“nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
-James Baldwin
Carrie-Ann Tkaczyk, Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 2,000 hours of coaching experience and a Master's-level background in evidence-based coaching from Fielding University. I am also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and graduate of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield's two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Program.
My coaching philosophy is to be fully open to each client, to hold the space with deep presence, to honor their autonomy and innate wisdom, and to help them expand their awareness, realize what's already true in them, and integrate that into lasting change.
I bring a cross-cultural perspective shaped by living and working in England, Nepal, and Turkey, and a professional background spanning education, the Peace Corps, nonprofit leadership in Washington DC, and over a decade as a coach and small business owner. I am now rooted in Sisters, Oregon, where I draw on the natural world for the same grounded presence, curiosity, and care I bring to every coaching conversation.
Big shift? Small nudge? Either way, the path starts here.
Meet The Coach
Carrie-Ann Tkaczyk
Dear Future Client,
The James Baldwin quote at the top of this page reflects the heart of my work: meaningful change begins when we're willing to meet both our fears and our strengths with honesty and care.
My coaching philosophy is to be fully open to each client, to hold the space with deep presence, to honor your autonomy and innate wisdom, and to help you expand your awareness, realize what's already true in you, and integrate that into lasting change.
My work is deeply grounded in the ICF coaching model, which honors your inner wisdom, agency, and capacity for change. I bring to that a rich blend of life experience, contemplative practice, and cross-cultural perspective, woven together through what I call my Four Pillars — the values that guide each coaching partnership.
Whether you're new to coaching or returning with clear goals, you're welcome here. I work with individuals and teams through coaching, facilitation, and guided mindfulness experiences, creating space for reflection, insight, and meaningful growth.
I invite you to explore the site and reach out when the timing feels right. I'd be honored to walk with you on this journey.
Warmly,
Carrie (she/her)
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Pillar One: ICF Certified Professional Coach
Masters Certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching
Nearly a Decade of Coaching Experience
Mindfulness and Somatic Coach
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Pillar Two: Over 30 Years of Educator Experience
Masters in Teaching English
Instructional Coach and Mentor
Educational Leadership Trainer
Adult facilitation
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Pillar Three: Cultural Acuity
Studied in London, Worked in Turkey & Nepal
DEIB and affinity space facilitation
Equity Centered and Inclusive Coaching
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Pillar Four: Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor
Studied with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Certified in Mindful Communication
Certified with Yoga Calm