Cole Baker-Bagwell

I come from a long line of healers and helpers dating back to the late 1800's. I know that we have the power to change ourselves and our lives. Knowledge, intention, and practice make it possible. How we think and what we believe shapes our reality. That's why I became a coach and it's why I focus on mindset.

How I Coach

I’m intuitive, curious, and I listen like my life depends on it. I'm (unapologetically) obsessed with our human ability to reset from the emotional, energetic, and mental sludge that causes us to struggle and rewire our brains by optimizing our mind-body connection. These are the ultimate life hacks.

I discovered mindfulness and meditation as a super stressed out 20-something, 30+ years ago. I've been hooked ever since. These are ride or die foundational practices in my daily life.

My Background

I'm a Master Certified Professional Life Coach dedicated to helping people live their most fulfilling and intentional lives. I hold a master level certification in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and I am currently pursuing my certification in Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery along with a Master Reiki designation through Duke Integrative Health. 

Prior to coaching, I spent 20 years in corporate sales, strategy, consulting, and coaching. I've founded three companies—all focused on helping and healing. I’ve pivoted, bet on myself, and held many titles across my career. My most favorite is Mom. My son, Luke, is the greatest joy of my life.

My Coaching Methodology

I integrate mind-body science with mindfulness, meditation, and somatic practice. I coach the whole system and the whole person, mind, body, and soul because we are all three, all the time. When the system is balanced, possibility is endless.

My Approach

I take a personalized, human-to-human approach because I believe everyone deserves that quality and depth of attention.

Outside of Coaching

I'm the host of She Grabs The Mic podcast, a facilitator, writer, speaker, and university guest lecturer. I'm also a deeply curious life-long learner. I love to rollerblade, travel, and strike up conversations with strangers. I listen to vinyl, read books I hold in my hand, and long for the days when I could twirl my phone cord around my finger. I’m happiest when I have my hands in the earth and the people I love most around my table.

I live in Raleigh, NC and the Blue Ridge mountains with my husband, Andrew, our cute as heck little “Deagle” dog, Marty Byrd, and a very wise tortoise named Bear.

I coach you to change your life from the inside out. I use mindfulness to help you identify the mental, emotional, and energetic sludge that keeps you stuck in a rut to improve your self-awareness, clarity, and confidence. Awareness is key to adopting new habits, patterns, and rewiring your brain 

I apply somatic practice and the healing power of the vagus nerve to help you regulate your nervous system, strengthen emotional intelligence, and improve your holistic health, happiness, and quality of life.

I coach you to develop clarity and confidence if you're navigating a life transition or making a career pivot. I coach you to overcome limiting beliefs like imposter syndrome, fear, judgment, and shame so you can change your mental narrative.

If 'stressed out' has become your daily set point, you're in the throes of menopause, or living the reality of the sandwich generation, you will develop tools to regulate your nervous system, ground, and find balance. 

If you're ready to understand your mind, and optimize your mind-body connection, let's have a conversation.

How I Help

If you're navigating a life transition or the identity challenges that come with divorce, death of a partner, empty nesting, or a career change, I can help you strengthen clarity and resolve. 

If old beliefs and narratives have diminished your confidence, I can help you challenge those beliefs, change your narrative, and find your voice. 

If ADD or ADHD are part of your brain's wiring, I can help you sharpen your focus and channel your gifts.

If you're ready to map a plan to achieve a goal or detox from overwhelm, I can help you restore balance to your system and rediscover your energy.

Our work together will give you a new understanding of yourself, a deep appreciation for all you have navigated, and the clarity and confidence to actively choose the life you want to live. If you're ready to change your life from the inside out, I’d love to meet you!