About The Coach
Hello!
My name is Timothy Henderson. I'm the owner and Life Coach at Clear Path Life Coaching.
For as long as I can remember, I've found joy and purpose in engaging in meaningful conversations with people from all walks of life. Even before I discovered the Life Coaching profession, I realized that many of my best memories were when I was having enjoyable, uplifting conversations that were eye-opening and energizing, with a feeling of real connection and mutual support. I have a genuine, innate curiosity about people's experiences and enjoy sharing my own. I especially love the process of talking about the way we want our lives to really be, and the freedom to explore anything as a possibility.
As an attentive listener, I have a knack for picking up on unspoken cues and drawing connections between ideas to reveal a broader perspective. This ability often leads to insightful observations that can help others see their situations in a new light. Whether you're navigating midlife changes or facing uncertainty, my genuine interest in your journey, combined with my intuitive understanding, can offer you a fresh and valuable point of view.
Read "Success Stories" if you would like to see what my clients say about interacting with me!
How I've Lived This
Struggles
At age 36, I entered an intense 10+ year period of chronic illness which resulted in confusion, hopelessness, lack of direction, and emotional and physical pain. It honestly felt like my life was over. The intensity of it all was just too overwhelming!
Overcoming
I discovered Life Coaching and was surprised by how enjoyable it was, how deeply we explored so many aspects of my life, and how motivating it was to leave each session knowing just what I needed to do! In fact, it was my Life Coach who first told me that he saw me life coaching others in the future. Even though he has since retired, those discussions and corresponding actions started a new way of thinking and living, and my life has gone from hopelessness to living the life I want to be living!
Certification
I thrived in Life Coaching school and graduated with high marks, thus earning my certification.
Credentials
ICF credentialing offers an even higher standard for coaches than certification. If a coach successfully completes the entire credentialing process, they can rightly say that they are now trained, certified, and credentialed. I earned my credentials one year after graduation.
Experience
My first professional work as a Life Coach was at Beyond Pain (formerly Mid-Valley Pain Clinic) in Salem, OR. While there, I also trained to become a Traditional Health Worker in the State of Oregon as a Peer Support Specialist for Mental Health.
At this clinic, I worked with people living with chronic pain using the unique tools of Life Coaching as one component of an integrated program. This helped our patients explore what made their lives rich and meaningful, and discover creative, realistic ways to make those things happen.
In January of 2023 I launched Clear Path Life Coaching, LLC. and became an independent Life Coach. This now allows me to work with people from all ages, places, and walks of life.
I have had more than 700 hours of Life Coaching sessions which have taught me even more about Life Coaching than my education was able to! And in those sessions, I've seen this method work over and over again. This is why I have such confidence in being able to help facilitate real change in your life!