I have often heard that we are drawn to teach what we most want to learn.
Hi! I’m Andra Wochesen and that is certainly the case with me.
I have been on an inner journey for as long as I can remember to figure out what I am all about, what my purpose in life is and how I can best serve others. It has also been a process of uncovering my real truth. The process wasn’t always pretty, but the moments of clarity were worth it.
I believe in the powerful benefits of personal growth through inspiring books, transformational workshops and coaching and have always been interested in my own self-growth. I read everyday, attend amazing workshops and work with a coach myself. I’m also a big fan of meditation – nothing formal – just a chance to centre myself everyday and connect to my best self before I begin my day.
I started out as a middle school Physical Education and Health teacher where I discovered that working with the girls on self-esteem and empowerment was a true passion of mine. I loved connecting with them in a way that helped them honour who they were and allowed them to step out strongly into the world ( of grade 7 and 8 ) which, I would say, is a challenging place to stand out in any way.
Pivotal Moment in my Life:
In my fifth year of teaching, I had a class that tore down my own self-esteem on a daily basis. It was rough. I came home in tears for about 4 months straight. After much inner deliberation, I decided to change careers. I knew in my heart it was the right choice, that there was something else I was meant to be doing with my life.
This scary decision was one of the most empowering things I have ever done and I have never regretted that choice.
I knew that there was something else I was meant to be doing with my life.
I connected with my passion for helping people and my love of body work and became a Pilates instructor at an amazing studio where I was able to help people individually as well as lead group workshops. I felt inspired helping people feel better and move with ease. I loved teaching experiential workshops and helping new teachers feel confident in their abilities and to develop their unique teaching style.
But there was more that I wanted to do! I wanted others to experience the transformative journey I was going through.
In the past 4 years I have become really clear on my purpose and have a sense of inspiration and excitement that I don’t think I have ever had before. It’s that energy and vitality that allows me to focus on my work in a way that doesn’t feel like work and where the hours just fly by. It started with the creation of my first guided journal, called Personal Book of Inspiration: Discovering What You Want From Life, which has a number of tools that I had found helpful over the years to help people gain clarity in their lives.
I became a Certified Passion Test Facilitator because I feel it’s so important to understand what really “lights you up” in life. It is a simple but profound process that gets you out of your head and into your heart. I have presented it to groups across Canada and do regular individual consults with clients.
I wanted to work more deeply with people and became certified as a Life Coach. I feel so fortunate to connect with people in a meaningful way and truly feel like I’m living my purpose. I love that I have the opportunity to use all of my own passions, skills and interests doing something I love while helping people be more of who they are in the process. I am also a certified Reiki practitioner and use energy to help people release what is blocking them and open them to creative possibilities.
I am inspired and excited when I’m helping others get clear on what’s really important to them and when clients have profound realizations about themselves and their lives.
I look forward to helping you on your life’s journey!
Bio:
Andra Wochesen has been called a lighthouse for others and a compassionate navigator through uncharted waters. She brings over 20 years experience in the education and self-development field to her coaching practice and encourages men and women to take inspired action steps to live their life with purpose.
She’s taught schoolgirls about self-esteem, designed and facilitated workshops, lead experiential retreats, and trained dozens of Pilates Instructors. She’s also appeared on the radio and authored a guided journal. As a Certified Life Coach and Passion Test Facilitator, she works with groups, individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs, intuitively incorporating a variety of techniques to help her clients clarify their direction and assemble a roadmap for the journey. She is also a Certified Reiki Practitioner and adds energy work to the work she does with clients.
Andra learned a great deal from her own challenge of career transition. She walked away from a secure teaching career and took a leap of faith to follow her passions. The experience planted the seeds for her coaching practice. Through multiple learning channels, Andra is continuously strengthening her skills at connecting the mind, body, and spirit. Her enthusiasm is fuelled by her love of adventure travel with her husband, supporting orphaned elephants in Africa, and the beauty of nature that lives just outside her door.
A little glimpse of my clinic space and how I work with people.
