Adela Raffa Awareness Coaching & Training
Awareness is the birthplace of possibility.
Everything starts here.
Coaching, training, and retreats for people who are ready to lead, live, and connect with more clarity, presence, and purpose.
Is This You?
You know that feeling when something finally clicks? Not just in your head. In your whole body.
That's awareness. And once you have it, you can't unsee it.
It changes how you lead, how you love, how you handle the hard stuff…and how you show up for yourself when nobody's watching.
That's what we do here. You’re at the right place. Let’s go deeper and create powerful change!
Awareness is the birthplace for possibility. Everything starts here.
What Adela Does
Adela Raffa is an international coach, speaker, and facilitator with 20 years of experience helping individuals and teams get out of their own way.
Her approach combines Gestalt therapy, NLP, and mindfulness, not as techniques to apply, but as a way of seeing yourself more clearly so you can choose differently.
She works with people 1:1, in small groups, in corporate settings, and on retreat in Croatia and Sweden.
WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Personal Growth 1:1 coaching, intensives, and online courses for people ready to do honest inner work.
Business & Leadership Mindset, communication, and team dynamics for small business owners and their teams.
Retreats Immersive experiences in Croatia and the mountains for women ready to step away and go deeper.
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
– Carl Jung
“I can personally attest to the transformative impact Adela has had on my team and me. Her wisdom and guidance have been life-changing, not only for me personally but for my entire team. The knowledge and insights I have gained through her coaching have helped me grow in ways I never imagined, both personally and professionally.
Adela’s awareness training has empowered my team to develop stronger relationships, improve communication,and achieve higher levels of success. She’s the person who helps you see the blind spots while you’re driving through your life journey, offering clarity and perspective when you need it most. We are forever grateful for the tools and transformative growth we’ve experienced with her support. Adela has truly made a lasting impact on our lives.”
– Galin Vinasco, Vinasco Insurance Agency Inc.,State Farm
Current Offerings
Next class Wednesday 4 week class January 6-27, 2027 @8:30-9:30AM EST
“Adela's Confident Communication course was one the best courses I've taken! The information is SO applicable to both my work and personal life. Within the first few sessions I already felt like a more confident and effective communicator. Adela's ability to succinctly deliver the tools and techniques was wonderful. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their communication skills! (Which should be everyone!)”
– Erik Lingvall - Founder, Catapult Acting Studios
Learn how you unconsciously influence your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and those of others. You’ll become aware of inner and outer dialogue and learn how to use words, tone and body language in a conscious way.
When you become aware of patterns you will have more choices and freedom.
We focus on solutions, not problems. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?” or “Why can’t I change?,” we ask, “How do I want to change?” and “What inner resources will get me there?”
Skills and techniques you will be learning include:
Transforming the way you think
Identifying and changing limiting assumptions
Accessing your inner resources
Developing greater rapport building skills
Recognizing verbal and non verbal patterns of influence
Plus the 4 Pillars of NLP
“I recently took Adela’s confident communicator course and it has had a great impact on my life.I began the course not knowing how to approach those difficult situations we sometimes come across and having a hard time communicating my feelings to others. I ended the course with tools on how to become a better listener, a better communicator, be more flexible and how to view conflict as an opportunity for growth instead of something negative. Most importantly, I gained more awareness of myself, my thoughts, my styles of communication and others. I challenge myself to take a step back and see things as they simply are and not the story I create. I feel so appreciative of Adela for everything she taught in the class. I learn so much from her every time and I deeply believe this is her gift to the world.”
-Ana Miranda, Farmers Insurance Agent/ Owner
Learn to stay present, emotionally intelligent, and confident in real time conversations.
Upcoming dates: Thursdays February 4-25, 2027 @ 8:30-9:30 AM
Confident Communication Part II is a four week advanced series designed for people who want to go beyond communication techniques and understand what is really happening inside conversations.
This course explores how psychology and communication work together in real time. You will learn
how the nervous system states shape interactions
how deeper listening changes outcomes
how presence and emotional intelligence influence trust, clarity, and connection
Through practical tools and awareness-based practice, you will learn to stay calm under pressure, course correct in the moment, and communicate with greater confidence and intention in both professional and personal relationships.
This program is for anyone ready to move toward a wise adult way of relating. Confident, competent, calm, and emotionally intelligent communication that creates stronger relationships and better results.
Upcoming Dates: February 4-25, 2027 AM EST
Who is this for
Are curious about the connection between psychology, human behavior, and communication.Find yourself reacting in ways you later wish you hadn’t
Want to go beyond communication techniques and understand what is really happening inside conversation
Want to become more aware of how your presence, emotional state, and responses affect others.
What you will walk away with
A deeper understanding of what drives communication and behaviorDeeper listening skills that help you understand what is happening beneath the words
Greater awareness of your own communication patterns, triggers, and habitual responses
Practical ways to navigate emotional reactions and stay grounded in challenging conversations
Tools to approach difficult conversations with more intention, flexibility, and confidence
How this course is different
This is not a script-based communication course. The focus is on awareness, emotional intelligence, and understanding the psychology behind interactions so you can communicate effectively in real time.
FORMAT
Four live weekly Zoom sessions
Interactive and awareness-based with practical application
Small group format to support discussion and practice
Recommended Prerequisite
Completion of Confident Communicator Part I or equivalent experience is recommended.
What people are saying:
“Adela is a gifted, intuitive coach with an unbelievable talent to dig deep. Her coaching has allowed me to reconnect with myself personally and tie that into my business. Through her communications and leadership courses, I have been able to take my business to the next level. Thank you Adela!” -Maria
Wild Grace
Open Hearts. Rooted Souls.
A Women's Awareness Retreat
November 6–8, 2026
Heartwood Retreat Center | Blue Ridge Mountains
Wild Grace was inspired by a simple longing: to gather with women who are curious about themselves and the way they move through the world.
Women who are willing to ask deeper questions, sit with uncertainty, laugh easily, and make room for both joy and tenderness.
This is an invitation to spend a weekend remembering the parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by responsibility, expectation, and the pace of everyday life.
We'll spend our days in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where autumn has a way of reminding us that change doesn't have to be forced. We'll gather in circle, share stories, sit in silence when words aren't needed, create something with our hands, and end our evenings around the fire watching sparks disappear into the night sky.
You don't need to be "working on yourself." You don't need a life transition, a five-year plan, or the perfect words for what you're feeling. You only need a willingness to be present.
The name Wild Grace holds the heart of this retreat.
Wild is the part of us that is fully alive. Curious. Honest. Creative. The part that trusts what it knows before the world tells it what it should know. It isn't reckless. It's awake.
Grace is the wisdom to hold that aliveness with compassion, humility, and courage.
It's knowing that strength and softness don't compete with each other—they belong together.
Wild Grace is learning we don't have to choose between being deeply rooted and fully alive.
It's rooted in something I've believed for years: awareness begins with paying attention. To ourselves. To each other. To the natural world, which has always been one of our greatest teachers.
All Inclusive Package
You'll experience a thoughtfully balanced weekend that includes:
All inclusive pricing with accommodations, meals, and the retreat begins at $1025
On-site Thai Bodywork, Reiki, Ayurvedic Consultation and Emotional Trauma Release sessions available
Hiking trails, fire pit, and plenty of places for solitude
Hot tub and infrared sauna
Meals begin Thursday at dinner and Sunday at lunch
Come in a night early for an extra $85
Awareness Coaching & Training with plenty of time to integrate
Optional Thursday Arrival Experience
Want to ease into the weekend? Check out the beautiful Heartwood Retreat Center here
Arrive Thursday afternoon for an intimate evening designed to help you settle in before the retreat officially begins.
We'll share dinner, gather around the fire, and begin creating the space that makes the weekend so meaningful.
This optional experience is available for an additional $85
Is This Retreat for You?
This retreat may be exactly what you're looking for if you...
Long for space to breathe and reflect.
Feel ready for meaningful conversations instead of small talk.
Love being in nature.
Are navigating a season of transition or growth.
Want to reconnect with your creativity, joy, and inner wisdom.
Appreciate authenticity more than perfection.
Retreat Size
Wild Grace is intentionally limited to 10 women so every participant is known, supported, and has space to contribute.
Reserve Your Place
If your heart is saying "yes," trust that.
Reserve your place with a $500 deposit.
I'd love to welcome you to Wild Grace and spend this beautiful weekend together in the mountains.
Come with an open heart.
Leave with a rooted soul.
Check in time: 4PM Thursday or Friday
Checkout: After Lunch on Sunday.
First Circle up 5:30PM
Sometimes, talking about something isn’t enough
There are things we can understand intellectually but haven’t quite worked through. Conversations we keep having in our heads. Feelings we have pushed aside. Relationships that continue to affect us. Parts of us we struggle to understand or accept.
Sometimes, we need to experience something differently to see it differently.
The Empty Chair Gestalt Immersion invites you to step out of your head and into your senses, bringing your attention to your body and what is happening in the present moment. Rather than just talking about your experience, you get to be in it, noticing what emerges as it unfolds.
Through guided experiential work, you can give voice to what’s been left unsaid, address unfinished business, and discover new perspectives.
What to Expect
There is no formula or predetermined or scripted process. This is experiential work, which means we work with what emerges in the moment. I’ll guide you through the process, but the experience unfolds from what you bring, what you notice, and what comes up along the way.
If we haven’t worked together before, I recommend a minimum of two individual sessions to establish a foundation for the work.
Testimonial: “ I did the immersion with Adela when I recognized how much anger I carried and didn’t know what to do with it. It impacted both my personal and professional relationships and I was desperate for change. Adela helped me work through a rainbow of feelings hiding underneath my rage and I got in touch with parts of myself I’d forgotten. I feel more at peace and have found more joy. I highly recommend the Empty Chair Immersion.” -Jenn
Investment: $475
“Lose your Mind & Come to your senses” Women’s Retreat in Croatia Sept 2027
Relax, Rejuvenate & Refresh your senses! Enjoy 7 nights and 8 days of exploration.
In a true “Gestalt Experience,” this retreat is Curated to Nurture your Body, Mind, Spirit & Emotions in Kastel Luksic, near Split, Croatia.
A journey within while you explore the Beautiful Dalmatian Coast, taste the local cuisine and immerse yourself in the culture.
Featured Course
The Art of Adulting: 5 Keys to Self Mastery
$187 | Self paced Learning| Includes a workbook
A self-paced online course to dig deeper and explore the 5 keys to Adulting. Develop your Inner Authority that will serve as a GPS through this journey called Life.
Your Take Away:
The 5 Keys to Adulting Model
A Roadmap to Self Mastery
Tools and resources for the journey