Vivian Cullen, Founder
Life and Wellness Coach, Retreat Leader
In the late 90s I took a months-long workshop that included learning about “deep listening” ~ a way of listening that goes beneath and beyond a person’s words. When I learned about Coaching some years later, I knew I’d found my purpose in life. Coaching is all about deeply listening to what a person says, what they don’t say, the nuances in tone, pauses, things that are implied and the patterns that come out without the speaker even realizing it. It’s not about passing judgement or telling a client what to do or what to decide or even how they ‘got to this place’ in life. It’s not counselling or therapy. It’s about starting now and moving forward. It’s about helping the client answer the question “where am I and where do I want to go from here?” I love this about coaching.
Over the past 20 years I developed, implemented and coordinated wellness events and programs in Vermont and Arizona for non-profits and institutions of higher education. For the past few years, I had the honor of working as a Health Coach for the VA, a powerful and rewarding experience that I will always cherish. I hold a Masters in Adult Education and am Certified Professional Integrative Coach, credentialed through the International Coach Federation.
I’m also a Master Trainer for Emory University’s Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) where I train nurses, registered dietitians, fitness instructors and others to become Lifestyle Coaches who go on to lead the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change classes in their communities.
My life and work experiences have come together in a perfect way. It seemed like a natural fit to pull together my extensive event planning experience combine it with my love of coaching and develop the Retreats. Through both coaching and retreats, I support my client’s journey by helping them unlock their own strengths using non-judgmental, collaborative time together that empowers and encourages people to take steps toward a greater sense of overall well-being.
Check out my retreats page for upcoming retreats. Interested in learning more, contact Vivian today.
