Todd Smith, M.Ed., Ed.S.

As I sit down to share my story, I am struck by the realization that life truly is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. My path to becoming a life coach was not one that I could have predicted, yet looking back, I see how every step has led me here.

I was working as a school psychologist, a role that I had trained for and loved (mostly), when life intervened. In the years that followed, I found myself uncertain of my next steps. It was during this time that I discovered the world of coaching, a realm that would change my life.

From that moment on, I knew that coaching was my calling. With my background in psychology, counseling, and education, I had a unique set of skills that I could use to help others reach their fullest potential. I began coaching independently in 2015, and since then, I have worked with people from all walks of life – men, women, teens, athletes, professionals, students, and retirees, and I have been witness to many amazing successes.

Through my work, I have discovered a deep passion for helping people overcome the challenges that hold them back. I specialize in stress management, health and wellness, cultivating optimism, sport performance, goal attainment, spirituality, life transitions, relationships, work-life balance, and career development. My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone is capable of living their best expression of life. I encourage my clients to focus on their strengths before their deficits and to always strive for growth.

I know firsthand that life can be tough, and that sometimes we make choices that we later regret. But I also believe that every experience, no matter how difficult, can be an opportunity for growth. I have gone through my own share of challenges, and while there are moments when I wish I had made different choices, I know that those experiences have spurred my personal growth. They have taught me to be more compassionate, more resilient, and more grateful for the blessings in my life.

As a father to three amazing teenagers, I am acutely aware of the importance of setting an example for the next generation. I strive to be a role model for my children and for my clients, to show them that it is possible to live a joyful and meaningful life no matter what obstacles we may face.

In my coaching practice, I help my clients achieve their goals through gentle accountability, setting appropriately challenging goals, action planning, visualization, challenging beliefs, planning and organizing, and prioritizing. I am always amazed by the progress that my clients make and the transformations that they undergo.

My ultimate goal as a life coach is to help people become the best expression of their truest selves. I believe that we all have the capacity for greatness (however you may define that), and that by tapping into our strengths and taking on our challenges, we can create a life that is filled with joy and purpose. It is an honor to be able to walk alongside my clients on their journey, and I am grateful every day for the opportunity to do this work.