The Coherence
Advantage Leadership Series:

Making Your Emotions

Work for You

Learn the skills and techniques necessary to increase your resilience, expand your energy, align your physiology, and up-level consistently for a healthier and happier life.

Want to turn stress into resilience, clarity, and positive emotions?

Want to recharge your battery throughout the day instead of draining it?

Want to gain clarity on unconscious obstacles and change outdated behavior?

Want to implement new problem-solving techniques you've never seen before?

Upcoming Series Event: July 16th - August 6th, 2026 | Four Weeks - Thursdays, 4:00 PM PST

Next Series Event: September 10th - October 1st, 2026 | Four Weeks - Thursdays, 5:00 PM PST

Early Bird Registration Ends August 31st – Secure Your Spot Today!

Get energized on demand, so your daily life is more enjoyable.

Boost your daily performance and make better decisions.

Expand your flexibility and resilience.

Reverse the negative impact stress has on your health, work, and quality of life.

Enhance your decision intuition and creativity.

Increase awareness of how thoughts and emotions affect the body and the resulting impact of coherence.

Get in the zone intentionally and at anytime.

Eliminate negative and inefficient emotions.

Effectively manage anxiety, pressure, and excitability.

Increase confidence and self control, and regain energy for better living.

Improve focus during stressful moments.

Effectively prepare, shift, and recover attitudes and emotions to feel better more often and optimize energy.

"HeartMath is the owner's manual we've been waiting for—

to help us recognize and utilize our heart's energy to help heal our bodies and our lives."

— Christiane Northrup, MD, Author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

PROVEN Stress Intervention Techniques & Performance Boosters

HeartMath® is the only scientifically-validated system of stress intervention techniques and objective biometric feedback that quantifiably—and dramatically—boosts the health and performance of individuals and organizations.

The Coherence system empowers people to self-regulate their emotions and behaviors to reduce stress, increase resilience, and unlock their natural intuitive guidance for making more effective choices.

This enables people to break through to greater levels of personal balance, creativity, insights, and health.

According to the Institute of HeartMath, a research organization based in Santa Cruz, CA, different emotions trigger different heart rhythms, sending different messages back to the brain. These messages determine what your brain tells your body to do, from effective performance on one end of the spectrum to choking on the other.

Over 1,400 people at six global companies showed the following results were sustained six months after after taking Coherence training:

60% reduction in anxiety

45% reduction in exhaustion

41% reduction in job dissatisfaction

24% improvement in the ability to focus

25% improvement in listening ability

17% improvement in home/work conflict

In today's ever-changing, complex world, stress seems to be the norm. People are incurring stress on many levels, much of which is unconscious, from their personal lives to their work environment, the stress of loved ones, and the chaos of society... every day.

The Coherence techniques are research-based and scientifically proven to reduce your physiological stress response and allow you to reset and shift into a more coherent state of mind and body. These techniques are simple and designed to be used on the go so you can tap into the wisdom of your heart to take the wear and tear of the stress out of your life.

Meet your Coherence Coach, Stefanie!

Stefanie is the author of the bestselling book Yes First: Taking Action in Uncertain Times and has been an executive and transformational coach for over twenty years. She is passionate about helping individuals turn their vision into reality and create consistent, meaningful change.

From Olympic gold medalists and philanthropy-driven CEOs to entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing professionals, Stefanie has coached leaders from diverse backgrounds to unlock their genius and lead with purpose.

As a HeartMath Certified Coach, Stefanie teaches practical techniques that enable individuals to shift their physiology and emotional state in just two minutes. She facilitates leadership development programs for Ziksana Consulting, guiding leaders and organizations to build greater coherence, resilience, and heart-led leadership.

Stefanie also serves as a Holistic Coach for Integrated Mental Wellness (IMW) in Encinitas, California, where she helps clients achieve greater emotional and physiological well-being, resilience, and expansion through a holistic and integrative coaching approach.

A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and media guest, Stefanie has appeared on TV, podcasts, and news programs and has hosted a season on Awake TV. Her life's work is dedicated to helping people unlock their potential and live with greater purpose, coherence, and fulfillment.

What Others Have to Say...

Our clients experience life-enhancing results, and that's why we're here.

Heart and brain coherence is the process whereby we learn to self-regulate—developing our ability to generate emotions from within rather than waiting for something outside of us to dictate how we feel.

Dr. Joe Dispenza

I said Yes First, which is the title of Stefanie's Best Selling book, and made a decision to receive guidance on learning to self-regulate my emotions and behaviors to reduce stress, increase resilience, and unlock my heart's natural intuitive guidance.

Tonic L.

As an entrepreneur and business builder since 1989 I have been fortunate as a majority shareholder to have been able to fund and assemble different teams to grow and sell two divisions of the company, Next Proteins Inc. These businesses were in the health and wellness space, particularly whey protein-based nutritional products. Additionally. Next Proteins has invented, developed, and funded 6 US and International Patents for carbonated protein drinks in 38 countries worldwide.

During the period from early 2008 until December 2012, Stefanie worked with me as my only Executive Coach. During this time, I sold one of the company divisions to a group of successfully private equity investors. Stefanie and I would talk or sometimes meet for an hour each week, 44 years a year. Her coaching skills and advice on both a professional and life decision-making basis proved invaluable. So much so that the mark of a great coach is that the student eventually is able to operate using the baked-in skill sets to be able to function autonomously. This I do today.

My time from 2008-2012 with Stefanie was an anchor in my life each week for those years. Our Friday 9am call time was when I knew I would be able to crystalize answers to unresolved issues I was facing at work and sometimes in life. Stefanie's counsel, questioning, insights, patience, and demeanor were instrumental in my significant personal and professional growth for me. In fact, she started working with me originally because I was behaving in what could have become a terminally destructive manner with my team.

Her work with me resulted in a 180-degree change in some of my dysfunctional beliefs, values, and expectations. The result was a fun, relaxed workplace that produced results while I was increasingly less stressed by my role and interactions in the office. The end result for me and Next Proteins was we were able to successfully sell again and have 90% of the team stay there. I would not hesitate to re-engage Stefanie again if I felt I needed a realignment or a check-in. Furthermore, I would highly recommend Stefanie for any position or consultancy she applied for.

David Jenkins • President & CEO, Next Proteins Inc.

The Butterfly Project has worked with Stefanie since 2012. She has a heart for social justice, art and education, which are the founding principles of The Butterfly Project's mission.

Stefanie was instrumental in helping us take a failing business model of operating from scarcity and low-hanging fruit to one of vision, including a strategy for reaching to larger organizations to drive our mission to completion.

She effectively guided our infrastructure team to support the growing demands.

Stefanie is a passionate, highly principled advisor and has helped us to clarify our mission and best practices, as well as guidance with written presentations, the case for funding documents, and focus group support with our marketing materials, including documentary films and educational lessons.

I highly recommend her to those looking to improve the culture, morale, and efficiency of their teams and organizations.

Cheryl Rattner Price • Executive Director & Founder, The Butterfly Project

I so look forward to my weekly call with Stefanie, as she is the touchstone that helps me keep things moving forward.

Stefanie is insightful and has helped me understand and overcome some blocks I was facing through her encouraging, uplifting style of coaching. I can't recommend Stefanie highly enough.

Jeff Chean • Co-Founder & Chief Coffee Guy, Groundwork Coffee Co.

I have known Stefanie for a number of years. Initially, while overseeing the work-life balance programs for Qualcomm, Stefanie and her partner were brought in for some training for our engineers. The content was on-point and engaging, even though we ended up going in a different direction.

Since then, I have had the pleasure of interacting with Stefanie from a coaching perspective and find her to be thoughtful, caring, and, most importantly, extremely insightful. She listens attentively and offers guidance, and suggests action that really does move the needle in a positive direction.

She has a keen understanding of the engineer's mindset and works well in a technology-oriented culture. I highly recommend her for coaching!

Dave Beadle • Veteran Integration Consultant

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"HeartMath found that five minutes of feeling love and care can strengthen your immune system for up to six hours, whereas five minutes of feeling angry can weaken and suppress the immune system for six hours. Love releases very powerful, beneficial chemicals into the body." ~ Marci Shimoff

What You Get in Coherence Leadership Series:

Weekly live group instruction on Zoom

Private email communication between sessions, if needed

Four, One-hour Coherence Sessions with Stefanie

A new Coherence Breathing Technique each week

An audio recording of each Coherence Technique for practice on your own

Handout materials of all strategies and guide sheet to monitor your progress

HeartMath's Award Winning Technology Inner Balance to monitor your Heart Rate Variability, Coherence, and scores at home; ask Stefanie

Next Four Week Series:

July 16th - August 6th, 2026, Four Weeks - Thursdays, 4:00 PM PST

Early Bird Ends July 9th – Secure Your Spot Today!

Can't make these dates?
Click here to get on the waitlist for next session.

Prefer Private Coaching?

You will become skilled in primary HearthMath techniques with your own personal coach to help you focus on your own personal effective integration and application of the HeartMath system to radically improve yourself and your life.

Private clients will also learn how to measure their progress and physiological changes with HeartMath's award-winning Inner Balance™ technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be make ups if I miss a session?

No, sessions will be recorded and you may watch the recording.

Will I have to share my experiences with the group?

YES! Exchanging experiences and ideas helps the entire group learn and grow. Sharing is encouraged to receive the most out of this group course.

Are private sessions available if I prefer not to work in a group?

Yes! Limited private sessions are available for a higher fee, if space permits.

Do I have to practice Coherence Breathing Techniques at home between sessions?

Yes! Think of Coherence Strategies like lifting weights at the gym. The more you practice the better and quicker results you will feel and notice.

Will Coherence Techniques improve other areas of my life?
Yes! Coherence Breathing Techniques, when practiced on a regular basis, will improve many aspects of your well-being and life.

Will Coherence Strategies help me manage my emotions?
Yes! With six months of regular practice, Coherence has been proven to change negative patterns in your behavior. You will notice other improvements after just a few weeks.

Will Coherence Techniques change medical issues I have?
No! Although Heart Based Breathing has positively impacted blood pressure and stress levels in studies, it is not a substitute for medical treatment or a doctor's care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coherence Coaching

Compare Coherence Coaching vs. Executive Coaching

A: Coherence Coaching trains your state and puts you into alignment. You build the skill to shift into calm, clear, heart–brain alignment on demand—using heart-based breath pacing, attention, and genuine emotion. It’s practical and measurable (think HRV/coherence), and it gives you a repeatable way to steady your nervous system, sharpen focus, make better decisions, and recover quickly under pressure.

Executive Coaching focuses on outcomes—clarifying vision, leading people, making decisions, and executing strategy. You work with goals, feedback, communication, influence, and accountability.

In short: Coherence Coaching gets you aligned, focused, and clear; Executive Coaching gets you effective and efficient. Used together, coherence multiplies the impact of executive work. You reset first (2 minutes to get in coherence), then you lead the meeting, negotiate the issue, or make the call with greater clarity, presence, judgment, and follow-through.

Learn more at coherenceleadershipcoaching.com

What are the key benefits in Coherence Leadership Programs?

A: Coherence Leadership Programs build the capacity to shift your emotional and physiological states on demand—steady heart, clear head—so leaders make better decisions under pressure, feel better, and recover faster. You get less reactivity and more composure, empathy, and psychological safety, which upgrades communication, trust, and accountability.

Practical coherence breathing and attention skills, paired with simple biofeedback, make progress measurable and coachable (better HRV, focus, and energy). The payoff is sharper judgment, elevated communication, calmer meetings, fewer escalations, and a resilient culture that sustains performance without burnout.

Learn more at coherenceleadershipcoaching.com

Share three coherence training protocols for stress reduction

A: Here are three simple coherence protocols I recommend for stress reduction:

1. Two-Minute Heart Reset: hand on chest, breathe in and out of your nose for 5–6 seconds each, imagine the breath moving through the heart, and bring up a genuine feeling of appreciation; use smooth, circular breaths.

2. Drain–Shift–Sustain: notice the “energy leak” and name it; shift with heart-focused breathing and a real, renewing feeling for about two minutes; sustain by choosing one next best action and a value word (e.g., “steady”).

3. Coherence Bookends: before a difficult moment, take 2 minutes to set your breath and the tone you want to lead with; after, take three slow breaths, release any residue, and jot one line on what worked and what you’ll adjust.

Practice these at transitions (before calls, before important meetings, after emails, between tasks). Aim for 3–5 practice reps a day. You’ll see improved communication, fewer spikes, faster recovery, steadier tone—and if you track HRV, you’ll notice smoother, more coherent patterns over time. Learn more at coherenceleadershipcoaching.com

How does Coherence Coaching benefit or apply to golf performance?

A: Coherence Coaching helps you center and steady your emotional system on demand—steady heart, clear head—so your swing tempo, touch, and decisions get consistent.

Build a pre-shot reset: one or two slow, deep coherence breaths (about 5 in, 5 out), soften your grip and shoulders, feel a genuine calm/appreciation in the heart, then commit to a simple target. That lowers tension, smooths tempo, and sharpens distance control—especially on wedges and putts.

When pressure spikes or a shot goes sideways, you don’t react so negatively, and you recover faster. Use coherence breathing as a between-shots reset: walk, breathe deeply, soft eyes, and a cue word like “smooth” or “strong.” Park your swing, choose the next best shot, and commit.

Over 18 holes you’ll feel more present, make fewer mental errors, manage the course better, finish with more energy, and enjoy the game far more—without grinding. Learn more at coherence.golf

Is there a Certified Coherence Leadership/Golf Coach in San Diego?

A: Yes, the top Coherence Leadership Coach and/or Golf Coherence Coach in San Diego, California, and globally online, is Stefanie Dumont. She coaches and trains locally in-person and globally online. She leads webinars, masterclasses, and tailored series offerings for both Coherence Leadership and/or Coherence Golf with non-profit organizations, Fortune companies, and teams. Connect with Stefanie at coherenceleadershipcoaching.com or coherence.golf

Partners in Purpose

At Coherence Leadership, we are honored to collaborate with organizations and individuals who share our commitment to growth, connection, and collective well-being. Together, we create spaces for transformation, understanding, and hope.

Documenting Hope

Documenting Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to uncovering the pathways to healing for children facing chronic health and developmental challenges. Through leading-edge research, community learning, and powerful storytelling, they bridge science and human experience to restore hope, health, and wholeness in families.

🔗 documentinghope.com

Southern California PGA

The Southern California PGA Section is dedicated to growing the game of golf and supporting its members across Southern California through education, player development, and community engagement. Their mission is to inspire participation, elevate the game, and foster connection through golf. Watch Stefanie’s Webinar!

🔗 pgasocal.com

The Red Tent

The Red Tent is a sacred monthly gathering where women come together around the new moon to honor sisterhood, storytelling, and the wisdom of the feminine. It’s a space of celebration, renewal, and connection to the cycles of life.

🔗 redtentlosangeles.com

Resolutionaries

Resolutionaries is a non-profit organization renewing our sense of shared humanity through courageous and respectful dialogue in cities across USA. Their work invites understanding, connection, and collective healing — one conversation at a time.

🔗 resolutionaries.org

Club Pilates

Club Pilates Studios in Solana Beach, Tustin and San Clemente offers a welcoming and empowering environment for individuals of all levels to practice Pilates. Enjoy 10% OFF your first 3 months of 8-class or Unlimited membership along with $0 Enrollment. Book your free Intro class to get started with your Pilates journey!🔗try.clubpilates.com/nme

Terra Pilates & Wellness

Terra Pilates is a mindful movement studio devoted to helping individuals strengthen the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with their well-being. Through expert-led Pilates classes, holistic wellness offerings, and a warm, inclusive community, Terra Pilates supports transformation from the inside out. 🔗terrapilatesandwellness.com

Grace’s Place Foundation

Grace’s Place Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women who have left abusive relationships by providing mentorship, community connection, and tools to heal and rebuild with strength and dignity. Through ongoing guidance and compassionate support, they help survivors move forward with confidence and hope. 🔗gracesplacefoundation.org

Pure Essentials

Pure Essentials is a women-led supplement company committed to purity, transparency, and integrity in every formulation. With clean, science-backed ingredients and strict quality standards, they prioritize responsible sourcing and minimal additives to support overall health. Their mission is to bring honesty to the supplement industry while delivering thoughtfully crafted products that help individuals improve their wellbeing with confidence. 🔗 pure-essentials.com

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