work with me!
… life coach Ali Lanzetta of Star in the Margin Coaching
Not only do we live among the stars, the stars live within us.
Neil Degrasse Tyson
Do you know it’s time for something to change, but you’re unsure what, how, or where to start?
Have you fallen into a creative rut and want to get back on track with renewed imagination, energy, and focus?
Are you ready to get “un-stuck” by tapping into the curiosity, optimism, and courage that will help you move forward?
Hi! I’m Ali. Thanks for visiting!
My many years as a creative educator in academic settings instilled in me a great love of teaching and inspiring creativity and positive growth in others, and after a decade and a half in the classroom I set out on my own to see if I could broaden my offerings, expand my reach, help more people, and make more of a difference. All of my work–my creative work, teaching, and coaching work–has a common goal: to shine a little more light, imagination, good humor, and hope into the world.
As a writer, artist, educator, and certified Positive Psychology coach, I specialize in seeing things from different angles. I love helping people pursue meaningful transformations, develop in ways that excite them, navigate adversity with curiosity and inventiveness, and figure out how to lead happier, richer, more creatively engaged lives.
My manner and methods are informed by Positive Psychology (the applied science of human flourishing), the contemplative practices of Zen Buddhism and Yoga, a longstanding preoccupation with the miracle of the imagination and mysteries of the mind, and a lifelong love affair with the arts.
Whether I’m teaching, coaching, or anything in between, I delight in helping people figure out what truly lights them up, learn how to weave wider nets of creative possibility, connect new dots, find and follow pockets of wonder, and increase value and joy in everyday life by tapping those lights, nets, dots, and pockets to forge new ways forward with holistic happiness in mind.
COUNSEL, COACHING, & EDUCATION
As a helper, I wear multiple hats based on my areas of interest and expertise so I can be the best possible ally for my students and clients. Whether you’re developing a practice, navigating a transition, pursuing a goal, or feeling generally stuck and wanting more clarity or happiness in your creative work or life more generally, I’d love to help. I have many years of experience teaching writing and creativity at the college level, am certified by a leading program in the field of Positive Psychology, and am truly passionate about the arts and integrated, creative wellness.
How can a coach or counselor help?
Here’s a cute video that illustrates “How Coaching Works.”
Working with an educator, counselor, or coach has many benefits — and different guides have different styles. By choosing to work with me, you can develop a more constructive mindset, more positive internal environment, and improved creativity. As a result, you can expect to tap into more of the skills and motivations that will help you sustain positive change and engagement–whether in your creative work, your personal life, any other area–or all of them together.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ME
mindset Benefits
· Improved clarity and focus
· Activated creativity, imagination, and fresh ways of thinking
· Development of clear goals and actionable steps to move toward them
Well-Being Benefits
· More happiness, hope, confidence and excitement as you see yourself making positive change
· Better ability to be present and happy now while looking curiously toward the future
· Improved relationships with self and others, which will support you as you move forward
Creativity Benefits
· Getting “unstuck” creatively and finding more energy and direction in your creative life
· Renewed commitment to your creative projects and practices
· Integration of creative inner life with daily life, so they’re blended and work together to inform and energize one another
Toolbox Benefits
· Development and implementation of holistically healthy habits that will support you on your path
· A personal toolkit of helpful practices, skills, and resources, to sustain your progress in all areas
· Familiarity with practical Positive Psychology frameworks for both happiness and growth you can use for the rest of your life
Accountability Benefits
· An enthusiastic cheerleader every step of the way, both during and between sessions
· An accountability partner who is committed to your growth, creativity, and development
· A co-conspirator to help you navigate any obstacles you encounter, whether inner or outer, as you move toward your goals
If this sounds like what you need, let’s schedule a complimentary consultation to explore working together!
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Education & Inspiration / Counseling & Coaching
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
Ralph Waldo Emerson