About Coach Chez
Chesley Maldonado (aka Coach Chez) is a homeschooling mother of two, a certified teacher/tutor turned life coach, author, podcaster and Jesus follower.
Hi! I’m Coach Chez, Biblical Mindset Strategist. I help busy Christian women crush their to do lists and walk in purpose.
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I'm a happy wife of 18 years, and a mother of an 11 year old and a 6 year old.
I call myself a teacher/tutor turned life coach because I have a 10 year background in education. In college, I was at a Christian retreat and a powerful thing happened. The speaker pointed me out and said, "I don't know your name, but the Lord told me that you are a teacher. You have been given the gift of making complex things simple." At the time, I thought that my choice of major was being confirmed, but years later I realized that it was God's word, not Shakespeare and essay writing that I am called to teach.
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Despite this very obvious confirmation of my gift, it took me years to even enter the classroom. I wrestled with self-doubt, anxiety and imposter syndrome. I tried being a freelance writer, and it just made me miserable. It took an argument with my husband for me to realize that I needed to just be brave and do what God has called me to do. So I did. It didn't happen overnight, but I found my confidence in Christ. This is why I am so passionate about helping other Christian women step into their purpose and overcome toxic thinking.
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It wasn't until my mother passed away that I became certified as a life coach. I struggled again with self-doubt and anxiety over this tug on my heart to step out in faith. I was also overwhelmed with having to restructure my life and carry the grief of losing my mom, whom I used to talk to almost everyday. When God met me in this season, He lead me to write and publish my first book, " I'm a Turtle: Biblical Wisdom from the Hare and the Tortoise." I got such a great response from it that I finally got the courage to complete my certification.
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I got certified as a life coach so that I can help other Christian women fine tune their callings and overcome the mental obstacles that I used to struggle with, like self-doubt, anxiety, overwhelm and procrastination. I address these and other issues from a Biblical perspective, applying scripture using proven psychological tools. My community, Jesus Women: Endure, is where I invite my sisters in Christ to learn and grow with me in purpose, confidence and productivity all rooted in the Word of God.
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If you are a Christian woman and you could use more clarity in your purpose, more confidence to obey God, and a strategy to move forward with your goals let's connect! You can join Jesus Women: Endure for free to get the posts and updates, or join as an official member for access to the community chat, training and coaching from me, and exclusive content. I hope to see you there!
Remember, women of God, you are chosen, so be brave, and go crush it!