Welcome to

Welcome to

Neurokind
Neurokind

a humanist revolution

a humanist revolution

to fuel your evolution

to fuel your evolution

Hi, I'm Colleen
Companioni

and

Hi, I'm Colleen
Companioni

and

Hi, I'm Colleen
Companioni

and

I teach

people

how

brains

work

I teach

people

how

brains

work

"This work

speaks to the

science of

'human-ness'

and creates space
for the whole person,

not just the

professional."

"This work

speaks to the

science of

'human-ness'

and creates space
for the whole person,

not just the

professional."

As a neurodivergent coach
and educator, my primary
goal is to support you
in
developing the
self-
knowledge, self-trust
,
and self-respect needed
to confidently navigate
life's one constant...

* change *

As a neurodivergent coach
and educator, my primary
goal is to support you
in
developing the
self-
knowledge, self-trust
,
and self-respect needed
to confidently navigate
life's one constant...

* change *

As a neurodivergent coach
and educator, my primary
goal is to support you
in
developing the
self-
knowledge, self-trust
,
and self-respect needed
to confidently navigate
life's one constant...

* change *

"The NeuroKind

perspective will

challenge you to go as
deeply into your self
as you dare - and

Colleen provides

a safe, creative,

inspiring space

in which to do

the work."

and

how to

build a

life that

feels

good

and

how to

build a

life that

feels

good

"The best and most

eye-opening

development program

I've ever attended."

"The best and most

eye-opening

development program

I've ever attended."

PFC ACCESS

Psychological safety
predicates your ability to
access and leverage your
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) - the
most evolved, human part
of your brain and the seat
of all Executive Functions
(emotional regulation, decision-
making, problem solving,
creative thinking, impulse control,
future planning, and so
much more).

PFC ACCESS

Psychological safety
predicates your ability to
access and leverage your
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) - the
most evolved, human part
of your brain and the seat
of all Executive Functions
(emotional regulation, decision-
making, problem solving,
creative thinking, impulse control,
future planning, and so
much more).

rewire

your brain
for

personal

satisfaction
and

professional

success

CONNECTION

The quality of your
relationships correlates
strongly to the quality of
your life. Current research
also demonstrates both
that the
psychological
safety
found in connected,
vulnerable relationships
supports you to build shame
resilience, recover bandwidth,
+ amplify your growth.

CONNECTION

The quality of your
relationships correlates
strongly to the quality of
your life. Current research
also demonstrates both
that the
psychological
safety
found in connected,
vulnerable relationships
supports you to build shame
resilience, recover bandwidth,
+ amplify your growth.

GAIN COGNITIVE FUNCTIONALITY

ELEVATE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

DEVELOP SELF-TRUST AND SELF-RESPECT

MAKE ROOM FOR GENUINE CONNECTION

RECOVER MASSIVE BANDWIDTH

MAKE BETTER-FOR-YOU DECISIONS

RELAX INTO SUSTAINABLE CONFIDENCE

BECOME A MORE EFFECTIVE LEADER

Neuro

EDUCATION

Cultural, historical, and biological knowledge to catalyze your personal evolution. Understanding ourselves in context is
key to our ability to accurately identify - and therefore address - whatever issue you're currently facing.

Cultural, historical, and biological knowledge to catalyze your personal evolution. Understanding ourselves in context is key to our ability to accurately identify what work does - and does not - belong to us.

Cultural, historical, and biological knowledge to catalyze your personal evolution. Understanding ourselves in context is key to our ability to accurately identify what work does - and does not - belong to us.

Neuro

COACHING

Compassionate, practical support that facilitates your thinking, cultivates psychological safety, restores bandwidth, and allows you to relax into a sustainably confident
self-perception.

Compassionate, practical support that facilitates your thinking, reduces shame, restores bandwidth, and allows you relax into a sustainably confident self-perception.

Neuro

TRAINING

Creative, evidence-based strategies, tools, and tactics that work for your brain and empower you to identify your purpose, elevate your performance, and come home to your favorite self.

As seen in

Recent articles

  • Colleen Star Koch Article
  • Colleen Star Koch Article

You know my clients from

TECH:

TECH:

  • Google

  • Amazon

  • Siemens

  • Exabeam

  • UiPath

  • Reddit

  • Google

  • Amazon

  • Siemens

  • Exabeam

  • UiPath

  • Reddit

CULTURE:

CULTURE:

  • The MET

  • The Guggenheim

  • SF MoMA

  • Emmy + Grammy Winners

  • The MET

  • The Guggenheim

  • SF MoMA

  • Emmy + Grammy Winners

MEDIA:

MEDIA :

  • NBC Universal

  • Netflix

  • MTV

  • BET

  • Nick Junior

  • NBC Universal

  • Netflix

  • MTV

  • BET

  • Nick Junior

HIGHER ED:

HIGHER ED:

  • Wharton

  • Yale

  • Harvard

  • Kent State

  • Georgetown

  • Julliard

  • Wharton

  • Yale

  • Harvard

  • Kent State

  • Georgetown

  • Julliard

PROGRESS:

PROGRESS:

  • UN Women

  • Special Olympics

  • Various Criminal Justice and Reentry Nonprofits

  • UN Women

  • Special Olympics

  • Various Criminal Justice and Reentry Nonprofits

READY TO LEARN MORE?

CAREER + LEADERSHIP

COACHING

  • Confidently navigate career transitions
    and career-identity-alignment

  • Gain cognitive function, and access innovative
    thinking that amplifies your impact

  • Become a connected + effective leader-coach
    who facilitates insight and self-motivated growth

  • Learn how to leverage emotional intelligence and
    communication skills to build a trusted network

  • Leverage practical compassion to drive
    accountability and sustainable confidence

  • Regain bandwidth and improve decision-making

CAREER + LEADERSHIP

COACHING

  • Confidently navigate career transitions
    and career-identity-alignment

  • Gain cognitive function, and access innovative
    thinking that amplifies your impact

  • Become a connected + effective leader-coach
    who facilitates insight and self-motivated growth

  • Learn how to leverage emotional intelligence and
    communication skills to build a trusted network

  • Leverage practical compassion to drive
    accountability and sustainable confidence

  • Regain bandwidth and improve decision-making

CAREER + LEADERSHIP

COACHING

  • Confidently navigate career transitions
    and career-identity-alignment

  • Gain cognitive function, and access innovative
    thinking that amplifies your impact

  • Become a connected + effective leader-coach
    who facilitates insight and self-motivated growth

  • Learn how to leverage emotional intelligence and
    communication skills to build a trusted network

  • Leverage practical compassion to drive
    accountability and sustainable confidence

  • Regain bandwidth and improve decision-making

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRIVATE NEUROCOACHING

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT
PRIVATE NEUROCOACHING

  • "As someone who came in with a highly skeptical attitude toward life and career coaching, I have had an extremely positive experience with Colleen at NeuroKind. Colleen's approach is unique in that she incorporates scientifically based principles around brain development into what is otherwise a very personalized coaching experience. I have found the structure of the coaching sessions to be incredibly effective and I always feel like I come away with concrete new tools and insights. This may sound cliche but since I started coaching six months ago, I have experienced a major transformation in my relationship to my job, my career, and my expectations for the future. Working with Colleen has been an absolute pleasure, and I particularly appreciate her candor, humor, and openness. My only regret is that I didn't find her sooner!"

    -KARISA B.W., Assistant Professor of Gender and Communications (Kent State), NeuroCoach (Another World Coaching)

  • "Colleen has an amazing talent for mining thought. Each time we talk, I come away knowing more about myself and my abilities than I had beforehand. As each session ends, I find myself wishing that there were more time to continue. I also appreciate that her approach is based in neuroscience. Colleen is a fantastic coach and comes with my heartfelt recommendation."

    -BARRY O., Senior Specialist - Project Management (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)


    "Colleen is awesome - she's kind and smart and funny, and she does exactly what she says she's going to do and what you ask her to do. She's creative in finding solutions and really good at hearing what you're not saying out loud. She's also willing to work with various budgets - she really wants to see you succeed!"

    -LANA G., Operations Manager (Sünny)


  • "Coaching with Colleen felt immediately intuitive and instructive, transforming not only my attitude and approach, but also my ability to represent my experience and goals.The tools and resources she shared improved my regulation and decision-making - supporting my vision and voice, and allowing me to better respond to the nuanced responsibilities in my purview. I would recommend Colleen's coaching to anyone at a professional inflection point, who is eager to grow their confidence, improve strategic decision-making, and develop a comprehensive leadership toolkit."

    -JEN F., Chief of Staff, University Development (Georgetown University)

  • "Colleen is an extraordinary coach and human being. My only regret is that I didn't learn about her years ago. I came to the work with a list of challenges, both personal and professional, and Colleen helped me find focus and clarity. After just weeks of working together, I feel more confident and secure in approaching both my personal and professional relationships. Colleen's neuro-centric approach not only offers approaches to solving concrete problems, it provides a space to examine WHY we react and respond to things in our lives. Colleen's personable approach is key - she's warm, attentive, and I know she genuinely cares about her clients and the outcomes. Her passion in her work is palpable and inspiring. The NeuroKind perspective will challenge you to go as deeply into your self as you dare. Fortunately, Colleen provides a safe, creative, inspiring space in which to do the work. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

    -TIM K. Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, and Teacher (UCLA, USC School of Cinematic Arts)

  • "I came to Colleen with severe impostor syndrome as I prepared for my first speaking engagement. Colleen helped me work through these nasty feelings and taught me how to make a challenging project into a fun adventure. She takes my work anxieties and shows me continually that I do have the power to solve problems and move forward into new opportunities. She has shown me that to do lists don't have to be tedious; they can be filled with creative projects that you can't wait to dive into. If you need someone to keep you on target, bounce ideas off of, or help you envision yourself in your best light, book an appointment with Colleen."

    -GWENDOLYN R., Communications and Marketing Manager (Planned Parenthood)

  • "After only a few months of working with Colleen, I’ve been able to get crystal clear on my values, create helpful strategies to achieve my goals and narrow down into a niche that lights my soul on fire! With Colleen’s guidance, I’ve been able to demolish the thoughts that have been holding me back from pursuing what was true and right for me, and I have never felt more alive and on fire for the future."

    -TESSA M., Fertility Coach and Educator (PherDal Fertility Science)

  • "As someone who came in with a highly skeptical attitude toward life and career coaching, I have had an extremely positive experience with Colleen at NeuroKind. Colleen's approach is unique in that she incorporates scientifically based principles around brain development into what is otherwise a very personalized coaching experience. I have found the structure of the coaching sessions to be incredibly effective and I always feel like I come away with concrete new tools and insights. This may sound cliche but since I started coaching six months ago, I have experienced a major transformation in my relationship to my job, my career, and my expectations for the future. Working with Colleen has been an absolute pleasure, and I particularly appreciate her candor, humor, and openness. My only regret is that I didn't find her sooner!"

    -KARISA B.W., Assistant Professor of Gender and Communications (Kent State), NeuroCoach (Another World Coaching)

  • "Colleen has an amazing talent for mining thought. Each time we talk, I come away knowing more about myself and my abilities than I had beforehand. As each session ends, I find myself wishing that there were more time to continue. I also appreciate that her approach is based in neuroscience. Colleen is a fantastic coach and comes with my heartfelt recommendation."

    -BARRY O., Senior Specialist - Project Management (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)


    "Colleen is awesome - she's kind and smart and funny, and she does exactly what she says she's going to do and what you ask her to do. She's creative in finding solutions and really good at hearing what you're not saying out loud. She's also willing to work with various budgets - she really wants to see you succeed!"

    -LANA G., Operations Manager (Sünny)


  • "Coaching with Colleen felt immediately intuitive and instructive, transforming not only my attitude and approach, but also my ability to represent my experience and goals.The tools and resources she shared improved my regulation and decision-making - supporting my vision and voice, and allowing me to better respond to the nuanced responsibilities in my purview. I would recommend Colleen's coaching to anyone at a professional inflection point, who is eager to grow their confidence, improve strategic decision-making, and develop a comprehensive leadership toolkit."

    -JEN F., Chief of Staff, University Development (Georgetown University)

  • "Colleen is an extraordinary coach and human being. My only regret is that I didn't learn about her years ago. I came to the work with a list of challenges, both personal and professional, and Colleen helped me find focus and clarity. After just weeks of working together, I feel more confident and secure in approaching both my personal and professional relationships. Colleen's neuro-centric approach not only offers approaches to solving concrete problems, it provides a space to examine WHY we react and respond to things in our lives. Colleen's personable approach is key - she's warm, attentive, and I know she genuinely cares about her clients and the outcomes. Her passion in her work is palpable and inspiring. The NeuroKind perspective will challenge you to go as deeply into your self as you dare. Fortunately, Colleen provides a safe, creative, inspiring space in which to do the work. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

    -TIM K. Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, and Teacher (UCLA, USC School of Cinematic Arts)

  • "I came to Colleen with severe impostor syndrome as I prepared for my first speaking engagement. Colleen helped me work through these nasty feelings and taught me how to make a challenging project into a fun adventure. She takes my work anxieties and shows me continually that I do have the power to solve problems and move forward into new opportunities. She has shown me that to do lists don't have to be tedious; they can be filled with creative projects that you can't wait to dive into. If you need someone to keep you on target, bounce ideas off of, or help you envision yourself in your best light, book an appointment with Colleen."

    -GWENDOLYN R., Communications and Marketing Manager (Planned Parenthood)

  • "After only a few months of working with Colleen, I’ve been able to get crystal clear on my values, create helpful strategies to achieve my goals and narrow down into a niche that lights my soul on fire! With Colleen’s guidance, I’ve been able to demolish the thoughts that have been holding me back from pursuing what was true and right for me, and I have never felt more alive and on fire for the future."

    -TESSA M., Fertility Coach and Educator (PherDal Fertility Science)

  • "As someone who came in with a highly skeptical attitude toward life and career coaching, I have had an extremely positive experience with Colleen at NeuroKind. Colleen's approach is unique in that she incorporates scientifically based principles around brain development into what is otherwise a very personalized coaching experience. I have found the structure of the coaching sessions to be incredibly effective and I always feel like I come away with concrete new tools and insights. This may sound cliche but since I started coaching six months ago, I have experienced a major transformation in my relationship to my job, my career, and my expectations for the future. Working with Colleen has been an absolute pleasure, and I particularly appreciate her candor, humor, and openness. My only regret is that I didn't find her sooner!"

    -KARISA B.W., Assistant Professor of Gender and Communications (Kent State), NeuroCoach (Another World Coaching)

  • "Colleen has an amazing talent for mining thought. Each time we talk, I come away knowing more about myself and my abilities than I had beforehand. As each session ends, I find myself wishing that there were more time to continue. I also appreciate that her approach is based in neuroscience. Colleen is a fantastic coach and comes with my heartfelt recommendation."

    -BARRY O., Senior Specialist - Project Management (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)


    "Colleen is awesome - she's kind and smart and funny, and she does exactly what she says she's going to do and what you ask her to do. She's creative in finding solutions and really good at hearing what you're not saying out loud. She's also willing to work with various budgets - she really wants to see you succeed!"

    -LANA G., Operations Manager (Sünny)


  • "Coaching with Colleen felt immediately intuitive and instructive, transforming not only my attitude and approach, but also my ability to represent my experience and goals.The tools and resources she shared improved my regulation and decision-making - supporting my vision and voice, and allowing me to better respond to the nuanced responsibilities in my purview. I would recommend Colleen's coaching to anyone at a professional inflection point, who is eager to grow their confidence, improve strategic decision-making, and develop a comprehensive leadership toolkit."

    -JEN F., Chief of Staff, University Development (Georgetown University)

  • "Colleen is an extraordinary coach and human being. My only regret is that I didn't learn about her years ago. I came to the work with a list of challenges, both personal and professional, and Colleen helped me find focus and clarity. After just weeks of working together, I feel more confident and secure in approaching both my personal and professional relationships. Colleen's neuro-centric approach not only offers approaches to solving concrete problems, it provides a space to examine WHY we react and respond to things in our lives. Colleen's personable approach is key - she's warm, attentive, and I know she genuinely cares about her clients and the outcomes. Her passion in her work is palpable and inspiring. The NeuroKind perspective will challenge you to go as deeply into your self as you dare. Fortunately, Colleen provides a safe, creative, inspiring space in which to do the work. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

    -TIM K. Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, and Teacher (UCLA, USC School of Cinematic Arts)

  • "I came to Colleen with severe impostor syndrome as I prepared for my first speaking engagement. Colleen helped me work through these nasty feelings and taught me how to make a challenging project into a fun adventure. She takes my work anxieties and shows me continually that I do have the power to solve problems and move forward into new opportunities. She has shown me that to do lists don't have to be tedious; they can be filled with creative projects that you can't wait to dive into. If you need someone to keep you on target, bounce ideas off of, or help you envision yourself in your best light, book an appointment with Colleen."

    -GWENDOLYN R., Communications and Marketing Manager (Planned Parenthood)

  • "After only a few months of working with Colleen, I’ve been able to get crystal clear on my values, create helpful strategies to achieve my goals and narrow down into a niche that lights my soul on fire! With Colleen’s guidance, I’ve been able to demolish the thoughts that have been holding me back from pursuing what was true and right for me, and I have never felt more alive and on fire for the future."

    -TESSA M., Fertility Coach and Educator (PherDal Fertility Science)

CORPORATE

NEUROTRAINING

Interactive virtual neurotraining webinars support
your leaders
+ individual contributors to optimize
their brains - and teams - for improved:

  • Emotional intelligence + communication skills

  • Performance, innovation, and creative strategy

  • Ability to thrive through organizational change

  • Resiliency, adaptability, and growth mindset

  • Connected, purpose-driven leadership

CORPORATE

NEUROTRAINING

Interactive virtual neurotraining webinars support
your leaders
+ individual contributors to optimize
their brains - and teams - for improved:

  • Emotional intelligence + communication skills

  • Performance, innovation, and creative strategy

  • Ability to thrive through organizational change

  • Resiliency, adaptability, and growth mindset

  • Connected, purpose-driven leadership

CORPORATE

NEUROTRAINING

Interactive virtual neurotraining webinars support
your leaders
+ individual contributors to optimize
their brains - and teams - for improved:

  • Emotional intelligence + communication skills

  • Performance, innovation, and creative strategy

  • Ability to thrive through organizational change

  • Resiliency, adaptability, and growth mindset

  • Connected, purpose-driven leadership

  • "This is the best mental health-related education Siemens has ever offered". 

    "Mind-blowing, very helpful, and life-changing!"

    "The best and most eye-opening development program I've ever attended."

    "Mind Management should be taught in first grade. Everyone needs this information!

    “Colleen’s series offers best practices for peak performance.”

  • These webinars were so powerful!

    "I learned simple techniques to help you have a more enriching life and deprogram habits and beliefs that don't work for you.”

    "Every minute was valuable. I had already been aware of some of the research Colleen referred to, but she synthesized it in such a way that I could fully understand how to connect the research to my life!”

    "A deep learning experience and very impactful.”

  • "I learned how important it is to understand the role emotion plays in decision-making, so I can be guided by my emotions when they're providing good information, but not when they're giving bad advice.”

    "Learning to monitor my brain energy before tackling a big project has already helped!


    “This series helped me learn that fully meeting our individual baseline needs is not a luxury or privilege. It's essential to productivity, good relationships, and quality of life!

  • "This series helped me tap into my emotional intelligence. I'm more perceptive of other's emotions when trying to collaborate or just having a conversation.”

    "After 15 years of therapy, a lot of this wasn't new information. The biggest value for me was in the structured presentations and workbooks, which provided a process to incorporate the knowledge into my day to day living."

  • "This is the best mental health-related education Siemens has ever offered". 

    "Mind-blowing, very helpful, and life-changing!"

    "The best and most eye-opening development program I've ever attended."

    "Mind Management should be taught in first grade. Everyone needs this information!

    “Colleen’s series offers best practices for peak performance.”

  • These webinars were so powerful!

    "I learned simple techniques to help you have a more enriching life and deprogram habits and beliefs that don't work for you.”

    "Every minute was valuable. I had already been aware of some of the research Colleen referred to, but she synthesized it in such a way that I could fully understand how to connect the research to my life!”

    "A deep learning experience and very impactful.”

  • "I learned how important it is to understand the role emotion plays in decision-making, so I can be guided by my emotions when they're providing good information, but not when they're giving bad advice.”

    "Learning to monitor my brain energy before tackling a big project has already helped!


    “This series helped me learn that fully meeting our individual baseline needs is not a luxury or privilege. It's essential to productivity, good relationships, and quality of life!

  • "This series helped me tap into my emotional intelligence. I'm more perceptive of other's emotions when trying to collaborate or just having a conversation.”

    "After 15 years of therapy, a lot of this wasn't new information. The biggest value for me was in the structured presentations and workbooks, which provided a process to incorporate the knowledge into my day to day living."

  • "This is the best mental health-related education Siemens has ever offered". 

    "Mind-blowing, very helpful, and life-changing!"

    "The best and most eye-opening development program I've ever attended."

    "Mind Management should be taught in first grade. Everyone needs this information!

    “Colleen’s series offers best practices for peak performance.”

  • These webinars were so powerful!

    "I learned simple techniques to help you have a more enriching life and deprogram habits and beliefs that don't work for you.”

    "Every minute was valuable. I had already been aware of some of the research Colleen referred to, but she synthesized it in such a way that I could fully understand how to connect the research to my life!”

    "A deep learning experience and very impactful.”

  • "I learned how important it is to understand the role emotion plays in decision-making, so I can be guided by my emotions when they're providing good information, but not when they're giving bad advice.”

    "Learning to monitor my brain energy before tackling a big project has already helped!


    “This series helped me learn that fully meeting our individual baseline needs is not a luxury or privilege. It's essential to productivity, good relationships, and quality of life!

  • "This series helped me tap into my emotional intelligence. I'm more perceptive of other's emotions when trying to collaborate or just having a conversation.”

    "After 15 years of therapy, a lot of this wasn't new information. The biggest value for me was in the structured presentations and workbooks, which provided a process to incorporate the knowledge into my day to day living."

MIND + LIFE

COACHING

  • Learn how your brain works, and position it to
    partner with you in forward progress

  • Develop a constructive mindset + inner dialogue

  • Identify your values, map your identity, and develop
    a practice of aligned decision-making that fosters
    self-respect and self-trust

  • Identify generative criteria for choosing right-for-
    you goals that move you closer to the life you want

  • Bet on yourself and make room for authentic,
    meaningful connection and belonging

MIND + LIFE

COACHING

  • Learn how your brain works, and position it to
    partner with you in forward progress

  • Develop a constructive mindset + inner dialogue

  • Identify your values, map your identity, and develop
    a practice of aligned decision-making that fosters
    self-respect and self-trust

  • Identify generative criteria for choosing right-for-
    you goals that move you closer to the life you want

  • Bet on yourself and make room for authentic,
    meaningful connection and belonging

MIND + LIFE

COACHING

  • Learn how your brain works, and position it to
    partner with you in forward progress

  • Develop a constructive mindset + inner dialogue

  • Identify your values, map your identity, and develop
    a practice of aligned decision-making that fosters
    self-respect and self-trust

  • Identify generative criteria for choosing right-for-
    you goals that move you closer to the life you want

  • Bet on yourself and make room for authentic,
    meaningful connection and belonging

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRIVATE NEUROCOACHING

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT
PRIVATE NEUROCOACHING

  • "Colleen is an extraordinary coach and human being. My only regret is that I didn't learn about her years ago. I came to the work with a list of challenges, both personal and professional, and Colleen helped me find focus and clarity. After just weeks of working together, I feel more confident and secure in approaching both my personal and professional relationships. Colleen's neuro-centric approach not only offers approaches to solving concrete problems, it provides a space to examine WHY we react and respond to things in our lives. Colleen's personable approach is key - she's warm, attentive, and I know she genuinely cares about her clients and the outcomes. Her passion in her work is palpable and inspiring. The NeuroKind perspective will challenge you to go as deeply into your self as you dare. Fortunately, Colleen provides a safe, creative, inspiring space in which to do the work. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

    -TIM K. Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, and Teacher (UCLA, USC School of Cinematic Arts)

  • "I was recently coached by Colleen, and I’ve been recommending her left, right and center since our first session. She has a unique way of creating a safe and accepting space where I felt genuinely heard and understood. I came to her when I was feeling a bit lost and facing big life changes. I was looking for a coaching experience where I could touch base with my values and aspirations and together we created a decision framework for my personal and professional life that acts like a compass, directing me towards my desired future experience. It was exactly what I needed, and I look forward to working with her again!"

    - DANIELLE B., Project Lead (ustwo)

  • "Colleen was so wonderful to work with and helped me to see progress on a goal I have been working on for a long time but had little success on my own. She is authentic, energetic, organized, and inspiring. She also has the logic and evidence to support all of her claims. She is personable and easy to work with, I highly recommend her!"

    -JAMIE J., Pediatric Oncology Nurse (Stanford Children’s Hospital)

  • "Colleen has changed my life! No – seriously. Changed. My. F@cking. Life. And she lets me swear. She is a bad-ass, put-me-in-the-right-headspace AWESOME motivator. She is exceptionally well read and pragmatic, she has incredible depth and knowledge of her field and I am SO grateful that I stumbled across her website and clicked the “Say hello” button at the empty end of a bottle of wine about a year ago. Colleen has helped me navigate leaving my husband with a strength and grace that I never knew I was capable of (he may have a different story..) she has kicked my ass when I bad-mouthed myself and given me tools to love who I am and recognize what I am achieving when I’m not looking, she has strategized alongside me on the most FABULOUSLY energetic calls when I’ve been growing my businesses… she rocks. She fucking rocks. You literally cannot live without her."

    -JULES T., Serial Entrepreneur (Limey, The British Shop), Award-Winning Interior Designer (Evolve Design)

  • "Colleen is really special. I’ve been working with her for the past few months on a diverse range of creative, academic, and emotional goals, including helping me develop my Master’s Thesis at Columbia University. Colleen’s specific toolset and background are perfectly suited to provide practical support as well as creative inspiration in each of these areas. One of the most concrete benefits I’ve experienced from working with Colleen is a huge improvement in my productivity and mood during the work day. Colleen creates a safe space that is just for me, and I can tell that she is really listening and actively thinking about my goals because of her invariably insightful responses. It’s been wonderful having such a supportive partner in my life, and best of all, it is so fulfilling to actually accomplish goals that I’ve dreamt about for a long time. Colleen is magic – her coaching is the best thing to enter my life in a long time and she has my highest, most enthusiastic recommendation."

    LAUREN S., Adult Animation Post-Production Manager (Netflix)

  • "Colleen is an extraordinary coach and human being. My only regret is that I didn't learn about her years ago. I came to the work with a list of challenges, both personal and professional, and Colleen helped me find focus and clarity. After just weeks of working together, I feel more confident and secure in approaching both my personal and professional relationships. Colleen's neuro-centric approach not only offers approaches to solving concrete problems, it provides a space to examine WHY we react and respond to things in our lives. Colleen's personable approach is key - she's warm, attentive, and I know she genuinely cares about her clients and the outcomes. Her passion in her work is palpable and inspiring. The NeuroKind perspective will challenge you to go as deeply into your self as you dare. Fortunately, Colleen provides a safe, creative, inspiring space in which to do the work. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

    -TIM K. Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, and Teacher (UCLA, USC School of Cinematic Arts)

  • "I was recently coached by Colleen, and I’ve been recommending her left, right and center since our first session. She has a unique way of creating a safe and accepting space where I felt genuinely heard and understood. I came to her when I was feeling a bit lost and facing big life changes. I was looking for a coaching experience where I could touch base with my values and aspirations and together we created a decision framework for my personal and professional life that acts like a compass, directing me towards my desired future experience. It was exactly what I needed, and I look forward to working with her again!"

    - DANIELLE B., Project Lead (ustwo)

  • "Colleen was so wonderful to work with and helped me to see progress on a goal I have been working on for a long time but had little success on my own. She is authentic, energetic, organized, and inspiring. She also has the logic and evidence to support all of her claims. She is personable and easy to work with, I highly recommend her!"

    -JAMIE J., Pediatric Oncology Nurse (Stanford Children’s Hospital)

  • "Colleen has changed my life! No – seriously. Changed. My. F@cking. Life. And she lets me swear. She is a bad-ass, put-me-in-the-right-headspace AWESOME motivator. She is exceptionally well read and pragmatic, she has incredible depth and knowledge of her field and I am SO grateful that I stumbled across her website and clicked the “Say hello” button at the empty end of a bottle of wine about a year ago. Colleen has helped me navigate leaving my husband with a strength and grace that I never knew I was capable of (he may have a different story..) she has kicked my ass when I bad-mouthed myself and given me tools to love who I am and recognize what I am achieving when I’m not looking, she has strategized alongside me on the most FABULOUSLY energetic calls when I’ve been growing my businesses… she rocks. She fucking rocks. You literally cannot live without her."

    -JULES T., Serial Entrepreneur (Limey, The British Shop), Award-Winning Interior Designer (Evolve Design)

  • "Colleen is really special. I’ve been working with her for the past few months on a diverse range of creative, academic, and emotional goals, including helping me develop my Master’s Thesis at Columbia University. Colleen’s specific toolset and background are perfectly suited to provide practical support as well as creative inspiration in each of these areas. One of the most concrete benefits I’ve experienced from working with Colleen is a huge improvement in my productivity and mood during the work day. Colleen creates a safe space that is just for me, and I can tell that she is really listening and actively thinking about my goals because of her invariably insightful responses. It’s been wonderful having such a supportive partner in my life, and best of all, it is so fulfilling to actually accomplish goals that I’ve dreamt about for a long time. Colleen is magic – her coaching is the best thing to enter my life in a long time and she has my highest, most enthusiastic recommendation."

    LAUREN S., Adult Animation Post-Production Manager (Netflix)

  • "Colleen is an extraordinary coach and human being. My only regret is that I didn't learn about her years ago. I came to the work with a list of challenges, both personal and professional, and Colleen helped me find focus and clarity. After just weeks of working together, I feel more confident and secure in approaching both my personal and professional relationships. Colleen's neuro-centric approach not only offers approaches to solving concrete problems, it provides a space to examine WHY we react and respond to things in our lives. Colleen's personable approach is key - she's warm, attentive, and I know she genuinely cares about her clients and the outcomes. Her passion in her work is palpable and inspiring. The NeuroKind perspective will challenge you to go as deeply into your self as you dare. Fortunately, Colleen provides a safe, creative, inspiring space in which to do the work. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

    -TIM K. Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer, and Teacher (UCLA, USC School of Cinematic Arts)

  • "I was recently coached by Colleen, and I’ve been recommending her left, right and center since our first session. She has a unique way of creating a safe and accepting space where I felt genuinely heard and understood. I came to her when I was feeling a bit lost and facing big life changes. I was looking for a coaching experience where I could touch base with my values and aspirations and together we created a decision framework for my personal and professional life that acts like a compass, directing me towards my desired future experience. It was exactly what I needed, and I look forward to working with her again!"

    - DANIELLE B., Project Lead (ustwo)

  • "Colleen was so wonderful to work with and helped me to see progress on a goal I have been working on for a long time but had little success on my own. She is authentic, energetic, organized, and inspiring. She also has the logic and evidence to support all of her claims. She is personable and easy to work with, I highly recommend her!"

    -JAMIE J., Pediatric Oncology Nurse (Stanford Children’s Hospital)

  • "Colleen has changed my life! No – seriously. Changed. My. F@cking. Life. And she lets me swear. She is a bad-ass, put-me-in-the-right-headspace AWESOME motivator. She is exceptionally well read and pragmatic, she has incredible depth and knowledge of her field and I am SO grateful that I stumbled across her website and clicked the “Say hello” button at the empty end of a bottle of wine about a year ago. Colleen has helped me navigate leaving my husband with a strength and grace that I never knew I was capable of (he may have a different story..) she has kicked my ass when I bad-mouthed myself and given me tools to love who I am and recognize what I am achieving when I’m not looking, she has strategized alongside me on the most FABULOUSLY energetic calls when I’ve been growing my businesses… she rocks. She fucking rocks. You literally cannot live without her."

    -JULES T., Serial Entrepreneur (Limey, The British Shop), Award-Winning Interior Designer (Evolve Design)

  • "Colleen is really special. I’ve been working with her for the past few months on a diverse range of creative, academic, and emotional goals, including helping me develop my Master’s Thesis at Columbia University. Colleen’s specific toolset and background are perfectly suited to provide practical support as well as creative inspiration in each of these areas. One of the most concrete benefits I’ve experienced from working with Colleen is a huge improvement in my productivity and mood during the work day. Colleen creates a safe space that is just for me, and I can tell that she is really listening and actively thinking about my goals because of her invariably insightful responses. It’s been wonderful having such a supportive partner in my life, and best of all, it is so fulfilling to actually accomplish goals that I’ve dreamt about for a long time. Colleen is magic – her coaching is the best thing to enter my life in a long time and she has my highest, most enthusiastic recommendation."

    LAUREN S., Adult Animation Post-Production Manager (Netflix)

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What's in a name?

THE MEANING BEHIND NEUROKIND

THE MEANING BEHIND NEUROKIND

KIND TO
YOUR MIND

KIND TO
YOUR MIND

The science is clear: your brain works better when you feel better.

NeuroKind employs neurocoaching, contextualized neuroeducation, and evidence-based tools and strategies to support you in cultivating a
thrive mind.


Top of the strategy list? Being “kind to your mind”, in order to cultivate Psychological Safety.


We’ll teach you how to apply practical compassion, develop a growth mindset, skill up your emotional intelligence, and build sustainable confidence.


This approach is the most direct route to improved cognitive function, and therefore your best chance of achieving both personal satisfaction and professional success.

NeuroKind employs neurocoaching, contextualized neuroeducation, and evidence-based tools and strategies
to support you in cultivating a
Thrive Mind.


Top of the strategy list? Being “kind to your mind”, in order to cultivate Psychological Safety.


We’ll teach you how to apply practical compassion, develop a growth mindset, skill up your emotional intelligence, and build sustainable confidence.


This approach is the most direct
route to improved cognitive function, and therefore your best chance of achieving both personal satisfaction and professional success.

KIND BY
DESIGN

KIND BY
DESIGN

This work feels good to engage in, because that’s what best positions your brain to thrive.

Threat reduction is built into the approach, because that’s
how you recover the necessary cognitive and emotional bandwidth to take on the growth work.

Instead of feeling like you're trapped in a disheartening growth slog, engaging with NeuroKind will relieve the pressure - giving you the energy, motivation, cognitive functionality, and clarity to reach your goals.

NeuroKind is about figuring out how to get out of threat state and down to the business of coming home to your favorite self. After all, nothing feels better than being comfortable in your own skin.

Threat reduction is built into the approach, because that’s how you recover the necessary cognitive and emotional bandwidth to take on the growth work.

Instead of feeling like you're trapped in a disheartening growth slog, engaging with NeuroKind will relieve the pressure - giving you the energy, motivation, cognitive functionality, and clarity to reach your goals.

NeuroKind is about figuring out how to get out of threat state and down to the business of coming home to your favorite self. After all, nothing feels better than being comfortable in your own skin.

ALL KINDS
OF MINDS

ALL KINDS
OF MINDS

Calling all NeuroKinds - fellow curious and uncommon minds: join
me on this growth adventure!

Calling all NeuroKinds - fellow curious and uncommon minds: join me on this growth adventure!

We are on a neuroscientific precipice - just beginning to understand the full scope of human neurodiversity.

At NeuroKind, we focus less on diagnoses - which tend to define folks by how their learning, processing, and/or communication styles inconvenience those around them - and more on helping you identify, understand, and leverage your brain’s individual strengths.

Neurodivergent or not, you are welcome, and can expect respect, dignity, patience, support, clear communication - and HOPE.

We are on a neuroscientific precipice - just beginning to understand the full scope of human neurodiversity.

At NeuroKind, we focus less on diagnoses - which tend to define folks by how their learning, processing, and/or communication styles inconvenience those around them - and more on helping you identify, understand, and leverage *your* brain’s individual strengths.

Neurodivergent or not, you are welcome, and can expect respect, dignity, patience, support, clear communication - and HOPE.

We are on a neuroscientific precipice - just beginning to understand the full scope of human neurodiversity.

At NeuroKind, we focus less on diagnoses - which tend to define folks by how their learning, processing, and/or communication styles inconvenience those around them -
and more on
helping you identify, understand, and leverage *your* brain’s individual strengths.

Neurodivergent or not, you are welcome, and can expect respect, dignity, patience, support, clear communication - and HOPE.

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EMAILS. LET'S BRAIN TOGETHER!

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EMAILS. LET'S BRAIN TOGETHER!

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Inclusion, diversity, and accessibility are the bedrock of NeuroKind’s mission, values, and everyday approach to coaching and collaboration. We prioritize purposeful inclusion, ensuring that we don't just “make room” for human diversity - we strategically focus our approach and offerings around advocating for and empowering historically marginalized or oppressed groups. These beliefs and practices apply to all activities of our organization, informing our decisions, including who we hire, collaborate with, and coach.


We strive to foster an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with self and others.  In doing so, we welcome and value the full diversity of racial and cultural identity and background, nationality, sexual and affectional orientation, gender identity and its expression, religious background and belief, marital status, relationship and family structure, age, mental and physical healthy and ability, neurodivergence, and educational and class status. The only thing that isn’t welcome are expressions and behaviors that do not affirm this core value. 

Inclusion, diversity, and accessibility are the bedrock of NeuroKind’s mission, values, and everyday approach to coaching and collaboration. We prioritize purposeful inclusion, ensuring that we don't just “make room” for human diversity - we strategically focus our approach and offerings around advocating for and empowering historically marginalized or oppressed groups. These beliefs and practices apply to all activities of our organization, informing our decisions, including who we hire, collaborate with, and coach.


We strive to foster an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with self and others.  In doing so, we welcome and value the full diversity of racial and cultural identity and background, nationality, sexual and affectional orientation, gender identity and its expression, religious background and belief, marital status, relationship and family structure, age, mental and physical healthy and ability, neurodivergence, and educational and class status. The only thing that isn’t welcome are expressions and behaviors that do not affirm this core value. 

Inclusion, diversity, and accessibility are the bedrock of NeuroKind’s mission, values, and everyday approach to coaching and collaboration. We prioritize purposeful inclusion, ensuring that we don't just “make room” for human diversity - we strategically focus our approach and offerings around advocating for and empowering historically marginalized or oppressed groups. These beliefs and practices apply to all activities of our organization, informing our decisions, including who we hire, collaborate with, and coach.


We strive to foster an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with self and others.  In doing so, we welcome and value the full diversity of racial and cultural identity and background, nationality, sexual and affectional orientation, gender identity and its expression, religious background and belief, marital status, relationship and family structure, age, mental and physical healthy and ability, neurodivergence, and educational and class status. The only thing that isn’t welcome are expressions and behaviors that do not affirm this core value. 

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