Rooted in Experience, Guided by Curiosity
Rooted in Experience, Guided by Curiosity
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Hi! I'm Rebekah and I'm excited to share a bit about my journey into Coaching!
I’ve always believed that people deserve opportunities to truly thrive, not just survive. But finding that path is rarely a straight line. My own journey has been defined by constant transition, major pivots, and learning how to find my footing in unfamiliar spaces.
My path into coaching began in the dirt of an arena. Years ago, I had the privilege of facilitating Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy sessions alongside a therapist colleague. Later, I began facilitating Equine-Assisted Learning and Experiential Coaching on my own (not therapy). It was through these experiences, working in tandem with the quiet (sometimes not quiet), incredibly honest feedback of horses, that I first felt the profound power of this work. I fell in love with the immense freedom and space that coaching opens up. Whether you coaching session takes place with a horse or a human, there is no hiding behind a job title or intellectualizing your stress; I respond to and welcome who you are in your rawest, most authentic state. These experiences taught me how to be a deeply intuitive, present thought-partner (someone who doesn’t just listen to your words, but helps you find true attunement with your physical self).
As a nonprofit and organizational leader for the last 15+ years, I spent much of my time developing people-focused strategies, cultivating future leaders, and designing workforce programs that helped individuals unlock vital professional skills and deeper emotional intelligence. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of coaching an incredibly diverse group of individuals. I have sat with corporate executives, CEOs, and Special Operations military members, just as I have walked alongside youth from struggling & disadvantaged communities, international clients, refugees, and trailing spouses as they work to navigate their new environments or situations throughout the US and the European Union.
My understanding of the crossroads you're likely facing isn't just professional, it’s deeply personal. As a a individual from a disruptive upbringing, a retired military spouse and now international expat, I know intimately what it feels like to pack up your life, cross borders (mentally, figuratively, and literally), and have to re-root yourself and your identity over and over again. I have felt the heavy, disorienting pressure of a busy life, a difficult job market, and that societal trap of attaching your entire self-worth to a job title or a paycheck. I know the courage it takes to start over, and I’ve learned that the only way forward is to hold fast to the things that light you up. For me, that spark is helping others discover theirs. I look forward to extending a helping hand-up and shining a light on your path as you progress forward along the journey of life.
“I choose to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not to compete. I choose self esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, not the random opinion of others. I choose to be me.”
- Miranda Marrott
“I choose to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not to compete. I choose self esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, not the random opinion of others. I choose to be me.”
- Miranda Marrott
Rooted in Global Leadership & Compassion
Rooted in Global Leadership & Compassion
Holding a B.A. in Psychology from North Carolina State University & a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, an accredited Kingstown College Professional Coaching and Mentorship Diploma, and advanced certifications as a Six Seconds EQ Practitioner and Brain Profiler.
My professional background bridges scale-able people management and international programming with hands-on experiential learning. This allows me to offer an highly personal, evidence-based coaching framework tailored specifically to support the diverse, multicultural international community calling Finland home, and spanning throughout EMEA and beyond.
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At the beginning of my formal education journey, I started by studying and obtaining a Bachelor's in Psychology from North Carolina State University. From there, I paired my love for working with people and horses to begin working in the non-profit sector serving a diverse range of communities. Through the lens of curiosity, I continued to develop a deeper understanding of leadership, self & social-awareness, emotional intelligence (EQ), cultural awareness (CQ) and social-emotional learning (SEL).
During 2020 and a cross-country military relocation, I decided to continue the pathway of being a life-long learning fueled by my desire to create more opportunities for workplace wellness, individual wellness, and psychological safety. During this time, I decided to challenge myself by leaning into unknown and obtaining a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
Fast forward to 2025, and I have relocated once again to Finland. After learning more about the local culture, immigration experience, and workforce struggles Finland (Europe) currently faces, I decided to build my own coaching practice. Most recently, I had the privilege of attending Kingstown College to obtain my Professional Coaching & Mentoring Diploma, which is accredited both by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). I also have also completed advanced certifications as a Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Practitioner and Brain Profiler, a program I have followed for numerous years and they are also recognized by ICF, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), and Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).
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All of that to say though, at the end of the day, these credentials are just tools. The real magic happens when we connect. I am deeply committed to ensuring that this support is accessible throughout the community (locally and virtually), which is why giving back to the community through dedicated, pay-what-you-can sessions is also a cornerstone of my practice. I have had incredible mentors along the way that shared perspective, insight, and opportunity; and so it is important that I continue to pay-it-forward by extending a hand-up in support however possible.
Please know though...You don’t have to figure it all out today, and you don’t have to carry the weight of everyone else's expectations anymore. You hold the map and the lived experiences. If and when you are ready to venture forward, I am here to bring the compass and and flashlight to help shine a light on your chosen path while walking beside you as you Venture & Bloom.
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