Hi, I’m Ted Winkworth. I’m a certified coach and licensed therapist. Because of my background, most people describe work with me as being more emotional and sometimes scarier than work with people who are strictly trained as coaches. I welcome that description. I know that many of our choices are emotionally driven, even when we think we’re being logical. And I believe that by leaning into the emotions we often avoid, we can break out of old patterns and habits that keep us stuck.
It’s important to note that coaching is not about diagnosing or fixing anything. Instead, I want my clients imagining a life where they are the main character in their own story. Dave Chappelle said we’re all living inside the strongest dream in the room. If that’s true, a lot of us are living inside someone else’s dream - a story with nothing in it for us - at work, in relationships, and even in our free time.
This kind of work is about gaining the humility to understand when you are living in someone else’s dream and to have the courage to start creating your own. When you do, it leads to a feeling of deep resonance - that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you just know you’re right where you’re supposed to be. And that resonance builds the motivation that you’ll need to go out and make that vision real.
Over the last decade I’ve worked with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, social connectors, and others from all walks of life who have one thing in common: They know they have something to offer their community or their world that they just haven’t quite brought into the light yet. Through the coaching process we help define that offering, strategize, and execute. In short, we make the dream real.
I should note here that some people are really struggling. They can’t imagine a “good” life. They’re so stuck in the pain of anxiety or depression or the leftovers from past trauma that forward movement feels impossible. If this sounds like you, there is a path to a better life for you too but the methods look a little different. You can learn more about my purely therapy work at cottonwoodcoaching.com/therapy.
If you’re interested in learning more about what we offer or getting to know me a bit better, book a free 30 minute phone intro. I’d love to meet you.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, I am a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and a member of the Coach Training Institute, as well as a Professional Certified Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation. I specialize in Communication, Relationships, and Career Advancement.
Being a Co-Active Coach means I engage in a collaborative partnership with you. My experience, skills, and knowledge, combined with your strong desire to make an impact in your life, is what allows transformative work to unfold. I work to quickly meet the most capable parts of you and then put those capabilities to work. Outside of our coaching sessions, I am committed to providing actionable steps that will move you towards living authentically and purposefully, in alignment with your vision for success. I stay up-to-date on the latest coaching methodologies and research to ensure our sessions are tailored to your unique needs.
I have a fundamental belief that the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. How you communicate with and treat yourself, as well as whether you trust and respect yourself, deeply impacts all other important relationships in your life. Nurturing and tending to this relationship with yourself is essential for thriving in your personal and professional life. That is where we will start. If you’re interested in learning more about me or are curious about how coaching could play a role in your life, schedule a free 30-minute Intro Session and we can talk about it.
