Stop being afraid of change
I help 30+, professional women navigate significant life and career transitions, so they feel confident and competent with change.
Have you ever taken action, or gone along with something, then realized that you'd ignored or stepped on what really mattered to you?
Are you tired of doubting yourself and feeling like you're "not enough"?
Are you frustrated with hunting down everyone else's advice?
Are you done with feeling forced into change?
Do you wish change wasn't so difficult?
No longer doubting or second-guessing yourself
No more gut-wrenching anxiety or analysis paralysis
Owning the success and accolades you've earned in a healthy way
Knowing in your bones that you have the ability to make good decisions for yourself
Feeling confident that no matter what life throws at you, you have the skills to figure it out
Making decisions in-line with your beliefs, ideals, values, morals and ethics, without feeling torn by your obligations
Knowing and accepting yourself as imperfect, improving and evolving
Change Agent: Coach, Facilitator, Teacher, Speaker, Writer
I help people moving through transition and change to make better decisions and get more satisfying outcomes.
My life-long fascination with and commitment to human potential has taught me that most of us are stronger, smarter and wiser than we've ever been willing to believe or accept.
I understand how frustrating it is to know you're darn good at what you do, but still feel like you just don't measure up.
Or, how crazy-making it feels to be doing great in one area of your life, but in others, the wheels are falling off.
And how overwhelming decision making can be when you're torn among the options.
Change is challenging!
Over 40 years of experience in mentoring, leadership and personal development has allowed me to develop an approach called "Story Coaching" that helps people get calm, competent and comfortable with change.
So, what do YOU want to change?
Stress and overwhelm can make it hard to figure out where to begin. If you're curious about coaching but not sure where to start, begin with boundaries. The boundaries check-in is a powerful and effective litmus test and prime mover for creating positive changes in your life.
Then consider booking a 45-minute story coaching appretizer where YOU get to bring a specific challenge to the the table.
My 45-minute, "Story Coaching appetizer" session is the best way to experience how I can help you catalyze change in your life.
Bring a single ingredient, something you struggle with, a challenge, that can be dealt with in about 45 minutes.
I'll "Story Coach" it.
By the time we're done, you'll have a different perspective about your ability to rise to the challenge.
You'll get one or more effective "reframes", pieces of info, or new ideas about you and the story you're telling yourself.
If you decide you want the full meal deal, my "12-session, coaching package" offers a deep-dive, allowing you to become masterful at navigating and creating change with calm, confidence and competence.
Get out of overwhelm, regain your confidence, own your strengths and take focused action.
Feedback collected from evaluation forms from psycho-educational, life-skills-based workshops from 2008-2025.
"You have made it so that I feel prepared to go through life, regardless of what gets thrown at me, regardless of the downfalls and uphill battles, and have helped me work through so many barriers inside of myself and made it easier to accept my pride and accomplishments, you have helped me to learn to love myself in more ways than I could count, and in more ways than I thought I would ever be able to feel." A. Park
“I think all these workshops are great and something to do more than once.”
“Excellent…valuable information and useful tools… yes, [would] definitely recommend.”
“Wonderful and informative. Amazing experience. Looking forward to more learning. Very informative and helpfully explained.”
"Your wisdom overwhelms me. Thank you for sharing."
"Thanks so very much for your willingness and courage. You've made me strong within myself."
"Your wisdom: the footsteps you leave give great guidance for all 🌻."
"You are funny, kind and wise - thanks."
"Your way of putting the group at ease."
“[Floyd and Christle (his co-facilitator/life partner)] are a great example of harmony.”
“I am pleased and satisfied with the content and also [the] time to share is great as well. Ideas and thinking outta the box and overall discussion is rewarding."
Suggestions for improvement? “I’d be willing to do 6-8 classes (instead of 4) in the future.” “Make the sessions longer – 8 weeks.”
“Learned more from Christle and Floyd [in 2 days] than 16 years of therapy. Best experience of my life, learned so much. [Learned] that my brain is powerful.”
“I learnt that I am worth more than what I make myself seem. ...It [would] be really cool if they had this as a class in high school, important things here!”
“I love how much better my recent days have been ... just by ... using my “I” statements. ...and how patient I can be if I just belly breathe and think before acting."
“...Floyd are Christle are a fantastic pair to learn from. Never a boring moment. ...Wish it was longer! Awesome!”
“[Learned] that I can say no, without feeling bad.”
“I feel with all I learned I can become a better person to myself and those around me.”
[Best parts:] "learning different goals; standing up for myself with confidence; effective communication; setting boundaries and 'I' statements."
Rating: "Awesome!"
Let's understand what's happening and the outcome you want.
I'll show you why you've felt so stuck, overwhelmed and frustrated, and how to make a change that feels good.
Together we'll strengthen your capacity to feel calm, strong and certain in times of transition in all parts of your life.
5 minutes long
easy to follow soundtrack
allows you to approach the rest of your day in a calmer, more responsive way
might be fun!
Nanaimo Youth services
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Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with Little Red Elephant. I specialize in personal and professional development through a range of tailored services. Explore my offerings and discover how I can help unlock your potential.
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Discover how story coaching sessions can lead to profound improvements in your life. Let me help you navigate your path to success with my diverse services tailored to your needs.
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PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY THROUGH THE CANADA DIGITAL ADOPTION PROGRAM BY WAY OF THE ALACRITY FOUNDATION OF BC
Little Red Elephant Personal Development is deeply appreciative for the support of the CDAP program. Equally, deep appreciation is extended towards Alacrity Canada) and the benefits that it will bring to my business. Thank you! Sincerely, Floyd Blades.