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The Gyst
support for the burned out, stressed, and weary.
let’s get your shit together.
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ally rounsley
certified coach
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I help the burned out, stressed, and weary get their shit together so they can get shit done.
I define shit as self-care, happiness, inner peace, and time management. These are the key ingredients in feeling like you have your shit together so you can go forth and accomplish what you were put on the earth to do.
If any of these sound like you, you’re in the right place.
If you’re ready to start making changes to get your shit together, here’s a few low-stakes things you can do right now:
You may relate to the statements above, but you’re truly ready to work on your shit when you feel like an over-boiled egg. I dunno why I picked that metaphor, but it just makes sense. If you aren’t there yet, enjoy the newsletter or my posts to keep warming up to it.
I only take on humans that are READY READY. I want you to succeed, but I won’t make your choices for you. This is your life, you choose how you want to live it. If you’re ready ready, here’s how I can help.
My Why
When I was working that corporate life, I was all manner of successful on paper. But I wasn’t fulfilled. The last two years of my career, I fell in love with myself again. I signed up to work with a coach (to be honest, it was part of a program at work and I wasn’t super thrilled about it) and over the course of a few months of working with my coach, my entire perspective on life shifted.
Not only did it inspire me to become a coach as well, but I was able to better understand my own purpose for being here. I learned what I truly value versus what I “should” value. It opened up a whole new world to me that I didn’t know existed, and provided clarity so I could achieve this dream I had.
Now I’m living that dream, and it all started with allowing someone to help me.
That’s why I do what I do.
That’s the level of fulfillment I want to help you find.
So let’s get your shit together.
I hold credentials from one of the top coach training certification programs, Co-Active Training Institute, and the International Coaching Federation, and have 14 years of corporate experience as an individual contributor and a leader in implementation, project and change management, operations, strategy and leadership coaching in the group disability benefits industry.
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testimonials
I was fortunate to have Ally as a coach. She provided great insight and help me understand myself and were I can build on my strengths. The listening ear and the tools she provided was not only appreciated but are tools I still use today. Anyone would be fortunate to have Ally as a coach. She’s helped me with my work life balance, understanding it’s not only ok to delegate but it’s very much needed to do and has helped me with tools for prioritizing projects and goals.
-Maggie H
I highly recommend Ally for personal coaching. I was lucky enough to receive coaching from her throughout this past year. She helped me navigate through several challenges through discussions, some self discovery, and learning the art of asking myself questions. She has an endless library of materials to share for each topic we covered, which really helped me learn different perspectives, and I now follow other thought leaders as a result.
-Danielle B
I became a new people leader in May of 2022. I was equally excited to jump into this new role and completely terrified. I really had no idea what I was doing and hadn’t really found my voice. I was fortunate enough to work with Ally for almost a whole year. She has such a calming presence which immediately made me feel comfortable and safe in her space. The leadership coaching sessions I had with Ally were so incredibly valuable. The value for me is really immeasurable. I was finding it difficult to know when to speak up when I disagreed on something, not knowing if my gut was steering me wrong or if I was just still too new at this job. She showed me to listen to my instinct and I am now a confident and empowered leader. She tailors the conversation, and work, to you as an individual to give you what you really need. I could not recommend Ally enough. I have taken multiple different leadership classes and none of them compare to the impact Ally made for me. Thank you Ally for everything.
-Holly D
Ally has been an amazing partner and I have loved to watch my leaders grow and develop because of their interactions with her. I have found Ally to be patient, warm, approachable, and insightful. Ally identified a need, understood her own passions, and capitalized on the opportunity to build a coaching program for new and emerging leaders. Ally challenged leaders to develop and stretch themselves in ways they did not know was possible resulting in stronger, better equipped, empowered, compassionate, and determined leaders.
I appreciate Ally’s dedication to herself and others. Her courage to step up and out on her own is inspirational. If you’re looking to develop yourself or other leaders, I would recommend Ally.
-Angie R
Ally is an exceptional coach who has had a profound impact on my life. Her coaching skills and her ability to guide individuals towards living authentically, purposefully, and in a well-balanced manner are truly unmatched. Throughout our coaching sessions, Ally displayed a remarkable gift for helping me navigate various aspects of my life, including my career, relationships, aspirations, and personal growth.
Under Ally's guidance, I experienced a profound transformation. She not only helped me see hidden potential within myself but also empowered me to take control of my life in ways I hadn't thought possible. Each session with Ally left me feeling motivated and empowered to make positive changes. As a result, I have made significant strides in my career, relationships, and personal autonomy. I have also become more confident in using my voice and expressing myself, something I struggled with in the past.
One of the most impressive aspects of Ally's coaching is her ability to help me recognize my own strengths and abilities. She facilitated a mindset shift that allowed me to realize that I am the director of my own life, capable of creating the life I envision for myself. This newfound belief has been instrumental in overcoming my pessimistic mindset and approaching situations with a more positive outlook. I no longer feel as stuck as I once did, and for that, I am immensely proud and grateful.
Ally's talent in leading me to discover the answers to my challenges was truly remarkable. I was consistently amazed by her ability to guide me towards finding solutions and gaining insights into the issues I had been facing. Her coaching style fosters self-reflection, growth, and personal empowerment, and I have no doubt that she will continue to positively impact the lives of countless individuals.
I wholeheartedly recommend Ally as a coach to anyone seeking guidance in creating their dream life. Her expertise, compassion, and dedication is truly remarkable, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have received coaching from her. Ally rocks, and I am confident she will bring tremendous value to anyone fortunate enough to work with her.
-Najja C.
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