SHIFT YOUR TRAJECTORY

Coaching that helps you make personal and professional breakthroughs

Check out this video to hear about the impact of coaching on Mike Hopkins, COO, and Paul Davis Inc.

DISCOVERY x ACTION = BREAKTHROUGH

If breakthroughs are so simple, why aren’t we making them regularly?

Are you tired of hitting roadblocks in your personal and professional life? I once was too. I searched for answers in books, podcasts, and conferences but was never fully satisfied. That was until I shifted my focus from consuming information to a journey of discovery.

Through this process, I uncovered my emotional disconnect and learned to listen to my desires and take action on my goals. This newfound connection not only improved my relationships but also challenged my scarcity mindset.

I adopted an abundance mentality, approaching life and work with the belief that there are ample opportunities, resources, and people eager to support me. This shift dissipated my low-grade anxiety and empowered me to tackle challenges head-on.

If you’re struggling with a lack of agency, believing that forward movement is impossible — I’m here to tell you that’s not true. The life, career, business, and transformation you want is available. I did it (and still am).  I broke through the barriers and now it’s your turn.

As a coach to leaders across various industries, I help others make these same transformations, allowing them to shift the trajectory of their lives and experience breakthroughs every day.

 

“It has been a pleasure working with Curtis in a coaching relationship. I have learned more about myself, my passions, and goals that will continue to provide great value in my professional and personal life. Thank you Curtis.”

Mike Hopkins - COO - Paul Davis Inc.


THE FIVE SHIFTS TO EVERYDAY BREAKTHROUGH

From Information to Discovery We feel stuck because we turn to information to lead to breakthroughs when only discovery can. Discovery is the gateway to breakthrough. Become relentless in unearthing discoveries about yourself, your leadership, and your work.

From Disconnected to Connected We feel restless because we live and lead disconnected from ourselves and others. Start living and leading from your authentic self. 

From Scarcity to Abundance A scarcity mindset limits what we see and leaves us feeling helpless. Develop an abundance mindset that helps you see opportunities all around you and embrace them in dynamic ways. 

From Anxiety to Freedom Nothing immobilizes us like fear. Stop operating from low-grade anxiety. Live and lead from freedom which gives other people permission to do the same.

From Inaction to Agency Agency is the belief we can change the things that are important to us. We often let things outside of our control steal our agency from us. Let’s stop! Enhance your agency to increase the quantity and quality of your breakthroughs. 


Breakthrough doesn’t happen alone.

Everyone wants to achieve breakthroughs alone, myself included, but it doesn’t work that way. All my breakthroughs have happened in relationships with others. I would like to be the person who helps you make breakthroughs in your life and leadership every day.

1.

Schedule a free initial 30 minute conversation.

Breakthrough begins by taking the first step.

2.

Start a coaching relationship.

Energize your breakthroughs by making the 5 shifts.

3.

Make Breakthroughs.

Every day.

 
  • Ed Duke - Senior VP of US Operations - Paul Davis Inc.

    “There is a direct correlation between my coaching relationship and my two promotions within the company. The strategies, tools, and conversations have directly impacted my professional capacity. I have been extremely impressed with his process to challenge me to have the courage to address obstacles head on. The series of questions he asks and the method he follows will cause you to reflect and invest time in the most important areas of your life. We have covered a lot of ground in a short period of time and the impact has been life changing.”

  • Joe Haddad - Owner - University Tees

    “I really enjoy my coaching relationship with Curtis. It has led to a few breakthroughs for me, both personally and professionally. Curtis asks great questions, allows ample time for me to think without interrupting, and helps me clarify the right forward progress actions. I think of him as my coach and a strategic thinking partner.”

  • Laura Ferrante - Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel - Paul Davis Inc

    “As an Attorney and Business Executive for 39 years, I have a lot of experience to draw from in my role. I have found, however, that as we mature in our jobs, the issues can be more complex and harder to navigate. Curtis helped me become more resolute in my personal values and trusting of myself and my decisions. This “self-differentiation” from my role has opened up opportunities for me to be more courageous, daring and innovative in my role. I am forever grateful to Curtis for helping me create a better version of myself.”

  • Leslie Anderson - Senior VP of Training and Launch - Paul Davis Inc.

    “Curtis has a rare gift of asking insightful questions that enable you to think about previous experiences to create solutions that fit your personal and professional values. After each call, you will be incredibly focused on acting on your commitments. I am convinced Curtis’s coaching has created long-lasting skills that will empower me to be more self-aware and courageous in any situation. I highly recommend Curtis to anyone who would like a clear path to achieving great results and hitting goals.”

  • Chris Matejka - Cleveland Corporate Cleaning

    “I was referred to Curtis Carnes by a neighbor and colleague whom I highly respect. We’ve shared many discussions about best business practices and sales approaches over the last couple of decades.

    Curtis helped me create a roadmap with clear goals between sessions, based on what is most important to me. He then worked with me to identify creative ways to achieve these goals. I didn’t want to let myself or Curtis down in between these sessions. By working hard to accomplish the tasks that I committed to, they became the highest priorities in my week, knowing the big picture that comes from completing my greatest goals.”

  • Leanne Etheridge - VP of Quality Assurance - Paul Davis

    “Curtis has helped me achieve significant breakthroughs. I came to him having spent the last two decades deriving my value and self-worth almost entirely from my professional accomplishments. He supported my goals of living wholly, identifying my true personal values, creating a personal mission statement, and holding me accountable to act out my beliefs. In doing so, I have never felt more freedom and peace than I do now. I am a better mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, leader, runner, and person. I am able to show up in each area of my life with 100% authenticity and actively model this for those around me, giving them permission to do so too. I cannot recommend Curtis enough – his coaching has changed my life.”

  • David Ramos - Bending Pink Steel

    “Big shifts are incredibly difficult to make on your own, which is why when it came time to transition from corporate America to my own business, I knew I needed help. Curtis was the voice of clarity I needed to take the bold steps required. He helped me reframe my roadblocks around uncertainty, identity, and competence into concrete action steps that put me back in control of my own narrative. I am massively grateful for the way he brought his whole self to every meeting. If you want help navigating a transitional period, you’ll be in great hands with Curtis.”

  • Ken Roberts - KEN L ROBERTS COACHING LLC

    “Curtis has helped me find greater clarity and has challenged me into greater creativity, as he's worked with me to breakthrough into my next level of impact as a coach. If you are looking for breakthrough in your life or leadership, I highly recommend Curtis.”

  • John Cain - Harvest Group

    “I connected with Curtis at a pivotal point in my career when I was feeling burnt out and disconnected. His thoughtful and practical approach to coaching helped me design clear, actionable goals to chart a new course and provide clarity to my priorities at home and in my career. Curtis is skilled at asking the right questions that helped me discover what I truly wanted to achieve in life and how to make it happen.”

  • Ashley McKae - Paul Davis Inc.

    “Striving for internal validation in my meetings with Curtis is giving me the confidence to be the best leader I can be. Working with him I have found my days have gotten less stressful, any work-related anxiety has decreased significantly, and it has led me to find more joy in what I do. I am no longer stressing out when problems arise but can clearly think through the issue and find the best resolution. The skills I learn working with Curtis will last a lifetime; it is truly changing who I am, for the better, at the workplace and at home.”

  • Brian Metzer - CRU | CITY

    “Curtis came alongside me at a critical juncture in my professional life where I had to choose between maintaining the status quo or embracing a riskier, more fulfilling future. His coaching opened my eyes to possibility and gave me the courage to take the better path. He guided me in a way that I not only discovered and set my own course, but saw it through.”

  • George Hines - NVIDIA

    “I came to Curtis to help prepare for a lot of big life changes that I knew were coming. He immediately guided me to identify the areas where I needed to develop a better sense of agency and focused on helping me build out strategies to achieve my vision there. With Curtis’ coaching I’m entering this next chapter with confidence.”

  • Dan Wilson - COVEY HILL

    “I have accomplished more as a leader in these last months of coaching than I have in previous years combined.”

  • Anthony Giambroni - BUILDING HOPE IN THE CITY

    "Curtis has the unique ability to cut through complexity and get to the issues and desires that truly matter. He helped me process through a liminal moment in my life that freed me up to make the next right step.”

  • Brandon Beckwith - Salvation Army

    “Curtis helped me hone in some of my gifts and showed me ways to leverage my skills within my cultural setting. I made everything so complex, but Curtis helped make things simple so that I could grow in my leadership, capacity, and capability to serve my area of ministry.”

  • Matt Buehrle

    “I hit a wall in my life and felt like I was paralyzed - unable to even think about a way forward. Curtis helped me imagine a future for myself and gave me the tools to move into some new deeply transforming practices that have shaped my life for the better. He did this with precision, passion, and care. I feel like I can now navigate future obstacles in my path with courage.”