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Coaching Experience
Let’s connect

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.

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YOUR PARTNER IN GROWTHCoach Shondella

Certified Professional Coach · iPEC

MORE AWARENESS
✧
DEEPER CONNECTION
SELF-AWARENESS✧INTENTIONAL COMMUNICATION✧HEALTHIER BOUNDARIES✧MEANINGFUL CONNECTION

MEET YOUR COACH

Real conversations.
Room for all of you.

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Hi, I’m Coach Shondella Baker-Barkley.

I help individuals, couples, and teams communicate with clarity and create more intentional connections. I’m an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), an iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). I’m also the voice behind Focused & Flourishing and the founder of The Enlightening Coaching Experience.

Sometimes you know something needs to change, but you don’t know where to start. Together, we make space to explore what you need, what keeps showing up, and what you want to do differently.

Let’s talk about what brought you here

WORK 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.

01

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
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02

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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03

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
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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.
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KEEP GROWING, BETWEEN CONVERSATIONS

A little perspective.
A meaningful next step.

COACH SHONDELLA
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.

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FOCUSED & FLOURISHING

Everyday stories.
Deeper understanding.

Relationship stories and real talk that turn everyday experiences into opportunities for deeper connection.

Watch on YouTube

A 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 there

A 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.

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