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Curiosity. Courage. Coachability.
The 3 levers that keep delivering (when life gets real) If you look back at the moments you actually changed—really changed—it probably wasn’t because you found a magical plan. It was because something shifted inside you. You became willing to see more clearly, choose on purpose, and follow through long enough for it to work. Across my coaching work—trail runners, women 40+, and busy professionals with full plates—the same three levers show up again and again: Curiosity. Cour

Hélène Dumais
5 min read


You Know What to Do. So Why Don’t You Do It?
The hidden trade-off behind your “first thing I cut” habit. You can know something is good for you and still not do it. That’s not a character flaw. It’s not a discipline issue. And it’s definitely not proof that you “don’t want it enough.” For many of my clients (women 40+, trail runners, and driven humans with full lives), the pattern looks like this: you’re capable, motivated, and you’ve proven you can commit to hard things. But when life gets loud—work, family, mental lo

Hélène Dumais
5 min read


So… What Kind of Coach Am I, Exactly? (And Which Version Do You Need?)
If you’ve known me for a while, you probably met me as your running coach or strength coach . We talked about race goals, training plans, strength sessions, maybe nutrition and recovery. I gave you guidance, structure, feedback. I stood on the sidelines or next to you in the mountains, as the “coach” in the classic sport sense. That kind of coaching is a big part of what I do — and I love it. We’ll keep doing this. Over the last few years, I’ve completed my training and becom

Hélène Dumais
9 min read


Train for Today and Tomorrow: Build the Foundation That Keeps You Going
For some, the hardest part is showing up. Others start strong—then fizzle out. Why? Because they skip the most important step: building a solid foundation and nurturing it along the way. Motivation fades. Life gets busy. Your “why” gets blurry. The real key to lasting progress is knowing why you're doing this—and setting yourself up with the structure and cues to keep going long after the initial spark wears off. Whether you’re just getting started, returning after a break, o

Hélène Dumais
4 min read


Through Freezing Temps, Ruins, and Pain: Stone Mill 50 Mile to New Strength
Born to Survive, Born Again to Thrive Born two months premature, I’ve lived my life on constant survival instinct . That instinct has...

Hélène Dumais
5 min read


What Is Coaching
Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Coaching Within the vast realm of human potential, coaching stands as the transformative force that guides high achievers, dreamers, and visionaries towards the pinnacle of their ambitions. Picture it as the guiding North Star, casting its light upon uncharted paths, beckoning individuals to embark on purposeful journeys with unwavering precision. At its heart, coaching is an art—a partnership between you and a seasoned guide, your coac

Hélène Dumais
2 min read


Human-to-Hero™ Coaching Model
In today's virtual and capitalist society, superheroes have become a captivating and marketable concept. Superheroes possess superpowers...

Hélène Dumais
3 min read


Human Performance Coaching is like Fitness
In a workout session, your muscles are challenged. In a coaching session, your brain is challenged. In both contexts, you have to put in...

Hélène Dumais
1 min read


Does the word 'Performance' Scare You or Excite You?
As a dedicated advocate for optimal performance , I champion the realization of our fullest potential at all times—be it in athletics,...

Hélène Dumais
1 min read
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