Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Denise Maple. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Denise, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.
I had been working in commercial banking for 20 years. I am grateful for my financial services career. I learned a lot, felt proud of the work that I did for my colleagues and clients, and got to do a lot of interesting things. And yet, I was feeling the pull to make a change and do work where I felt more freedom and creativity, while still being of service. Around this time, I stumbled upon an opportunity to assist a friend in processing the grief he felt after his mother’s death. It happened organically and flowed with beauty as we honored his mother’s life, cleared the heavy energy, and let the sadness flow so that it could be released. In turn, I was honored to be a part of this process and my assistance was appreciated and recognized. Shortly after, I had the epiphany that I was meant to help others through their struggles so they could come out the other side and live in the fullness of life. It was at that time that I decided to pursue my spiritual practitioner license and become a spiritual counselor.
Denise, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’ve been in the steady pursuit of spiritual awareness since childhood. As an adult, I searched for my spiritual home. When I stumbled upon the Chicago Center for Spiritual Living in 2008, I realized I had not only found my home, but also a philosophy for life, Science of Mind. Science of Mind, simply put, teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which affects and creates the world around us, based on our own belief system and worldview. This idea is common to the major religions, usually through the term “faith”, and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics.
I have spent my adult years facing my fears head-on, overcoming them, and generating interesting and rewarding experiences in my life. From starting a women’s motorcycle apparel company to traveling to far reaches of the planet, I have pushed myself to truly live this life.
I am a spiritual counselor trained through the Centers for Spiritual Living curriculum. I help my clients to live the song of their soul by guiding them to identify and overcome false beliefs about themselves and the world and pursue their dreams.
I am immersed in the practice of Reiki or “energy healing.” Reiki is a form of healing therapy. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800s and involves the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner to the client. I’m a Reiki Master, trained through Usui Reiki by master Reiki teacher, Annemieke Philipsen.
I am skilled at connecting the physical world to the spiritual world. With over 30 years of business and spiritual coaching, financial, and entrepreneurial experience, I am uniquely positioned to guide entrepreneurs to a successful business plan and launch. I am currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance and a featured speaker on entrepreneurship at the University of Illinois Gies College of Business where I have been recognized on the List of Excellent Teachers as Ranked by Students and as a Dean’s Impact Award recipient. Prior to my faculty position, I have 25 years of commercial banking experience and 10+ years as an entrepreneur. I have a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois Gies College of Business and an MBA from Kellogg’s School of Management at Northwestern University. As a holistic business coach, I not only help business owners to determine the next steps in the physical world, but also uncover and overcome any mental, emotional, or spiritual obstacles to success. My uncommon blend of spiritual training with a deep financial and entrepreneurial background allows me to assist business owners to reach new heights and live the song of their soul in both work and play.
Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?
No! Everything I have done before now, informs my expertise and skills as I help my clients. My training, experience, and professions all blend together to help me provide a holistic view for my clients so that they can overcome their limiting beliefs and move past them with a concrete action plan to successfully meet their goals. I love what I do. It lights me up to help others see how they can thrive and live a more full, satisfying life.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
Whether it’s been in financial services, academia, or the coaching work I do with clients, I have always operated with integrity, attention to detail, vision, care for others, and follow-through.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.livelifespiritual.com
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLifeSpiritualDirection
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveLifeSpirit
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveLifeSpiritualDirection
Image Credits
Rose Yuen of Rose Boutique Photography Susan Holtham Bob Passeri