​Barbara L. Ciccarelli

Work Relationships, Career Development, Self-Leadership |

Academic | Author | Speaker

PhD Identity and Difference, Trauma and Life Writing

Signature Published Book Article: "Acknowledging Each Other."  

Writing Lives/Life Writing

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What We Can Work Toward

• Greater clarity about what you want and what matters to you

• Decisions you can stand behind

• Greater trust in your own judgment and perspective

• Staying grounded when other people have strong opinions or expectations

• More honest and equal relationships

• A clearer sense of direction in your life and work

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"How to" for Coaching

1. Begin with a conversation
We begin with a Free Intro Call to talk about what's happening, what you'd like to change, and whether working together feels like a good fit.

2. Focus on what matters now
Our coaching starts with your real-life situation. Together, we explore what's happening, what may be keeping you stuck, and what you want to do differently.

3. Move forward in your own way
Coaching helps you develop greater clarity, trust your own judgment, and take steps you can stand behind—not by telling you what to do, but by helping you find your own direction.

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Me and the Dynamic

 

The relationship dynamics I explore in my coaching are ones I have navigated myself—from working in a British kitchen to help fund my studies abroad, to leading an international master's- level critical thinking course at Exeter, to rebuilding my career as an American in the Netherlands. Across interviews, working relationships, and disagreements with managers, I have learned what it takes to adapt, stand my ground, and shape a professional life that reflects who I am.

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​Start with a Free Intro Call

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You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on before we talk.

The Free Intro Call is a free conversation where we look at what's happening in your life, relationships, career, or work, what you'd like to be different, and what kind of support might be useful.

It's also a chance for us to get to know each other and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

There's no obligation to continue. You can simply start with what's happening now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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• What can I bring to coaching?
  You can bring whatever feels important right now—life decisions, relationships, career questions, workplace situations, leadership challenges, or something you're simply trying to understand or change.

• Do I need to know exactly what I want to work on?
  No. You don't need to arrive with a clearly defined goal. Part of our work can be understanding what's happening and deciding what you want to focus on.

• How is coaching different from therapy?
  Coaching focuses primarily on where you are now, where you want to go, and how you want to move forward. It isn't psychotherapy, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or crisis care.

• What if I'm experiencing thoughts of harming myself or someone else?
  Coaching is not an appropriate service for an immediate mental health or safety crisis. If you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis or mental health service. Once you have the appropriate professional support, we can discuss whether coaching may also have a place alongside it.

• How many coaching sessions will I need?
  That depends on what you'd like to work on. Some people come with a specific situation, while others want support over a longer period. We can discuss what makes sense for you during the Free Intro Call.

• What happens in the Free Intro Call?
  It's an intro conversation where we discuss what's bringing you to coaching, what you'd like to be different, and whether we're a good fit to work together. There's no obligation to continue.

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