Welcome to different drummer life coaching
"They definitely march to the beat of a different drummer." We believe that everyone's beat is valid. Learning how to appreciate it and dance to it is not always easy, especially in a world trying to keep us all marching in a straight line and to the same rhythm. Often, we don't recognize that instead of embracing our differences, the self-talk we're using is consistently trying to guide us back into that straight line, even when we don't hear the same beat as the others in it. Neuro-linguistic Programming helps to chip away at the world's programming, by being intentional about the words we use when talking to both others and ourselves. Utilizing NLP to redefine our relationship to the world around us reveals a clear path to achieving a true inner fulfillment.
My Story
Welcome! I am Kelly and I live in Virginia Beach, VA with my spouse and child. I was adopted and grew up in a military family where we moved around a lot. Growing up I always felt just a little bit different than everyone else…I was often told I was marching to the beat of a different drummer. Over the years, I’ve found that I have an immense passion for helping others by not only offering a listening ear but also by trying to present practical approaches to different situations.
I have found for myself that the standard approaches are not always the most intuitive or feasible for someone like me and I believe that through open communication, compassion, developing a better relationship with ourselves, and the right guidance, most problems have solutions, but we can put our own unique flair on them to get us to where we want to be.
I am certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy, and, utilizing various approaches during coaching sessions, often explore the space where science and the unknown intersect. Additionally, I have personal experience with the depths of addiction and have acquired tools that have helped me navigate my way to a life of inner fulfillment. I have found that those same tools can be applied to a myriad of situations for anyone who is willing to apply them.
In my free time I enjoy going to food festivals, swimming, and playing fetch with our rescue dogs.
I am looking forward to working with you as we move towards developing a pathway to success, whatever that may mean to you.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
TOM D, CAPTAIN
Life Coaching with Kelly, after each session, I always come away feeling better than when I went in. We have navigated through interpersonal challenges and career goals. Our sessions are productive, restorative, insightful, and useful. Kelly is very adept at giving attention to specific challenges, while keeping focus on broader goals. Her seamless application of NLP techniques have been extraordinary at helping to find and define strategies for the future.
EMILY T, PROGRAM MANAGER
I have had the pleasure of knowing Kelly for about 9 years with 7 of those years having her as a close mentor, confidante, and advisor.
She has listened to me and guided me through many formative experiences in my life including but not limited to my journey in sobriety, a divorce, and interstate moves. Her advice and coaching have played an integral role in my journey navigating spiritual and personal growing pains as well as my efforts to foster and improve my relationships with myself and others.
Kelly’s approach of compassionate accountability maintains space for emotional and spiritual exploration while also developing logical strategies to reach my goals.
I cannot express the impact Kelly’s coaching has had on my life and personal growth. I will forever be grateful for the role she has played in my journey to becoming the woman I am meant to be.
ERIC C, M.A. - COUNSELING
Kelly helped me pull things together that I otherwise would have left in disarray. She has a great way of bringing light to the unseen and conjuring a creative and dynamic way of uncovering hidden mental fallacies. Her style is both empowering and uplifting and helps to rewrite negatives scripts that I've been carrying since I was a young man.