About Alicia Rodriguez, M.A., P.C.C

Welcome to our site, Soul Centered Life Management!

I have been told that I was wired for coaching and after being a coach for this long, I have come to realize this myself. I truly enjoy my clients and am deeply committed to using my talents and skills as a coach to help you achieve your potential, redefine your life and get clear on what really matters to you.

You are my client if you are someone:

• Who is seeking clarity about what is next  in your life or work
• Who recognizes the value of having an objective and empathetic sounding board for decisión-making or brainstorming
• Who is or wants to be in business for yourself, be profitable and effectively manage your time, energy, resources and money
• Who is successful but knows that your life could be fuller and more alive with some "tweaking"
• Who is in a leadership role in your organization and could use a "wisdom partner" who asks powerful questions, helps raise self-awareness, and helps you develop and refine leadership competencies while offering a confidential and consistent place to learn and evolve.

How do I coach?

Intuition: I do not coach from a script. I listen deeply to what you are saying and what you are not saying. I tell you the truth, gently, but firmly.

Knowledge : I am an ICF Certified Coach and a Certified Leadership Coach. Because of my interest in gender and diversity I studied for my Master's Degree specializing in Women's Studies and Counseling Psychology.  For years I have been involved in studying this culture's inconsistent approach to women's development and have developed strategies to maximize women's unique qualities. I read extensively so that my business and personal development knowledge base is always expanding.

Experience: I come from an extensive business background which includes corporate work, entrepreneurship, organizational development, training, coaching and facilitation. I am a guide, teacher and a life-long learner!

Results Oriented: I want you to achieve sustainable results, aligned with who you are genuinely, while maximizing your strengths and maintaining self care. I move you forward, hold you accountable and I am committed to your success and well-being.

Personal: I too work at balancing family life and work. I am married and have a son and a Labrador retriever. I find peace in meditation and yoga and walks with nature. I read and write poetry. I surround myself with loving family and friends who I can share my life with and who challenge me to be my best. If I get too serious, my son and my dog will inevitably remind me to lighten up and have fun!

Pleasures : Ice cream, especially chocolate, laughing out loud, good wine and strong coffee, sleeping late, intimate dinner parties, Pilates and yoga, Maine islands, RUMI, walking the Labyrinth, New England in the autumn, AHA moments.

I believe that life is like walking a labyrinth; you journey into the center, your center, to retrieve your wisdom, your essential self. In the center, you "pause" and in that pause you listen and "remember" who you really are. And you circle out, bringing into the world all of who you are, who you have discovered you are capable of being and what you are capable of contributing, to live boldly in this world.

If you are willing to make this journey, I would be happy and honored to be your partner. Whether you are a CEO, a working mother or an entrepreneur on the move; the journey awaits.

Call me at 410-544-5262 or e-mail me to take that first step!

For information on Executive Coaching and Leadership Programs, please visit Sophia Associates at www.sophia-associates.com