Skip to content

About

Meet your coach...

Barbara Skovensky

My story

Hi, I’m Barbara!

I believe growth is possible at every stage of life. I have always loved people, learning, and sharing meaningful tools that help others create lasting change. My own experience working with a life coach transformed the way I viewed myself, my challenges, and my future. That journey inspired me to become a Life and Health Coach so I could help other women discover the strength, clarity, and hope that already exist within them. I primarily work with women who desire greater wellness in body, mind, and spirit through the four pillars that guide my coaching approach: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Social growth. I am certified in The Mind Firm Method Life Coaching Program, a Health and Wellness Coaching Program through The Coach Firm, and the Fast Like A Girl Coaching Program with Dr. Mindy Pelz.

Some of the deepest growth in my life has come through personal hardship. In 2021, I walked through one of the most difficult seasons I had ever experienced. My husband and I relocated after living in the same home for 16 years, we became empty nesters after marrying off our two youngest children, I faced the heartbreak of estrangement from our son, and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. Those experiences stretched my faith, challenged my mindset, and taught me the importance of healing, resilience, and self-compassion. They also deepened my ability to listen without judgment and help others recognize the thought patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My goal is not to “fix” people, but to help them feel seen, heard, and empowered as they learn to accept where they are while moving toward the life they truly desire. I believe with guidance, intentional tools, faith, and support, meaningful transformation is always possible.

My approach

Four things I keep coming back to.

These foundational principles guide my coaching.

Pillar 1, Spiritual — Connection, Purpose, Inner Peace
Pillar 2, Social — Relationships, Community, Connection
Pillar 3, Intellectual — Growth, Curiosity, Mindset
Pillar 4, Physical — Health, Energy, Stewardship

Credentials

Trained, certified, and still curious.

Great coaches come from all walks of life, but here's my formal training.

  • Mind Firm Method

    The Coach Firm

  • 1-2-3 Wellbeing

    The Coach Firm

  • Fast Like a Girl Certification

    Dr. Mindy Pelz

  • 3+ years of 1:1 coaching practice

    Private practice

Fast Like A Girl CertifiedThe Coach Firm Certified

Common questions

Things people often ask me first.

Begin when you’re ready

Ready to take the next step?

Start with a free 60-minute consultation. No commitment, just a conversation about what you’re working through.