Coaching 101
October 31, 2022
Hi! Thanks for being here. Since you are here – I thought I would tell you a little bit about myself.
I began working as a family lawyer in 2010. Ironically, it had never been my intention to practice family law; however an acrimonious divorce changed my mind. The divorce process was a terrifying experience for me until I found a very practical lawyer who quickly pulled all of the posturing and bad behavior (on both of our parts) into line. Once she became involved, my ex husband and I resolved things quickly and amicably. The relief I felt to have someone manage something that had become so chaotic was indescribable. I wanted other people to experience that peace and I felt pulled towards guiding people through the minefield of divorce and separation.
I ran a family law practice for many years and got such pleasure out of working with people during the most difficult time in their lives, and seeing them flourish after the storm. The problem became that as I became busier and my obligations became greater, I no longer had time to focus on the coaching aspects of my practice.
In September of this year, I was suspended from the practice of law for 18 months. The suspension was a result of issues with my trust accounting that resulted from my being too busy and too overloaded to manage the accounting side of my practice.
Everything about the investigation and subsequent suspension was hard. The publicity was hard, the chatter about me was hard and the fact that I couldn’t continue in work I loved was really hard.
However – when the universe closes the door … it always opens a window!!
Moore Mediation and Coaching is the result of much soul searching around how I can put good back into the world. I have always believed that if parties reach an agreement on their legal issues together, they are more likely to stick with that agreement. Through mediation, parties can work towards that in a supportive environment.
I also still believe that family matters are resolved most quickly when emotions and behaviors are properly managed. So I am using my many years of experience “in the trenches” to coach people through the ups and downs of a divorce or separation or even avoid separation altogether (my hope is that, with the offering of discernment counselling and the relationship (re)design, we may even help some people change their current relationships and avoid an expensive divorce battle).
I do not offer legal services or legal advice. What I offer is first hand experience in divorce (that is another blog topic all on its own!) and a passion for helping people.
I look forward to connecting with you.
