Hello, I'm Maja Reed

In my late twenties, I was struggling with the impact of childhood trauma, anxiety, and a harsh, self-hating inner critic. I tried to numb the pain with alcohol, drugs, and food. Eventually, I hit rock bottom—I lost my job and became homeless. Deep down, I sensed life could be different. I wanted to change, and yet I didn't know how or believe it was possible. I faced a choice: continue down the same path or accept the help offered. I chose to accept help. Today, my life is radically different. The vision I once had of myself—just a faint whisper in the fog—has become my reality.

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I've now been in recovery for 34 years. I have a healthier, more balanced relationship with food, and I’ve learned not to control or suppress difficult thoughts and emotions, but to meet them with empathy, compassion, and curiosity. By exploring my experiences without judgment, I’ve made choices that align with my vision and values—authenticity, empathy, and service.

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This journey sparked my passion for supporting others. For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals and organizations transform through a blend of empathy-based coaching, mindset exploration, and strategic development. I serve as a guide, creating space for empathy, curiosity, and deep listening. This approach supports people and businesses in designing solutions that genuinely work for them.

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My work integrates emotional intelligence, nonviolent communication, neuroscience, and trauma-informed practices to foster resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. I focus on building authentic relationships, trust, and connection. I help individuals, leaders, and teams strengthen empathy-in-action skills to improve communication, collaboration, and performance, without losing sight of people’s humanity.

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I create safe, judgment-free spaces for exploration, insight, and action. By integrating emotional awareness with executive function and strategic thinking, I support clients in creating aligned, achievable solutions. And while the work is deep, it doesn’t have to be heavy. Humor is essential to my approach—gentle, compassionate humor that helps us laugh at our challenges without minimizing them. It lightens the journey and makes it feel possible.

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The change I support is rooted in reconnecting with what’s already within—your values, needs, and strengths. Whether I’m working with an individual or a team, the process is about designing aligned, sustainable shifts that foster clarity, confidence, and meaningful impact.

I bring warmth, empathy, and a little laughter to every step of the journey.

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