Teresa Brodin, M.Ed., is a life and career coach at Goose Creek Consulting. She has more than 25 years of experience in coaching and leadership development. Teresa has learned that everyone has the ability to take control of their lives and create success in their personal and professional relationships. She is a compassionate coach who has dedicated her professional life to helping others by developing clients to be leaders in their industry and finding fulfillment in their personal lives. Teresa’s approach to coaching focuses on teaching assertiveness, improving relationships, finding ways to cope with anxiety and stress, and building effective communication skills. She accomplishes this by helping her clients pinpoint their goals, identify their roles in creating obstacles, and explore ways to reach desired outcomes. Teresa is a strong proponent for appreciative inquiry and mindfulness and has extensive experience in leadership development coaching. She utilizes these principals in her coaching and creates a supportive environment to build confidence in her clients. Teresa has a master’s degree in counseling and development and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Mason. She is a graduate of the Coach Training Institute, has a graduate-level certificate in Leadership Coaching for Improved Performance from Mason, and is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation.