Shea Petaja 7/14/26 Shea Petaja 7/14/26

Why "Life Coach" Has a Brand Problem (And Why I Became One Anyway)

The label “Life Coach” has a bad reputation. Here's the real story of why the label is misunderstood — and how it built the skills behind my work as a Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach.

Shea Petaja 4/10/25 Shea Petaja 4/10/25

Saying Goodbye to Charlie

Our undeniable connection to our pets is life giving and heartbreaking. We are gifted their support and unconditional love for short time and I think we are all better for it.

Shea Petaja 11/1/23 Shea Petaja 11/1/23

Isaac's Choice / A Mother's Story

Isaac’s Choice is a mother’s story about losing her boy, Isaac to suicide. In this podcast you’ll hear the pain and hope that followed. Read more here …

Shea Petaja 8/22/23 Shea Petaja 8/22/23

Meet Joyce, the Original Life Coach

According to Gallup, Adults in the U.S. who regularly say hello to multiple people in their neighborhood have higher wellbeing than those who greet fewer or no neighbors. This is good news for me. At 96 years old, my neighbor Joyce, who I refer to as "The Original Life Coach" has become more than a neighbor, she has become a friend. This week she had a revelation about trauma ...

Meet my neighbor Joyce, the Original Life Coach