ABOUT RITA GONZALEZ
No matter the title, my mission is simple:
Helping you turn your strengths into a blueprint for personal and professional success.
Coach
You may have landed here because you’re a college student, university administrator, professional or executive trying to figure out your next move. Whatever path brought you to me, welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
As a strengths-based coach, I help you ignite your creative energy, tap into your talents, and create powerful change in your life.
My holistic approach is rooted in helping you discover what makes you remarkably you – the unique combination of skills, talents, traits, values, and dreams that are the foundation of your success.
There’s only one of you in this world, and that, my friend, is your superpower. Let me help you harness it.
Hi, I’m Rita !
Taking walks in nature, trying new foods, and capturing as many pictures as possible.
I like
To climb Mount Roraima in my home country of Venezuela, and live between the mountains and the sea in the French Basque Country.
My biggest dream is
Checking new countries off my bucket list and experiencing different cultures.
I’m passionate about
Gratitude, family, hard work, honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and freedom.
I value
Travel with my daughters and cuddle up by the fireplace with a good book.
I love to
Loyal, funny, curious, and creative.
I am
BECAUSE WHO WE ARE TODAY HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH WHERE WE CAME FROM
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The Winding Road That Led Me to
Wield My Superpower:
Coaching
Before I found my calling as a strengths-based coach for students and professionals, I owned and ran an architecture and interior design studio. And while I loved my career, I often felt conflicted.
I sensed my true talents were connected to something more – the art of storytelling, creativity, and building meaningful connections with people. But I wasn’t quite sure what that meant.
I built a career I was proud of, but something was still missing.
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Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a burning curiosity for people and places.
Since I was a little girl, I’ve traveled all over the globe, living in five different countries – an experience that opened my eyes to a world far beyond my roots in Venezuela. Along the way, I met incredible people and experienced a myriad of cultures.
Although I was still working as an architect, I wanted to know everything there was to know about culture and human experiences. This led me to become a cultural journalist.
I dug into stories revealing how we’re all beautifully diverse, shaped by our own talents, desires, and journeys. Yet, at our core, we all share the same need for love, connection, meaning, and belonging.
It was such a fulfilling experience, and I knew I needed more of that in my life.
I always knew there was something bigger I needed to explore.
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Although I was still working as an architect, I wanted to know everything there was to know about culture and human experiences. This led me to become a cultural journalist.
I dug into stories revealing how we’re all beautifully diverse, shaped by our own talents, desires, and journeys. Yet, at our core, we all share the same need for love, connection, meaning, and belonging.
It was such a fulfilling experience, and I knew I needed more of that in my life.
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Just before the pandemic, my associate and I made the difficult decision to close our architecture studio.
Although it was hard bringing this chapter to a close, it was also the perfect opportunity to redesign my life and find that one thing I was meant to do.
I knew I wanted to connect with people in a meaningful and impactful way, so I pursued a master's degree in communication and event planning.
But after this shift, I realized I was still missing something important. I was feeling frustrated and insecure about my professional choices, and I didn’t know why.
What I did know was that I needed a radical change in my life. That’s when I turned inward and began a journey of self-discovery.
I wanted to break free from the patterns that were holding me back.
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Just before the pandemic, my associate and I made the difficult decision to close our architecture studio.
Although it was hard bringing this chapter to a close, it was also the perfect opportunity to shift gears. I needed to redesign my life and find that one thing I was meant to do.
I knew I wanted to connect with people in a meaningful and impactful way, so I pursued a master's degree in communication and event planning.
But after this shift, I realized I was still missing something important. I was feeling frustrated and insecure about my professional choices, and I didn’t know why.
What I did know was that I needed a radical change in my life. That’s when I turned inward and began a journey of self-discovery.
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What started as a search for clarity quickly turned into a transformational experience. Little did I know that coaching would completely change the trajectory of my life.
Coaching reconnected me with my innate strengths and gave me the tools to see myself in a new light.
I knew I wanted others to feel this same freedom. For the first time, I felt fully aligned and knew without a doubt, I was meant to be a life and career coach.
I found the answers I was seeking through coaching.
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I fully immersed myself in learning everything I could about holistic coaching. I coached over 200 people for free to refine my skills and elevate my practice before landing a position coaching entrepreneurs and junior CEOs.
Tapping into my own strengths was the catalyst for my transformation, and I wanted my clients to discover that within themselves. So I became a Gallup-Certified Strength Coach
Finding my true calling made me come alive.
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As the multi-passionate person that I am, Architecture remains at heart of my work – but now I not only focus on designing physical spaces but also personal interior spaces . In my coaching practice, I use the language of architecture to help my clients lay a solid foundation for their personal development.
Together, we create a structure supported by their unique strengths, passions and values. This approach allows us to address and adjust the ligaments of their lives, managing tension and ensuring a balanced, fulfilling existence.
Architecture continues to be a way of life.
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Now, I live between Paris and Toulouse in France, working with clients both in-person and virtually worldwide. I get to help students, professionals, and teams create meaningful change in their lives with long-lasting transformations.
It feels so good knowing I’m right where I’m meant to be – guiding others to live a life they truly love.
I get to work with amazing humans (like you).
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The
StrengthLab Method
My strengths-based coaching model combines a unique blend of powerful tools and scientifically proven methods designed to amplify results. including:
my signature method
As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I help you identify your dominant strengths and discover your zone of genius through the CliftonStrengths Assessment.
Over 33 million people worldwide have leveraged this test to tap into their innate ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. This tool becomes your compass, empowering you to stand out, reach your true potential, and achieve success across every area of your life.
Learn more how I apply it here.
CliftonStrengths
The
StrengthLab Method
My strengths-based coaching model combines a unique blend of powerful tools and scientifically proven methods designed to amplify results. including:
my signature method
Embodiment and Somatic Coaching
This mind-and-body-centered approach helps you reconnect with your physical self to release deep-rooted tension and break free from limiting patterns.
It’s a powerful method that can help you gain confidence, connect with your inner power, and become your own guide.
It effectively helps you reduce stress, gain clarity in decision-making, and cultivate greater emotional resilience.
This practice helps you stay grounded in the present, manage anxiety, and focus on what truly matters. It can help reduce stress and energize your spirit.
Through simple yet powerful mindfulness techniques, I’ll guide you in cultivating mental peace, emotional balance, and a centered mindset so you can confidently navigate the flow of life and any challenges that come your way.
Mindfulness
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Originally designed to treat trauma, EMDR helps process and release emotional blocks that may be holding you back. This approach helps you master your ability to recover from stress, anxiety, and trauma.
By tapping into this technique, we’ll work through past experiences, release limitations, and help you move forward with a renewed sense of freedom, clarity, and inner strength.
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
“I wish I would’ve come to you sooner.”
"If I had known this earlier, I could have avoided investing so much time and money on trainings, people, and projects that were not aligned with my true self."
"Doing this bootcamp a decade ago would have changed everything."
Why Is Now the Time?
The work we do together will help you uncover your potential in fast and unexpected ways. That’s why my clients often tell me:
Whether you’re a student or professional, I’ll coach you using a holistic approach that considers you as a whole person. This inner work results in powerful transformations in both your personal and professional life. Waiting is no longer an option.
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