Stephanie Swanson

Life & career coaching for navigating career transitions and life changes. Specialty focus on illness and disability.

About

I'm an ICF-certified coach with a background in engineering, operations & academic medicine leadership, and project management.

My work is grounded in helping people think clearly, make sustainable decisions, and stay connected to meaningful work and identity, even when life changes in ways they didn’t choose. I bring both structure and compassion to coaching, shaped by years in complex systems and by learning firsthand what it means to live within real constraints through my own career change after illness & disability.

These days, my life is quieter and more intentional, and my coaching reflects that. I believe growth doesn’t have to be loud or relentless to be real. Together, we focus on clarity, self-trust, and building a life and work rhythm that fits within the real constraints of your life. 

-Stephanie Swanson, ICF-ACC
Life & Career Coach
Founder & CEO, The Empower Network Nonprofit

Packages

30-min Initial Consultation Call

A low-pressure 30-minute conversation to explore your needs, ask questions, and determine fit. No surprises, no high-pressure sales tactics - just a casual, get-to-know each other conversation and coaching logistics. 
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Foundations: 4 months, 1 session per month

Four months of ongoing coaching support for reflection, clarity, and accountability without overloading your calendar or energy.
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Sustaining: 6 months, 1 session per month

 Six months of steady coaching support to build clarity, confidence, and forward movement over time. 
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Momentum: 6 months, 2 sessions per month

Six months of more frequent coaching support during active seasons of change.
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Intensive Retainer: 2 Phases, 18 sessions

A high-touch, six-month coaching engagement designed for deeper work, faster movement, and sustained integration. 
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Individual Session Add-On (for established clients only)

A single coaching session add-on for a strategic check-in or additional support.
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Testimonials

“I met Stephanie at a point of transition – I had started a new job and felt overwhelmed with all the demands of my new role. Stephanie came alongside me with a warmth and a confidence in me that helped me to move forward with purpose and excitement. [This year] I suffered a concussion that severely limited my ability to do the things I once did before. Again, Stephanie came along side of me, asked me insightful questions, and helped me to find peace and purpose as I had to take a step back from a lot of things I once did so that I could reclaim my health and be present for the things that mattered most. Stephanie is kind, thoughtful, experienced, and creative, all characteristics that she leverages to provide meaningful coaching.”

- Laurie, MSN, RNC-OB, BC-AMB

“I was very fortunate to have a session with Stephanie as I was contemplating some upcoming events and changes in my life. She listened to my concerns and was able to identify exactly what I was struggling with. She offered me some very good ideas on centering myself and getting clear with my intentions. I felt such a relief at the end of the session. I’m very much looking forward to working with her again.”

- Allison D, Yoga Instructor

“Stephanie possesses a rare blend of warm compassion and pragmatic directness, a winning combination for keeping me on track with my goals. Thanks to her supervision in the past five years, I have grown tremendously both personally and professionally. Stephanie’s wealth of life and leadership experiences, coupled with her remarkable capacity to translate these lessons to others, make her an adept coach to individuals of many different walks of life.”

- Mary, Program Coordinator

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