Read more about how impact-driven leaders have worked towards stabilizing their fundraising and building reliable revenue streams!
Read more about how impact-driven leaders have worked towards stabilizing their fundraising and building reliable revenue streams!
When I stepped into my role as Executive Director, I found myself in a storm of challenges. My staff and board were in disarray, and our capital campaign was at risk of falling apart. At the same time, I was navigating the heartbreak of my partner Gordon’s terminal illness while he was living abroad in Scotland.
Through my regular coaching sessions with Becky, I learned to set clear goals and shift my perspective. I became intentional about aligning my personal desires with the organization’s objectives. Despite the upheaval of staff and board turnovers, I focused on immediate, weekly, and monthly priorities. The clarity that Becky had taught me to find allowed us to pull off something incredible: we launched a cohesive campaign that brought in our first-ever million-dollar contribution and achieved our full funding goal in just a few weeks.
Once I had stabilized things at work, I knew it was time to prioritize my personal life. I took a private retreat to sort through my thoughts and energy. When I returned, I empowered my staff to take on more responsibilities and carved out time for a sabbatical. That time in Scotland was invaluable. I was able to be fully present with Gordon, caring for him during his final year of life.
I learned from Becky that balance IS possible, even in the most difficult circumstances, and that clarity and intention can create transformative results both personally and professionally.
Shawn Puller, Executive Director
“I continue to use the tools I learned from Becky to stay open to life’s possibilities...”
When I first reached out to Becky, I was carrying an unimaginable weight—balancing a 15-year real estate career while being the primary caregiver for my critically ill husband. Despite my professional success, I felt emotionally drained and disconnected from my deeper purpose. I knew there was something bigger inside me, but I had no idea how to access it.
By working with Becky, I discovered something life-changing... my inner freedom. On the outside, nothing had changed. It still felt like I was in ‘jail,’ but inside, my entire perspective had shifted, and that changed everything. That shift opened the door for incredible opportunities: I landed my own streaming show on SoulVision.tv, appeared as a realtor on HGTV’s House Hunters, connected with multiple TV producers, secured a literary agent, and even made the bold decision to upgrade from my beloved VW Bug to a Porsche Cayenne.
One of the biggest transformations, though, was my relationship with self-worth and money. I had been treating money like a bad boyfriend—ignoring it, avoiding conversations about it, and only calling when I needed it. Even after the profound loss of my husband in 2024, I continue to use the tools I learned from Becky to stay open to life’s possibilities.
A note on my refrigerator reminds me daily: Anything can be an adventure if you decide that it is. That openness changed everything for me—because when you’re positioned for possibility, the flow follows.
- Cha Sears-Barefield, Conscious Entrepreneur
“Especially if you have a dream, it helps to have someone to bounce things off of.and I'll be forever grateful to Becky's guidance.”
When I first connected with Becky, I wasn’t looking for coaching. As someone with Asperger’s, traditional approaches never quite fit my way of thinking. "I said I was at the end of my career, so I didn’t need coaching," I recall with a smile. But my conversation with Becky sparked my curiosity, leading to a transformative year-long journey.
I discovered I was naturally creative—I just hadn’t had the chance to express it. Embracing my "superpower" of seeing things differently, I built confidence, set boundaries, and made meaningful connections in the film industry.
Now, I’m actively pursuing my passion, including a documentary on Hawaiian spirituality, and confidently networking in ways I never imagined. I’m in a much different place now, and I believe in myself more and see so many new possibilities. Especially if you have a dream, it helps to have someone to bounce things off of, and I'll be forever grateful to Becky's guidance.
It’s never too late to reinvent yourself—all it takes is the right support to see what you’ve been capable of all along.
- Susan Brittain, Fundraising Executive
“I continue to use the tools I learned from Becky to stay open to life’s possibilities...”
When I first reached out to Becky, I was carrying an unimaginable weight—balancing a 15-year real estate career while being the primary caregiver for my critically ill husband. Despite my professional success, I felt emotionally drained and disconnected from my deeper purpose. I knew there was something bigger inside me, but I had no idea how to access it.
By working with Becky, I discovered something life-changing... my inner freedom. On the outside, nothing had changed. It still felt like I was in ‘jail,’ but inside, my entire perspective had shifted, and that changed everything. That shift opened the door for incredible opportunities: I landed my own streaming show on SoulVision.tv, appeared as a realtor on HGTV’s House Hunters, connected with multiple TV producers, secured a literary agent, and even made the bold decision to upgrade from my beloved VW Bug to a Porsche Cayenne.
One of the biggest transformations, though, was my relationship with self-worth and money. I had been treating money like a bad boyfriend—ignoring it, avoiding conversations about it, and only calling when I needed it. Even after the profound loss of my husband in 2024, I continue to use the tools I learned from Becky to stay open to life’s possibilities.
A note on my refrigerator reminds me daily: Anything can be an adventure if you decide that it is. That openness changed everything for me—because when you’re positioned for possibility, the flow follows.
Cha Sears-Barefield, Conscious Entrepreneur
“Especially if you have a dream, it helps to have someone to bounce things off of.and I'll be forever grateful to Becky's guidance.”
When I first connected with Becky, I wasn’t looking for coaching. As someone with Asperger’s, traditional approaches never quite fit my way of thinking. "I said I was at the end of my career, so I didn’t need coaching," I recall with a smile. But my conversation with Becky sparked my curiosity, leading to a transformative year-long journey.
I discovered I was naturally creative—I just hadn’t had the chance to express it. Embracing my "superpower" of seeing things differently, I built confidence, set boundaries, and made meaningful connections in the film industry.
Now, I’m actively pursuing my passion, including a documentary on Hawaiian spirituality, and confidently networking in ways I never imagined. I’m in a much different place now, and I believe in myself more and see so many new possibilities. Especially if you have a dream, it helps to have someone to bounce things off of, and I'll be forever grateful to Becky's guidance.
It’s never too late to reinvent yourself—all it takes is the right support to see what you’ve been capable of all along.
Susan Brittain, Fundraising Executive
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