You've reached a crossroads.
Something no longer feels right.
You’re frustrated with the way things are, unclear about what needs to change, and unsure of what comes next.
This moment isn’t a crisis; it’s an invitation to Review, Reclaim, Redesign, and RISE.
If you're ready to lead your next chapter by design and grow a career that feels alive, meaningful, and truly yours, I'm here to help you design it and lead it from the inside out.
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Over 100 Women Served Individually
Across INGOs, the UN, Philanthropy, and Development Banks
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23+ Years in the Sector
Spanning Field Operations to Global Headquarters
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PCC | Professional Certified Coach
ICF-PCC Credentialed & Certified Holistic Wellness Coach
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Community Advocate
Creating spaces where women support each other & thrive together
Maybe you're still delivering results, still showing up, and still contributing.
But internally, something has shifted; something feels off, and you don’t want to settle for “good enough”.
You're going in circles about what you should do next — thinking about it, researching it, talking to friends — but never quite landing anywhere clear. You second-guess yourself in ways you didn't before. You wonder if this hesitation is wisdom or fear.
The sector is shifting around you. Your season of life is shifting, too. The career that once felt alive and meaningful now feels like something you’ve got to do, and it’s pulling in a direction that no longer fits.
You’re ready to reconnect with your spark and lead your career with intention, rather than being shaped by circumstances.
You're not lost. You've arrived at a crossroads, and this is where the work begins.
Career Redesign & Leadership for Women in Social Impact
How does a career you love that also contributes to meaningful change in the world sound?
Whether you're stuck and unclear on what comes next, or ready to build the strategy and mindset to get there, I can help.
I'm Dolores.
I work with purpose-driven women in social impact, helping them design and lead their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and intention. Not just the next role but the next evolution of who they are and how they want to lead.
After 23 years in humanitarian response, I found myself asking the same question you're asking now. Something no longer fits.
I tried, failed, tried again, and eventually leaped. What I discovered is that the answer was always there. I just needed a process to hear it clearly, and the self-trust to act on it.
That's exactly what I'm here to help you do now with my tested and proven journey.
I have been there, and I am not special. Many of my clients have been there, and they are just like you. If they could find their way through it, so can you.
You don't have to choose between making a difference with your work and living well.
Impact and wellbeing are not competing priorities. They belong together. When your work reflects who you are and how you want to contribute, both your impact and your wellbeing grow.
The Journey
Rise By Design™
A program designed for women in social impact who are ready to steer their careers by design, not by default.
A journey that unfolds across four phases, each building on the last and bringing you closer to your best next chapter.
Client Reviews
"If you're feeling stuck or circling the same ideas without momentum, Dolores will help you shift from spinning to building, gently, powerfully, and with so much heart."
— Jennifer, Free Lance
"Her approach helped me transform fear into clarity and self-doubt into confidence. Today, I feel reconnected to my purpose and ready to navigate this next chapter with renewed energy and conviction."
— Rocio - Communication Advisor, UN
"What impressed me most was her ability to adapt to my needs, providing gentle nudges that helped me discover the answers to my own doubts and questions on my own... it is comforting to have someone in your corner who can offer perspective through the ups and downs of the sector and professional life."
— Laura, Public Health, INGO
You don't do this alone.
Alongside your private coaching and as a complementary space you can lean into, you can join a community of purpose-driven women navigating similar seasons, each choosing to lead and rise by design. Monthly group coaching and Rise Circles extend your journey and help sustain your momentum beyond our private work.
Let’s Chat
If something on this page resonated, that's worth paying attention to.
You don't need to have it all figured out before we talk. You just need to be ready to stop going in circles alone and start making sense of what’s possible.
A Clarity Call is a real conversation. We'll talk about where you are, what you're navigating, and what could move forward.
No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.
Let's start with a 40-minute complimentary call.
A safe space for us to talk about what’s going on for you, what you need right now, and whether one of my coaching packages is the right next step.
