day off to be told that the company had been sold.  On June 2nd I was notified that I was being laid off, that my last day was the 25th and I was getting a six-month severance package!  My plan and the Divine plan were off by 5 days – I liked God’s better! 

  This event changed my life.  It showed me that when I truly trust myself, even to the point of taking what seems to be drastic action to take care of myself, I will be given way more than I could ever plan for myself.  I learned that I could trust myself and my experience and that God, the Universe, my Higher Power would provide for me in ways that I could not create on my own – as long as I was honest with myself and my truth.  This belief has become an underpinning of my life.

Within 30 days of my layoff, I was introduced to coaching.  I immediately knew that this was what I was meant to do! Thus began 12 months of coaching training and certification.  As my training progressed I grew more and more excited about the prospect of being able to have a profound impact on the quality of peoples’ lives and on the world as a whole.  I founded SoulWorks Coaching® in September of 2000 and received my certification as a professional co-active coach from The Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, CA in Nov of 2001. 

I am a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) in good standing and am committed to personal and professional development having read and studied extensively the fields of spiritual psychology, leadership, soul work, quantum physics and many of the great spiritual traditions.  As an active participant in 12 step programs for the last 24 years I have been part of the journey of miracles these programs spawn. My life and work are grounded in the richness this experience and learning offers, blending and integrating the truths that speak most clearly to me.

I love the natural world and spend time connecting with my horse, CatFish and my dog, Jasper.  Jim and I enjoy traveling, riding his Harley Davidson (I’m not the best passenger but I’m learning how to relax and let go!) and flying.  We live near the beach just south of Boston and get to enjoy the beauty of the ocean all year.

Thru SoulWorks Coaching I have had the privilege of working with people like you and I get to see the difference coaching makes in the world.  The difference is as simple and profound as the client who told me, "Now I can truly say, I love myself!  I’m a great person!" to the clients who have started their own businesses, grown existing businesses, gotten married, become stronger, more confident leaders in their organizations and communities, learned to manage their stress, begun writing poetry, tapping into their creative side, restoring a precious part of their self expression. 

I remain passionate about and committed to seeking and living in the Truth.  This passion feeds my lifelong quest for deepening spiritual growth and expanding inner knowing.  I get to offer the fruits of this journey to you.  What greater privilege and blessing is there? This is what compels me to do this work.  What else is there?

About the Soulworks Coaching Logo

My logo came to me in a dream, a message from my soul.  The purple represents the spiritual wisdom available through our whole being that we delve deeply into.  The red represents the passion and essential energy of your soul.  The green is your life.  By going deep into your soul, we tap into your passion and essence and integrate it into your whole life.