The George Washington University, Washington, DC BA, Major: Psychology, Minor: Applied Statistics
Certified Reiki, Levels I & II, David Wright, Washington, DC, 2009 Certified Healer, The Art of Healing, Helen Yamada, Black Mountain, NC, 2011 Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Levels 1-4, The REAL Center, Asheville, NC, 2011-2024 Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer, The Center for Nonviolent Communication, 2020 Certified Inner Presence Coach, Inner Presence Institute, 2021 (Advanced Seminar, 2022) Facilitator of “The Work” by Byron Katie, 2022, 2023, 2024 LinkedIn ProFinder Coach, Since 2019: Nancy Swift
I have worked with all kinds of people — artists, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, social change activists, job seekers, other coaches, and therapists who are doing deep work to find empowerment in all aspects of life, including their professions.
The kind of Inner Presence Coaching I do is grounded in compassionate presence and allows for astounding results.
Inner Presence Coaching is based on: 1) Observing and Awareness, 2) Internal Family Systems (IFS), and 3) Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
The environment I co-create with clients allows for the emergence of inner wisdom in an amazingly transformative way. Some call it “effortless transformation.” You’ll see why when you work with me.
With a high degree of presence, I help usher in the conditions for empathic connection leading to empowerment.
When it comes to Career Coaching, we can focus only on LinkedIn and three time-tested strategies for your most effective job search to get the ideal role for you right now.
American Association of University Women Washington, DC
AmeriCorps Project Conserve Hendersonville, NC
Cable and Communications Association for Marketing Oxon Hill, MD
Nancy is passionate about her material and compassionate with people. She uses her gifts to bring tangible help to people in individual and group settings. Highly recommend her!
Bill, DivorceCare Facilitator
The space Nancy cultivates in her groups and workshops is nurturing, safe, and bright. Her enthusiasm for NVC, her lived experience, and her care for participants greatly supports an environment rich with learning and growth.
Megan P., SeekHealing Community Manager
Nancy has very skillful means in reflection and deep understanding. She creates a space of support and is very effective in her listening ability. I have always felt the freedom to express myself just as I am. She has the ability to support with empathy and connection.I highly recommend her.
Dennis H., Inner Presence Coach & Coaching Client
We covered a lot even though it didn’t seem like it. I’d never heard different parts of me talk before. Really good. Really helpful. Very insightful. I’m very grateful.
Josh V., Coaching Client
I felt more comfortable than I expected to. Nancy’s calming nature is a big part of that. She talked about some of her own issues which made me feel safe to open up. Nancy is deliberate in her speech and that gives a sense of real care.
Jennifer W., Workshop Participant
Every person … every workplace … should have a coach like Nancy. If they did, maybe a lot of people wouldn’t feel so hopeless.
Carol, Coaching Client
This is helping my life more than I thought it could.
Sheila, C-Suite Coaching Client
Enormously fruitful sessions.
Susan K., Coaching Client
Nancy is positive, energetic, creative and supportive. How many people get the opportunity to work with someone possessing those characteristics? It was truly my pleasure to work with her at a very important time in my life.
Edward A., Coaching Client
Nancy is knowledgeable, positive, and supportive.
Lorette P., Black Mountain Women’s Retreat
Nancy was a great trainer. Her delivery of the material made it interesting, and it was well put together. Highly recommend her.
Laura F., Black Mountain Women’s Retreat
Nancy is wise. Her presence is sincere and soothing. More importantly, if comes from a pure source.
James M. Davis, Ph.D., Asheville, NC
I learned how getting more in touch with my needs can help with self-compassion.
Anonymous Workshop Participant
I felt welcomed and heard and my questions were answered thoughtfully.
Anonymous Workshop Participant
Past and Current Workshops
Art Room – A Should-free Space! Visit NVCAsheville Events for more information.
Unleash the Power of LinkedIn: Do the Work You Love! This is your LinkedIn top-to-bottom Profile review, Over two sessions, we’ll help you get noticed in a crowded marketplace.
“Why?” Can be a Cruel Question Do you ever suspect you’re being criticized with ‘why’ questions? For example, Why did you do that …? Why do you always …? Why would anyone …? Why didn’t you …? Why don’t you just …? In this workshop, you’ll discover if you are asking ‘why’ tinged with judgment and advice-giving or with warm curiosity. If other’s are doing the questioning, we’ll share ideas about ways to end the cycle.
The Artist’s Way at Work in Your Life Based on the book by Julia Cameron. An intensive 12-week journey.
Transforming Enemy Images A workshop that looks at the needs behind creating enemy images and how to meet those needs in other ways. Restore everyone’s dignity!
From Nice to Spice: Moving From People-pleasing to Authenticity It is a high price people pay for disowning parts of themselves by continually putting others’ needs before their own. Popular culture calls it “co-dependency.” Experience the joy and freedom of being true to yourself.
Self-care: Beyond the Spa This workshop focuses on self-connection, self-empathy and self-acceptance.
Say No, Stay Connected and Enter Relational Dialogue One aspect of “people-pleasing” behavior is that people say yes when they want to say no. Then they realize we are not in alignment with that answer and feel any number of emotions. Many people place others’ needs before their own (called “co-dependency” by some). What follows is blaming others – or engaging in other strategies – to try to feel better. This workshop allows room to practice saying ‘no’ based on a key NVC principle that every NO is a YES to something.
7 Ways to Shift From Reactivity to Harmony Take any exit ramp (there are at least seven) and say goodbye to the cycle of submission, disappointment, and resentment. By doing so, you can arrive at harmony and connection. Based on The Vortex of Submission.
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed psychologist or licensed healthcare professional and my coaching does not replace the expertise of psychologists or other licensed healthcare professionals. Coaching is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of clinical therapy or medical advice. I will exercise my best professional effort, skill, care and ethics at all times; however, I cannot guarantee the outcome of coaching efforts and/or recommendations I offer. My guidance and comments are expressions of my knowledge, skills, and experience.
