About Blooming Willow Coaching

Meet Blooming Willow Coaching Founder & CEO Leslie Avant Brown

“I have dedicated my life to supporting Changemakers to grow and heal as they design strategies and systems that support liberation. I do this because I know, what we plant today will bloom tomorrow.”
- Leslie Avant Brown, Founder

Leslie serves as CEO at her firm Blooming Willow Coaching, a culturally relevant Healing Centered Coaching practice that allows her to partner with individuals, organizations, foundations and businesses. Her specialization areas include "all things" coaching including: one-on-one and group coaching, training, and designing sustainable systems that embed a coaching approach. Through her firm, she also runs the Conductors Community Coaching Certification Program an International Coaching Federation Accredited Certification Program geared towards BIPOC Changemakers and White Changemakers committed to serving BIPOC communities with Healing Centered Coaching.
Prior to earning her coaching certification Leslie worked in the nonprofit capacity building sector, supporting work that promoted social justice -- she has a background in leadership development and evaluation. “What brought me to the field of coaching was the idea of supporting deep change while aligning my strengths to support conductors of change.”

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Who we work with…..

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At Blooming Willow Coaching, we collaborate with Changemakers—those remarkable individuals striving to make the world a better place. We often find these Changemakers leading their families and communities, actively participating in movements, advocating for causes, challenging large systems, and developing socially responsible businesses and foundations.

These individuals are dedicated to fostering growth, healing, and liberation for others, often taking on challenges that inspire those around them. However, this dedication can sometimes come at a personal cost, as they juggle serving the world and staying true to their own needs.

If this resonates with you, welcome to your new community. Here, your passion as a Changemaker is understood and nurtured. We offer a supportive environment and resources to help you thrive and achieve your goals.

Healing Centered Coaching Designed for Changemakers

Blooming Willow Coaching is the heart and home of our signature Healing Centered Coaching ®, a transformative framework that invites Changemakers to Pause, Ground, Align, and Act with intention and clarity. Our model was meticulously developed after our CEO, Leslie Avant-Brown, spent years supporting Changemakers around the world. She assisted them in finding a harmonious balance in their lives as they dedicated themselves to serving their communities, all while honoring their personal well-being. This led to the creation of our unique approach, which provides a sanctuary for Changemakers to pause and deeply focus on their own visions, personal growth, and healing journey.

We recognize that these incredible Changemakers often encounter the tough challenge of balancing their own needs with the demands of the communities they passionately serve. That's why, at Blooming Willow Coaching, we aim to create an environment that is both nurturing and intellectually stimulating. This supportive space empowers Changemakers to reconnect with themselves, rediscover their core values, and envision new, innovative paths forward. Our coaching helps them overcome barriers and challenges by equipping them with cutting-edge tools, strategies, and systems designed to propel them from merely surviving to truly thriving in all aspects of their lives. Through this holistic partnership process, Changemakers are not only able to catch up with themselves but also enhance the impact they have on the world around them.

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The Healing Centered Coaching Model ®

Pause - Blooming Willow Healing Centered Coaching Model

Pause. Encourages clients to take time for themselves. In a fast-paced society, pausing is often one of the hardest things to do. Clients are supported to slow down as they engage in transformational growth and healing.

Ground - Blooming Willow Healing Centered Coaching Model

Ground. Clients are guided to connect with their higher self and disrupt the disorderly patterns that cause chaos and resistance. By listening to their inner wisdom, seeking clarity, and grounding in purpose.

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Align. Clients are challenged to align with their mind, body, and spirit by tapping into their resourcefulness. Coaches support clients to navigate options and troubleshoot barriers as they determine the best way forward.

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Act. Once the strategy is established, clients receive support to implement a plan that guides them toward their goals. This includes design strategies that foster growth, promote healing, and ensure accountability.

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Benefits of Healing Centered Coaching®

Supports Growth & Agency

One of the standout benefits of Healing Centered Coaching® is how it supports personal growth and agency. Clients learn to craft innovative goal strategies that promote their independence and overall well-being. This method encourages individuals to take ownership of their personal development and make informed decisions that align with their values.

Promotes Cultural Awareness and Authentic Leadership

Clients deepen their understanding of how culture influences leadership style as they gain insights on cultural dynamics at play in everyday life. Which supports them to develop authentic leadership styles that resonate with their personal and professional identities.

Enhances Clarity and Purpose

By working collaboratively with a coach, clients achieve greater clarity on their personal values and beliefs, which are crucial for informed decision-making. This clarity fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enabling individuals to pursue their goals with determination and focus.

Catalyzes Healing

An essential component of Healing Centered Coaching® is helping clients gain awareness of the impact of trauma in their lives. Clients begin to identify resources that can support them outside of coaching, facilitating a holistic healing process.

Fosters Accountability

Accountability is a key pillar of this coaching model. Clients develop the ability to achieve their goals with the support of a coach partner through accountability strategies. This partnership fosters a supportive environment where clients feel encouraged to stay on track and committed to their objectives.

Improves Decision Making

This method empowers clients to skillfully apply the core principles of the Healing Centered Coaching® model, enhancing decision-making beyond the coaching experience. By mastering the practices of Pausing, Grounding, Aligning, and Acting, individuals can incorporate these strategies into real-life situations, resulting in more significant and impactful outcomes.

What is Healing Centered Coaching?

Healing Centered Coaching® is a transformative approach focused on facilitating a coaching space that supports Changemakers to move from their present state to a desired future, emphasizing healing along the way. This holistic method underscores the importance of healing in achieving both personal and professional aspirations.

By encouraging Changemakers to deliberately craft their growth strategies, it nurtures a profound understanding of themselves and their journey, facilitating healing. It's not solely about reaching a goal—it's about valuing the journey and the personal transformation that unfolds. This is accomplished through our unique Healing Centered Coaching Model ®.

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