Start the Year Rediscovering YOU


Damianne President

Changes Big and Small Podcast and Coaching

Podcaster & Coach

The start of a new year is a blank page, an invitation for you to decide what comes next and create it. But perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next move. I've been there too, and I want to share how I turned uncertainty into an adventure that changed everything.

After graduating from university, I faced what seemed like a dead end: a scarcity of teaching jobs in Ontario. Despite my determination, doors kept closing. I was very frustrated and was even ready to compromise my goals. But then I made one decision that completely altered my life's trajectory – I expanded my search beyond what I thought possible.

With that decision, suddenly I had options. I had the chance to move to Colombia, Trinidad or India. Imagine me, who'd only lived in St. Lucia and Canada, and never travelled anywhere else than Barbados and the US. Suddenly, the world was open to me. Navigating both my excitement and fear, I chose India, a place I'd never considered until someone else helped me see the possibilities.

Living in India was at times overwhelming, vibrant, chaotic, and exhilarating. It was unlike anywhere I'd ever been. And after living there for two years, I felt like I could live just about anywhere. This opened up my imagination to where else I could travel and live.

I discovered an unexpected gift: deep joy, as I created a life beyond my dreams. I learned to embrace the unknown, finding pieces of myself, capacities I never knew existed. This move didn't just launch my teaching career – it ignited a passion for growth, travel, and curiosity that has shaped every aspect of my life since. Now, as a life coach, I use these experiences to help people rediscover their spark and create lives filled with purpose and joy, in the same way that I did all those years ago and continue today.

Choose Your Adventure

💡 Start Your New Year with Intention. 💡

As we begin this new year, I invite you to reflect:

  • What challenges are you facing that might be disguising an opportunity?
  • What would happen if you embraced the unknown, just as I did?
  • How might your life transform if you approached it with curiosity and openness?

If you're ready to discover the opportunities hiding in your challenges and create a life filled with joy and purpose, I'm here to help. We can work together to uncover what’s holding you back, rediscover what brings you joy, and design a plan to make it happen. Book a free 30-minute coaching call with me and take the first step toward your best year yet.

🗓️ Book Your Free Coaching Discovery Call Here

Whether you're dreaming of a grand adventure, a meaningful career pivot, living on purpose, or simply infusing more joy into your daily life, this can be your year of transformation. I'd be honored to walk alongside you on this journey, offering the support and strategies I've developed through years of personal growth and professional coaching.

Happy New Year 2025. Let's raise a glass to bold moves and joyful beginnings!

Joyfully,
Damianne

P.S. Remember, the most profound transformations often begin with one small step. Thoughts are a start but action is crucial to build the life you want. Schedule your free call today and start writing the next exciting chapter of your life!

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