About

A passion for making a positive difference and empowering people has fueled my career in social service and environmental non-profits for much of my adult life.  From leading community projects and study groups to facilitating community forums, workshops and social groups, I’ve always loved creating opportunities for people to be inspired, learn, grow, feel empowered, and take positive action.  

My life and my work have been inspired by the principles of Buddhism and the work of Byron Katie. Most foundational of these principles are kindness to self and others, interconnectedness, awareness and mindful action, inquiry, and acceptance of reality.

I received my MA in Environment and Community from Antioch University Seattle in 2010, where my studies further strengthened my passion for collaborative learning, creating community, and for helping people to discover and assume their personal power in their own lives as well as in their community.

In 2015, thanks to working with my own coach for a while, I resolved my long-term search for the right profession and found COACHING!

In 2016 I received my first coaching certification, in the Dynamic Focus coaching method, which specializes in resolving deep, long lasting internal conflicts. In 2019 I received my CPC (Certified Professional Coach) certification and ELI-MP (Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), specializing in Core Energy Coaching. (see separate page for details).

In addition to my love of coaching, I lead teams of Whole Life Challenge (a program that teaches healthy lifestyle habits), lead a social MeetUp for women in Seattle, enjoy nature photography and vegetarian cooking, and enjoy planning and leading trips around the Northwest for small groups.

It gives me great joy and satisfaction to work with people who are motivated to create change in their lives—

It gives me great joy and satisfaction to work with people who are motivated to create change in their lives and elevate their life experience from simply “functional” to “thriving” by engaging in the empowering, courageous and exciting process of looking within and connecting with their truth! I look forward to partnering with you on your journey!

Clients Reviews:

“It was a pleasure to work with Orna. She is very professional, empathic, knows how to listen and does it seriously and with great care. She knew how to take the important things from what I said and highlight them. She didn’t give up even when I wanted to give up, and helped me go on with the process. I felt she accepted me without judgment and helped me undo negative beliefs I had about myself with proficiency and much humanity . . . " L. N.

" . . . I loved how attentive and objective you were. You never judged me and were very professional . . . you never told me how I feel but rather led me to my own answers.” S. B.

“Orna helped me identify my thought and behavior patterns, become clear about my values and make decisions from an empowered place. Orna has a natural ability to read between the lines and create a safe space for deep introspection. She reflects things with gentleness, compassion and love in a way that makes you feel you’re not alone in your state of confusion and difficulty. I came away ready to let go of my old perception of myself and embrace a newer “me” that is more true and suitable to my current life, and with tools I can use to help myself in the future.” N.S.