Dr. Colleen Georges: Helping people ‘Pioneer’ their lives

It takes a bold spirit to step out of mediocrity and seize opportunities, but helping others to recognize their strength and take charge of their dreams takes the challenge to a whole new level. To navigate this uncharted territory, one must possess unique skills, unwavering dedication, and a continuous flow of creativity and perseverance. While it might sound demanding, an individual fuelled by a profound passion for empowering others is destined to flourish. Dr. Colleen Georges stands as a testament to this principle. Her passion and dedication to helping others has not only transformed lives but has also paved the way for her enduring entrepreneurial venture, RESCRIPT Your Story LLC.

An inspirational life and career coach, Colleen dons many hats. She is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, certified life and career coach, licensed professional counselor, and university lecturer. Her journey to becoming a “Fempreneur” is a stunning example of how passion can translate into success. Many people develop versatile skills for a corporate career, not knowing they are also becoming prepared for an entrepreneurial career. What Colleen started as a side hustle is now a full-fledged venture helping people bounce back from unemployment and toxic workplaces, improve their well-being, and enhance their quality of life and career. Her inspiring endeavour makes her ideal for our entrancing edition, “Global Business Women to Watch in 2025.”

Planting The Seeds

Entrepreneurship is a road less taken. To succeed, one must possess not only courage and perseverance but also a profound passion for their craft—a sentiment that beautifully aligns with Colleen’s mission. From a young age, Colleen harboured an unwavering love for writing and a genuine desire to help others. At 14, she became a camp counselor. She went on to pursue a B.A. in psychology at Rutgers University, where she also served as a Therapeutic Assistant for kids in foster care, acting as a confidant and mentor to them. She also pursued a doctorate in Counseling Psychology. From here, she has had a 25+ year career helping others achieve emotional well-being and personal and professional growth. 

The turning point in her career came when her son was born. During this time, she was the director of a department at Rutgers University. Needless to say, juggling between life and career was struggling. She says, “I craved greater flexibility and autonomy in my schedule, which aligned with my growing passion for helping others navigate life and career challenges.” Recognizing the urgent need for change amid the evolving dynamics of her workplace, she bravely set out to forge her path.

For years, Colleen nurtured a deep passion for writing resumes. She saw them as rich narrative tools with career stories of individuals showcasing their unique professional talents. One day, a colleague suggested that she consider launching a resume-writing business. This simple conversation ignited a spark, and the idea of transforming her passion into a side hustle took root. Two years later, fuelled by determination and a vision, Colleen left her job to fully invest in this venture. She worked deliberately, expanding her client base and refining her services. Today, she is on an inspiring mission to empower others to set ambitious goals and transform their lives.

Empowering People to Live Fulfilling Lives

Colleen began her business to help people craft beautiful resumes and recognize their talents. As risky and scary as this step was, her venture flourished. Today, she provides life coaching, career coaching, resume writing, speaking, and hosting a women’s goal achievement group—all under the banner of RESCRIPT Your Story LLC. Her venture centers on empowering people to reach their full potential. Having spent years empowering people, she brings a genuine sincerity and holistic approach to her work. She goes above and beyond to help clients transform their self-talk and set meaningful goals that can shape their lives.

Her doctoral training in counseling psychology helps her provide practical strategies and emotional support for a well-rounded coaching experience. It also helped her shape her RESCRIPT framework, which stands for Release Rumination, Engage Your Growth Goals, Seek Your Strengths, Challenge Catastrophizing, Restrict Regret, Invite Perfection, Pursue Passion & Purpose, and Think Thankfully. The framework represents various steps in self-improvement and helps her guide clients in rescripting their narratives, fostering growth and resilience. She combines empathy, actionable tools, and psychological insights in conversations with clients to help them have a positive outlook on life and career.

Carving An Impactful Niche

In her role to help people live fulfilling lives, Colleen has carved a unique niche in her field. Rather than simply aiding clients in overcoming their obstacles, her philosophy is rooted in nurturing the whole person. This helps her connect with clients on a deeper level. She works with a combination of practical tools—like resume writing and goal-setting strategies—with emotional and mental health support.  She draws from her own journey of conquering anxiety and cultivating gratitude, enriching her practice with personal insight. This comprehensive suite of services helps her provide a transformative experience that inspires her clients to find success and balance work and personal life.

This purpose-driven approach has helped her make a deliberate impact on society. She has been instrumental in helping individuals navigate various struggles like the global mental health crisis, unemployment, underemployment, toxic workplaces, and feelings of stress, overwhelm, and low confidence. During her time at Rutgers University, she has had the privilege of teaching a women’s leadership/social justice course for over 14 years. “My goal is to inspire my students to foster equity and create positive social change,” asserts Colleen proudly. She has also spent over a decade volunteering at the local food pantry to combat food insecurity and participate in community cleanups. Such impactful work is a testament to her belief in making a positive impact. Whether it’s helping individuals thrive, supporting equity, or contributing to a healthier planet, she believes in leading by example.

A Life Long Learner

Colleen has made a remarkable impact over the years, transforming the lives of individuals worldwide through a diverse array of services. At the heart of her success lies an unwavering commitment to continuous learning. From her formative years, she recognized education as a cornerstone of her career, a belief that remains steadfast as she changes lives every day. This passion for learning keeps her attuned to emerging industry trends, drives her to pursue new certifications, and makes her a better listener to connect with clients. 

One shining example of her innovative mindset is the 12-month goal achievement group she launched in 2024. It is crafted around the immense value and growing demand for collaborative coaching experiences. She also values how technology is transforming the coaching space, especially AI and virtual platforms. She leverages video conferencing, digital resources, and messaging platforms for more engagement with clients. Her online courses and virtual coaching groups can be accessed by clients worldwide. She also uses AI to perform in-depth research and incorporate the findings into her services. She also places great importance on feedback, using it as a tool to refine and elevate her services continually. 

Cultivating a Strong & Wholesome Network

The passion to empower people to live their best version has helped Colleen cultivate genuine and trusting relationships. While many of her clients come from referrals, she also participates in community events, online events, volunteer work among others. Her compassion and dedication, backed by kindness and gratitude, help her connect with these people, which translates into long-term collaborations. This sense of communal harmony is well-reflected in her group coaching program. The program upholds a collaborative spirit in a way that group members provide support, encouragement, ideas, and accountability for one another.

Her focus on fostering a feeling of community enables her to establish an environment that empowers her clients. They can overcome low self-esteem, confront limiting beliefs, and focus on accepting change and unleashing their creativity. It encourages them to embrace imperfection, take calculated risks, and see obstacles as cornerstones of growth. Colleen claims, “By providing actionable resources, structured feedback, and reflection tools, I enable my clients to approach goals creatively while adapting to setbacks.” This dedication not only helps her business to grow but also deepens the impact she has on those she serves.

More than just a Coach, an Inspiration

The relationship between life coaching and leadership is profoundly intertwined. In a world yearning for visionary leaders, those who can ignite a passion within others to uncover and embrace their true potential are in high demand. For over two decades, Colleen has dedicated herself to guiding individuals toward excellence in both their personal and professional lives, establishing herself as more than just a coach. She is a transformational leader and a passionate advocate for positive change—not just for individuals but for the environment as well.

Operating as a one-member LLC, Colleen’s leadership approach is firmly anchored in empathy, empowerment, and collaboration. She possesses a unique ability to inspire confidence and help others recognize their intrinsic value, a hallmark that distinguishes her in her field. Her unwavering commitment to fostering growth in others makes her a rare gem in the landscape of life coaching.

A Life-long Advocate for Women’s Empowerment

Colleen stands as a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Having triumphed over her fears to achieve her current stature, she fervently believes that every woman has the potential to excel in her pursuits. Whether embarking on entrepreneurship or taking the helm in corporate leadership, women can assert themselves powerfully in fields traditionally dominated by men, such as STEM and finance. 

“The advice I offer my clients and students is simple: ‘Don’t wait, initiate,’” she emphasizes. Rather than biding their time for the elusive perfect moment, Colleen champions the importance of taking bold action and seizing opportunities. In her vision, every woman aspiring for excellence should prioritize staying competitive, cultivating a robust network of mentors and peers, and confidently acknowledging her worth.

Bestowed with resplendent feathers

Colleen’s mission to empower individuals to rescript their life and career narratives has adorned her with numerous accolades. Among her most noteworthy achievements are her captivating 2016 TEDx Talk, “Re-scripting the Stories We Tell Ourselves,” her award-winning 2019 book, “RESCRIPT the Story You’re Telling Yourself,” and the 2023 releases of the “RESCRIPT Daily Gratitude Journal” and “RESCRIPT Daily Goal-Getting & Productivity Planner.” Recently, she was honored with the title of 2025 Top Life Coach of the Year by IAOTP.

What’s particularly interesting is that her TEDx Talk is a foundational pillar of her RESCRIPT framework. These remarkable accomplishments not only highlight her dedication to personal growth but also underscores her unwavering commitment to helping others. They stand as a powerful testament to her belief in the transformative influences of self-compassion, gratitude, perseverance in the face of doubt and fear, and the relentless pursuit of purpose-driven work.

The Mission for Positive Change continues

“To travel a thousand miles, one must stop fretting about how long it will take and how hard it will be.” Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey, Colleen finds it both amusing and inspiring how her side hustle has blossomed into her true calling. Taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship was no small feat; she describes it as an exhilarating yet terrifying experience. The early years were marked by challenges, from mastering SEO strategies to enhance her business’ online visibility to navigating the slow and daunting months of July and December. Yet, with unwavering determination, she bravely weathered every obstacle in her path.

Today, Colleen enjoys the freedom of living life on her terms, a state that brings her immense joy and rejuvenation. Her passion for empowering others remains as strong as ever. She envisions expanding her group coaching programs and exploring innovative tools and resources, including exciting new book projects. With each step forward, she commits to helping more individuals lead fulfilling lives while remaining at the forefront of the coaching industry.

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