We help highly motivated individuals use their unique strengths, build confidence and create lives that feel authentic and fulfilling.

“Your value is not determined by your accomplishments, your grades, your income or how much you do for others. We help you develop the courage to understand yourself, trust your voice, and make choices that reflect your values.”

Heather and Liz, Co-Founders, Coaching Courageous

Choose Your Path

One place to start. Three ways forward.

ORGANIZATIONS

Build teams that stay steady under pressure and do their best work.

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INDIVIDUALS

Stop getting in your own way and act on what matters to you.

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COACHES

Grow your skill, confidence, and impact with clients.

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  • Heather Petersen, Co-Founder & Advisory Coach

    Heather Petersen

    Co-Founder & Advisory Coach

    Helps leaders, collaborators, caregivers and life transitioners find their way back from burnout.

  • Elizabeth DeGasperi Co-Founder Coaching Courageous

    Elizabeth DeGasperi

    Co-Founder & Advisor Coach

    Guides high-achievers to quiet the inner critic and trust themselves.

  • Dara Weislo, Member Coach

    Dara Weislo

    Member Coach

    Helping working mothers and parents of neurodivergent children navigate life with calm and presence.

  • Kat Housh, Coach

    Kat Housh

    Coach

    Helps people care for others without losing themselves.

  • Mia Sotero, Intern Coach

    Mia Sotero

    Intern & Marketing Coach

    Helps small business owners and emerging leaders get out of their own way.

Trusted by Professionals At

Led by ICF and PQ-certified coaches.

Grounded in neuroscience.

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?

  • You know the conversation you need to have. You keep putting it off.

  • You know the decision in front of you. You keep second-guessing it.

  • You know what matters to you. Something keeps getting in the way.

Knowing what to do is not the same as doing it.

What Gets in the Way?

Your brain is your most powerful asset, but unregulated thought patterns can easily turn it into your greatest liability. Day after day, unhelpful cognitive loops can undermine your productivity, interpersonal connections, and overall health. The chronic stress, tension, and anxiety you experience often stem directly from these unoptimized mental habits.

  • Calm Intrusive Thoughts

  • Optimize Cognitive Potential

  • Elevate Overall Vitality

“We help highly motivated individuals use their unique talents to build authentic happiness and confidence. Our goal is to help you realize that your true value goes far beyond completing assignments, getting good grades, doing for others, or hitting your goals. Instead of just focusing on your accomplishments, we encourage you to courageously discover who you are, be true to yourself, and truly thrive.”
— Heather & Liz, Co-Founders, Coaching Courageous

Which Describes you?
PROFESSIONAL | INDIVIDUAL | COACH

A Boutique Growth Mindset Company

We are a boutique company of growth mindset coaches who provide nuerowellness group programs, workshops, events and personalized 1:1 coaching.

We help you make that change a reality by connecting you with the right support. Forget the typical approach; our system is designed to match you with the correct person on our team. Schedule a consult with our support staff to discover how to unlock your full potential and begin your journey toward lasting change.

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WHY COURAGE?

Courage is about being authentic, vulnerable, honest, and open, even when it feels risky—something willpower can never provide. While willpower can push you through a challenging moment, courage creates growth—the sustainable path to success. It’s about winning the war not the battle.

Real, sustainable change is about working with your brain instead of against it. How we think impacts everything—our motivation, our growth, our ability to stay consistent, and even the way we handle setbacks.

Science-Backed Coaching

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Celebrating you showing up for your self and taking the first step! Woohoo!

Upcoming Experiences

  • Virtual 90-Minute Group Event

  • Virtual 30-Minute Open House. Meet the team, learn about the framework and science behind our programs.

  • Virtual 30-Minute Group Session for members & clients who have questions.

  • 12-Month Immersion Virtual Group Program

  • Fast-Track ICF Level 2 PCC Accreditation Program

  • 12-Week Virtual Program

  • 3-Part Webinar Series. Each 45 Minutes in length.

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Providing a safe space to engage

The virtual programs and events take place via Zoom, allowing you to participate from the comfort and privacy of your own space. For your convenience, in-person group programs take place at one of our designated locations.