About Emma
Personal Growth & Success Coach
I help guide and empower aspiring individuals to unlock their full potential, discover their true selves, set meaningful goals, and develop the mindset and strategies necessary to turn those goals into reality.
If you’ve ended up here, that likely means you’re ready to create a change.
You are ready to work towards fulfilling your hopes, desires, and wildest dreams. You know deep down that there is a bigger and brighter future for you and your life.
The same was true for me when I started on my own journey to create a change!
Below is a little more on how I got here…
How it all started…
As a little girl, I was always curious about the world around me. Asking millions of questions and wanting to dive deeper into absolutely everything - and this is still true for me today!
Just like everyone else, I have experienced a mixture of triumphs and challenges. I come from a family that has faced divorce and addiction, and I have personally endured multiple instances of sexual assault during my teenage years and early 20s. Additionally, I recently navigated the painful experience of pregnancy loss and miscarriage.
However, I consider myself incredibly fortunate because it is through my personal challenges that I have been able to evolve into the person I am today. These experiences have ignited a deep passion within me to support others in moving forward and embarking on their unique path of personal growth, self-awareness, and self-improvement in all areas of life.
My journey through education was filled with ups and downs. While I initially struggled academically, I found my stride during the final two years of university, leading me to believe that pursuing a clear and stable profession was the right path for me. However, it became evident early on that this approach wasn't the right fit.
My first attempt at pursuing a career as an Accountant, working towards my CPA designation at PricewaterhouseCoopers, ended in what most would define as failure. It was a difficult decision, but I vividly remember the day I gathered the courage to tell my mom that I wanted to quit. She supported my desire to explore new opportunities and recognized that the constant struggle of exams and tears wasn't worth it at such a young age.
While my dad initially had reservations about my decision to quit, he ultimately took an incredibly supportive role and took an active role in my journey. He played a crucial role in introducing me to my first coach—a career coach who turned out to be a game-changer. This incredible woman introduced me to The Careerfinder Program, a transformative coaching approach that helped individuals like me uncover their unique talents and unleash their full potential. With my dad's support and the guidance of my coach, I embarked on a path of self-discovery, opening up a world of new possibilities and empowering me to find my true calling.
After gaining valuable experience in a stable and secure profession, I took a bold leap into the realm of uncertainties by joining a high-growth SaaS startup. Over the course of the past eight + years, I thrived in the sales department and eventually assumed the role of Director of New Business, leading a team of 15 talented individuals. For the most part, I genuinely loved my job. However, as someone with an innate curiosity and a strong belief in pursuing one's passions, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing.
Driven by this realization, I embarked on a side business venture called Glo. Over a period of 15 months, I poured my heart and soul into this endeavour, dedicating my mornings and evenings to developing Glo—an employee engagement software designed for the modern millennial. My goal was to help individuals align career success with career satisfaction. As the business started to blossom and I contemplated leaving my job to commit even more fully to Glo, I hit an unexpected roadblock. I found myself facing an overwhelming level of burnout, unlike anything I had experienced before. It was then that I had a profound realization: How could I serve as the "Chief Engagement Officer" and advocate for engagement and well-being when I myself was not living in alignment?
This pivotal moment prompted me to reassess my path and rediscover my true purpose. It was a humbling and transformative experience that led me to question the conventional notions of success and fulfillment.
My wakeup moment…
There are moments in life that have the power to shake us to our core, challenging our beliefs, values, and the direction we're heading. For me, that “wakeup moment” came right after experiencing a miscarriage. The period following my d&c surgery was a period of personal struggle, self-reflection, and ultimately served as my profound wakeup call that led me to begin on my “official” journey of becoming a life coach (and enrolling in iPEC after many years of consideration).
I’d spent time on and off for years feeling unfulfilled in my career, and lacking a sense of purpose. I felt disconnected from my true passions and desires, and a nagging voice within me whispered that there must be more to life. Launching Emma Lyn Essentials was the first time I listened to the creative voice in my head, but I ended up turning my creative hobby into a business, and then resenting my creative “me” time. I will say, the one part I absolutely love about ELE was the process of sharing my journey/learnings with others and helping them start their own business!
Over the past few years, I have truly felt I have been in a period of introspection. As I met the love of my life, and got married in 2022, I finally truly slowed down. And I began spending more time on my self-discovery and personal development journey which led me to redefine what “success” meant to me.
Through having multiple coaches prior to enrolling in iPEC and throughout my own journey, I experienced firsthand the profound impact of having someone guide, support, and challenge me to tap into my potential. I gained clarity, unearthed hidden strengths, and found the courage to step outside of my comfort zone. I discovered that within me lay the power to create the life I truly desired.
This awakening ignited a deep passion within me—a desire to help others experience their own moments of transformation and empower them to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives. I realized that my journey, struggles, and newfound insights had equipped me with a unique perspective and the empathy necessary to support others on their own paths of growth.
These days I…
As I work with clients, I am fortunate to witness the remarkable transformations that can occur through the coaching process. Guiding individuals through their own journeys of self-discovery, I witness their newfound clarity, confidence, ability to overcome challenges, and reach their greatest goals.
Witnessing others achievements, breakthroughs, and personal growth has become the driving force behind my commitment to this transformative practice. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of my clients' journeys, witnessing their transformation, and celebrating their successes.
So, as we embark on this journey together, I am excited to support you in unlocking your potential, setting and achieving meaningful goals, and creating a life that brings you joy and fulfillment.
Believe in the limitless potential that resides within you, for it is the key that unlocks the door to your dreams and aspirations.
Currently…
watching: Violet grow and change before my eyes! No time to watch tv anymore!
drinking: kombucha, always
eating: fresh greek salad
listening: Emma Peters radio on Spotify
loving: spending time with my daughter Violet and this new phase of life as a family of three!