About Dr. Elizabeth-Anne Stewart

Born in England and raised both in England and on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta, I have always been a leader with multiple interests, inexhaustible energy and a delight in creativity. I love people, and especially enjoy the roles of teacher and life coach. Nothing pleases me more than to midwife an "Ah Ha" moment, a catalyst for meaningful change and for growth in awareness. ​In my many years as a faculty member/ university minister at DePaul University, I was known as "The Great Motivator," a quality that to this day remains the hallmark of my ministerial coaching. I like to think of myself as constantly engaged in the Transformation of Consciousness -- both my own and that of others. Despite my many activities, I'm a contemplative Catholic who seeks grounding in prayer and silence. 

As a teacher and spiritual guide, I am committed to expanding consciousness and compassion through the inward journey; my goal is to assist spiritual seekers connect more deeply with their Divine Source, thereby helping them tap into the extraordinary capacities within.

Over the years, my range of interests has included  retreat facilitation, balancing archetypes, healing with the imagination, photography, and dancing Argentine Tango! Each of these seemingly unrelated activities demands active listening, mindfulness, radical presence, and a positive regard for the client— all invaluable skills for any spiritual guide!

A Board Certified Life Coach (BCC), I am credentialed by The International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I also hold a PhD in Theology and a B.A. (Hons) in English from the University of Malta, an M.A. in English from DePaul and a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Claret Center. 

In addition to my private practice in  Life Coaching, Coach Education, Coach Mentoring, Spiritual Direction, and Writing Coaching,  I serve on faculty at the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT),  and, from 2020-2023, served as Director of Education for ThrivingTogether, an ICF-certified ministerial coaching program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago. As part of my commitment to the coaching profession, I am serving on the ICF "CoachBok" team project, creating content to expand understanding of the Core Competencies. I also volunteer as an official facilitator for WBECS/Coaching.com, a community of over 150,000 coaches from 180 countries. Coaching.com showcased my coaching practice on September 28th, 2023; my presentation was entitled, "Epiphany Moments in Coaching."  This presentation formed the basis for my new book, Unlocking Epiphany Moments: A Primer for Life Coaches and Other Inner Guides, currently in production at Collective Ink, U.K. 

My articles and poetry have appeared in such publications as Coaching World, The Bible Today, Currents in Theology and Mission, Presence, Emmanuel, Modern Liturgy,  and Today’s Parish. Since 2005, I have published a weekly E-Commentary, Sunday BibleTalk,  having written for Living Faith from 1985-2005. As a speaker, I have presented across the country as well as internationally. My publications –including twelve books of theology, scripture, spirituality, and poetry—are housed at Loyola University’s Women and Leadership Archives.

As a Life Coach, I consider ideal clients to be those who live fully and passionately. With over 35 years' experience offering inner guidance, I work with individuals and ministry teams committed to moving beyond "bad news" and limiting circumstances to create a new reality, not only for humankind but for all creation.  I encourage clients to re-discover the fire within, re-kindle their enthusiasm, and re-commit to a life of service.

Though I serve primarily in Christian contexts, I work with clients from every faith tradition as well as those without a formal religious affiliation. In addition to coaching, I am available for individual and group retreats, motivational seminars, keynote addresses and creativity workshops. My background uniquely positions me to assist  teams explore their vision/mission, develop their ministry skills and extend their pastoral reach. 

Clients have included clergy, lay ministers, members of religious communities, coaching students,  secular and religious institutions,  spiritual seekers from every walk of life and everyday people "in transition." 

I am available to meet with you or your team in person, or else via Zoom. Please contact me to schedule a complimentary "no obligation" initial conversation!