Courtney Long’s journey to SWIHA was, well, long. Her journey began back in 2002, while she was working as a social worker in Michigan. She was helping adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia, serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and traumatic injuries. While she loved to help people, the job was mentally and spiritually exhausting, and never quite felt like her true calling. While in Michigan Courtney starting hearing of this new thing called Life Coaching, yet the timing wasn’t ever quite right to do anything about it.
Learning the importance of listening to our guts or inner knowing, not just with our minds, was a crucial lesson for me.
~ Courtney Long
Courtney recalls her initial Life Coaching program, taught by a master Life Coach named Richard Seaman, and how much of an impact it had on her: “The program blew me away. It helped me discover who I truly am. I went through a major personal transformation in the program. I loved when Richard Seaman taught us the difference between our head, heart and inner knowing. Learning the importance of listening to our guts or inner knowing, not just with our minds, was a crucial lesson for me.”
Courtney also went on to graduate from SWIHA’s Hypnotherapy and Reiki programs. She was initially drawn to Hypnotherapy because, at the time, she had insomnia. “Hypnotherapy helped me heal what was keeping me awake and allow myself to peacefully sleep again. And, I learned so much more. I fell in love with the land of the Subconscious mind. Major transformation can take place by clearing out our old fears, blocks and limiting beliefs. I healed so much old pain and hurt within me, and finally realized I was good enough, worthy and lovable.” Some of her favorite classes were Sacred Agreements, Subconscious Intervention, Past Life Regression, and Spirit Releasement.
l fell in love with the land of the Subconscious mind.
~ Courtney Long
When asked to further describe her company and how she works with her clients, Courtney had this to say: “I help spiritual seekers discover their divine Life Purpose, confidently connect with the Angels and open their intuition, so they can shine brightly, share their gifts, shift the planet, and make the difference they were born to make.“
Courtney also explained that her business, which is named “Courtney Long Angels,” offers life-changing retreats, virtual classes, workshops, Intuitive Angel Readings, guided meditations, hypnotherapy and more! She’s also in the process of creating an Intuitive Angel Reading certification class. Her business is mostly virtual at this point, as she teaches webinars and online classes, in addition to doing lots of Angel readings via the phone or over Skype. She also teaches destination retreats in-person.
In regards to what tools she uses to market her business, Courtney shared five major tips:
Typically, a client of Courtney’s can expect the following high-vibe emotions after working with her: Joy, laughter, fun, hope, and a heart-opening experiences. Her intention is to support them in finding clarity in their calling or life purpose and knowing on a very deep level that they are loved by the Universe.
Courtney glows when reporting her greatest joys when working with people is “the joy of connecting with the Angels and their departed loved ones, helping people to find a deeper connection to their own soul, and fully support them in connecting with the realm of Spirit. I fly high when I am even a small part of someone experiencing the freedom and confidence to be their authentic selves, shine brightly, share their gifts and make a true difference in this world.”
Her journey through SWIHA as a student has now brought her back, this time as a teacher! She primarily teaches the Public Speaking class, although she’s taught several other classes over the years. When asked what it’s like to be on the other end of the spectrum as a teacher, Courtney explained:
When I asked what the biggest lesson she’s learned as teacher at SWIHA, Courtney had this to say: “I am an instrument of Spirit. My job is to facilitate learning, discussion and to ask awesome questions so the students can have their own AHAs and self-reflections. In other words, the more I get out of the way and let the magic happen, the more fun and meaningful it is for everyone.”
In closing, Courtney had this beautiful message to share for future or current SWIHA graduates:
“Follow your heart and soul. Find your own path. It may look very different from what you used to think it would be. It may look very different from your family’s expectations. Follow your own path. Be your authentic self. The more time you spend in self-discovery, the more you’ll have to offer your clients. Be brave and dive into the depths of your soul. Go through your own healing journey – continually. And share your message. Speak, write your book or share in other ways. You have a story inside. Have the courage to say YES to you, to say YES to your gifts and YES to your dreams. You deserve it, and this world needs YOU and your beautiful LIGHT.“
As a recent graduate of the University of Miami with a B.A. in Creative Writing and Journalism, Anthony Scarpulla serves as freelance Creative Copywriter. With a deep yearning to uncover the hidden, spiritual and esoteric realms of life and nature, Anthony aims to incorporate his passion into everything he loves, whether it’s writing poetry, music production and djing, to blogging, editing, and one day soon, healing work!
