Certified Life Coach, Shelly Archuleta

Shelly Archuleta, Certified Life Coach
How did you get into coaching? After working in oncology and hospice nursing, I worked in health care team-building coaching and administration for 13 years. My career allowed me the flexibility to work from home and raise my children. A common denominator began to surface in my life experience, which is the passion I feel about supporting people moving through life transitions. I love supporting people as they are in the process of changing their lives! I decided to make a focused change and become a Certified Life Coach. It’s really what I was born to do!
What formal training and professional memberships do you have related to coaching? I completed my training at the Fearless Living Institute in Boulder, Colorado. I’m a Certified Professional Life Coach. I belong to both the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and International Association of Coaches (IAC) of which I’m a founding member. I’m committed to further education in coaching as well as ongoing personal development.
Why you are attracted to a career in coaching? I love being a part of changing processes in people. I am a highly relational person. I enjoy deeper and vulnerable conversations. Coaching is innate for me. It is who I am.
What qualities do you think make a great coach? Talking only when necessary Giving tons and tons and tons of encouragement so that others can begin to believe in themselves Communicating understanding to the client Being okay with silence Confidence in themselves, and ability to be relaxed in sessions Openness and acceptance Ability to redirect a conversation in a way that supports a client Expression of empathy, trust and confidence in the clients Willingness to ask the sensitive questions
What is your experience as a Life Coach? I am experienced in coaching individuals and groups. I have supported many people successfully navigate through life changes such as strengthening marraiges, parenting teenagers, re-entering the work force after being a stay at home mom, midlife transitions, spiritual searching, career changes, relationship issues and facing the finality of death. I have been in the trenches with my own teenagers, and I understand the kind of support that enables parents to be successful in raising teens.
What are your personal interests? I have been happily married for 21 years, and I have 2 wonderful children. I enjoy foreign films, gardening, leisurely bike riding and interior decorating. I continue to be a business coach and administrator of a medical practice in Denver, Colorado.



"Shelly's personal life exhibits the same amount of integrity that she brings into her coaching sessions. She walks what she talks."
-- L. Blasi, MA, LPC, Colorado