1:1 Life &
Leadership
Coaching
I support dreamers and visionaries, holding steadfast to their aspirations for a brighter tomorrow.
Those grappling with how their aspirations and needs align with their hopes for the collective.
If that describes you, then I know at times you may feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the state of the world and even burdened by guilt, unsure of how to navigate your life forward in a way that honours your values.
I’m here as a coach to support your unravelling from internalised capitalism and to live and lead in alignment with your values.
A way seeped in trust, self-compassion, and connection.
Let’s make space for the dreams you hold for yourself, love your loved ones, your community and the world.
You’ve dreamt of bringing so many BIG things to life.
Maybe you’ve never spoken them out loud.
Maybe you just have a feeling.
A feeling that there is MORE, even if you can’t put your finger on what it is just yet!
If this feels true, do you also:
Know what matters to you, but feel unsure of how to practically integrate it into your life and work?
Have a hard time creating sustainable change, often getting stuck in peak and crash cycles of overdoing it and then burning out?
Occasionally feel a sense of hopelessness about the state of the world and feel unsure of where to begin to contribute to social change?
Feel that fear is holding you back and wish you could feel more confident?
Want to make a change but often worry about all of the ways things could go wrong? “What if you fail?” “Do it ‘wrong’?” “Make things worse?” “Cause more harm?”
Feel overwhelmed by the expectations of others and find it hard to identify your true desires?
Find it difficult to make time for yourself and often feel guilty or distracted when you do?
Get caught up in ‘should be’ thinking, worrying that you should be more successful, active, supportive - and forget what you actually want or need?
Feel you have much to be grateful for, but there is still a niggling feeling that something is missing?
Give so much energy to your work, family and other responsibilities, that you are often left feeling drained and unbalanced?
If you answered YES to any of the above, you are not alone.
The good news is you don’t have to feel this way anymore.
You CAN live in alignment with your values.
You CAN be part of creating and fostering the world you want to live in.
You CAN make space for your care and joy.
My 1:1 Coaching Series is here to help you do all of this.
Hello Lovely, I’m Stephanie MacKinnon
I’m an internationally award-nominated Certified Life and Liberatory Leadership Coach, with an MA in Adult Education and 10+ years of community facilitation experience.
I know what it is like to feel overwhelmed.
Before becoming a coach, I worked in the non-profit and community development sector. I loved supporting diverse individuals and communities to overcome challenges and achieve their goals - but the lifestyle ground me down and I burnt out. I was filled with guilt and disconnected from myself.
I can now see that I felt pressure to personally compensate for systemic and capitalist-driven shortcomings. Something I am sure many who have worked in community, care, public sector or change work can relate to.
Now I support those who in resisting the individualisation of responsibility for the systemic failures of capitalism, often neglect their needs, putting aside their care for the greater good. Yet we see, time and again, how this approach is unsustainable and leads to burnout and an overall dissatisfaction and lack of joy for life.
I support my clients to see that they do not need to choose between change work and their care and that there is another way forward.
“Before working with Stephanie, I was caught in a spiral with feelings of overwhelm and guilt that I wasn’t doing enough. The biggest change in myself is more of a sense of calm, and more confidence in my ability to make choices. I have a tendency to rush. And I used to equate being busy as being “productivity” but now I ask: What am I avoiding? Do I need to be rushing or can I take more time to be more purposeful?
Since completing the coaching series, I have really come to value spending time journaling and giving voice to my inner self. I am less frustrated, less overwhelmed, and more relaxed because my inner voice is not fighting and wrestling for space. In other words, it feels like my inner world is more connected with my outer world. Pursuing your goals is a process, but it’s now one that is enjoyable and fulfilling since the coaching sessions.
I came out of the 3-month coaching series with a better understanding of who I am. Honestly, that was the greatest gift of this experience.”
— Kelsey, Environmental Policy
“If you are contemplating working with Stephanie as your life coach, my advice is absolutely you should! It was the best decision I have made for myself for some time. Before working with Stephanie, I felt a bit lost and was unsure of the direction I was heading. After three months of working with Stephanie, that has completely changed. Her warm, supportive and uplifting personality helped me find my strengths and a renewed confidence in myself.”
— Jessica, Occupational Therapist
As a coach, I meet you where you are right now and support you to honour your values without sacrificing your needs, wellbeing and joy.
In a 1:1 Coaching Series You Will:
Tap into the vision of what you truly want for yourself so you can take intentional action to bring it to life
Be asked powerful questions to connect with yourself and discover things you didn’t know your heart was nudging you to pay attention to
Feel seen and heard in a deep way so you feel and breathe lighter
Uncover and confidently pursue interests that make your heart sing
Reignite your joy
Be reminded of your strengths and realize you are capable of so much more than you give yourself credit for
Learn to listen to your gut and uncover your unique process of making choices, both big and small, so you can easily say ‘yes’ and ‘no’
Shed the ‘shoulds’ that no longer serve you so you feel lighter and more able to be in the present moment
Step into a new way of being through growing a deep sense of self-trust and learning to enjoy your life journey
Feel confident calling in the relationships, work and inner peace you’ve always longed for
Release the rigid idea that there is a ‘right way’ or a perfect ‘routine’ you ‘should’ have, and instead connect with your unique rhythm
Develop your own set of practices so that no matter what life throws at you, you always feel connected, grounded and capable.
“Before working with Stephanie, I’d forgotten how to dream and felt stuck in many areas of my life. I feared I had to blow up everything to make any significant changes.
After my first session, I was amazed. Stephanie understood where I was at and why I was struggling in my life – her approach was safe, comforting and motivating for me. I immediately could see that change was possible.
Together we came up with a goal that was exactly ~me~ and just what I needed; it combined my internal and external worlds. I felt thrilled, deeply listened to and very encouraged.
One of the biggest changes I have witnessed in myself is that my confidence has grown. I feel less pressured by my number 1 critic (moi) and am giving myself permission to grow and bloom in new ways.
I feel exceptionally lucky to have worked with Stephanie and look forward to working with her again in the future.”
—Lizzy (she/they) Early Childhood Education
“I am more comfortable valuing myself and my needs instead of always filling other people’s buckets up first! Since I am spending less time dwelling/fretting/worrying, I have more energy and time to dedicate to things that matter to me.”
— Jacinta, Executive Assistant
“Before coaching, I felt stagnant, like I needed motivation or reframing to create change in my career and creative goals. From the beginning, Stephanie created a wonderful supportive space that felt easy, accessible and had all the intimacy of in-person.
The biggest change I have witnessed is an increased confidence in saying YES to myself and my needs more. This increased self-belief has helped me to create some exciting opportunities for myself!
I also feel clearer on the supportive role of boundaries in my life and more confident about how to implement them. The experience was insightful, supportive and increased my self-belief. ”
— Orla, Creative Technologist & Digital Artist
My Coaching is Right For You If You Want To:
Feel connected to yourself and confident to live in alignment with your values
Release your perfectionism and make space for the beautiful messiness of your full humanity
Turn your hopes and ideas into action
Get clear on how your actions can support collective change
Let go of expectations that have kept you feeling beholden, guilty and unsure
Feel comfortable growing your own joy so you can share your gifts from a place of abundance
Graciously incorporate energising boundaries
Deeply trust yourself to move through moments of joy and challenge
Feel joyful pursuing your dreams
Wake up each morning with a sense of purpose, direction and confidence
Feel relieved and lighter, having gifted yourself time and space to gain clarity on your own needs and life.
What’s Included in a 1:1 Coaching Series
Pre-Coaching Questionnaire: A tool to help uncover your deepest goals and set the stage for a coaching series designed just for you.
Complimentary Consultation: A 30-minute, no-obligation call to ensure we’re the perfect match for working together.
Goal Setting Session: A 90-minute session to map out your priorities and tailor your coaching journey to your aspirations.
Coaching Sessions: 5 x 60-minute sessions via Zoom to build momentum, provide loving accountability, and offer a brave space to discuss your progress, challenges, and wins.
Ongoing Voxer Support: Unlimited support through Voxer (a free voice messaging app) to ask questions, share updates, and receive feedback. I’ll respond to all Voxer messages within 48 hours.
3 or 6 Months Journey
You’ll receive all of the support and inclusions listed above—tailored guidance, sessions, Voxer access, and more—whether you choose to complete your coaching series over:
3-Month Container: A focused, intensive experience for those who want to achieve their goals at a faster pace, meeting every 2 weeks.
6-Month Container: A more spacious and gradual approach, allowing for deeper reflection and integration over time, meeting once a month.
Both options provide a comprehensive coaching experience, designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals!
Let's get you moving towards your dreams!
SLIDING SCALE PRICING
This pricing approach has been put together thoughtfully and carefully, inspired by the Green Bottle Model. It recognizes that an amount can mean very different things to different people and provides an avenue to challenge the classist nature inherent in capitalism.
This system works when we are ALL honest about what our financial capacity is.
Underneath each price point is guidance to help you identify the best fit for you!
Please note that monthly payment plans are available at every price point.
€1,350
You are financially secure and are comfortably able to meet your needs each month.
You can go on holiday or vacation without major additional financial stress or long-term planning.
You are able to access not just your needs but also your wants with relative ease (meals out, new clothing etc.).
You own your house or rent in a high-end area
*This option is a ‘pay it forward’ one, which enables you to recognise your financial privileges and support others who do not have them to also access the program! This is a vote for a more equitable world.
€1,100
You may have some debt, but you have a consistent income and are still regularly able to meet your basic needs.
You do not regularly worry about meeting your basic needs (food, water, shelter).
With intentional planning, you are able to make space for your wants, be it the occasional new item or a well-planned vacation.
Making this investment might feel a little bit stretchy as you may need to temporarily cut back on your discretionary spending (i.e. a new piece of clothing, a dinner or a night out, etc.), but these will be short-term sacrifices and will not impact your ability to meet your needs.
€900
You meet your basic needs of food, shelter and water, although sometimes it is difficult to do so.
You may be in a moment of precarity or uncertainty about how you will be earning income moving forward.
While you are able to allocate funds toward program fees, the middle tier would stretch you thin and would take away from the funds required for your needs.
This pricing model is rooted in honesty, self-trust and community.
Please choose the rate that genuinely reflects your circumstances.
Paying at a higher tier helps make lower-cost spaces possible; choosing the supported rate when you need it is equally valid. You deserve to access support without shame.
I also hold a small number of additional reduced-cost spaces for people of the Global Majority, LGBTQI+ people, disabled and neurodivergent people, and others disproportionately impacted by the oppressive systems upheld by late-stage capitalism.
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Do you have access to Professional Development funds?
If you’re working within an organisation and have access to a professional development budget, your employer may be open to covering part (or all) of the cost of your participation in Coaching. Leadership coaching has a well-documented return on investment, which can make it easier to gain employer support.
I’ve put together a short resource to support you in making the case — you can download it here.
Are you ready to live and lead in alignment with your values?
“Before coaching, I was juggling too much and feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from my activism and personal life. I knew I needed to find a sense of spaciousness and alignment, but I was nervous and unsure if this was the right fit for me.
From the start, Stephanie’s warm and understanding approach reassured me that I belonged. The experience was truly transformative—I gained deep insights into how internalized capitalism was pushing me to live in ways that didn’t align with my true values.
I felt genuinely seen, validated, and lovingly supported. The 1:1 Voxer check-ins were especially powerful, offering me a supportive space to reflect and stay accountable. The entire experience was transformative, supportive, and helped me reconnect with what really matters.”
— LISA, Non Profit Manager
“Over the past few years, I had been struggling with my path and self-compassion, especially after leaving the non-profit sector. I found it hard to accept where I was and to celebrate my achievements.
I needed a space to unpack my discomfort and internalized shame. The process of naming my goals and working towards them was incredibly energizing and empowering. I learned to take pressure off myself, embrace what’s within my control, and celebrate my wins without immediate self-criticism. This shift allowed me to align my values with my decisions, not just in work but in all areas of my life.
I became kinder to myself, and more secure in my choices. If you’re looking for a space to reconnect with yourself and your values, coaching is a beautiful place to start.”
— HANNAH
“By the end of the first session, I realized that all goals were worthy. Stephanie was very affirming and excited about even my smallest goals, and it solidified to me that my dreams were important no matter what they were. It was very clear to me that Stephanie is an intuitive, talented coach with who I could learn a lot from and benefit from working with.
Since completing my Coaching Series, I feel better able to break down big tasks into manageable chunks and feel more confident setting goals for myself. The progress I’ve made in many areas of my life over the course of the series affirms that I possess the tools inside myself already to work towards what I want, and I’m excited to apply that to other areas of my life!
If I could go back in time, I would do it all over again. If I had to share any advice with someone considering working with Stephanie, I would tell them it is really the best gift they could give themself.”
— Maddie, Graduate Student
“From day one, Stephanie helped me to figure out what my priorities were and guided me to create tangible goals each week to get me there.
Our work together has transformed me and helped to bring me back to enjoying my life and having fun even while moving through challenging situations. I’ve also found increased confidence and clarity in my purpose.
This coaching series exceeded my expectations in every way and truly gave me the support and direction I needed to get me through this huge transition. We laughed, we cried, and I am so grateful.
Stephanie is supportive, kind, encouraging and wise. It’s beautiful and inspiring to see someone doing what they’re meant to be doing in this world, and Stephanie is one of those people.”
— Carly, Yoga & Pilates Teacher
FAQs
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If you have read this far, there is clearly something tugging at your heart, asking for more attention! I encourage you to book a 30-min consult to see if coaching really feels like a great fit! These calls are complimentary and free from obligations!
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I do all of my 1:1 Coaching on Zoom, so no matter where you are in the world, I am confident we can find a time that works for both of us. I am based in Ireland but have worked with folks all over N. America, Europe and AUS/NZ!
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Yes! At every pricing Tier there are payment plans available.
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Yes! If there is just ONE thing you specifically want some space to work through, I offer one-hour clarity calls which you can book here!
Or pop me an email at hello@stephaniemackinnon.com to learn more.
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Coaching is not a mental health service, while both coaches and therapist meet clients as they are right now, a therapist will support you to dig into your past while a coach supports you to take ACTION! If you are feeling ready to take action, coaching is right for you!
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I’m a Certified Life Coach, with an MA in Adult Education and nearly 10 years of community facilitation experience.
Are you ready to build a deeper trust in yourself than you ever knew was possible?
Still feeling unsure?
Feel free to contact Stephanie here with any questions you may have.