Small Group Coaching

The Emergence of the Kaleidoscopic Self

  Collaboration and Connection  

My approach is based on experiential learning through guided practices, sharing insights, and receiving growth-focused coaching and feedback.  Interweaving deep perceptive awareness with the cognitive mind can facilitate the emergence of an authentic self through layers of patriarchal conditioning.  You will have the opportunity to identify areas that may need support and to learn skills meant to deepen the connection with authenticity, purpose, and prosperity. 

Small Group Course Overview

At Novva Coaching, my goal is to empower women through a structured yet flexible coaching program designed to enhance essential competencies. My services include:

  • Weekly Online Sessions: Join a close-knit group of 6-9 women in nine 90-minute sessions conducted via Google Meets.

  • Guided Practice: Each session begins with a guided practice, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the week's focus area.

  • Targeted Competencies: Each week is dedicated to a specific competency, providing a comprehensive learning experience intended to nurture skill development.

  • Course Outline and Materials: Upon enrollment, participants receive a detailed course outline, along with a handout via email before some of the sessions, maximizing preparedness and engagement.

  • Approach: My approach is based on experiential learning through individual and group demonstrations of a targeted competency, while also cultivating a growth mindset and self-actualization.

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act: the rest is merely tenacity.”
— Amelia Earhart

Outline of Content

  • Introduction and Connections

    • Provide a full orientation to the program elements, structure, and logistics.

    • Facilitate introductions and share intentions to expand your vision beyond your current horizon.

    • Establish shared commitments among participants.

    • Create a woman-centered growth environment that supports the deep internalization of principles and skills.

    • Facilitate a mindset shift that unlocks a deeper level of presence, visibility, and possibility.

    • Engage in guided practice focused on connecting with internal and external resources.

  • The Embodied Experience and Connecting with Deepest Yearnings

    Engaging all five senses to deepen your connection with the present moment can enhance creativity and can fuel innovation.

    The Five Senses

    • Sight: Use vivid imagery and colors in your surroundings to inspire visual creativity.

    • Sound: Incorporate sounds that can resonate with your emotions, such as music or nature, to stimulate creative thought.

    • Touch: Experience textures and sensations through various materials to evoke feelings and trigger new ideas.

    • Taste: Experiment with flavors to spark memories and emotions that can lead to creative insights.

    • Smell: Utilize scents that promote relaxation or focus, creating an environment ripe for creative exploration.

    Connecting with Deepest Yearnings

    Guided practices focused on mindfulness and self-reflection can help individuals identify their core desires, forming a bridge between sensory experience and creativity.

    Reflection Techniques

    Engage in journaling or meditation to process sensory experiences, fostering a greater understanding of personal aspirations and creative blocks.

    Steps to Cultivate a Regular Practice

    • Set aside dedicated time each week for sensory exploration.

    • Create a sensory journal to document observations and insights.

    • Incorporate daily rituals that involve one or more senses, aligning them with your creative goals.

    • Experiment with art forms that utilize multiple senses, such as cooking, music, or dance.

    • Reflect on your experiences regularly to identify patterns and shifts in your creativity and aspirations.

  • Personal Geometry

    • Present the concepts of Personal Geometry (Ali Mezey) as a tool for exploring relationships with others.

    • Externalizing the mental representation of our connections can help illuminate our interactions with entities, problems, and people.

    • Broadening our perspective through these representations can yield valuable insights.

    • Incorporate demonstrations designed to illustrate these concepts effectively.

  • Exploring Limiting Beliefs and Their Impact

    Understanding the limiting beliefs that can shape our identity is crucial for unlocking our potential. These beliefs can distort our perception of ourselves and others, influencing the possibilities we see for our lives. Among these, three significant self-concepts often manifest: "I'm Not Enough," "I'm Invisible," and I'm Alone. Each of these beliefs can permeate various aspects of life, restricting personal growth and fulfillment.

    Limiting Self-Concepts

    1. I'm Not Enough
      This belief fosters feelings of inadequacy, driving individuals to overwork or avoid challenges for fear of failure. It can impede career advancement and hinder personal relationships.

    2. I'm Invisible
      Feeling overlooked can lead to withdrawal and a lack of participation in social environments. This belief often manifests in missed opportunities for connection and collaboration.

    3. I'm Alone
      The sense of isolation can create barriers to seeking support and sharing experiences. This self-concept can lead to an exacerbation of loneliness, impacting mental health and overall well-being.

    Several mechanisms perpetuate these self-concepts, often through recurring behavioral patterns:

    • Avoidance: Steering clear of situations that challenge self-perceptions.

    • Overcompensation: Engaging in excessive efforts to prove one's worth, leading to burnout.

    • Self-Sabotage: Undermining one's opportunities due to a lack of belief in deservedness.

    Guided Practice

    By confronting and reframing limiting beliefs, individuals can begin to redefine their identity, enhance their perception of others, and expand the possibilities for their lives.

  • Power Statements and the Key Shift

    In the journey toward self-discovery, our self-concept often becomes a barrier, limiting our growth and aspirations. This session introduces dynamic Power Statements designed to pierce through these self-imposed limitations, fostering direct engagement with your inner critic. By actively challenging your beliefs, you will learn to articulate statements that resonate with your true potential, enabling you to step beyond the confines of your current identity.

    To effectively disrupt entrenched patterns, a pivotal shift in orientation is necessary. This Key Shift involves recognizing and redefining the stories you tell yourself. Embrace a mindset that welcomes growth, resilience, and the capacity to transform challenges into opportunities.

    Coaching through real-life application is essential. In our interactive “power seat,” 1-2 volunteers from the group will engage in hands-on coaching, demonstrating how to navigate limiting beliefs through the power of effective questioning and reflective listening.

    Key skills and capacities that will be cultivated in this session include:

    • Self-Awareness: Develop a keen understanding of the patterns that hold you back.

    • Empowerment: Learn to craft and internalize empowering narratives that inspire action.

    • Resilience: Build the capacity to bounce back from setbacks with renewed vigor.

    • Authenticity: Embrace your true self, free from societal expectations and limitations.

  • Strengths and Gifts

    • Explore individual strengths and unique gifts, fostering an environment for experiential amplification.

    • Understand the distinction between fixed mindsets and growth mindsets, emphasizing the ability to adapt and evolve.

    • Participate in a guided group exercise that focuses on mapping a personalized growth pathway.

    • Optionally engage in artistic expression (painting, writing, or vocal processing) to enhance integration of emotional insights gained from the experiences.

  • Meeting Your Future Self: A Transformative Experience

    Imagine stepping into a space where your future self awaits—ready to share wisdom, insights, and the skills you need to actualize your greatest potential. This journey begins with a centering practice designed to enhance your expanded awareness and bring clarity to the path ahead. By aligning your current self with the person you aspire to be, you can create a foundation for transformation.

    Through intentional exploration, you will have the opportunity to discover the cognitive strategies that harmonize with your creative self, allowing you to craft a personalized roadmap so you can manifest your breakthrough. This process is a collaborative dance of mind and imagination, where the power of self-actualization can flourishes.

    As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll have the opportunity to identify essential skills integral to your growth. We will delve into a spectrum of abilities—ranging from intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to functional competencies, deeper emotional insights, and essential capacities—each serving as a tool in your self-actualization toolkit.

  • The Walking Path of Change

    Walking the path of change: each step can translate into behavior and forming new habits; time management and self-accountability.  Review the key elements of habit formation and helpful tips on learning a new skill.  Coaching will be focused on understanding and working through resistance and setbacks, which are elements of the transformational process.   

  • Review, Reflect, and Reconnect

    As we integrate the experiences of the past eight weeks, it's essential to reflect on the progress we've made together. The guided practices and breakout sessions have fostered deep connections among us, allowing for shared insights and collective growth. As we consider the possibility of continuing this transformative journey, whether as a cohesive cohort of women or through individualized coaching sessions, we recognize the value of ongoing support. The option of an in-person retreat further enhances our commitment to emerge stronger. Our takeaways are rooted in acknowledgment of each other's contributions, appreciation for the journey, and a steadfast commitment to actionable steps that will propel us toward our goals.

Start your Journey with a Consultation

Please note* 

You understand that the Course is an experiential learning opportunity and is not to be used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any medical or psychological issue or problem.  Further, the Course is not a substitute for seeking the services of licensed health care providers. While Veneta Stoyanova is a licensed physician in the state of Oregon, she is only providing her services as a Facilitator for the Course and the Course is not group therapy.  Therefore, she will not advise, diagnose, treat, or manage medical/psychiatric issues or mental health disorders in the Course.  Further, you understand that the services provided by the Facilitator during the Course are not the practice of medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, or any other licensed health care practice.