Elaine Smiley

Q: What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

Coaching is forward-focused. We work on what you want to create, decide, and become — not on diagnosing or treating mental-health conditions. Therapy heals the past; coaching designs the future. Where therapy is appropriate, I always refer.

Q: How long does a typical engagement last?

Most clients work with me for three to six months. Some engagements are short and pointed (a single decision or transition); others are long-form leadership or life-transformation arcs that run a year or more. We agree on the cadence at the start of every engagement.

Q: What is WESAK Meditation and Pranic Healing?

WESAK Meditation is a high-vibration meditation practice rooted in ancient spiritual traditions, used to elevate awareness and energetic alignment. Pranic Healing is a complementary energy practice supporting deep inner healing. Both inform my holistic approach and are integrated when clients want them — never imposed.

Transformational Coach · Holistic Counselor · Future Employment Strategist

Empowering You to Think. Elevating You to Transform.

I partner with purpose-driven individuals and leaders at a crossroads — those seeking clarity, alignment, and transformation in their lives and future careers. Through a holistic, human-centered approach, we co-create what's next: honoring where you are and designing where you're meant to be.

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Elaine Smiley · NY

❦ Holistic Approach

♡ Human-Centered

◎ Purpose-Driven

★ Transformational Results

My Coaching Philosophy

We are collaborative equals.

I walk beside you, not in front of you. Through powerful questioning, deep listening, and intuitive insight, I help you think as a thinker — expanding awareness so you can make empowered choices.

The solutions reside within you; I help you access them. Wherever you arrive at the end of our work together is exactly where you need to be.

The Coaching Arc

A Journey of Transformation

A four-phase arc — from clarity to integration — built so the work you do here lasts.

01

Orientation

Clarify & Connect

We build trust, explore your vision, values, and goals, and co-create a clear path forward.
02

Exploration

Focus & Expand

We dive deep — using proven tools and methodologies to shift mindsets, remove blocks, and create momentum.
03

Action

Align & Implement

You take aligned action with accountability, support, and strategy — turning insight into measurable progress.
04

Integration

Celebrate & Elevate

We reflect, celebrate growth, and ensure you have the tools, plans, and support to sustain and thrive.

Services

Where we work together.

Choose one path or weave several. Every engagement is custom-built around the season you're in and the change you want to see.

✓ Transformational Life Coaching

✓ Career & Future Employment Coaching

✓ Leadership & Executive Coaching

✓ Holistic Counseling & Wellness Coaching

✓ Meditation & Energy Healing Integration

✓ Goal Setting, Accountability & Strategy

✓ Personal Growth & Mindset Mastery

Scenes from the Practice

A space for stillness, presence, and renewal.

The work happens in the quiet — through breath, attention, and intention. These are the textures of the practice.

Quiet morning light, hands at rest — 01 — Stillness

The starting point

Quieting the noise long enough to hear what matters.

Light through trees, presence in nature — 02 — Presence

Fully here

Attention is the currency of transformation. We practice it together.

Meditation pose, the practice — 03 — Practice

Meditation & energy

WESAK and Pranic techniques, integrated when they serve the work.

Sunlit forest, renewal — 04 — Renewal

Out into the world

Integration. The change you take with you when our session ends.

"The solutions reside within you. I help you access them."

Sectors Served

High-achieving individuals in:

Corporate / Executive Professionals
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

My Niche

I serve high-achieving professionals, leaders, and changemakers ready to align purpose with performance — and create meaningful impact without burnout. My clients value depth, excellence, and transformation.

Clarity. Alignment. Action. Transformation.

Holistic & Spiritually Integrated

Mind, body, heart, spirit.

Rooted in WESAK Meditation and Pranic Healing principles, our work elevates awareness, promotes energetic alignment, and supports deep inner healing — the foundation for lasting outer transformation.

Credentials & Affiliations

Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Member, COMOSA — Coaching Modality Standards Association
Holistic Counselor & Transformational Coach
Specialized Certifications in Holistic Practices, Meditation, Energy Healing, and Human Potential Development

Ethical Practice

ICF & COMOSA Code of Ethics adherence
Confidentiality & privacy commitment
Integrity, respect, inclusivity & non-judgment
Clear boundaries & professional conduct
Ongoing education & best-practice standards

Frequently Asked

Common questions, answered.

What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

Coaching is forward-focused. We work on what you want to create, decide, and become — not on diagnosing or treating mental-health conditions. Therapy heals the past; coaching designs the future. Where therapy is appropriate, I always refer.

How long does a typical engagement last?

Most clients work with me for three to six months. Some engagements are short and pointed — a single decision or transition. Others are long-form leadership or life-transformation arcs that run a year or more. We agree on the cadence at the start of every engagement.

What's your coaching style?

I am your collaborative equal. I walk beside you, ask powerful questions, listen deeply, and help you access the answers that are already inside of you. I don't lecture, prescribe, or fix — you are the expert on your life.

Do you offer remote sessions?

Yes. Most clients meet by video. Some prefer phone. Energy work and meditation sessions also translate well to remote settings.

Who do you work with?

High-achieving professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers ready to align purpose with performance. My clients value depth, excellence, and transformation — and want meaningful impact without burnout.

What is WESAK Meditation and Pranic Healing?

WESAK Meditation is a high-vibration meditation practice rooted in ancient spiritual traditions, used to elevate awareness and energetic alignment. Pranic Healing is a complementary energy practice supporting deep inner healing. Both inform my holistic approach and are integrated when clients want them — never imposed.

How do I get started?

Reach out by email or phone for a no-pressure conversation. We use that first call to understand what you're working on, see if we're a fit, and design the right engagement together.

Recent Training

Continuing the lineage of masterful practice.

Ongoing education is part of the work — every certification a deepening, not a credential collected.

World Pranic Healing Foundation, Inc.

Master Choa Kok Sui — Achieving Oneness with the Higher Soul Course

A practice rooted in the teachings of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui — devoted to expanding awareness, harmonizing with the higher soul, and integrating that alignment into daily life and client work.

Awarded: 16 February 2025
Location: Lusaka, Zambia · East Africa
Lecturer: Shahwana Khanam
Reference: GMCKS/EA/LUSAKA/SK-AO/2025

Certified · Verified · Honored

Client Agreement & Disclosure

Our coaching relationship is a collaborative partnership built on trust and transparency. Together we establish clear goals, roles, and expectations. You are the expert of your life; I am here to help you think, reflect, and uncover your own answers.

Coaching is not therapy or legal/medical advice. You are always in charge of your decisions and actions.

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