About Leilani
Hi, there! I’m so glad you found me.
As a former special educator, life-long “outside of the box” thinker, and highly sensitive person, I have a deep understanding about the obstacles to thriving. As a researcher, I have an appreciation for systems and proven methods. So, if brain fog is holding you back, I understand you. If problems with focusing are interfering with your well-being, I see and hear you. And, if your inner spark is being overshadowed by stress, I’m here for you. Either way, I want to help you develop resilience so you can thrive no matter what challenges you.
My Passion
I have always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. I have dedicated more than 25 years to researching and helping children and adults with learning difficulties. I have developed tools to help teachers, published and presented to build awareness about how to identify and support “hidden” and confusing working memory obstacles to learning. I’ve also worked directly with individuals who want to flourish beyond the frustration and difficulties they regularly face. I am a firm believer (and have been trained) in Positive Neuroplasticity, so I know that how we use our minds greatly shapes how we experience life- not what happens, but how we experience what happens.
When our brain functioning creates troubles and concerns, we can overcompensate to hide or keep up with the world around us. Both are energy depleting and create a gradually widening wall between the “you” others see and the “you” within. Big differences in how you want to be seen and how you see yourself can side-track you from fully living. Pursuing what you truly want begins to take a backseat to the brain shame that creates capability doubts in you and others. What if, instead, you could better understand your brain functioning- how it functions in your life- and use this knowledge like a compass to help you make beneficial choices and purposeful action that moves you in the direction you want to be? You CAN take back control and learn to see problems differently (e.g., as signs that your ingenuity is required), and take the necessary steps to best serve your interests and brain functioning needs. Helping others live more fully, by working with their brains (just as they are- “glitches” and all!), instead of against them, is my passion.
My Goals
As a certified life coach, my goal is to help you actualize your natural capacities– your inherent goodness, wisdom, and strengths- for smoother flowing in the stream of life, no matter how it bends or where it takes you. I want you to avoid getting sucked down by a drowning “undertow” or stuck in a ruminating “whirlpool”, because neither moves you forward. Sometimes this means creating new ways of being, and sometimes it means letting go of ways that no longer best serve you. Either way, the growth you make can help you prosper and bring beneficial clarity. Together, we can create a personalized, better way forward by implementing strategies to achieve life or work goals while gaining crucial personal awareness to help you thrive, now and in the future.
I look forward to working with you!
Leilani Sáez
PhD | ACC
"Resilience is not about what you have, it's about what you do."
Margie Warrell
As your certified life coach, I will bring commitment, training, & open-minded focus to help you reach your personal goals. I will provide a sincere, warm, and safe support for your journey. I believe:
The answers lie within you, even when not apparent
It’s never too late to grow; the best growth comes from responsive support
We always have a choice & how we choose to respond matters more than any particular moment
You are whole, even when you feel broken