About ME

Hi. I’m Leilani.

I coach, mentor, train and counsel people on happiness, resilience and self-leadership.

I help people (re)discover their inner strength, gain insights to the deepest issues that is blocking them

So they can attain the change they want for their life.

My approach is trauma-informed and strength-based. I apply holistic coaching style. Together, we will look at and address the problem in its totality so the impact for you is lasting. You will walk away with tools that you can use to enhance your well-being : body, mind and heart.

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Everyone has a story.

It’s not our story that determines our path, it’s what we make of it.

Leilani with Dr. Gabor Mate, renowned author and expert in addiction and childhood trauma

I am A LICENSED Social Worker, certified Happiness and Well-being Coach AND co-foundeR OF Metamorphany Changemakers.

I dream of a world where Happiness and Holistic Well-being is enjoyed by everyone, regardless of one’s background or socio-economic status. This is why, in every role that I assumed, I advocate for a fairer and equitable social welfare, child protection, and education system. As the face of the system, I made sure that in my practice my clients see a more humane system and one that is compassionate.

To enable me to continue my work without being bound by restrictive structures and cookie cutter solutions, I set up my own practice. I also co-founded Metamorphany Changemakers, a social enterprise that help purpose-driven talents evolve into exponential impact makers / leaders. Metamorphany help transform cultures of organizations into one with innovation, purpose, and well-being at its heart.

I am dedicated to helping people talk more freely about mental health and their challenges with it. My goal is to help lower the stigma around mental health especially within cultures and for governments to recognize mental wellness as a basic need. We cannot live a fulfilled life if we are worried, stressed and unhappy with our work and relationships. Mental health services should and must be accessible to everyone.

I am committed to making holistic wellness (Mind, Body, and Heart) a key part of one’s daily life and at the center of every organization.

If I am able to help lift people to a higher level of self-leadership and unlock their full potentials, then collectively, no challenge in our current reality is too big.

PROUDLY SERVED

I help people live life effortlessly and become the best version of themselves.

I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to work across different fields of social work practice in North America, Australasia, Europe, and Central- & Southeast Asia, including post-conflict countries and remote, and underserved communities. I have helped individuals, teams, and communities rise up to challenges and become active partners in development.

YEARS

And, after more than 30 years of giving my all as an employee in social services, healthcare, and international development, I have set up my own practice with the aim to reach more people. To enable me to continue to help those that I have served for many years, and also help other social workers and people who are in a caregiving or service providing role. I am especially committed to bringing my experience and bespoke happiness, resilience, and self-leadership programs to Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations that provide public benefit.

Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, I started my practice as a community organizer in disadvantaged communities in Quiapo and Tondo, Manila. I worked with marginalized women, assisting them to take leadership roles in the community.

UN

After serving the Philippine government in developing policies and programs for people with disabilities, I joined the United Nations in Albania and Afghanistan to assist in the democratization and decentralization of governance through capacity building of local leaders.

Fueled by my desire for a fairer child protection system, I dedicated years of my career working with migrant and indigenous children and families in Canada and Australia. I have shared my knowledge and experience with new social workers as a lecturer in academia, and during the recent Covid-19 pandemic I have devoted my time to helping chronically ill families and children who cannot leave their homes and are dependent on receiving home care services.

My unique professional experience working across different fields of social work practice in the various cultural settings worldwide, and my own many life transitions, have inspired me to purposefully offer my expertise and services to anyone who is faced with professional or personal challenges, or, feels stuck or hindered by adverse self-beliefs. I believe that holistic well-being and happiness is a human right. Living and working with ease is a practice that is easier than you think. Allow me to show you.

Here’s what I offer

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01.

Coaching

Most successful people hire coaches to help them see their blind spots and accelerate the achievement of their goals.

I can help you gain insights to limiting beliefs and patterns that prevents you from utilizing your full potential.

I work successfully with people who are challenged with life choices, relationships, work-life balance, and going through tough transitions in life.

02.

MENTORING and Supervision

Whether you are a seasoned social worker or just starting, it always helps to have someone whom you can discuss freely your doubts or worries without the fear of being judged.

With my broad experience in direct service delivery, I can help clear those doubts so you can be confident in your practice and work with ease.

I provide supervision to students in the following areas of practice : health, child protection, environment, community and international development.

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CounselinG

Counseling is focused on healing from traumatic experiences. By looking at your past, you can move from surviving to living by re-establishing your sense of safety.

Trauma has a lasting impact in your physical and mental health. It affects your ability to think, regulate your emotions and form relationships with others.

Be your own hero and take that first step. Get in touch now.

04.

Trainings and workshops

I offer training programs on self-leadership, resilience and happiness.

I work with individuals, teams and organizations to make holistic well-being (Mind, Body, and Heart) a key part of one’s daily life and at the center of every organization.

I use science based and proven tools to ensure the effectiveness and lasting impact of my training programs.

Are You Ready For The Change?

To know more about my practice and how we can work together, get in touch. I offer a free discovery call to get you started with the transformation you desire in your life.

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