About Brandi L. Smith
MS, PCC, BCC, CTIC
I am a professional coach specializing in support for integrating work with life – meaning, I see work choices or career as one of the integral facets of self-expression that makes up a unique life. It is one expression of what you choose to do, who you choose to be, and how you choose to spend your time.
I got my start in individual life, family life and parent coaching, frequently working within or in partnership with non-profits in Bloomington, Indiana. Later I spent almost a decade working in higher education supporting learners of all ages from diverse programs and backgrounds with career exploration and search strategy coaching. I also secured a grant to design and lead a workforce equity education program; designed and led career coach training for a statewide community college system; and landed the inaugural position launching career support services for master's and doctoral students in a large research institution. All while starting and maintaining this coaching practice.
Now, I provide direct service to people exploring facets of their unique career and professional expressions. 15+ years blending human development studies with professional coaching training, creating programs that work for people, and providing one to one coaching services, means I bring a deep understanding of integrating personal and professional development to coaching partnerships.
Certified Coach based in Bloomington, IN
I have a master's degree in Applied Health Science with a specialization in Human Development and Family Studies. I am also a:
✔ Board Certified Career Coach (BCC)
✔ Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation
✔ Trauma-Informed Certified Coach (CTIC)
✔ Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach
and I am certified to offer several other assessments used in career coaching.
What I Do
I help clients with:
✔ Career changes and transitions
✔ Life-work balance and personal growth
✔ Increasing self and world of work awareness, confidence, and clarity for making decisions
I use a mix of supportive conversation and exercises to create meaningful action toward goals.
Why I Coach
Contrary to popular assumption, people do not stop growing when they reach adulthood. Change is inevitable; development is an opportunity. I coach because support with sorting, sifting, and problem solving can make change and transition easier, and development clearer, more grounded, and purposeful. Given our demanding, sometimes forceful, and loud external world (with its many one size fits all or "you should" messages) one can easily get mixed up and confused about what comes next for their personal or professional growth. Sifting and sorting the information, plus good listening are key to building awareness and identifying what comes next. Coaching helps people do those things. I have learned over the course of my own career that one of my strengths is providing this type of support so that people see and align with growth steps that are truly right for them.
