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Individual coaching
Come back to yourself.
Make space for your needs, understand your patterns, and find the words for what matters to you.
- Personal clarity & self-awareness
- Boundaries without the guilt
- Confidence in difficult conversations
RELATIONSHIP & COMMUNICATION COACHING
Feel heard.
Speak openly.
Connect deeply.
You deserve relationships where you can be yourself.
Let’s create the awareness, confidence, and communication to help you get there.
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A space to pause. A place to grow.
A new way to connect.
YOUR PARTNER IN GROWTHCoach Shondella
Certified Professional Coach · iPEC
MORE AWARENESS
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DEEPER CONNECTION
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DEEPER CONNECTION
SELF-AWARENESS✧INTENTIONAL COMMUNICATION✧HEALTHIER BOUNDARIES✧MEANINGFUL CONNECTION
MEET YOUR COACH
Real conversations.
Room for all of you.
Hi, I’m Coach Shondella Baker-Barkley.
I help individuals, couples, families, and teams have the conversations that matter—especially the ones that feel hard to start. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, struggling to be heard at home, or trying to set boundaries without guilt, we make space to understand what’s happening and what you want to change.
My work includes supporting families as they navigate different needs, expectations, and communication styles. That might mean working through tension between parents and adult children, learning to listen without immediately defending, or finding ways to stay connected when you don’t see eye to eye.
I also focus on ADHD and relationships, including conversations about overwhelm, follow-through, emotional reactions, and misunderstandings. Together, we explore how these experiences show up in your relationships and develop practical ways to communicate needs, clarify expectations, and respond with more understanding.
I’m an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), an iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). As the founder of The Enlightening Coaching Experience and the voice behind Focused & Flourishing, I bring real-life conversations into a space for awareness, growth, and deeper connection.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before we begin. We start with where you are and what matters to you.
Let’s talk about what brought you hereWORK WITH ME
Different journeys.
One intention: connection.
Whether you’re working on your relationship with yourself, your partner, or your team, there’s a place to begin.
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Couples coaching
Find your way to each other.
Move beyond the same argument and explore what each of you is really trying to say.
- Intentional listening & expression
- Understanding needs & expectations
- Connection through everyday moments
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Groups & workplace workshops
Build a culture of connection.
Bring more awareness, empathy, and purposeful communication to your group or team.
- Communication & leadership
- Collaborative conversations
- Workshops shaped around your group
THE CONNECT METHOD™
Connection begins
with awareness.
You don’t need to have all the right words to begin. My CONNECT approach makes room to notice your patterns, get curious about what’s underneath, and choose a more intentional response.
Pause with purpose.Listen with curiosity.Speak with intention.
Explore the approach with me KEEP GROWING, BETWEEN CONVERSATIONS
A little perspective.
A meaningful next step.
COACH SHONDELLA
BAKER-BARKLEYSpeak
BAKER-BARKLEY
Speak
from the
Heart
A Guide to Healthy
& Transparent
Communication
THE BOOK
Find the words.
Build the connection.
Explore empathy, boundaries, and more intentional communication in Speak from the Heart: A Guide to Healthy & Transparent Communication.
Explore the book on Amazon
FOCUSED & FLOURISHING
Everyday stories.
Deeper understanding.
Relationship stories and real talk that turn everyday experiences into opportunities for deeper connection.
Watch on YouTubeA MOMENT TO REFLECT
“What would change if you felt safe
saying what you really need?”
You don’t have to figure it all out before you reach out.
Let’s start thereA LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Before we
begin.
Is coaching right for me?
Coaching can be a helpful space when you want to understand your patterns, communicate more intentionally, or make changes in your relationships. We can start with a conversation about what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Do I need to come with my partner?
You can begin on your own. Individual coaching focuses on your awareness, needs, choices, and communication. Couples coaching creates space for both partners to participate.
Can you work with my organization?
Yes. Inquire about communication and leadership workshops for your team or group. Share your goals, group size, and timing so we can discuss an appropriate format.
How do I get started?
Use the form below to prepare an email to Coach Shondella, or email shondella@the-ece.com directly. We’ll discuss your needs, scheduling, and current coaching options.
Is coaching the same as therapy?
Coaching focuses on awareness, goals, and intentional action. It does not provide mental health diagnosis or treatment and is not a replacement for therapy.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Let’s make room
for connection.
Tell me a little about what’s on your mind.
We’ll explore the next step together.
Your first step is simply a conversation.