Meet the Core Team

Cynthia is an economist and avid cyclist who believes coaching is for everyone, at every stage of life. Her approach is grounded in loving kindness and shaped by her experience with transformational work, Buddhist philosophy and practice, and the Greater Levels of Love program. She believes a coach can be a steady presence in your corner, offering support, perspective, and care through life's many changes. Cynthia is dedicated to living fully and embracing our human capacity to grow and evolve each day.

Shannon is one of the first GLOL coaches to be certified in all 20 sessions. As a mindfulness-based coach, mother, and former school teacher librarian, Shannon understands the power of compassionate guidance when someone chooses to grow, heal, and develop new ways of being. Her coaching supports people in becoming more deeply connected to themselves, their loved ones, and their communities. She uses a holistic and intuitive approach to help clients build sustainable, right-sized practices that can gently but meaningfully shift the course of their lives. She welcomes the opportunity to support others on their path toward greater presence, transformation, and possibility.

Seth is in the Mastery Training Program and one of the first GLOL coaches certified in all 20 sessions. Life is a process of becoming with dynamic cycles of learning, growth, and transformation. At his core, Seth nourishes an ongoing curious exploration of authentic human beingness, and is committed to living life fully with few (if any) regrets. Seth holds degrees from Duke University (AB in Developmental Psychology) and Cornell University (MA, PhD Developmental Psychology), and over ten years of advanced training in Depth Psychology & Group Process with the International Institute for Humanistic Studies. Seth has served on the faculty with Cornell University, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, the California School for Professional Psychology/Alliant International University, and the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). Seth also has over 20 years of experience leading empirical research, equity-focused team building, and transformational leadership in Academia and Public Health. In parallel, Seth has long been holding sacred ceremonial space for spiritual witnessing, healing, awakening, and personal growth. As a trans man by lived experience, he deeply understands how the external environment can impact one's life; with unwavering commitments to fierce self love, Seth learned how to listen acutely and dance to the song of his soul. His offerings include Life Coaching, Dreamwork, and Integration Support. He also offers Ceremonial daylongs as a licensed Minister with the Congregation for Sacred Practices. www.sethpardo.com

Stacey is in the Mastery Training Program and one of the first GLOL coaches certified in all 20 sessions. Stacey has worked as a coach in the snow sports industry for 32 years. Coaching snow sports addresses the whole human; how they think about skiing, how they feel about it and how they do it. This experience has translated beautifully into becoming a life coach for the Greater Levels of Love program. Stacey leads others with the same passion she has for her own life, living each day with a sense of freedom and personal expression. She believes in self awareness, and appreciates the perspectives of others. She thrives when she connects with others who embody happiness, honesty, humility and eagerness. Her primary goal as a coach is to inspire others to focus their attention on creating a fulfilling and purposeful life. Her values are integrity, authenticity, humility and legacy. Stacey lives in Colorado and Vermont and feels spiritually connected when immersed in a natural setting. Email: stacey@leadingfieldsvt.com. She also has a retreat space in Woodstock, Vermont: www.leadingfieldsvt.com

Forest is a GLOL coach certified in all 20 Sessions. Forest brings more than three decades of experience listening to and supporting people. As a licensed massage therapist for over 30 years, he has spent thousands of hours helping clients navigate physical challenges as well as questions about health, relationships, personal growth, and life. He has also spent more than 25 years performing and singing with Face Vocal Band, appearing in over 1,800 shows while working behind the scenes as a business owner, producer, collaborator, and technical advisor. His involvement in transformational work began in 1999. Through that work and his experiences with relationships, fatherhood, and profound loss, he came to understand how unconscious beliefs shape our choices and how true freedom becomes possible when we recognize ourselves as the authors of our lives. After experiencing the Greater Levels of Love program with Catherine in 2020, he began training as a GLOL coach in 2021. He has continued to deepen his work as both a coach and facilitator and is certified to coach all 20 GLOL sessions. Forest brings warmth, compassion, curiosity, deep listening, and a grounded, nonjudgmental presence that helps people feel safe being fully themselves. He works with people from many backgrounds and stages of life, offering a compassionate space to explore what may be difficult to see, reconnect with what matters most, and approach what comes next with greater clarity and intention. Outside of coaching, Forest is a devoted father, lifelong musician, traveler, and health and technology enthusiast. He is happiest exploring new adventures and ideas and spending time near the mountains and the ocean.

Jan has a diverse professional background spanning both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, with experience in sales, marketing, program development, and event management. She also brings a wealth of coaching experience, working with individuals, groups, and corporate teams. Jan currently serves on several boards and is passionate about supporting the growth and expansion of individuals and organizations. Having completed all 20 GLOL sessions, Jan has been actively involved in this work for the past seven years, including serving as a member of the GLOL Core Team.