You Already Know What Needs to Change.
We Help You Act on it.
Courage closes the gap between knowing and doing.
We help people and organizations act with courage, strengthen relationships, and do their best work.
Insight doesn’t change your life. Action does.
Led by ICF & PQ-Certified CoachesGrounded in NeuroscienceKnowing what to do is not the same as doing it.
What Gets In The Way?
You react instead of respond.
Self-Doubt.
You fall back into old habits.
These patterns once kept you safe. Now they keep you stuck. They are not permanent.
We help you build the courage to do what matters most.
What Changes?
Have the conversation you have been avoiding.
Set boundaries without guilt.
Make decisions without second-guessing.
Strengthen your relationships.
Respond instead of react.
Act on what matters to you.
The Results
Based on participant surveys from the initial 12 weeks of the Stretch Forward Program.
MINDSET AND CLARITY
100%
moved from a limiting to a growing mindset
83%
saw clearer focus in their daily work
CONFIDENCE UNDER PRESSURE
88%
felt more confident handling stressful situations
92%
rated the program tools top value
THE GROUP
88%
built real accountability with their peers
92%
rated the group facilitation excellent
What Makes Us Different?
Most coaching stops at insight. You learn why you are stuck, and you stay stuck. We work forward. You practice a small set of skills every day until your automatic responses change. The shift shows up in how you act, not in how much you know.
WORK WITH YOUR BRAIN
Change holds because you build it through daily practice, not willpower.
GO UNDER THE PATTERN
We meet the need behind the habit, not the surface behavior. That is what makes it last.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN IT
Coaching and community carry the work, so it holds after the motivation fades.
In Their Words
The coaches themselves are very professional, friendly and sincere. We enjoyed partnering with them very much. For me personally, learning about the ‘saboteurs’ in during the program was eye-opening—it was striking how accurate it was. Having a group to explore these tools with, to hear their different perspectives and approaches, made the experience even more powerful and supportive.
— Paul Mazzella, GM & Founder, Eastpointe Health and FitnessIt was overwhelming to start the PQ© Program Group Sessions with my colleagues, but Coaching Courageous staff took a lot of that anxiety and fear out of the equation... I was able to get personalized support from the coaches while in a group setting with my colleagues and still felt comfortable... Now have a big picture view of my saboteurs and the resources to practice working on them with a inside support from my colleagues knowing we are all observing ourselves catch our saboteurs and kind of wink and nod at one another or make encouraging comments…
— Eastpointe Health and Fitness Staff (collection of individual comments) This program literally changes your brain. I’ve noticed such a profound shift in how I think and feel: my relationships are stronger, and I approach challenges with so much more calm and clarity. I work in a creative field professionally, and now I have tools that not only make me more creative but also make the process of creating genuinely enjoyable. Everything feels lighter, easier, and more in flow.
— Leah Smithson, Founder, CLSS Trusted by Professionals At
“We believe your value isn’t measured by your achievements, your grades, or how much you do for others. We help you understand yourself, trust your voice, and make choices that reflect what matters most.”
— 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.
Upcoming Experiences
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A live, interactive workshop every month. Each one takes on a real challenge: stress, relationships, emotional intelligence, work-life alignment, decisions, and more. Come once or come every month.
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Curious but not ready to commit? Our open house shows you who we are and how the work actually works. Come see if we are your people.
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Our twelve-month program. A small cohort moves from noticing old patterns to acting with courage, with coaching and community the whole way. New groups start a few times a year.
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An accelerated path to your ICF PCC credential, with everything you need to be ready for the exam. Built for working coaches, in partnership with Daniela Aneva.
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A twelve-week starter for teams or leaders. Your people build resilience and steadier responses under pressure, the groundwork our longer programs build on.
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Three thirty-minute webinars with a workbook, for teams or individuals inside your organization. Covers aligned work, courageous dialogue, and focused execution.
Talk to a Real Person
Take the assessment, then talk it through with one of us. Tell us where to send your personal link and a real person follows up.
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Heather Petersen
Co-Founder & Advisory Coach
Helps leaders, collaborators, caregivers and life transitioners find their way back from burnout.
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Elizabeth DeGasperi
Co-Founder & Advisor Coach
Guides high-achievers to quiet the inner critic and trust themselves.
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Dara Weislo
Member Coach
Helping working mothers and parents of neurodivergent children navigate life with calm and presence.
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Kat Housh
Coach
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Mia Sotero
Intern & Marketing Coach
Helps small business owners and emerging leaders get out of their own way.
Get Your Assessment
We send your personal link and follow up to talk through your results.
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.