My mission is simple: help women navigate life’s twists and turns.

Change is a constant companion in life, and I know it intimately.

From transformative personal journeys like embracing sobriety and overcoming burnout to navigating the complexities of expat living, I’ve faced my own share of challenges. I’ve learned that the in-between spaces — those moments when we transition from who we are to who we want to become — are rich with opportunity for profound personal growth.

But let’s be honest: change can be daunting. Even positive transformations can feel lonely and overwhelming.
The good news? You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

Why am I a coach?

Coaching changed my life, leading me through pivotal moments when I found myself asking, “Is this it?” and “Now what?”

I remember the uncertainty of being a 22-year-old first-year law student questioning my path, the burnout that hit hard as an advertising executive at the peak of my career, and the identity struggles that came as I started my journey as a trailing spouse.

I’ve experienced firsthand the power of having space held for me during these moments. I learned that thoughtful questions, insightful observations, and genuine support could reconnect me to the courage and answers that were within me.

I coach because I want to extend the support I received when I needed it most. I coach because I want to help others uncover their own courage, creativity and strength.

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I’m Emily Cornell—a storyteller, strategist, and coach dedicated to empowering Millennial and Gen X women as they navigate both internal transformations and external transitions. 

My approach blends intuition with a co-creative process. I stay rooted in strategy, drawing from over 15 years of experience in advertising, marketing, startups, and nonprofits. I hold a B.A. in English from CU Boulder and I earned my Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification through the International Coach Academy. I practice trauma-informed space holding. I also carry the designation of Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation, reflecting my commitment to the highest standards in the coaching profession.

I have Midwestern roots and lead a globally-mobile life as the spouse of an American Foreign Service Officer and mom to a young son. My virtual coaching practice allows me to support clients no matter where they are in the world. Together, we can navigate your journey of change and discovery.

Available Worldwide Episode 62 (2023)
Interview about my work as a coach and its intersection with my life as a U.S. Foreign Service spouse.

Make Life Less Difficult Podcast: “Stories Saved Me. (Episode 54)” and “Authenticity, Transitions, and Recovery (Episode 86)” (2022)
Interviews with fellow coach and Foreign Service spouse Lisa Hope Tilstra.

The Unruffled Podcast: Episode 109 on Soundcloud. (2019)
An interview with Tammi Salas and Sondra Primeaux on creativity, recovery, and the intersection of the two.