Coaching

Coaching for moments of change, uncertainty, and growth

People come to coaching for many reasons — a transition, a decision, a sense of restlessness, or the feeling that something important isn’t quite working. You may feel clear that you want change, but unsure where to begin. Or you may be moving quickly, meeting expectations, and managing responsibilities while sensing that you’re living more on autopilot than by choice.

Coaching with me offers space to slow down and pay attention. Together, we explore what’s really shaping your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and decisions so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention — not because you’ve been told what to do, but because you’ve discovered what matters most to you.

How coaching with me works

Coaching with me is collaborative and client-centered. You bring yourself — not just your goal — and I walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and deep attention. We don’t start with prescriptions or checklists. Instead, we pause, listen closely, and notice what’s happening beneath the surface of your experiences.

Sometimes we stay with the topic you bring into the session. Other times we uncover something more foundational — an assumption, pattern, or story that’s quietly influencing how you show up. We take our time, explore emotions rather than bypass them, and stay open to where the conversation leads.

The goal is not quick fixes, but meaningful insight and sustainable change — so you’re not solving the wrong problem or repeating familiar cycles.

Navigating transitions and change

Transitions, professional or personal, can feel overwhelming, not because change is wrong, but because the path forward isn’t yet clear. Coaching helps you slow down, make sense of what’s shifting, and identify what you want to carry forward — and what you’re ready to leave behind.

In our work together, you may:

  • clarify what this transition is asking of you

  • identify competing priorities or internal tensions

  • make decisions with more confidence and less second-guessing

  • feel steadier and more grounded during uncertainty.

Clarifying goals that truly matter

Many people arrive with goals that sound reasonable but feel oddly disconnected. Coaching helps move beyond vague intentions toward real clarity — goals that are specific, meaningful, and aligned with what you value most.

Together, we:

  • examine whether your goals reflect your priorities

  • get specific about what success actually looks like

  • identify what’s getting in the way of progress

  • connect day-to-day choices with longer-term hopes and plans

Moving off autopilot and into intention

When life gets busy or stressful, it’s easy to default to habits, reactions, and patterns that no longer serve you. Coaching creates space to notice where you’re operating automatically — and where you have more choice than you realize.

Clients often find this work helps them:

  • slow down reactive decision-making

  • take back control of meetings, conversations, and daily interactions

  • respond more intentionally instead of reacting out of habit

  • feel more present in their work and relationships

Strengthening relationships and communication                          

Whether at work or at home, relationships often improve when we become more aware of how we listen, speak, and respond — especially under pressure. Coaching supports growth in emotional awareness and relational skill, without scripts or performance.

This work may include:

  • developing deeper listening and empathy

  • noticing emotional patterns that affect communication

  • asking better, more thoughtful questions

  • navigating difficult conversations with clarity and care

Client-Identified Priorities               

Whether you’re preparing for a specific project, event, or milestone, Carey’s coaching provides the tools and structure to help you stay focused and prepared. Together, you’ll create a roadmap tailored to your unique priorities, build effective strategies, and cultivate the habits necessary to succeed.

Authenticity, values, and alignment

Over time, many people realize they’ve drifted away from what matters most — often unintentionally. Coaching creates space to reconnect with your values and explore how closely your life and work reflect them.

Clients often use coaching to:

  • clarify their core values

  • notice where they feel misaligned or conflicted

  • make choices that feel more honest and grounded

  • show up with greater authenticity and self-trust

What clients often walk away with

Clients often describe leaving coaching sessions feeling clearer, steadier, and more capable. Over time, many experience:

  • improved decision-making and confidence

  • real clarity around goals and priorities

  • more satisfying relationships and communication

  • greater alignment between values and daily choices

  • less reactivity and more intentional action

  • a renewed sense of control during times of change

  • progress toward goals that truly matter to them

Coaching options and next steps

Coaching is offered through individual sessions and multi-session packages, depending on your goals and the depth of work you’re seeking. Many clients find that ongoing coaching allows for greater reflection, integration, and sustained change.

If you’re curious about whether coaching with me is a good fit, I invite you to schedule a free discovery call. This is a chance to talk about where you are, what you’re navigating, and what you’re hoping for — and to see if working together feels right.

Schedule a discovery call.

What Clients Are Saying

  • “Coaching with Carey transformed my life. With her powerful questions, Carey created a space for me to examine the stories I was telling myself about my professional aspirations, marriage, and motherhood. Using empathy and curiosity, Carey walked with me on a journey of self-discovery that has given me the courage to seize my life story. I am no longer afraid of transition and discomfort and feel confident I have strategies to overcome any obstacle. Thank you, Carey, for making me feel belonging, capable, seen, and valuable!“

  • “Carey has been nothing but a GUST of Fresh Air! I didn't realize the magnitude of coaching until I was coached by Carey! I am immensely grateful for who I am and where I know God is calling me to because of the work we've been doing in our sessions. I believe wholeheartedly in her coaching and its impact. When I feel the weight of the imposter, I remember the truths she coached me through and I highly recommend her, especially for business owners and leaders!”

  • “Working with Carey Borkoski has been a transformative journey for me. Carey's coaching approach exemplifies the highest standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), blending strategic insight with empathetic support that fosters both personal and professional development. Carey’s professional strengths are noteworthy, notably her ability to actively listen, ask powerful questions, and guide those she coaches toward ambitious values-aligned goals. Carey has both held me accountable and built my confidence in the path I’m taking professionally. Carey’s expertise, professionalism, and dedication make her an invaluable partner for any leader who would benefit from an informed and engaged thought partner. I wholeheartedly recommend her to leaders ready to unlock their full potential.”