Elizabeth-Anne Stewart
My Story in a Nutshell
Born in England and raised both in England and on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta, I have always been a leader with multiple interests, inexhaustible energy, and a delight in creativity. Presently residing in the greater Chicago area, I love people and especially enjoy the roles of teacher and life coach. Nothing pleases me more than to midwife an "Ah Ha" moment, a catalyst for meaningful change and growth in awareness. In my many years as a faculty member/ university minister at DePaul University, Chicago, I was known as "The Great Motivator," a quality that to this day remains the hallmark of my ministerial coaching. I like to think of myself as constantly engaged in the Transformation of Consciousness -- both my own and that of others. Despite my many activities, I'm a contemplative Catholic who seeks grounding in prayer and silence.
As a teacher and spiritual guide, I am committed to expanding consciousness and compassion through the inward journey; my goal is to assist spiritual seekers connect more deeply with their Divine Source, thereby helping them tap into the extraordinary capacities within.
Over the years, my range of interests has included retreat facilitation, balancing archetypes, healing with the imagination, photography, and dancing Argentine Tango! Each of these seemingly unrelated activities demands active listening, mindfulness, radical presence, and positive regard for the client— all invaluable skills for any spiritual guide!
Professional FAQs
A Board Certified Life Coach (BCC), I am credentialed by The International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I also hold a PhD in Theology and a B.A. (Hons) in English from the University of Malta, an M.A. in English from DePaul, and a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Claret Center.
In addition to my private practice in Life Coaching, Spiritual Direction, and Writing Coaching, I serve on faculty at the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT), and, until recently, served as Director of Education for ThrivingTogether, an ICF-certified ministerial coaching program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago. In August 2023, I launched The Ministry Coaching Foundation to provide ongoing education for life coaches and ministers; my 40-hour course on Transformational Coaching is accredited by the International Coaching Federation and has already graduated several cohorts. As part of my commitment to the coaching profession, I volunteer as an official facilitator for Coaching.com (formerly WBECS), a community of over 150,000 coaches from 180 countries. The organization showcased my coaching practice on September 28th, 2023; my presentation was entitled, "Unlocking Epiphany Moments in Coaching." I am presently serving on the International Coaching Federation's CoachBok project (Coaches' Body of Knowledge) as a content writer on the Core Competencies.
My articles and poetry have appeared in such publications as Coaching World, The Bible Today, Currents in Theology and Mission, Presence, Emmanuel, Modern Liturgy, and Today’s Parish. Since 2005, I have published a weekly E-Commentary, Sunday BibleTalk, having written for Living Faith from 1985-2005. As a speaker, I have presented across the country as well as internationally. My publications –including twelve books of theology, scripture, spirituality, and poetry—are housed at Loyola University’s Women and Leadership Archives
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