Cortney is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her resilience and courage.

She is a Life and Relationship Coach, as well as the CEO and founder of The Love Navigator. With over a decade of experience in therapy, her passion for helping others find clarity and fulfillment has been a guiding force throughout her journey.

She was always the go to friend for advice. Launching her own coaching business was natural, as she always was drawn to supporting others in their search for purpose. But her story isn’t just about professional expertise, it’s about resilience. In 2021, she took a leap of faith, leaving behind stability to pursue a vision with no safety net. That bold move led to a transformation, not just in her career but in her mindset.

She has a unique coaching approach blending therapeutic techniques with deep emotional resonance. Her focus is to empower clients to uncover limiting beliefs, build self confidence, and step into their full potential. She is like a love navigator, helping her clients develop a love mindset and improve their dating life and relationships. Here is what she said…

Meet Life Coach Cortney Guignard (Cuni):

Name: Cortney Guignard (Cuni)

Pillar: The Spirit, The Mind, The Heart

Who is this coach for: Anyone who wants to improve their love life and develop a love mindset.

How they can help: By using various tools and techniques like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalytic Therapy, just to name a few.

First of all, how are you and your family doing after these Pandemic times?

As I reflect on the challenges of recent years, I am filled with gratitude that my immediate family has remained well after the pandemic.

However, I have also experienced the loss of extended family members and witnessed the profound mental distress that the pandemic has caused.

This challenging period has underscored the importance of mental health, reminding us that many have been affected in various ways.

How did the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?

The coronavirus pandemic profoundly impacted my clients, leading to significant increases in depression, anxiety, and social anxiety.

However, I also believe the pandemic created a unique opportunity for people to acknowledge their struggles and seek the support they need.

Mental health has become increasingly important, and I’m encouraged to see more individuals prioritizing their well being.

My hope is that this growing awareness continues, empowering others to seek help and support when necessary.

What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?

The pandemic taught me the importance of being prepared, trusting the process, and believing in myself.

Faith and perseverance have played a major role in getting me to where I am today.

The Origin:

Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?

With over 10 years of experience providing therapy, my lifelong passion for helping others has guided me on this journey.

Since I was 16, I’ve been that friend who genuinely enjoys understanding people’s stories and supporting them in finding clarity.

As an optimist who values happiness, I’ve learned that helping others discover positivity, purpose, and fulfillment is deeply rewarding for me as well.

Witnessing my clients’ progress is one of the most fulfilling experiences I could ask for.

What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?

Reflecting on my own journey, before the pandemic, life felt predictable and stable.

However, I realized that nothing is certain, so why not take risks to pursue what truly matters?

In 2021, after getting married, I made a bold decision: I quit my job without a backup plan and moved to a different state, all on faith alone.

I trusted in my vision and my ability to make it work.

What followed was a transformative journey:

I transitioned from being unemployed to earning my social work license, securing a part time job that evolved into a full time role, and ultimately moving to Florida to work fully remote.

This experience culminated in the opening of my own coaching business.

Along the way, I learned to budget and navigate financial challenges during a period of inflation.

It was one of the most difficult yet rewarding experiences of my life.

Looking back, I recognize my resilience, determination, and adaptability.

This journey pushed me into survival mode, proving to me how unstoppable I am.

The Coaching Style:

How do you innovate with coaching your clients?

Innovation is key in my coaching practice.

I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychoanalytic Therapy, to support my clients.

My goal is to foster self awareness in a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can explore their thoughts and emotions with curiosity rather than shame.

I empower individuals through self compassion and help them challenge limiting beliefs.

By recognizing patterns and deeply listening to how clients speak about themselves, I can identify underlying feelings and self perceptions, allowing us to uncover what holds them back and creating space for healing and growth.

What’s unique about your coaching approach?

What makes my coaching approach unique is my high energy and ability to resonate with others’ emotions.

I immerse myself in my clients’ experiences to understand and identify their feelings, even when they struggle to articulate them.

By actively listening to their language and patterns, I can piece together insights that lead to valuable epiphanies, creating moments of clarity that empower them to move forward with confidence.

What benefits do your clients get after working with you?

After working with me, my clients leave our sessions feeling seen and clear about their desires, beliefs, and the obstacles holding them back.

They develop greater self confidence and begin to speak more kindly about themselves.

Together, we gain clarity on their identities and the steps they need to take to restore their mental well being.

The Impact:

If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?

You have accomplished incredible things, more than you give yourself credit for.

You are loved more than you can imagine.

If you can feel your heart beating, know that your purpose is not over, you are here for a reason.

Embrace your courage, pursue your dreams, and most importantly, don’t forget to have fun along the way!

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?

I’ve learned that I am capable of overcoming even the hardest challenges.

The greatest lesson I’ve learned is to trust in myself and believe that everything happens for a reason.

Embracing this perspective allows me to find joy in life’s journey.

Your final thoughts?

As a coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients over the years, and one common thread I’ve observed is that we all struggle with similar challenges.

We seek connection, purpose, love, and acceptance.

So let’s be gentle and kind to one another, spreading love even if we don’t receive it in return.

Remember, acts of kindness can uplift us in ways we may not fully realize.

Where Can You Find Cortney Guignard?

If you liked this interview and if you would love to see how Coach Cortney can help you develop a love mindset, improve the relationship you have with yourself and enhance your dating life, schedule a FREE consultation call with her.

Feel free to visit her website and learn more about the work she is doing and all the possibilities she can offer.

If you’d like to peak a glimpse into her coaching, follow her Instagram account.

And if you’d like to connect with her more personally, you can do that through LinkedIn or by sending her a direct message on her Email thelovenavigatorcoach@gmail.com. It was an honor having this interview with her.