Rooted in Resilience

At Ginkgo Tree Coaching, I believe you have everything within you to navigate life’s challenges and create a fulfilling future. As your life coach, I’m here to guide and support you in uncovering your strengths, building confidence, and achieving the life you’ve always envisioned.

What is Resilience Life Coaching?

Resilience life coaching is about helping you develop the skills and mindset to handle life’s ups and downs with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, career changes, or family challenges, my goal is to help you find solutions, embrace opportunities, and thrive.

Coaching for Parents

Parenting today can feel overwhelming. From navigating relationships to managing the effects of social media and peer pressures, life coaching gives you the tools to support your children while strengthening your patience, confidence, and emotional balance. By working on yourself, you become a calm and steady presence for your family.

Coaching for Youth and Young Adults

Being young in today’s world is tough, but it’s also full of potential. As your life coach, I’ll help you handle challenges like peer pressure, self-discovery, and setbacks. Together, we’ll work on building self-confidence, finding your voice, and creating a foundation to carry you through life’s changes.

Coaching for Women

Confidently Step Into What’s Next. Whether you’re rebuilding after divorce, navigating a career change, learning to feel confident with your finances, or simply finding your footing in everyday life, coaching gives you the tools and support to move from just surviving to truly thriving.

What is Resilience Life Coaching?

Life is full of twists and turns, but every challenge holds an opportunity for growth. Resilience Coaching helps you develop emotional balance, self-compassion, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime. You’ll gain the confidence to face difficult situations and turn them into stepping stones for a better future.

Meet Your Coach:

Valerie Shaw-Gavel

Hi, I’m Valerie Shaw-Gavel, founder of Ginkgo Tree Coaching. My life has been shaped by profound challenges, including childhood sexual abuse, the loss of loved ones, and the impacts of addiction within my family. These experiences have taught me how to turn pain into growth and adversity into strength, shaping the compassionate, intuitive coach I am today. With a BA in psychology, certification as a Youth Resilience Coach, and over 20 years of experience working with people from all walks of life, I’ve built this practice to help others tap into their strength, overcome challenges, and thrive—just as I have.

Testimonials

A Life-Changing Experience

Working with Ginkgo Tree Coaching has been nothing short of transformational. For the first time—maybe ever—someone genuinely asked me what I wanted, without judgment, without pressure. I was met with support, encouragement, and the kind of accountability that feels like a warm nudge, not a shove.

Because of this coaching, I’m finally on the path toward achieving goals I never believed were possible. I’m breaking free from habits and thought patterns that kept me stuck for over a decade. My self-worth has skyrocketed. I’ve learned to better regulate my emotions, speak up with more confidence, and set boundaries without guilt. I’m becoming the version of me I didn’t think I could be and taking my power back! Her authenticity is truly inspiring and has given me the courage to just show up as myself and be proud of who I am. So thankful to Valerie!

If you’re even thinking about working with Ginkgo Tree Coaching—do it. Your future self will thank you.

- Amy J.

During my time with Valerie, I was able to open up about how I was feeling physically and emotionally. Valerie always made me feel like I was able to share with her how I was feeling and I never once felt as if she was judging me. I was able to talk about the things that bothered me the most and Valerie was able to help me come up with ways/solutions to help me cope with my feelings and issues. After each session I always felt like we had accomplished something and had a plan moving forward. The last meeting we had together, I felt like I had a strong foundation built moving forward on my own after meeting with Valerie multiple times!

The process was super easy and Valerie was extremely flexible with scheduling. It took me six times of meeting with Valerie for 45 minutes to get my life back on track and have a foundation to build off of in the future when life starts to get challenging. I was skeptical at first and wasn’t sure that there was anyone who could help me, but I am extremely grateful I took the opportunity to meet with her and get my mindset where it needed to be.

- Taylor J.

Highly Recommended!!

Working with Valerie has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for both myself and my son. From day one, she created a safe, supportive space where we both felt truly heard and understood. She was incredibly patient, understanding, and really put in the work to connect with him—which is no small task! He’s not the easiest kid to reach, but somehow she got through to him in a way no one else has. I gradually saw changes which were amazing!

For me, the experience was amazing as well—she helped me refocus, grow emotionally, helped with ideas to better support my family and reminded me how important self care is.

If you’re looking for someone who listens with compassion, speaks with wisdom, and truly cares, I can’t recommend Valerie enough. We are beyond grateful for this time and the positive changes it’s brought into our lives.

- Kayley F.

Start Your Journey

From a free discovery call to personalized coaching sessions, we’ll work together to set goals, overcome blockers, and create the future you want. Flexible packages and add-ons like on-demand calls and unlimited messaging make it easy to get the support you need.

Ready to take the first step? Book your free 20-minute discovery call today, and let’s start building the life you deserve.