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Union Life Coaching Guides You Toward Balance, Clarity & Confidence

Unlike therapy, which often explores the past, our virtual and in-person certified life coaching of North Andover MA focuses on the future—helping individuals create balance, gain clarity, and achieve goals.

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Certified Life COaching Specializing in

Stress & Anxiety

Union Life Coaching in North Andover MA provides structured guidance to help individuals manage stress and anxiety effectively. Through personalized life coaching, clients develop practical strategies to identify triggers, reframe negative thought patterns, and cultivate a balanced mindset. By focusing on actionable solutions and long-term resilience, life coaching empowers individuals to navigate challenges with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of control.

Health & Wellbeing

Union Life Coaching supports the development of sustainable habits that promote overall well-being. By integrating evidence-based strategies in stress management, mindfulness, and behavior change, coaching fosters improved mental and physical health. Union Life Coaching sessions focus on goal setting, accountability, and cognitive reframing to encourage healthier lifestyle choices, enhance emotional resilience, and optimize daily performance. Through a structured approach, clients gain the tools necessary to create lasting balance and long-term wellness.

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Russ Fichera:
Certified Life Coach In North Andover & The Merrimack Valley

Russ Fichera, the owner and operator of Union Life Coaching in North Andover MA, has spent years working with people and recently became a certified life coach. His passion lies in helping individuals gain clarity, take action, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Becoming a certified life coach required extensive training in active listening, powerful questioning, and guiding clients toward self-discovery and accountability. This certification ensures a structured, effective approach to coaching, grounded in proven techniques that promote personal growth and transformation.

The professional life coach certification process is rigorous and involves in-depth coursework, practical life coaching experience, and mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field. Having received training from an accredited life coaching program covering core coaching principles (e.g. goal setting, behavioral change, and overcoming mental roadblocks), Russ looks forward to helping his clients achieve the self-awareness and self-actualization that they deserve through honest & authentic life coaching. Union Life Coaching offers virtual life coaching via video calls for convenience and flexibility, as well as in-person life coaching in North Andover MA for the clients in Massachusetts and beyond. 

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How LIFE Coaching Works

Life coaching is a structured, client-driven process designed to facilitate personal and professional growth. Through guided conversations, a coach helps individuals identify goals, recognize obstacles, and develop actionable strategies for success. Using evidence-based techniques such as active listening, powerful questioning, and goal-setting frameworks, coaching fosters self-awareness, accountability, and meaningful progress.

Life coaching sessions typically follow a structured format, beginning with an assessment of current challenges and aspirations. The coach facilitates exploration of underlying beliefs and behaviors, encouraging reflection and new perspectives. With a focus on solution-oriented thinking, clients are guided toward setting clear objectives and creating step-by-step action plans. Regular sessions provide ongoing support, progress evaluation, and necessary adjustments to strategies.

Unlike therapy, which delves into past experiences and psychological healing, life coaching is future-focused and action-oriented. It empowers individuals to take responsibility for their choices, break through limiting patterns, and achieve measurable results. Through this process, clients develop greater confidence, clarity, and resilience, leading to sustained personal and professional transformation.

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What I Do

Utilizing years of experience in relationship-building as well as many hours of supervised training sessions, Russ helps clients gain new perspectives, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life. By fostering self-awareness and personal responsibility, Russ’s coaching empowers individuals to create lasting change and take control of their future.

Unexpected, deep changes, such as (but not limited to) job loss, mental or physical illness, physical moves, or relationship challenges can shake otherwise unflappable individuals to their core. Russ helps individuals navigate these challenges through researched and holistic clinical methods. Russ has effectively counseled many clients to reveal and embrace the proximate (and often very exciting) steps in their lives.

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Guide you on taking action

Help you look with in

Ask powerful questions that will raise awareness

Help you to take responsibility

TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying

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For a long time, I struggled with depression and anxiety, but as a man, I found it incredibly difficult to admit I needed help, let alone seek it out. Societal pressures and the fear of being perceived as weak kept me silent and suffering. Finding Russ as a life coach was a turning point for me.

From our very first session, Russ created a safe and non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable being vulnerable and honest about my struggles. He understood the unique challenges men face when dealing with mental health issues and helped me break down those barriers. He didn’t just offer generic advice; he listened deeply, asked insightful questions, and tailored his approach to my specific needs and circumstances.

Russ provided me with practical tools and strategies to manage my anxiety and challenge negative thought patterns. He helped me identify the root causes of my depression and develop healthy coping mechanisms. More importantly, he empowered me to take control of my life and build a more positive and fulfilling future.

What I appreciated most about working with Russ was his genuine empathy and unwavering support. He celebrated my small victories and encouraged me during setbacks. He helped me build self-compassion and recognize my own strength.

Seeking help was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but working with Russ was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I am forever grateful for his guidance and support. If you’re a man struggling with depression or anxiety and finding it hard to reach out, I highly recommend connecting with Russ. He can help you reclaim your life and find your own path to well-being. He truly made a difference in my life.

Greg T.
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Words can hardly express the gratitude I feel for Russ and the role he played in helping me navigate my battle with breast cancer. This was the most challenging and frightening period of my life, and without his guidance and support, I truly don’t know where I would be.

Russ wasn’t just a life coach; he was a beacon of light in the darkness. He understood, with incredible empathy and sensitivity, the multifaceted challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. He didn’t just focus on practical strategies (though he provided those in abundance), but also on the emotional, mental, and even spiritual toll the disease takes.

What I appreciated most about Russ was his ability to listen without judgment. He created a safe space where I could express my fears, anxieties, and frustrations without feeling like I was burdening him or anyone else. He validated my feelings and helped me process them in a healthy and constructive way.

He helped me develop coping mechanisms to manage the stress and anxiety associated with treatment. From mindfulness techniques to visualization exercises, Russ equipped me with tools to regain a sense of control in a situation that often felt completely out of my hands. He also helped me focus on the positive aspects of my life and cultivate gratitude, which was essential in maintaining hope and resilience.

Beyond the emotional support, Russ also provided practical assistance. He helped me organize my thoughts, prioritize my needs, and advocate for myself during medical appointments. He reminded me to focus on self-care and encouraged me to take breaks and engage in activities that brought me joy, even when I felt like I had no energy to do so.

Russ truly understands the importance of a holistic approach to healing. He helped me address not only the physical aspects of my illness but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. He empowered me to take an active role in my healing journey and reminded me of my own strength and resilience.

If you are facing a similar challenge, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Russ. He is more than just a life coach; he is a compassionate and insightful guide who can help you navigate the complexities of cancer and emerge stronger on the other side. He gave me the tools and strength to fight, to heal, and to rediscover joy in my life. Thank you, Russ, from the bottom of my heart. He gave me hope and helped me survive.

Jeanne B.
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Before I met Russ, I felt trapped in a body that wasn’t mine. Weighing in at 250 pounds, I was unhappy, unhealthy, and honestly, hopeless. I’d tried countless diets and exercise regimes in the past, but nothing seemed to stick. Then I found Russ, and everything changed.

Russ isn’t just a life coach; he’s a transformative force. What sets him apart is his holistic approach. He didn’t just hand me a meal plan and tell me to hit the gym. Instead, he took the time to understand my struggles, my motivations (and lack thereof!), and the underlying issues that were contributing to my weight gain. He helped me identify detrimental habits, challenge negative self-talk, and build a foundation of self-belief that I genuinely didn’t know I possessed.

He’s a master at accountability. He didn’t let me off the hook when I faltered, but he also didn’t judge me. He helped me learn from my mistakes, adjust my strategies, and get back on track with renewed energy. This patient and supportive approach was crucial to my long-term success.

And the results speak for themselves. In just over a year, I lost 82 pounds, dropping from 250 to 168. This wasn’t just about the numbers on the scale; it was about regaining control of my life. I feel healthier, more confident, and more energized than I have in years. Importantly, I achieved this without resorting to weight loss shots or other quick-fix solutions. This was a sustainable, lifestyle change guided by Russ.

If you’re struggling with weight loss and feeling lost and overwhelmed, I wholeheartedly recommend Russ. He’s more than just a life coach; he’s a partner in your journey to a healthier, happier you. He’s gifted with the ability to empower and motivate, and he genuinely cares about his clients’ success. He changed my life, and I believe he can change yours too.

Audrey N.