Graceful Coaching Services
Welcome to Graceful Coaching Services (GCS)
At Graceful Coaching Services (GCS), we believe that within every individual lies the potential for profound growth and fulfillment. Our mission is to support professionals at all levels in cultivating lasting positive changes in mindset and behavior, benefiting themselves, their families, and their teams. Through personalized coaching rooted in our core values of G.R.A.C.E. - Growth, Reciprocity, Awareness, Compassion, and Excellence - we guide you on a transformative journey toward achieving your personal and professional aspirations.
Our Core Values - G.R.A.C.E.
At Graceful Coaching Services (GCS), we believe true transformation happens when individuals cultivate self-awareness, take responsibility for their growth, and lead with clarity and intention. Our values reflect this philosophy, guiding everything we do:
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G - Growth Through Self-Responsibility - True transformation begins with taking ownership of one's journey, choices, and mindset.
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A - Awareness as the Foundation - Clarity and wisdom come from seeing oneself and the world as they truly are.
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Respect as guiding principle: Uphold mutual respect, valuing diverse perspectives.
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C - Compassion with Integrity - Leading with empathy while staying true to one's principles creates lasting impact.
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E - Excellence in Being and Becoming - Striving for continuous growth, authenticity, and the highest version of oneself.
Purpose - G.R.A.C.E.F.U.L. Living:
At Graceful Coaching Services (GCS), our purpose is to guide individuals in embracing G.R.A.C.E.F.U.L. Living - a way of being that cultivates Gratitude, Reflection, Awareness, Curiosity, Excellence, Forgiveness, Understanding, and Love.
We believe that a fulfilling life is not just about achieving success but about living with intention, clarity, and deep alignment with who you truly are. Through this philosophy, we empower individuals:
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Lead themselves with wisdom and self-responsibility
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Navigate change with grace and confidence
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Cultivate meaningful connections through reciprocity and understanding
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Pursue excellence in both being and becoming
G.R.A.C.E.F.U.L. Living is about more than growth - it's about evolving into your highest self while moving through life with purpose, ease, and authenticity.
Our Coaching Philosophy
Coaching at GCS is a journey of awakening, self -leadership, and transformation. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that:
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You already have the answers within you. Our role is to help you uncover them through awareness, reflection, and meaningful dialogue.
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Growth is an inside- out process. True transformation happens when you align with your values, take responsibility for your choices, and trust your inner wisdom.
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Self-leadership is the foundation of all leadership. Whether in life or work, leading yourself with integrity, emotional intelligence, and clarity is the key to lasting impact.
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Peace of mind and fulfillment come from alignment. When your actions, thoughts, and emotions are in harmony, you move through life with grace and confidence.
Through deep, intentional coaching, we empower individuals to embrace change, make aligned decisions, and create a life that reflects their true essence.
Let's connect and explore how we can
co-create to achieve meaningful growth and change together!
The Founder
Selam Meharena
Principal Coach
Executive and Personal Coach specialized in leadership/personal development, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Intelligence, and Conscious Business Coaching.
Believing in the unlimited human potential and the transformative power of coaching, Selam Meharena founded Graceful Coaching Services (GCS) to support professionals at all levels in achieving positive lasting change in mindset and behavior for themselves, their families, and their teams.
With over 25 years of managerial and leadership expertise in diverse organizational domains, coupled with Executive and Personal Coaching certification from an ICF-accredited program, Selam helps professionals at all levels to create a new state of being by reexamining their Values, Purposes, and Legacies.
She provides a unique approach to coaching by cultivating partnerships, providing optimal tools and a structure that aids clients in achieving their chosen transformative goals in profound ways.
Deeply dedicated, Selam champions each client's progress, offering candid challenges with a caring heart, honesty, and respect. She encourages learning and insight alignment with their transformative goals, actively engaging by listening not just to what clients say but also to what they may leave unspoken.
Selam is a Certified Executive and Personal Coach. She holds a Master's degree in Organization Management from Antioch University - Los Angeles
Beyond her professional pursuits, Selam is an avid traveler. Exploring diverse cultures and landscapes has enriched her perspective, fostering adaptability and a deep appreciation for varied worldviews. These experiences enhance her coaching practice, allowing her to connect authentically with clients from all backgrounds.
“Coaching is the most compelling answer to apathy and inertia. It is a roadmap to graceful living.”
~ Selam Meharena, MAOM, PCC
G.R.A.C.E.F.U.L. Living is being - Grateful, Reflective, Aware, Curious, Excellent, Forgiving, Understanding, and Loving.
Selam invites you to embark on a transformative journey toward achieving your goals.
Connect with Selam via email at gracefulcoach@gmail.com or follow her insight on Linkedin or instegram @smeharena
What is Coaching?
Coaching is not about fixing you, it is about helping you shift your perception and see yourself with some sense of curiosity and gratefulness. It is about helping you Clarify, Design, Evolve, and Play your Game.
WHY HIRE A COACH?
To help you to:
• Ignite your passion and blossom
•Be grounded, centered, and poised
• Permanently break the habits that are holding you back from true greatness
• Reexamine your values, purpose, and legacy-both professionally and personally
• Resolve personal or professional dilemmas that you cannot seem to tackle on your own
• Develop and Implement changes of mind, brain, and behavior through powerful questioning
• Slow down, gain awareness, and notice the effects of your words and actions
• Empower you to reach beyond the limitations of your environment
• Set goals and determine a path for achieving your objectives
• Receive unbiased help in dealing with life's personal or professional crises
• Be accountable for your personal affairs including your finances
• Find a perspective that could help you deal with any kind of fear
• Replace inertia and coping mechanisms with more constructive activities like exploring, inventing, and moving into action
“Predicting the future may be uncertain, but envisioning your future self in ten years is within reach.”
~ Selam Meharena, MAOM, PCC
