Carrie W.

A Little About Me

Prior to coaching, I spent almost 20 years as a middle and high school social studies teacher in New York after earning my Master’s in Teaching from Columbia University. That classroom experience, my work as a mentor to other teachers, and my experience leading professional development workshops, taught me how to break big, overwhelming goals into manageable steps and how to help people build the confidence to actually take those steps. Now, I bring those skills to coaching clients of any age who are facing something that feels too big to start.

I’m married, and a proud mom to a high schooler. Together we love to catch the latest show, check out a new restaurant, wander in Central Park and travel to new places. I’m also an avid reader and enjoy drawing and watercolor painting.

My Coaching Style

I help people actually follow through on their intentions by building processes that stack the odds in their favor. I’m at my best when a client comes in feeling stuck or like they should just ‘try harder.’ My job is to help them see what’s really going on, often a gap in planning, organization, or focus, and build tools that work with their brain instead of against it.
Clients and their families describe me as a thoughtful problem-solver, someone who sees challenges from multiple angles. My experience as a teacher, a mentor and a coach has taught me how to meet people where they are, and help them grow and become the best version of themselves.
My goal is always balance, helping clients manage responsibilities across school, work, and life without losing themselves in the process.

Working Together

Clients who enjoy working with me often appreciate that I:

• Bring nearly two decades of teaching and mentoring experience
• Adapt my approach to fit their unique strengths, challenges, and goals
• Help them set and pursue realistic, motivating goals
• Break down overwhelming goals into clear, manageable steps
• Trust in what they’re capable of, even on the days when that feels out of reach
• Recognize how far they’ve come while staying focused on what’s ahead

When you learn to prioritize, strategize, and adapt, obstacles really do become stepping stones.