
Coletta Jones Patterson is a certified personal and executive coach, author and speaker who excels in getting others unstuck. She has written seven inspirational books and has counseled, mentored and coached hundreds of people in achieving greater levels of success. Known for helping others recognize strongholds in their lives and empowering them to break through to new levels, Coletta is passionate about helping others get maximized results quicker. Through her writing, Coletta seeks to inspire and motivate readers to achieve their goals by moving forward every day. Coletta enjoys one-on-one conversations and is an exceptional listener. Her love of helping others and using others’ stories to bring help, hope and healing led her to start the weekly “Beyond Stuck Podcast”. She features guests who have overcome obstacles and have gotten unstuck in various areas of life. Through her coaching, others have more clarity about their goals and dreams and develop practical action plans to thrive in life. Her diverse experiences as a pastor’s wife and minister, business executive and entrepreneur, have shaped her communication style, which inspires others to live the lives they have always desired. Coletta is married to Antonio and they have three children.
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Books By Coletta
Beyond Stuck Podcast

Transformative Thursdays Blog Index
2022
July 28, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #27: Dream Big
July 21, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #26: Be The Example
July 14, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #26: Space For Grace
July 7, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #25
June 30, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #24: Just Say No
June 23, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #23: Staying True To The Mission
June 16, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 22: Pressure Facts
June 9, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #21: The Power of Focus
June 2, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #20: The Beauty Of Clarity
May 26, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #19: A Multitude Of Counsel
May 19, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #18: Embracing Change
May 12, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #17: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
May 5, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #16: Wow Week
April 28, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #15: Pulling Weeds
April 21, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #14: It’s The Little Things
April 14, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #13
April 7, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 12: Repetition Leads To Excellence
March 31, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #11
March 24, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 10: Embrace The New
March 17, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #9: Becoming An Expert
March 10, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #8: Chartering New Territory
March 3, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 7: Beyond The Surface
February 24, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 6: Finishing Strong
February 17, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 5: Self Awareness
February 10, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #4: Stuck V. Planted
February 3, 2022 – Leadership Lesson 3: Are You Ready?
January 27, 2022 – Leadership Lesson #2: The Balancing Act
January 20, 2022 – Leadership Lessons: Week 1 (Mom/Parent Tip)
January 13, 2022 – Uncertainty Builds Faith
January 6, 2022 – Press On
2021
December 23, 2021 – Benefits of Anticipation
December 16, 2021 – Everyone Has A Story
December 9, 2021 – Start Again
December 2, 2021 – Don’t Give Up
November 25, 2021 – Happiness Boosters
November 18, 2021 – Give It A Deadline
November 11, 2021 – Good, Better, Best!
November 4, 2021 – Slow And Steady
October 28, 2021 – It’s Harvest Time
October 21, 2021 – Be Careful What You Ask For
October 14, 2021 – Seasons
October 7, 2021 – Red Lights
September 30, 2021 – Share Your Story
September 23, 2021 – Know The Person, Not The Group
September 16, 2021 – No More Dysfunction
September 9, 2021 – Don’t Trash What Isn’t Yours
September 2, 2021 – Leaving The Table
August 26, 2021 – Work Smarter, Not Harder
August 19, 2021 – Steward Your Season Well
August 12, 2021 – A Call To Purpose
August 5, 2021 – Here’s To Longevity!
July 29, 2021 – Stumbling Into Blessings
July 22, 2021 – The Rearview Mirror: A Lesson In Trust
July 15, 2021 – Finding Purpose
July 8, 2021 – Face Your Fears
July 1, 2021 – Invest In Yourself
June 24, 2021 – Mid-Year Goals Check-In
June 17, 2021 – Get Unstuck With New Experiences
June 10, 2021 – Life Is A Gift
June 3, 2021 – Be True To You…With Compassion
May 27, 2021 – Keys To Effective Communication
May 20, 2021 – Slow And Steady
May 13, 2021 – Garden Lessons
May 6, 2021 – The Perfect Day
April 29, 2021 – When Life Gets Hard
April 22, 2021 – In Focus
April 15, 2021 – The Value Of Time
April 8, 2021 – Spring Is In The Air
April 1, 2021 – The Right Fit
March 25, 2021 – The Resilience Muscle
March 18, 2021 – Wait For It
March 11, 2021 – See The End From The Beginning
March 4, 2021 – Timing Is Everything
February 25, 2021 – The Power of Fear
February 18, 2021 – Immovable
February 11, 2021 – Tell Your Story
February 4, 2021 – 3 Things That Will Derail Your Purpose
January 28, 2021 – The Power of a Plan
January 21, 2021 – Purging For The Next Season
January 14, 2021 – Pace Yourself
January 7, 2021 – Bringing It Into Focus
2020
December 31, 2020 – Between Two Years
December 24, 2020 – Stewarding Well
December 17, 2020 – It’s Time To Live!
December 10, 2020 – Do You Have What It Takes?
December 3, 2020 – When You’re Not Okay
November 27, 2020 – Black Friday Shopping!
November 26, 2020 – My Gratitude List
November 19, 2020 – Labor Pains
November 12, 2020 – Finish Strong
November 4, 2020 – Falling Leaves
October 29, 2020 – Trust The Process
October 22, 2020 – The Power of Words
October 14, 2020 – The Garden of Life
October 8, 2020 – Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
September 17, 2020 – Don’t Judge
September 10, 2020 – The Journey of Life
September 3, 2020 – Setting Healthy Boundaries
August 27, 2020 – It’s The Little Things
August 20, 2020 – Making the Most of Your Day
August 13, 2020 – Rotten Watermelons
August 6, 2020 – Discovering Your Why
July 30, 2020 – The Blockbuster Mentality
July 23, 2020 – Garden Lessons
July 16, 2020 – Assessing Your Life
July 9, 2020 – Setting Boundaries
July 2, 2020 – From Problems To Possibilities
June 25, 2020 – What’s Holding You Back?
June 18, 2020 – What Now?
June 11, 2020 – Be the Change
June 4, 2020 – The Power of a Dream
May 28, 2020 – Enjoying the COVID-19 Journey
May 21, 2020 – Growing Pains
May 14, 2020 – Clean Up Your Mess
May 7, 2020 – Know Your Worth
April 30, 2020 – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
April 23, 2020 – Guard Your Peace
April 16, 2020 – The Reset Factor
April 9, 2020 – One Foot In Front of the Other
April 2, 2020 – Don’t Lose Focus
March 26, 2020 – Be Still and Know
March 19, 2020 – Courage in the Face of Uncertainty
March 12, 2020 – Unlimited Potential
March 5, 2020 – Persistence Gets Results
February 27, 2020 – The Truth About Weeds
February 20, 2020 – Carpe Diem
February 13, 2020 – A Beautiful Lawn
February 6, 2020 – Start Where You Are
January 30, 2020 – Run To Win
January 23, 2020 – The Law of Progression
January 16, 2020 – The Beauty of Rest
January 9, 2020 – Intentionality – The Difference Between Success and Failure
January 2, 2020 – Are You Ready To Change?
2019
December 26, 2019 – Bye Bye 2019!
December 19, 2019 – Prepared and Positioned for Promotion
December 12, 2019 – Don’t Get Stuck In Temporary
December 5, 2019 – Prioritizing Your Life
November 28, 2019 – Doing Life Together
November 21, 2019 – Don’t Lower Your Expectations
November 14, 2019 – Thankfulness Leads To Happiness
November 7, 2019 – Knowing Your Season
October 31, 2019 – The Power of Discipline
October 24, 2019 – The Power of Writing
October 17, 2019 – The Power of Practice
October 10, 2019 – The Process of Transformation
October 3, 2019 – Progress Isn’t The Goal
September 26, 2019 – One Step Away
September 19, 2019 – Winning With A Strong Mental Game
September 12, 2019 – Finding Purpose
September 2, 2019 – Gratitude Is Food For The Soul
August 29, 2019 – The Thought Connection
August 22, 2019 – Three Reasons Why You Must Know Your Purpose
August 15, 2019 – Signs It’s Time For System Reboot
August 8, 2019 – Coffee Conversations
August 1, 2019 – What’s Stopping You?
July 25, 2019 – Just Do It
July 18, 2019 – The Most Valuable Resource
July 11, 2019 – Keep Pushing…You Have a Baby to Birth
July 4, 2019 – Happy Independence Day
June 27, 2019 – Prioritizing Your Life
June 20, 2019 – The Bike Ride
June 13, 2019 – Effective Communication
June 6, 2019 – Retrain Your Brain For Happiness
May 30, 2019 – The Art Of Listening
May 23, 2019 – Turning Over New Leaves
May 16, 2019 – Overcoming Insecurities
May 9, 2019 – The Bucket List
May 2, 2019 – Resurrecting the Dream
April 25, 2019 – Do It Afraid
April 18, 2019 – Don’t Lose Your Shine
April 11, 2019 – Don’t Stop the Process
April 4, 2019 – March to the Beat of Your Own Drum
March 28, 2019 – Still The Noise
March 21, 2019 – Looking Past The Imperfections
March 14, 2019 – Overcoming Dysfunction
March 7, 2019 – Nothing Just Happens
February 28, 2019 – The Power of Repetition
February 21, 2019 – Create The Life You Want
February 14, 2019 – Speak Up
February 7, 2019 – The Lead That Doesn’t Wither (Part 4)
January 31, 2019 – The Lead That Doesn’t Wither (Part 3)
January 24, 2019 – The Leaf That Doesn’t Wither (Part 2)
January 17, 2019 – The Leaf That Doesn’t Wither
January 10, 2019 – Little By Little
January 3, 2019 – Hello, 2019!
2018
December 27, 2018 – Patience
December 20, 2018 – Hitting the Target
December 13, 2018 – The Gift of Presence
December 6, 2018 – Getting Unstuck From Excuses
November 29, 2018 – Can We All Play Together?
November 22, 2018 – Choosing Happiness
November 15, 2018 – Be Present
November 8, 2018 – Your Gift of Influence
November 1, 2018 – The Candy Mix
October 25, 2018 – Gratitude
October 18, 2018 – Think Before You Speak
October 11, 2018 – Silence the Noise
October 4, 2018 – Identity Crisis
September 27, 2018 – Enjoy the Ride
September 20, 2018 – Looking With New Eyes
September 13, 2018 – Keep Dreaming
September 6, 2018 – Hitting the Tree
August 30, 2018 – What’s Next?
August 23, 2018 – Ask, Seek, Knock
August 16, 2018 – Resilience Is The Key To Success
August 9, 2018 – Do You…You Are Enough
August 2, 2018 – The Source Of The Matter
July 26, 2018 – Help, I Need Some Floaties!
July 19, 2018 – Are You Growing Or Dying?
July 12, 2018 – Lipstick News
July 5, 2018 – Leap of Faith
June 28, 2018 – Run On and See What the End is Gonna Be
June 21, 2018 – Progress Isn’t The Goal
June 14, 2018 – Lose The Weight
June 7, 2018 – De-Cluttering Your Mind
May 31, 2018 – The Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
May 24, 2018 – God’s Timing Is Perfect
May 17, 2018 – Setting Goals To Get To The Finish Line
May 10, 2018 – A Cheer For All The Moms
May 3, 2018 – Embracing the Real You
April 26, 2018 – Do You Need CPR?
April 19, 2018 – Perseverance
April 12, 2018 – Gaining A Fresh Perspective From My Gym Membership
April 5, 2018 – Things That Keep You Stuck (Part 4)
March 29, 2018 – Things That Get You Stuck (Part 3)
March 22, 2018 – Blockers That Keep You Stuck (Part 2)
March 15, 2018 – Being a Square Peg in a Round Hole
March 8, 2018 – Things That Get You Stuck (Part 1)
March 1, 2018 – Enjoying the Moment
February 22, 2018 – Who Infected You?
February 15, 2018 – Finding the Good in a Detour
February 8, 2018 – 10 Ways To Overcome Defeat
February 1, 2018 – The Mindset of a Winner
January 25, 2018 – When Faith Seems To Be Dead
January 18, 2018 – Take The First Step
January 11, 2018 – How Bad Do You Want It?
January 4, 2018 – Who In The World Are You?
2017
December 28, 2017 – Making 2018 Your Best Year
December 21, 2017 – Clearing The Plate
December 14, 2017 – Living With No Regrets
December 7, 2017 – The Day I Realized I’m Not One of “Those Moms”
November 30, 2017 – Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday
November 23, 2017 – Choosing To Be Thankful
November 16, 2017 – The Power of Release
November 9, 2017 – What Are You Hoping For?
November 2, 2017 – Keep Planting….Don’t Quit!
October 26, 2017 – Legacy Lives On
October 19, 2017 – Little By Little
October 12, 2017 – Walk Away
October 5, 2017 – The Extra Mile
September 28, 2017 – The Waiting Game
September 21, 2017 – Living With Dysfunction
September 14, 2017 – Effective Communication Can Help You
September 7, 2017 – How Committed Are You?
August 31, 2017 – How To Give and Receive Criticism
August 24, 2017 – My First Homemade Pound Cake
August 17, 2017 – The Blue Balloon
August 10, 2017 – The Puzzle
August 3, 2017 – Education…Not A One Size Fits All Solution
July 27, 2017 – Stay The Course Or Jump Ship?
July 20, 2017 – Why You Can’t Afford To Settle
July 13, 2017 – Potty Training 3.0
July 6, 2017 – The Power Of A Vision
June 29, 2017 – Winds Of Change
June 22, 2017 – Time To Declutter
June 15, 2017 – When Discouragement Hits
June 8, 2017 – How Did I End Up Here?
June 1, 2017 – How Much Is Too Much
May 25, 2017 – Times Of Refreshing
May 18, 2017 – What’s In A Selfie
May 11, 2017 – You Can Be Happy
May 4, 2017 – Walking On Water
April 27, 2017 – The Problem With Procrastination
April 20, 2017 – Cleaning Up Messes
April 13, 2017 – Keep Your Head Up
April 6, 2017 – Believe For The Best
March 30, 2017 – A Masterpiece In The Making
March 23, 2017 – Silencing The Voice Of Discouragement
March 16, 2017 – Moving Forward After Loss
March 9, 2017 – Everyone Has Potential
March 2, 2017 – What To Do When Nothing Is Happening
February 23, 2017 – Find Your Optimism & Live Better
February 16, 2017 – Waiting On The Green Light
February 9, 2017 – Invest In Yourself
February 2, 2017 – Serving In Haiti
January 26, 2017 – The Gift Of Time
January 19, 2017 – A Fresh Perspective