Coaching and Consultation
Transition Coaching
My coaching focuses on supporting a current or expected life or work transitions. Coaching takes place by phone or other digital formats, in a series of three or more sessions.
Using my model for Writing Through Transitions®, you will get very clear about the strengths you have for your transition, how to set priorities and maintain structure during the changes. Most important, you will understand the transition process in terms of your life context. My goal is that you come away with tools and strategies that fit your needs. We will determine the outcome you want for the coaching, and you’ll have tools that will last you a lifetime. (Please note that this coaching is not therapy or mental health counseling. It is guidance on the process of transition we all experience in our lives.)

I have been working with Leia as my coach for the past two years. I began working with her shortly after my retirement. I had no clear sense of what this next phase of my life would look like but knew that I needed to create a meaningful life.
Leia’s compassionate coaching helped me explore each phase of my transition. As a result of our work together, I am applying my skills and passion to work that gives me the purpose and fulfillment I was searching for.

Leia Francisco has helped me immensely both personally and professionally amid my turbulent transitions. She was my anchor in understanding the intricacies of transitions, as well as providing a warm, friendly, supportive space to catch my breath.
She leads by example, and encourages self-inquiry and personal empowerment, infusing her wisdom and understanding of the transition and human experience.
She is the calm amidst life’s storms, a true exemplar of the power of one to positively affect the lives of many.
Consultation
You may want help in designing your own transition coaching materials, using my materials or ones we customize for you. I can guide you in facilitating transitions for an organization or small group, or individual clients.
You get the maximum benefit of my experience and design skill in the shortest amount of time. I will provide you with additional resources and follow-up as needed.
At the conclusion of our work, you will have in place transition management work that can be used with confidence. Please also consider the popular certification training program that gives you a deep experience in designing your own program and include 90 minutes of coaching with me.
Contact me to set up a consultation. I will send you a short survey to identify your needs before we talk. The charge is $150 per hour.

Leia Francisco is the consummate transitions guide – learned, wise and compassionate. She deftly fosters clear vision when you’re stuck in the weeds while inviting solid, practical strategies necessary to support your “new way.’ Leia accomplishes this with humor, grace, and deep respect for the skills and wisdom that you may not have unlocked yet in yourself. The result is a navigation plan that can be your own map for all of life’s changes – welcome or not – you can thrive!
Let’s Talk
I want to hear from you. I can give you a free half-hour exploratory session to see how I can best help you. Even if you decide now is not the time to work together, you’ll come away with some ideas and resources.
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My interest is this: What is best for you?
Transition Consultants
The Transition Consultants listed here have completed their certification, demonstrating a deep knowledge of transitions and individual coaching or group facilitation. Please contact them directly to find out more about their services.
Gail Braverman
Marriage and family therapist in San Diego, California
www.gailbraverman.com
gailbravermanlmft@gmail.com
Elaine Brooks
Certified applied poetry facilitator, nurse coach in Palm Harbor, Florida
www.mypathtochange.com
elaine@mypathtochange.com
Linda Cooper
Holistic practices coach in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.inwardboundcoaching.com
linda@inwardboundcoaching.com
Edwina Cowdery, M.A.
Positive psychology coach in Sydney, Australia
eswcowdery@gmail.com
Susan Embry
Certified journal/poetry facilitator, works with small groups of women in a rural community in Taos, New Mexico
susan@newmex.com
https://www.YourSpiralNotebook.com
Leah Eriguel
Coach who co-creates transformation through well-being tools and healing writing practices in Manila, Philippines.
Chan Lin Ho, EdD, PCC
Life coach in Singapore
lifenbalance.coaching@gmail.com
Jessi LaCosta, M.A.
Board certified coach and resilience advisor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
www.bluerio.net
Mukin Mutaal
Meditation and mindfulness coach in New Market, Ontario, Canada
mukinmutaal@gmail.com
Deborah Ross
Counselor, certified journal therapist in Fairfax, Virginia
Deborah@deborahrosslpc.com
Leslie Teyssier
Healing touch practitioner and expressive arts facilitator in San Luis Obispo, California
leslie@tessier.com
Patricia Thomas, PhD
Entrepreneurship and retirement coach in Saskatchewan, Canada
patthomas@sasktel.net
Ingrid Van Gerven
Facilitator for expressive arts and personal transformation in Catalonia, Spain
ingridvangerven@escripturaexpressiva.cat
Let’s Talk
If you want to figure out what might help you best,
sign up for a free, confidential Exploration Session with me.