Desire paths are created when people consistently choose to walk where no pre-paved path exists. Isn’t that a delicious name? When we forge a new path instead of following one planned and paved for us, we create something new that better fits our lives. We’re demonstrating what we desire for ourselves and that we know […]
Owning your creativity
Finding the hidden keys
When I was little, and visiting my grandparents, we would always play “Hide the King’s Key”. I’d go into the hallway, and they’d hide a key somewhere in the room while I was gone. When I came back in, I’d start looking and walking towards where I thought it might be. “Warm!” they would say, […]
Life sends out invitations: are you paying attention?
Sometimes we all can feel stuck and focus on what’s missing or not working. There is power in reframing that feeling of stuckness. What if you thought of yourself as being in a period of reflection, exploration, and curiosity instead? When my kids were little, they sometimes asked me to print off colouring pages from […]
I'm Sara Smeaton, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, writer, and workshop leader. I work with thoughtful people seeking a creative and meaningful path in a complex world. I'm known for my intuitive and rigorous approach, creative tools, and deep listening, and I help people move forward with creativity, clarity, and integrity.