Because Learning Matters
Speaking at TEDx Nyarugenge
Every day I work to build the world in which I want to live as I learn to become the person I want to be. I am, above all, a learner first and carry this idea forward within all of my life. My learning has at times been elusive and in other moments so stark it is painful. The lessons critical to getting to the next step.
My evolution, ongoing and ever-evolving, has taught me that community, above all, matters. A network of expertise, knowledge and support to see the light within my shadow.
I have developed a strong foundation in education, professional development and holistic behavior change. After years crossing the globe as both an on-the-ground doer and consultant, I have opened my coaching and consulting practice from serving only businesses to including individual clients. Whether building universities or college applications, my holistic approach meets clients where they are and supports them to the next ‘aha’ moment.
With a background in vocal performance, dance and yoga, I believe that we each hold the seeds of all knowledge and ability within ourselves already. Using an individualized, holistic and entirely Caro approach to everything I do, I am ready to jump-in with you and see which seeds can grow.
I offer coaching, workshops, classes, trainings, retreats and professional development across a variety of in-person and digital settings. Let’s talk outcomes, goals, change and how to get there!
Suite of Services
Coaching
Covering both life and professional coaching, I use a personalized, 1:1 approach that is crafted through a variety of pre-coaching conversations and information gathering. Everyone has a different access point and reason to come to coaching. My work is to get to know you, deeply understand where you want to go and help you to open your awareness to what may be holding you back. Throughout this collaborative process we break cycles and build new pathways to get to your next best.
*At this time, I offer digital coaching via text, phone or video formats. In some cases, I also offer in-person coaching and retreats.
Professional Development & Trainings
I custom build professional development workshops and trainings in half-day, full day and multi-day formats. Whether delivered in-person or online, I help to engage your staff in developing necessary and in-time skills within the education and start-up sectors. With an expertise in adult-learning theory, I work directly with you to craft goal-oriented, thought-provoking and fun PD, trainings and/or workshops that allows your staff to learn and flourish.
Workshops & Retreats
I offer a variety of writing, cooking, yoga, music and arts workshops and retreats around the world. I am also well-versed in leading large and small retreats for a wide-range of purposes, from business to leisure. With holistic practices in mind, I incorporate yoga, movement, breathwork and meditation into all workshop and retreat agendas in order for participants to develop new and deeper insights. Whether you are looking at team bonding, skill-building, personal growth or entrepreneurial sprints, I serve as a thought partner, planner and facilitator to develop rich activities to reach your organization’s goals.
And the people say…
“Expect to walk away with no less than five new ideas after a session with Carolyn. Not only do you have the ideas, but also the enthusiasm to make it happen!”
— Tujiza Uwituze, Education PhD Candidate
“When I realized that the only way to address my company’s biggest gap was to turbo-charge our entry level superstars into managers, Carolyn was the first and ONLY person I wanted to work with to design “The Future Leaders of EarthEnable.”
— Gayatri Datar, Co-Founder Unlock Impact & EarthEnable
“Carolyn cares about the whole you. I feel like I’ve been able to see myself without judgment and make change for the better.”
— Margot Demere, MA Counseling
“In our executive coaching sessions, Carolyn helped me harness my strengths to develop a high-quality, professional development program meeting the needs of diverse staff across various refugee camp settings.”
— Robert D. Hill, PhD
Contact me
e-mail: carolyn@therenaissancechic.com
skype: +1 917 477 3921
instagram: cartarr
Currently in: Watamu, Kenya