THE VITAL SHIFT NEWSLETTER
Reflections & Practices for Sustainable Growth
This newsletter is a space where my work in business development, leadership education, and human-centered growth comes together.
Here, I share reflections, practices, and insights drawn from experience — supporting clarity, inner alignment, and intentional action through moments of transition, complexity, and change.
Each edition offers an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect inner awareness with real-life decisions — in work, relationships, and personal direction.
Can You Live in Tune with Yourself?
The focus this month is on observing your lifestyle and assessing whether there’s a reasonable harmony between thoughts, emotions, and actions — that is, living in tune with yourself.
Fall, with its falling leaves and crisp air, is a season of movement and change — in nature, in our routines, and in the subtle energy of our emotions. It’s a perfect time to look at the alignment between the inside and the outside of our lives. Because it’s within this deep harmony between who we are and how we live that we find the quiet force of growth and renewal — the source of our vitality and resilience.
We might start by asking: Is who I am at my core present in my daily life?
It’s a valuable question because sometimes these two parts of us fall out of sync. We may value something deeply but act in ways that don’t honor our insights or values.
For example, if you value friendship but spend most of your days alone, there’s a misalignment between what matters to you and how you live. This tension, even when subtle, creates discomfort — and if ignored, it can eventually drain your vitality.
👉 If you recognize this kind of tension, I invite you to safely explore your inner self.
Book a FREE 30-minute session and discover whether it’s time to begin a journey toward alignment.
For me, walking along nearly empty beaches — especially at sunrise or sunset — is a way to reconnect with my inner world. The rhythm of the waves and the stillness of the shore enable space for deeper dialogue with myself, sometimes even when I’m sharing that moment with someone I love. These moments of clarity are precious; they stay with me and guide my everyday life.
Making time in our everyday life to listen to ourselves is already a step toward alignment. Do you have a place or ritual that helps you listen and understand what you truly need?
Focus: Assess Lifestyle Alignment
A vital aspect of life for anyone interested in growth and healthy regeneration is to know oneself and align one’s lifestyle with one’s inner truths.
I learned from Carl Jung that we are born with one self: the inner self. Over time, through emotional experiences and social conditioning, part of this inner self detaches from its original core, becoming the outer self. This part of our personality — what psychology calls the ego — adapts to the environment to gain approval and meet our needs. Yet sometimes it takes over, and we lose touch with our true nature.
When the inner self — consisting of truth, desires, values, and emotions — and the outer self — expressed through behavior and choices — are not in harmony, a subtle kind of stress and fatigue emerges: the kind that rest or distraction can’t resolve. In fact, it often intensifies over time, pulling us further away from what truly matters.
Growth and renewal happen when all parts of the self (inner and outer) support the integrity of being — instead of letting fear or the need for approval take the lead.
A simple yet powerful first step is to observe yourself and reflect on what you notice: Write down what stands out, compare your reactions and emotions with what you truly believe and desire. This process opens the door to self-knowledge and resilience.
Ask yourself:
• Are your most important values reflected in the way you live?
• Where would you like more alignment between values, passions, behaviors, and choices?
Reflect:
• Reevaluate how you spend your time, space, and energy.
• Notice which aspects of daily life truly nourish you — and which ones drain your energy.
It may seem like a big commitment, but don’t let that discourage you. Even small adjustments, made consciously, create ripple effects. They bring you closer to a life that feels coherent — where intentions and actions move in the same direction, supporting your purpose and overall well-being.
Recommended Reading
In the article “What Is the Meaning of the Inner Self?” by psychologist Arlin Cuncic, she explains that the inner self is the crux of identity—who you are at the core. Connecting with it is crucial for living a healthy and authentic life. She offers practical steps for recognizing the tension between the inner and outer self in everyday situations and for moving toward greater alignment in your life.
A Client Insight
“I realize I was postponing taking care of my body — not because of a lack of time, but because I was attached to the image of who I used to be when I was younger, and afraid to show my body as it is now. The session helped me to reconnect with my self-worth. Taking small, consistent steps helped me build a new routine grounded in acceptance and love of myself. I’m regaining vitality and confidence in who I am today.”
Support for Your Journey
Fall is a wonderful time to welcome change — to explore alignment and reconnect with what truly gives you energy.
Having someone who listens without judgment and offers a reliable mirror to help you see yourself more clearly can make all the difference.
That’s what I offer through my Vital Shift Coaching Programs — personalized support designed to help you rediscover clarity, vitality, and purpose.
Coming soon:
Group Coaching Program & Workshop – “How Am I Growing?”
A 90-minute online experience where we’ll explore growth and regeneration by staying in tune with yourself.
With care for your growth,
Franca
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P.S. Let's Stay Connected
If something in the newsletter sparks a realization, a question, or a desire for deeper exploration, I’d love to hear from you. Sometimes, the proper conversation at the right time can bring the clarity you need to move forward. Your journey is yours alone, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Let’s connect!
Send me a message at franca@francafoligatti.com - or Book a Call
Your well-being begins with the inner energy to care for yourself — sustaining motivation, clarity, and the capacity to renew yourself through each season of life.
When inner resources are supported, they strengthen not only personal balance, but also leadership presence, decision-making, and professional growth.
Growth starts within, yet we don’t have to walk it alone. The right conversation at the right time can unlock your next step.
Fall Coaching Offering
As the season shifts, fall offers a natural moment to pause, recalibrate, and strengthen inner alignment — supporting clarity, resilience, and direction in both life and work.
This fall, I am opening space for three new individual coaching clients, offering two structured pathways:
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A focused 3-session plan — now at 20% off, designed to support clarity and a targeted reset.
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The 3-month Vital Shift Jumpstart (6 sessions) — an in-depth coaching path that supports sustainable change and includes two complimentary in-person sessions.
These options are designed for those who feel ready to realign priorities, strengthen decision-making, and move forward with greater intention.
A Conversation to Explore Your Next Step
If you’re curious to explore how coaching or developmental work could support you at this moment, I offer a complimentary 30-minute exploratory conversation.
This is a no-pressure space to reflect on where you are, clarify what you may need, and see whether working together feels aligned.
Schedule a time and date that works for you
About Franca
Franca Foligatti is a Coach, Educator, and Consultant with over 25 years of experience in international business development and higher education in the USA and Italy.
Her work focuses on supporting sustainable personal and professional growth through self-awareness, relational intelligence, and inner alignment.
Services
Well-being is not separate from performance or leadership — it is the foundation that sustains clarity, resilience, and effective growth over time.
My services integrate reflective dialogue, structured practices, and learning-based exercises to support self-awareness, relational intelligence, and grounded decision-making. This work helps individuals and groups understand internal dynamics, navigate complexity, and move forward without judgment or superficial solutions.
I offer Individual Coaching, Experiential Workshops, and Educational Programs that combine reflection with practical application, supporting sustainable personal and professional growth.
