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Do you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, living on autopilot with no idea how to change your current reality?

Let’s rewrite your story of resilience!

I help professionals thrive by combining the science of Positive Intelligence® with resilience coaching—guiding you to uncover what’s not working, quiet your inner saboteurs, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

In our work together, we’ll build mental fitness, enhance resilience, and tap into your unique strengths—so you can navigate life's challenges with ease, and experience greater wellbeing in every area of your life.

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hi, I’m Paula Nelson

Certified Resilience Specialist & Burnout Recovery Coach

We are all inundated with more information and demands than we can reasonably respond to. We all have that inner critic and judge inside telling us why we are not enough. More importunately, we are each individually responsible for and capable of creating a more fulfilling life than the one we are settling for.

Through one-on-one coaching, group coaching opportunities, and corporate training programs, I offer tools, support, and strategies to help you get clear on what’s not working, tackle your inner judge & saboteurs, and move forward with purpose, even in the toughest times.

Whether you're navigating a season of burnout, standing at a crossroads, or want to strengthen your resiliency for the future, I’m here to walk with you every step of the way.

Welcome to a new way of thinking...

You are already a whole, capable person. You just need a new way to reframe your beliefs, beat your saboteurs, and tap into your inner wisdom… I can help!

what makes ME different

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CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

For over two decades in my role as an HR professional, I’ve guided leaders and employees through difficult professional and personal challenges at work. What that has taught me is that no one is immune to stress or problems.

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REAL LIFE
EXPERIENCE

Like many people, the COVID pandemic and work & family obligations challenged my mental health. This led to deep study and the personal pursuit of understanding what burnout is, what the root causes are, and finally, learning how to rebuild my inner resources from a place of resilience and improved mental fitness.

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COACH
TRAINING

I am a Board Certified Coach, with over 80 hours of training through ILCT. I am a certified Resilience Specialist, and Gallup Strengths Coach & Facilitator. This year I’ve trained in the PQ | Positive Intelligence® operating system model. 

how I can help you

Service Offerings

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Resilience Coaching

  • In-person or virtual coaching

  • Saboteur Discovery Session

  • PQ | Positive Intelligence® App: Your key to greater resilience and wellbeing, includes 7 week foundation course plus 1:1 coaching

  • CliftonStrengths Assessment & debrief

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Burnout Recovery Program

90 day course & 1:1 coaching with printable workbook and assessments

LAUNCHING WINTER 2025

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Corporate Training & Workshops

Can be tailored for employees, managers, or both!

  • Building Personal Resilience Wellness Workshop

  • CliftonStrengths Team Session

  • PQ | Positive Intelligence® Introduction Workshop

  • PQ | Positive Intelligence® Team Session (Intro required prior to team session)

My MISSION

I am dedicated to helping individuals and teams leap forward—not just back—from life’s challenges. My mission is simple: Help people thrive, not just survive!

Overwhelmed on where to start?

I’VE GOT YOU COVERED

  • Are you stressed out, exhausted, frustrated, living on autopilot, or feeling STUCK?

  • Do you desire to move through this stressful season or period of burnout? But don’t know how…

  • Do you want to feel uplifted & hopeful again, BACK IN CONTROL, and finally moving forward?

  • Are you ready to get UNSTUCK?

I can help.

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Benefits of resilience coaching:

  • Improved Wellbeing

  • Increased Productivity

  • Better Relationships

  • Increased Happiness

  • Greater Peace of Mind

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READY TO TRANSFORM YOUr MINDSET & YOUR LIFE?

Let’s explore how we can work together!