The life you want starts with the idea you can’t stop thinking about.
Hi! I’m Tracy.
As a life coach, I help ambitious women develop the courage and confidence to blaze trails and bring their wild, audacious ideas to life.
Hi! I’m Tracy.
As a life coach, I help ambitious women develop the courage and confidence to blaze trails and bring their wild, audacious ideas to life.
Is this you?
You’ve always been someone who lives for adventure and isn’t afraid to make bold moves. But lately, you’ve found yourself standing at the edge of something so exciting that it freaks you out a bit, and taking the first steps feels hard for reals.
You feel inspired by an idea to launch or uplevel your business, a passion project that keeps tugging at your heart, or an adventure you’ve been dreaming about. You can picture what’s possible, but every time you begin to move forward, self-doubt sneaks in.
What if I fail?
What if people think I’m bananas?
What if this is beyond my capabilities?
What if I’m being unrealistic?
The fear of rejection, failure, or simply being seen has you second-guessing yourself, and the longer you wait, the easier it becomes to keep your dream on the sidelines.
But deep down, you know this idea isn’t going away. It’s part of who you are, and you don’t want to look back wondering, “What if I’d just gone for it?”
You can’t wait until you feel fearless. Courage always comes first, then confidence follows.
Your next bold move starts here.
I understand the all-too-common trap of pursuing goals based on what the world says you should want, only to achieve them and still feel something meaningful is missing.
Girlfriend, the thing that’s missing is YOU! Your passion, ideas, and vision matter.
I know it can feel scary to put yourself out there, but you don’t have to go it alone. I’ve been there myself, and I want the journey to be fun and exciting, instead of overwhelming, for you.
You’re here because something in you is waking up. You feel a pull toward something bigger, bolder, and entirely your own. Fear of judgment, failure, or rejection may have kept you playing it safe, but that spark inside you is real. And it is absolutely worth chasing.
If you’re ready to feel the aliveness that comes from courageously going for it, I can help. I am a seasoned life coach, and I’ve poured everything I know into my programs to help you step into your power and bring your ideas to life.
My programs give you exactly what you need to take the leap, keep going, and bring your ideas to life:
The first step to working together is to schedule a complimentary consultation.
I’ve made the process easy-breezy for you.
Simply schedule here to get started!
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Tracy Baranauskas
Life Coach for Women
I’m Tracy Baranauskas, and I help ambitious women like you create the confidence to bravely go after the ideas that light them up. As a former social worker who spent much of my career in community mental health, I’ve always found joy in helping people discover and embrace their unique gifts, talents, and interests. But in 2014, my own confidence took a hard hit that left me reeling. I felt stuck, scared, and unsure of what came next. Moving Forward Life Coaching was born from my determined resolve to come back wiser and stronger, and to help other women find that same courage to bring their own bold ideas to life.
Are you still wondering if this is right for you? Here are some answers to common questions about life coaching…
Why do you specialize in coaching women?
While everyone can benefit from hiring life coaches, as women, we often find ourselves living up to other people’s expectations.
So often, my clients are successful women living inauthentic lives based on standards set by other people, society, and familial expectations. They’ve put the needs of others ahead of their own goals and continue to put their ideas on the back burner—until now. One of the biggest gifts we can give ourselves, and the world, is the courage to stop shrinking and start shining. Everyone has interests, abilities, and creative ideas to share, and it is my mission to help women share theirs.
Is hiring a life coach worth it?
I believe in the benefits of life coaching so much that I continue working with my own coach today. But, just don’t take it from me. I encourage you to check out the client feedback on my “Real Results” page to learn about what my clients say about coaching with me.
My client, Devon, came to me at a crossroads. She was ready to leave her corporate job and start her own business. But she was unsure of how to muster the courage to take that leap. Today, she’s the proud owner of Zoomies Chicago. This kind of transformation is available for you, too.
Whether you have a passion project keeping you up at night, a business idea to launch or grow that you just can’t stop thinking about, or you’re ready to shake up your life in a big way―life coaching offers the support and confidence to make it happen.
What does a life coach do?
I am a life coach for women who are ready to stop playing it safe―whether that means finally launching or growing your business, making a bold adventurous leap, or turning a passion that lights you up into reality.
We start by identifying what you really want for your life. This can take some work because often our inner voice is buried under many years of other people’s expectations and opinions.
Once we hone in on your true passions, we’ll set up goals to ensure you focus on the things that light you up. We’ll work on growth opportunities and self-discovery. Everything will be customized to fit your personality and vision.
What does life coaching consist of?
We start with a consultation call to clarify what you’d like help with, allow you the opportunity to ask questions, and give you a feel for my coaching style. If we decide we’re a good fit, then we schedule your 2-hour Discovery Session.
During the Discovery Session, we’ll create a precise vision for your experience. We’ll get clear about what changes you’d like to create and map out our work together. We’ll also identify your values, explore your strengths, and consider what might be getting in the way.
After this initial session, then it’s full speed ahead! We’ll continue our work via weekly private coaching sessions to ensure your mindset is aligned with your goals and you’re making progress. All sessions are remote, so our time is flexible and convenient. I’m based in Northeast Ohio, but I provide virtual coaching services for women all across the United States and internationally, making it easy to get personalized support from wherever you call home.
How is a life coach different from a therapist?
Generally speaking, a therapist’s role is to help you heal from the past, while a life coach’s focus is more about guiding you to create “future you.” That being said, our work together will include helping you to understand how your past has contributed to your present situation, and re-framing limiting beliefs that are no longer working for you.
While life coaching is supportive, it is not therapy or any other type of mental health care. It is distinct from therapy or counseling because it is not designed to address psychological issues.
Coaching is not intended to be a replacement for counseling, psychiatric interventions, or treatment for mental illness or substance abuse.
How do I choose the right life coach?
I offer a complimentary consultation before we begin to see if we would be a good fit. This consultation gives you a chance to ask questions and learn about my programs. This will help you decide if my coaching style is right for you.
Ready for the next steps? I am looking forward to hearing from you and learning more about the ideas that are tugging at your heart. The world is waiting for you to show up and shine, my friend, and I would be honored to share this journey with you.
When you start moving toward what truly lights you up, everything else tends to shift too — your energy, confidence, relationships, and sense of self. This is the beautiful nature of transformation. It’s how we feel alive!
This has been the best investment I ever made in myself.
The most important thing that people should know about life coaching with Tracy is that IT WORKS! I came to Tracy with an idea that I wanted to make some radical changes in my life and live the life of my dreams and she was my guide. She kept me accountable, motivated, and focused through the process and the bumps along the way. This has been the best investment I ever made in myself.
I would encourage anyone feeling lost, or stuck, or without purpose to reach out and meet with her.
I have been working closely with Tracy @ Moving Forward Life Coaching for over a year dealing with a tragic and sudden loss in my life. I credit Tracy for helping me heal, inspiring me to make life changes, and to find joy again. Tracy is very encouraging and can break down things in a way that you can move on from the story you’ve been telling yourself for years. I would encourage anyone feeling lost, or stuck, or without purpose to reach out and meet with her.
If you work with Tracy, be ready for change and new opportunities.
If you work with Tracy, you better be ready for change and new opportunities. She will be your biggest cheerleader and encourager as she pushes you right out of your comfort zone. Doing the work has challenged and changed my beliefs in such a positive way about myself, what I’m capable of, and what goals I want to spend my time pursuing.
I am having fun in life instead of just hustling every single day.
My goals were to lose a little bit of weight and start healthier habits, and I am proud to say that I have lost a total of 14 lbs. I’ve stopped self-isolating. I am now networking. Not only am I able to comfortably speak about my business, but I truly feel a lot more confident meeting people. I am going out, and I am having fun in life instead of just hustling every single day.
Tracy is the best life coach I’ve ever worked with.
She’s incredibly intuitive, so motivating, encouraging, and compassionate. She’s helped me in so many ways that I wasn’t even expecting—so not just with my business, but also for living a really fulfilling life.
Everything has only gotten better—my mindset, my confidence, my energy, and YES, my finances.
It’s freaking REAL. I am so grateful for the privilege of working with Tracy, and I HIGHLY recommend her coaching to every woman who has big dreams and wants to become the authentic person who can make them happen.
