I know what it's like to wonder about what path to take and be overwhelmed about which direction to turn. I've also stood at various crossroads trying to discern my calling and figure out my life and career. Transitioning into a new job or season in life can be unsettling, it's sometimes easier to resist change and stick with the familiar.
Yet, there were moments when a coach or mentor gave me support and helped guide me - this was invaluable. I experienced so much growth when I was encouraged to open the door and take the next step towards a new beginning into the unknown. When I found myself suddenly having to switch from a stay-at-home mom, to life as a working single mother, I had to rely on my faith.
I also found a great Catholic business & mindset coach and re-assessed what really mattered to me. She helped me in my business and with personal goals and struggles. It dawned on me that for many years, I had given up on setting life or career goals because I was afraid of being disappointed. Blocking myself from dreaming had poisoned me with resentment and smoldered my spark. Besides my role as a parent, what was my purpose?
"So what now, Lord?"
I kept asking in desperation.
In the meantime, I met another single mom and without hesitation, offered to support her. I was thrilled when she got into a funded training program and I supported her in searching for work. Before her certification ended, the woman landed a job she loved and was thrilled!
This mom also needed help setting up and managing resources for her neurodiverse child who was also autistic, which I gladly supported her with. I then began to see my own hopes, dreams and spark re-ignite. I didn’t know at the time that God was giving me a glimpse of my future as a career specialist & life coach.
In the meantime, I met another single mom and without hesitation, offered to support her. I was thrilled when she got into a funded training program and then immediately landed a job. This mom also needed help setting up and managing resources for her neurodiverse child who was also autistic which I also gladly supported her on also. I then began to see my own hopes, dreams and spark re-ignite. I didn’t know at the time that God was giving me a glimpse of my future as a career and life coach.
I then came across an online summit for Catholic moms and was hooked. Interview after interview, I saw these women had such a positive outlook on life. They were excited and driven by a love of their faith and careers which were naturally interwoven; but what made it more inspiring was that these women were still able to make their families a priority.
Really?! This was exactly what I wanted, to be a mom who was full of energy and life, working in a fulfilling career and surrounded by a community of faith-filled women, so that I could be a great role-model for my young family.
Read more about my story in "Sacred Wounds: Stories of Redemption, Healing, and Growth" edited by Claudine Noel. I'm one of 22 contributing authors.
I then came across an online summit for Catholic moms and was hooked. Interview after interview, I saw these moms had such a positive outlook on life. They were excited and driven by a love of their faith and careers which were naturally interwoven; but what made it more inspiring was that these women were still able to make their families a priority. Really?! This was exactly what I wanted, to be a mom who was full of energy and life, working in a fulfilling career, surrounded by a community of faith-filled women, so that I could be a great role-model for my young family.
I decided then and there that my children deserved
to have the "true" me back.
Inspired, I started my own coaching practice dedicated to working with other women like myself. I’m passionate about supporting other Catholic moms land flexible and meaningful work so that they can focus on their families and remain inspired by their faith. Sometimes, the first step in job search is to help women recognize their worth. Skill building and mindset about how they envision themselves are key. It is rewarding to see clients start to believe in themselves again, to re-ignite their passion and dreams so they can set goals for a better future.
Donna L. Crombie
Career Specialist, Life Coach, Consultant, Writer & Mom
For the last 20+ years, I have coached and mentored youth and women, including providing peer support to infant loss moms and families who are neurodiverse including children with autism. I have experience in small business, employment counselling, HR recruitment, job development and ministry work.
Along with career and life coaching, I enjoy collaborating with others, making connections and building community; facilitating faith-led workshops and mastermind groups; writing, and above all, spending time with my children and family as well as my friends.
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to raise a family and manage a demanding work schedule. As a result of overcoming my own struggles, I feel a strong calling to serve by helping women strive for a life of wholeness by pursuing purposeful careers, goal-setting and dreaming, yet making their faith and families a priority.
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For the last 20+ years, I have coached and mentored youth and women, including providing peer support to infant loss moms and families who have neurodiverse and/or children with autism. I have experience in small business, employment counselling, HR recruitment and job development.
Along with career and life coaching, I enjoy collaborating with others and building community; facilitating faith-led workshops and mastermind groups; writing, and above all, spending time with friends and family.
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to raise a family and manage a demanding work schedule. As a result of overcoming my own struggles, I decided to serve by helping women with goal-setting and dreaming.
Learn how to put your goals and unique gifts and talents into action!
My passion is helping women explore their purpose, making career and life goals much clearer. In a changing economy, I discovered an effective strategy that far too often gets under utilized...and where true treasure can be found!
I coach women on how to tap into the hidden job market to find fulfilling work and identify their ideal career options.
When mothers are equipped with effective job search tools and skills to succeed, it impacts the entire family. Skill School training and masterminds include how to manage emotions, holding people accountable, fostering a healthy mindset and managing critics are examples of the valuable life skills that can be passed on, so children learn to grow and thrive too!
I also have a heart to serve moms who want to find more balance. My goal is to support women in achieving an integrated life, meaning balance in ALL areas - career, health, finances, friendships, faith and family life.
Coaching, training and business consulting is offered from a faith-based perspective rooted in the values of the Catholic Christian faith.
What's your calling? Start designing a purposeful life and career - I'd love to support you on your journey towards a purposefully inspired life, led with grace and by collaborative design.
About Inspired with Grace
At Inspired With Grace, I focus on faith-based Career and Life Coaching for women, business consulting services, as well as resources to strengthen faith and connection within families from a Catholic perspective.
Gain practical skills to succeed in your vocation as a mother, in your career, and in your relationships.
I offer support through;
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Networking & Referrals
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Business Consulting
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Live and On-Demand Online/In-Person Training
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Community Memberships
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One-to-One and Group Coaching
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Mentorship
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Interactive Workshops, Retreats and Speaking Engagements
About Inspired with Grace
At Inspired With Grace, I focus on faith-based Career and Life Coaching for women, business consulting services, as well as resources to strengthen faith and connection within families from a Catholic perspective.
Gain practical skills to succeed in your vocation as a mother, in your career, and in your relationships.
I offer support through;
-
Networking & Referrals
-
Business Consulting
-
Live and On-Demand Online/In-Person Training
-
Community Memberships
-
One-to-One and Group Coaching
-
Mentorship
-
Interactive Workshops, Retreats and Speaking Engagements
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