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Lucinda Hayden
Lucinda Hayden, M.A. is a Transformation Coach, internationally recognized teacher, widely published writer and frequently quoted expert, with over 40 years in private practice.
She helps you create sustainable change by guiding you to listen to your inner experience, allowing clarity to emerge.
Her work is grounded in Focusing, a therapeutic, mindfulness-based process, and informed by a broad range of mind-body approaches.
“Plenty of people say 'love yourself.'
Focusing actually shows you how.”
— Lucinda Hayden
Experience
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Private Practice: 40+ years as a Transformation Coach
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The Sensitive Adventurer (2021–current): Founder and creator of The Sensitive Adventurer
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Focusing Resources (2006–2021): Senior teacher; first faculty member invited by Ann Weiser Cornell to teach at Focusing Resources
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Mayo Clinic (2008): Created and delivered a Focusing-based program for medical students
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National and International Trainings (1990-current): Delivered workshops and presentations throughout the United States and internationally, including Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, England, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Japan
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Presence in Motion (2013–2019): Created and led a three-day experiential workshop using Argentine tango to teach and embody Focusing principles.
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Presence in Motion was documented in a short independent film
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LighterYOU (1995–2008): Created and delivered a Transformational Wellness Program integrating mindset training, nutrition, yoga, Pilates, fitness, clinical hypnotherapy, and in 1998 incorporated Focusing
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Helped clients create lasting changes in health, fitness, and overall well-being
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During this time, Lucinda was a Certified yoga instructor, Pilates instructor, Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutrition Coach
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INNER GOLF (1990–2006):
Created and delivered a Transformational Coaching Program for the mental game of golf combining mindset training, visualization, clinical hypnotherapy, and in 1998 incorporated Focusing-
Worked with players at all levels to lower handicaps and win tournaments
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Collaborated with staff at leading golf courses, including Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill
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Received significant media coverage
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Clinical Hypnotherapist (1986–2006) Maintained a general private practice working with a wide range of issues
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English Teacher (1980-1988) Taught writing at San Francisco State University and English as a second language at various community colleges
Supporting Approaches
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Positive psychology
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Jungian and archetypal work
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Personality frameworks (Enneagram, Jungian type, MBTI)
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Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
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Studied in-person with Angeles Arrien for 16 years, including The Four-Fold Way®
Professional Background
What Colleagues Say About Lucinda Hayden
“Lucinda has the rare ability to connect with people from the heart while also seeing positive possibilities far into the future. She is a gifted teacher and a sensitive, empathic Focusing facilitator who recognizes the potential in her students and clients.
Lucinda has a remarkable capacity to help each student move from where they are to where they want to be — with greater clarity and confidence."
Ann Weiser Cornell
CEO of Focusing Resources