Tracy’s story
"I had lost sight of who I was and who I thought I needed to be. I felt like something was missing and felt stressed and unfulfilled. Now I've connected back to what brings me joy and I'm loving my life and work."
Tracy Loring, Global Director of Learning and Development
Even though I had a job that kept me challenged and engaged, I was stressed out all the time. It had gotten to the point that I was feeling physically ill going in to work each day. It started to affect my home life and relationships both in and outside of work. I knew something had to change.
I was so focused on doing well at work and pleasing everyone around me that I’d lost sight of the things that truly brought me joy. I would over personalize interactions and obsess over what I could have done differently. It was exhausting. I ended up alienating people I was trying to work closer with.
Working with Ellen, I learned invaluable tools to help me better process my thoughts, feelings, and resulting actions. She helped me connect back to my highest self and as a result, connect more compassionately with others.
I learned how what I was doing was holding me back, and how I could do things differently to create what I would love in my life. With the structure Ellen helped me put into place, I was able to reconnect with what truly brings me joy. I started teaching art again and embraced myself as an artist.
Through the work I've done with Ellen, I've become a better wife, friend, co-worker, leader, and a more compassionate human being. I am more fulfilled at work, at home, and in my art.
I started doing art workshops—teaching people to paint from their inner joy. I moved to my dream property in the country and built an art studio on our five acres. I joined a gallery and started selling my work. My husband and I are starting a family. Work continues to be challenging and engaging and I enjoy it more than ever. With Ellen's help I've been able to create things in my life I hadn't previously thought possible, and in some cases, never allowed myself to even dream could exist. Now, I feel like there is no limit to what I can create. The possibilities are endless and I'm so excited to share this way of living with our daughter.