Stories of Success
Real results, real connections. Get cozy and indulge in the many ways my clients have experienced transformations through our work.
When I’d try to think of my future, I’d fear that I didn’t have what it took to live a fulfilling life, and that happiness was a myth that only privilege could offer. A couple of cycles of burnout brought on chronic pain and a hopelessness in my work and relationships. I knew that I was slipping into servitude with colleagues and friends and creating unsustainable dynamics, but I didn’t know how to make the larger shifts necessary to embody a deeper alignment with myself and others.
Coaching with Gloria gave me the time, practice, and attention that I needed to hone the skill of translating my values into my daily practices. She helped me break down situations, feel into interactions more honestly, and align myself strongly with my decisions. This paved the way for growing a trusting and caring relationship with myself that has bloomed opportunities, insights, and so much more pleasure in my day-to-day life. This slow and consistent practice has birthed a new scale of capacity in my body that I genuinely did not ever think was possible.
Gloria’s coaching style is deeply intuitive and collaborative. The perfect balance of flexibility and structure. I felt seen beyond measure and supported in exactly how I needed.
It’s clear when working with Gloria that you have her full focus, and with that comes a rich landscape of curiosity. Her intuition inside and outside of sessions bends time and is truly a mystical brilliance to witness. This magic often takes the form of questions — those tough, soul-affirming kinds of questions — that cut straight through to the point, making complex ideas feel simple and clear.
Ultimately, working with Gloria is an opportunity to witness someone living brightly in their truth. It is contagious and ripples in ways that are hard to anticipate and notice, until you find yourself quitting your job and following your dreams.
— EM BAILEY, DOULA & COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
I can often get stuck in binary thinking, looking at problems or situations as this or that, all or nothing, right or wrong. In working with Gloria, we talked about looking for a "third way.” I felt that in my bones as soon as I heard it, and this notion of a “third way” continues to remind me to move out of rigidity and fear, and stay open to possibility and potential.
I really appreciated Gloria's sensitivity to the whole self. I never felt like I had to compartmentalize my professional self and my personal or spiritual self. Our conversations allowed for all of me to co-exist — for the integration of nuance, contrast and complexity to be present without needing to be resolved. I found the somatic exercises especially supported my healing and integration, too. I've worked with coaches before where it feels like we're problem-solving on a surface level. Gloria brings a tremendous capacity for depth and a powerful understanding of the mind-body-soul connection. Work with Gloria if you're ready to really dig deep with judgement-free coaching and guidance.
— D.F, ARTIST
I was ready to make a change in my life and career, but I was unclear about how to do so and terrified of the choices I was about to make. I needed to be able to talk them through with someone and have my thoughts and feelings validated and my perspectives challenged. I truly enjoyed my sessions with Gloria — they were fun, challenging at times, and with each one, I felt I was uncovering a different layer of my career narrative. Our work together helped give me the permission I needed to seek the things I want unapologetically and with the knowing that I'm deserving of my desires.
Gloria is a heartfelt and knowledgeable coach. She lets you lead the way and provides gentle nudges of support and wisdom so that your confidence in yourself grows and you feel assured that you are on the right track. Her well-placed, creative questions challenge you to think deeply and examine your perspectives, which is exactly what you want from a great coach! I feel really blessed to have the opportunity to explore my beliefs, insecurities, and my goals with her. To have them be seen, honoured and handled with the utmost care and respect was a great gift. Her style is down-to-earth and warm — I could trust that what I would share with her would be received non-judgmentally.
— L.M.F., STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL
— GABRIELA GEORGES, CREATIVE & FOUNDER OF THE GRIEF COCOON
I made major strides in the projects I was working on, changed my perceptions around expectations at work, reduced judgement of myself when not performing optimally, developed momentum, and took more action. Gloria has a gentle, thoughtful, intuitive, and feminine approach to coaching, which is wonderfully different from the conventional.
A coaching conversation with Gloria feels like embarking on an adventure with a close friend. Whether navigating winding paths, getting lost in the trails, reorienting ourselves, consulting our compasses, or just naming the beauty along the way, she is an amazing person to explore with. At the end of every call, I feel we’d either gotten to where we aimed to get to, or somewhere better.
Our coaching sessions helped me bridge the gap between leaving my full-time work with an existing organization and stepping into making my dreams real. I'm now building a business of my own, on my terms with my community. Without this guidance, I'm not sure I would be in the hopeful and confident position that I’m in as I continue taking these steps with entrepreneurship.
Another beautiful result of this work is that I have renewed and healthier relationships with my creativity, music, work, play, movement and "Little Francis" now. And she's introduced me to many practical tools, languages, frameworks and questions that I can carry forward so I can sustainably cultivate these relationships further on my own.
Due to our sessions, I can say I'm at a point in my life and career now where I know with more clarity whom and what to say no to, because I was offered the space to practice saying yes to myself and my dreams, in detail, over and over again. I feel like I'm flowing through my days consistently now.
Any investment into Gloria’s caring, careful, curious, and considerate work has only led to growth and goodness in my days. If you're looking to explore inwards and outwards, whether it be your daily rhythms, career, creativity, or more, I'd recommend Gloria Eid as an adventure buddy without hesitation. I became more me by doing this work with Gloria, and I wish that for everyone.
— FRANCIS AREVALO, ARTIST MANAGER & PRODUCER
I came to coaching with Gloria at a time where I was getting back on track with a stagnant creative project that had eluded me for some time. I was feeling stuck and rigid in my process, and reluctant to dive back in. It felt like it’d be a burden and a lot of work rather than the fun creative project it was meant to be. Within two sessions of working with Gloria, I was able to unearth some deep blocks that were preventing me from fully diving into the project. I also recognized how much I had already accomplished, and discovered that I was so much further along than I thought I was.
From there, I was able to develop a safe, creative container where I felt free to fully express myself. I’m now showing up consistently for my project and genuinely enjoying the process. I’ve been devoted to the work; there are no blocks; I look forward to the time I spend working on my writing; and I feel hopeful about the future and my ability to keep showing up for the project all the way through. As a result of working with Gloria, I have a better understanding of the creative process and what it means to truly be a writer — how it genuinely works versus how we think it’s supposed to look. I feel so much more liberated and accepting of myself and my process.
— JESSICA DAWSON, WRITER & COACH
Before working with Gloria, I rushed ahead without considering how I was feeling and the state of my mind. I focused on external achievements and stimulation — our coaching sessions were the only time reserved for me to look inward.
Our work together helped me realize what matters, and the wisdom and guidance I had within me. After blindly pushing forward to pursue a business, I figured out with Gloria that what I craved and needed was actually teamwork, collaboration, and a progressive employer. With her curious prompts and observations, Gloria supported me in untangling my limiting beliefs, the stories I told myself, and the fixed mindset that was my biggest critic.
As I ventured out with renewed intention, clarity, and purpose, I landed an ideal position at one of my three target companies, in the middle of a pandemic. It felt great to be aligned and know deeply that I achieved what I envisioned with conviction, and Gloria is fundamental to these efforts and the process. I know I'll continue being inspired by her wise insights, resources, and care.
— FAYE, CONTENT STRATEGIST
— SARAH LEWIS, COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
Gloria will pull out thoughts, biases, and dreams you didn't know you couldn't articulate. My biggest breakthrough was in doing the work to forgive and honour my inner child for feeling the need to hide her joy and stay small. Re-inviting joy into my life has generated such a profound shift in my inner world, and the people around me have felt the lightness it catalyzed too. Each session with Gloria is like a year of therapeutic reflection meant to catalyze you to be the most authentic and full-hearted version of yourself.
Before starting my coaching journey, I was at a point in my life where I was buzzing with ideas but I didn't know where to start. I felt stuck and overwhelmed and I was lacking motivation to create the life I knew I wanted for myself. I was worried about investing when I was still unclear about the path, but I’m so glad I made the jump with Gloria. I was looking for a holistic and non-traditional approach to the art of coaching, and I found this in her. She was so intuitive and knew exactly what I was looking for and how she could support me.
During our work together, I began taming my inner critic and imposter. I tapped into my confidence and finally came into my own sense of self. I had been sitting on my creative projects for almost half a year, but I launched 2 out of 3 within the first two months of coaching with Gloria. She helped me understand and honour my creative cycles, which gave me the permission to have the flexibility I require in my schedule and let go of the guilt.
Gloria is a beautiful soul who truly understands what it means to be a creative. She helps bring your vision of the ultimate You to life, and guides you to unlock your most powerful and highest self. To any creative out there, anyone who is wanting to take the leap into something that is new; scary but thrilling — the best decision you will make is to reach out and work with Gloria.
— SUKHMANI PUREWAL, CREATOR & CULTURE MAKER
I was skeptical at first. And Gloria tore through that skepticism from our first session. My favourite part of the experience was that I couldn't have imagined how life-changing it would be. I had expected to have to do a lot of explaining but she has the ability to quickly grasp the core of the issue, and I loved when the core of it was not something I had ever thought to consider.
I had recently left an all-consuming but meaningful job, was struggling with a turbulent relationship, and unsure of what my next move should be. I was overwhelmed and wished to explore my options with an expansive mind (rather than with the anxious mindset that I couldn’t seem to shake). I hoped that coaching could help me cut through the fog and make me more confident in my decision-making abilities. I was tired of being so hesitant and unclear about what was best for me and whether I’d make the wrong move.
While a career transition was the primary reason I turned to coaching, I learned that the source of the turbulence went much deeper. Unpacking this has had a huge benefit on my outlook. My relationship with myself improved, and this seemingly intangible change produced daily tangible results in my work and relationship with others.
What stood out to me about Gloria’s approach was her focus on the spirit. She gave me insight into the possibilities that appear when you are aligned with yourself, and when truth and trust are present in what you do. I also appreciated her focus on love. I could not have imagined that my relationship with love, and self-love, would be so affected through our conversations or that these insights would be so relevant to all aspects of my life — including my "professional" world.
Our sessions changed me. I feel more at ease, more confident, and even more excited about what is to come. It’s deep-level work. It turns you inside out, but I wouldn’t replace it for anything. Whatever story you are telling yourself now might be different than the one you come out of coaching with — and that alone is worth the ride.
— T.J., IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE LAWYER
After forty years of working in both the corporate and postsecondary environments, I retired — and decided to dust off my hopes and dreams. The entire experience with Gloria was worthwhile and enriching. She helped me shed some old skin and clearly codify my latent values and principles that were in the background, leading me to a much brighter and clearer North Star. Gloria has a sincere and engaging approach to collaborative conversations that will help you define your hopes, goals, and dreams. She is challenging, yet gentle, with an intuition grounded in experience. As a result of our coaching sessions, I was able to shift from many years of wondering "What If" or "If Only" to “How Can I?” and "Why Not Give It a Try?" I left the safety of my 'Service' cocoon and made the shift to Celebration.
— PANTELI TRITCHEW, COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATOR & CONSULTANT
— MARCI G., MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
I feel such a shift in my mindset and my life. To grasp patience and intuition in new ways was a big change for me. Gloria is unfailingly kind and honest and she shows up so wholeheartedly. The things I know now, I can't see how I would have found them any other way. I don't know if you can ever really put a price on changing your life, but I'm confident this will be the best money I have spent in a long long long time.
I came to Gloria when I needed to gain realignment and resilience. I had gotten over the mountain of getting my business back off the ground, but, somewhere along the way, I made choices and accepted opportunities that didn't feel right. I was feeling extremely overwhelmed and regularly rendered paralyzed with fear about how I would get it all done.
Gloria provided me with insights and strategies to get back on the road to authenticity in work and life. As a result, I left coaching feeling RELIEF. My stress levels dropped. I walked away from some business relationships that weren't serving me, and I was able to gain an exciting new opportunity to teach. I even started dying my hair pink again — something I haven't done in 10+ years for fear that this fun, authentic expression of myself would make me less “professional." I also accomplished a number of goals like hiring an employee and launching an online course. Coaching has become a safe space for me to explore my ideas about life and work without judgment. A year later, Gloria is still my coach and the positive results I see from our relationship just don't stop coming. She listens and offers perspective with only the thought of possibilities for me, and inspires me to live my life with more curiosity and more honesty.
— MEG TREAT, PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT
She shared things that completely and intelligently challenged my current beliefs. Few people are able to really penetrate my beliefs system and cause me to rethink — Gloria did this with ease and I'm so much better off because of it. She has a joyful and uplifting energy in a non-frilly way. You see positive energy a lot out there but it doesn't always feel real; Gloria’s feels real. Using great intuition and emotional intelligence, she knows how to identify what’s holding you back and address what needs to be talked about. She holds room for all the feelings while also gently but effectively pushing you towards action. I didn't appreciate my strengths until Gloria allowed me to see them in a brighter light.
— HAYLEY ROBERTSON
I was feeling stuck in my life and needed support in making a change. I feared disappointing people I love, feared trusting myself to make big changes in my life, and feared being different or doing something unconventional. Through our work, I quit the job that wasn’t serving me and was pushing me away from my truest self. I gave myself permission to take a pause in life and I did it in a way that respected what I value. I took ownership of a passion and interest I had that I never fully realized or acknowledged before. I did have some unrealistic expectations of "having it all figured out" by the end, but Gloria’s holistic and multi-faceted approach to coaching allowed me to realize how closely intertwined my life and career goals really are. I would recommend her to anyone navigating big decisions in their life. She provided the perfect balance of emotional support with the guidance & motivation of a mentor.
— GILLIAN BARKER, FOUNDER
— KRIS, COMMUNITY MANAGER
She is not your classic leadership coach. Gloria is a highly-skilled, intuitive and empathetic deep listener. She will help you channel whatever you need at this moment in your life to make you thrive. Our sessions helped me through a very rough period, raising my general level of awareness and confronting what was both moving and stuck on the inside.
We all know that lasting change must come from within, and so a good coach will probe, prod, push, and then know when to back off. Gloria did this masterfully. She gave me space to acknowledge things that I no longer wanted to carry and helped me to release. She interrupted my verbal circles and pushed me to explore what I was really after—the nuggets beneath the mental torrent.
When I came to Gloria I was exhausted and burnt out, though it took some time (and her help) for me to admit that to myself. I have a lot of freedom and autonomy in my work and so my schedule didn’t fit with my vision of what a “legit” burnt out person would look like (i.e. 80 hour weeks, never taking vacation etc). The first thing Gloria helped me realize was that it’s not about using time in a linear sense (i.e. the number of minutes that pass by), but rather the quality of the energy I had and how I was using it.
I needed to focus on my alignment first. I started to see that when I was aligned and feeling good, time flew and productivity was high; and when I was resisting and frustrated, I burned a lot of energy and didn’t feel good about what I was doing. This may sound obvious and it was easy to accept on an intellectual level, but putting it into practice was the key, and it’s here that Gloria really helped.
What I know for sure is that I’m happier, more at ease, more confident, and clearer on what is important to me (and what is NOT!) than I’ve been in a long time. And contrary to my nagging fear, I have all of this while being in better financial shape than ever before, and with a reawakened creative hunger I’ve been sorely missing. There’s no way I’d be able to say this were it not for my work with Gloria. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
— TAYLOR MEE-LEE, RECRUITER & MUSICIAN
I pursued coaching because I was dealing with illness and burnout and feeling disconnected from my creativity. I wanted to find a way of working that felt sustainable for me and to integrate more joy and creative fulfilment into my working life. Gloria supported me in connecting with my inner mentor, which was incredibly healing and initiated a ton of breakthroughs for me. The Human Design reading was also very spot on and it's helped me do a better job of articulating what I need from my work. Gloria has an uncanny way of getting to the roots of your core beliefs and gently extracting them so you can decide whether they're worth keeping or it's time to prune. She holds a lot of care and empathy, but will also call you on your nonsense and push you to get to the next level of personal growth. I feel like I've unlocked new levels of creative and spiritual growth and I'm so grateful for her support along the journey.
— CARINA RAMPELT, WRITER & EDITOR
With Gloria's support, I found a softer way. I found the emotional and spiritual support that I needed as I was letting go and pivoting. I remembered that it's okay to spend money to support myself even if I am not "doing or accomplishing" anything. I remembered how worthy I am of the time and energy it takes to open myself up fully to being ME.
If you're in a space where you're not sure where to turn, what path to take next, or maybe even who you are - gift yourself the experience of working with Gloria. Allowing yourself to be seen and witnessed in her loving and accepting presence will be a healing experience for you. I'm sure of that.
—VE’LYN CROSBY, SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH
— JOY WOOD, CONTENT STRATEGIST & DIGITAL MARKETER
Gloria is definitely operating in her zone of genius. She hones in on the issues quickly, with a no BS confidence. I was struck by her ability to identify the larger thought frameworks that were holding me back, and the process was both fun and impactful. If you’re looking for clarity around your career, your life or your relationships, book in with Gloria. It’s work that doesn’t feel like work.
There are two things I look for in a coach: Competence and Warmth. Gloria has both. She has a strong sense of emotional intelligence and knows how to nurture healthy affirmation by being attentive, understanding, engaged, and knowledgeable. She can tell if you’re BS-ing or not being authentic and will call you out in a safe, gentle, and kind manner.
She guided me towards clarity during one of the most uncertain periods of my career and helped me tune into my spiritual side. Simply put, Gloria is an incredibly effective coach. What stood out was seeing how playful her coaching style was at times. This fostered a friendly and fluid environment which made things feel light, natural, and human. She knows her shit and truly cares about adding value to her clients.
In my time coaching with Gloria, I was introduced to new breakthroughs that included the power of pausing, the necessity of rest, and learning how to better identify and manage my fears of rejection and shame. More importantly, coaching made me painfully aware of the things I needed to change while also exploring why these things weren’t working for me. As a result, some specific wins included quitting my job with the intention of slowing down and prioritizing rest; exploring my creative interests in dancing, photography, music, and writing; and uncovering patterns that contributed to my lack of healthy boundaries professionally and personally.
— JEI SO, GROWTH MARKETER
I’ve read plenty of self-help books and have watched endless inspirational videos, but nothing ever stuck. I was hoping to gain some tips I could implement to get me from where I currently was to where I wanted to be, but what I got was so much more. Allowing me to feel and be vulnerable in a safe and caring way, Gloria helped me to discover the deeply rooted beliefs that had been holding me back for so long. I could finally identify the issues that I’d been struggling with and I learned how to give myself more grace. Gloria helped me find my path and has given me the tools I can use to continue to pursue the life of my dreams. I’m so happy I found Gloria and chose to invest in myself in this way. It’s been a transformational experience for me!
— AMANDA SIEGMANN, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
A few months ago, I realized that I couldn’t recognize myself. I felt really stuck and was overthinking to the point of exhaustion. I knew I needed to make some changes in my life, but I really didn’t know how to move forward. I wanted to work with Gloria because she has a creative practice and would understand my lifestyle; how my art practice is both the aid for and cause of my anxiety. I learned a lot from Gloria. I learned how to trust myself again, to celebrate my wins, and to let go of beliefs that no longer serve me. Gloria is lovely and so easy to talk to, but will call it out when I need to hear it. The perfect balance of warmth with just enough spice. I can’t recommend her enough; she truly wants to help her clients and I felt her sincerity in every session.
— M.A., ARTIST
— GABRIELLA SANTOS, PRODUCT DESIGNER & TEAM LEAD
I really enjoyed what felt like a spiritual approach to coaching. Gloria is someone who is so attentive to your feelings and emotions; an active listener who very naturally helps you navigate through the "mess" to help you grow in areas that matter to your peace and fulfillment. I came to coaching in a place full of fear, anxiety and lack of clarity about who I was and what truly mattered to me, and came out completely focused on knowing myself in a way that I had never been able to before.
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