Inspiring Conversations with Courtney Lansdowne of Courtney Lansdowne Life Coaching

Today we’d like to introduce you to Courtney Lansdowne.

Hi Courtney, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
How would you describe yourself in three short words? For me, I’d choose resilient, strong, and heart-centered.

Not too long ago, I may have selected different ones for myself. That’s because my life and career have been marked by several transformations. These experiences are something I’m both immensely proud of and humbled by.

Growing up, my life was normal in many ways — I had friends, enjoyed playing sports, and went on great family vacations.

But, I also felt lost, anxious, and overwhelmed. Life could be very unpredictable and unsafe. I grew up with a loved one who had mental health challenges. I endured sexual trauma. I’m also a twin and constantly felt like I was measured and compared to her. All of that to say, I often felt scared and damaged.

The way I learned to survive was to mask my feelings. I was a chronic over-performer and people pleaser. I also was hiding behind a vicious eating disorder and inflicting my own pain.

From the exterior, I appeared to have it all together — a college degree, a beautiful car, and a captivating career. But internally, I was trapped in self-hate.

Then, in 2008, I had a breakdown.

I now believe I had a breakdown so I could have a breakthrough.

My partner and I had broken up. It was a terrible relationship, but my heart was still broken. That, compounded with years of running from my pain and causing more personal chaos in my life, ended me up in treatment.

It was there that I made a series of choices that profoundly shaped the next chapters of my life.

I chose to surrender my vices and turn toward my pain, hurt, and disappointments so I could finally heal. I chose to cultivate a relationship with myself out of self-love and self-trust. Now I help others find the same healing.

I discovered myself once I started peeling back the layers of lies. My long-standing pain and shame, stifled by years of gripping to vices, shifted to love and hope.

I felt awakened to a new life and called to be of service to others.

It was then that I made a choice to live my purpose.

15 years later, I am a Professional Life Coach with over a decade of experience working in trauma and addiction treatment. My passion started with helping others recover. It then evolved into helping people move towards their successful, happy futures.

Touched by the power of transformation, I dedicate my life to being a conduit for change in others.

Out of the thousands of hours I’ve spent supporting my clients, what I’ve learned is – Healing from your pain is possible. Feeling alive again is achievable. What’s happened in your life doesn’t have to define you. Your trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story. You can create the life you want.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My life hasn’t been a smooth, linear process but one of setbacks, pivots, and growth experiences.

From dealing with my own destructive patterns, shifting career paths three times, and reckoning with self-doubt, I have intimate experience of what it feels like to live in fear and wonder if “I am good enough.”

Challenges and hardships have given me an opportunity to grow, heal, and evolve and ultimately channel that into living a fulfilled, purpose-driven life.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
FEEL UNSTOPPABLE IN LIFE AND LOVE.

I help ambitious high achievers calm their inner noise so they can get unstuck and feel confident in all they do.

Top 3 outcomes from working with me:
1. Move past harmful patterns of thinking and acting so your past doesn’t have to be your present.
2. Feel happier, secure, balanced, and fully self-expressed!
3. Have relationships that leave you feeling inspired and connected.

How I work:
*Virtual sessions, via zoom or phone, that are flexible with your schedule.
*Rooted in empathy and focused on action. Connect to your values and your own inner wisdom to gain clarity on what you want and then let me help you get there.
*Coaching with me is 100% customized to you.

I have helped my clients go from feeling stuck, disconnected, and frustrated in life to healing old wounds, gaining confidence, loving themselves, and stepping into their greatness.

I have two 1:1 coaching programs:
-My Signature Program
Designed for those who are ready to uplevel their life. Together, we will design the life you want and clear out any obstacles that might be in your path.

-My Embodied Healing & Living Program
A body-based approach to healing and releasing old hurts or old stories. This program takes you into deeper levels of healing using specialized Somatic techniques so that you can break free from past conditioning and start living freely.

A bit more about me….. Yogi, Dog-Lover, Heart-Centered.

I am here to serve. To be a conduit for change. To create meaning and possibilities for our lives. I also love deep conversations, decadent food, and large belly laughs. I have devoted my career to personal development and mental/emotional well-being. I recognize how extraordinary we are and am inspired by those that desire to grow, excel, and live a gratifying life.

What are your plans for the future?
Currently pursuing my coaching certification so I can earn the prestigious designation of Certified Professional Co-Active Coach which is respected worldwide as “the gold standard of coaching.”

Contact Info:

• Website: www.courtneylansdowne.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074286520208

Image Credits
Jessica Juniper