Billie Frances, NBC-HWC, BCC, CWP
BILLIE’S STORY
From the time I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Back then, I'd line up my dolls and teddy bears on the steps of our front porch to let them know about subjects I was learning in school. Since then, no matter what I've undertaken, I find myself in the role of a teacher. I've taught masters level university classes, workshops, podcasts, webinars and seminars. Subjects have ranged from behavioral change to fitness to laughter yoga. In 1996 I discovered coaching and began my coaching business alongside separate roles as therapist and a spiritual counselor. Then in 2000, I felt a familiar tug to teach - this time, to teach the unique coaching method that had swirled together from my own studies and experience. The Mindful Coach Certification was born out of that calling. Since then, hundreds of heart-centered professionals have completed our course and now serve others who want to fulfill their potential. We are passionate about health and wellness...which covers the spectrum from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Billie lives in San Diego and is a dedicated family member, an avid baseball fan, and an active Toastmaster.
Billie comments on how and why she became
a pioneer in health and wellness coaching
Guiding Mindful Change Team
Georgie Coote
Georgie is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Certified Mindful Change Coach based in the Seattle area. Originally from the UK, she has over two decades of experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions, she now focuses on helping women, couples, and entrepreneurs navigate ADHD, relationships, and midlife shifts with clarity and confidence.
At the Dahlia Center, Georgie supports clients with perinatal mental health and ADHD-related challenges, and as a trainer for Guiding Mindful Change, sheās known for her collaborative teaching style, down-to-earth approach, and sense of humor that makes learning engaging and accessible.
When sheās not coaching or teaching, Georgie volunteers as a puppy raiser with Guide Dogs for the Blind and enjoys travel, gardening, strategic board games, and time with her family, dogs, and a good book.
Learn more or connect with Georgie atĀ https://georgiecoote.com/
Vanessa Redwing
Vanessa is a Health & Wellness Coach and a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate working in Behavioral Health, in her private practice and as a facilitator for Guiding Mindful Change. Vanessa's life journey has led her into the helping & healing professions. Her passions are guiding mindfulness practices and providing tools for people to grow.Ā
Vanessa has a Mindfulness practice that is woven into her mental, physical and spiritual wellness routine. Including Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation, breathwork, energy work and Sound Healings. She brings these Modalities into her coaching, offering an expanded view and holistic healing as an option to those she serves. Reading, learning and practicing the tools of healing are Vanessa's passions. Being of service to those in need is a vital part of her life.Ā
Erica Stack
Erica is a wife, mother of five, and a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in mindfulness, bariatric weight loss, and energy healing. A Certified Mindful Change Coach and Level IV Reiki Master, Erica empowers clients to embrace self-love and achievable goals in their wellness journeys. Through her holistic approach, she emphasizes the importance of small, meaningful steps toward change, helping clients overcome the "all-or-nothing" mindset.
Drawing on her extensive background as an elementary literacy interventionist, special educator, and clinical mental health counselor, Erica supports clients in navigating life's challenges with resilience and purpose. Her personal experiences with transformative health changes and balancing a busy family life inform her compassionate coaching style. Erica is passionate about helping others prioritize self-care, rediscover joy, and align their lives with their deepest values.
She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and an M.Ed. from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Erica practices in Plaistow, NH, where she offers energy healing, coaching, and workshops tailored to guide individuals toward sustainable wellness and fulfillment.
Kelly Tognetti
Kelly is the support person for Guiding Mindful Change. She is there to help with any technical issues with the website and online courses.Ā Our students and team members love her attention to detail...and her unending patience. She cheerfully and readily responds to questions about enrollment, assignments, requirements and certification and makes everything simpler, easier and user-friendly. She earned a B.A. in Psychology and a professional certificate in accounting and worked in corporate headquarters of various organizations before joining our Guiding Mindful Change Team. Ā
She lives in San Diego with her husband and two kids and spends most of her free time on the ball field watching her son play baseball.
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"I am already feeling some shifts within. You're (We're) terrific."
Carol Ebert
RN, BSN, MA, CHES
"I highly recommend Billie...the skills you gain as a coach will set you apart from the rest. Most importantly, you will grow professionally and personally."
Colleen Linnertz
LMFT, BCC
"Billie's Masterful Coaching skills and her unique heart-warming touch she brings to the process just made the experience that much more enjoyable. I came away from the call with clarity and actions plans."
Fred Laskowski
"Such positive 'stuff' I received from our connection. What a wonderful gift you are, Billie! Thanks so much...I can see that my training has enhanced my practice, but I'd like to go further with coaching."
