Ela Senghera

Most people who reach out to me often feel a bit lost. Lost in life, lost in a relationship or generally overwhelmed. It's fair to say they haven't found their purpose and don't have a life plan. What's that anyway? They might not have a vision of where they want to end up, but what they do have is a feeling. A low-level hum of something has to change – and absolutely no idea where to start. So, if that's where you are right now, I want to say something important: that feeling is not a...

Do you ever feel like something invisible is holding you back? In my work with clients, I hear this again and again: "It's like there's some unseen force stopping me from being truly happy" or "I know what I need to do to be successful, but something always gets in the way." They describe it as an invisible hand pulling them back, a wall they can't see but keep hitting, or a saboteur living inside their own mind. Does this resonate with you? You're doing everything "right"—therapy, self-help...

Last Tuesday, I watched a senior director practice her presentation three times before a team meeting. Each time, she softened her language, removed her personal stories, and flattened her natural enthusiasm into what she called “executive presence.”When I asked why, she said: “Because that’s what professionals do.” But here’s what I’ve noticed in my years as an ICF-certified coach: the professionals who feel most drained, disconnected, and unfulfilled are often the ones working hardest to be...