We recently connected with Draza Jansky and have shared our conversation below.

Draza, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What  did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and  career? 

My parents were college professors and artists, so they modeled a powerful  synergy of imagination, intellect, and discipline.  

They taught me that anything we choose to create is generated first in our mind.  They also emphasized that focus, discipline and consistency is what allows us to  bring our creations into the material world.  

I grew up understanding that while theoretically anything his possible, the biggest  visions require a high level of tenacity, mental power, and focus.  

This balance of creative inspiration and practical daily action is the foundation of  my coaching practice. 

Draza, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you  more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our  readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m a personal and executive coach specializing in helping clients refine and  redesign their own minds. The multi-disciplinary system I’ve developed improves  creativity and mental clarity, as well as physical vitality. I help you create an  internal shift and a sense of alignment that we then apply to your external goals.  

I’ve guided my clients through changing careers, creating and selling companies,  attracting soul mates, restoring physical and mental health, and developing the  capacity to enjoy life more!  

Focused personal consultations, project accountability through text and voice  notes, and customized meditations/visualizations are key components of the  work. This multi-sensory method streamlines the process of bringing your visions  into tangible, workable form.  

My path to coaching came from my early careers a as a dancer and a music  therapist. After graduating from Northwestern with a degree in Interdisciplinary  Arts/ Dance, I began performing, choreographing, and teaching. I noticed the  amazing impact the arts had on shifting people’s mindsets, confidence level, and  agency. That inspired me to pursue a second degree in Music Therapy while I  was still working in the dance world.  

I started to work part time as a therapist and coach in hospitals, schools,  wellness centers and in private practice. I was so motivated by my clients’  transformations that I eventually transitioned into full time coaching. While most 

of my clients come to me for traditional executive and life coaching, I still use  movement, music, and energy healing modalities when clients request it.  

I’ve been fascinated by the art and science of creating a fulfilling life since I was a  child. My entire life’s work has been based on this ongoing practice of discovery!.

If you could go back in time, do you think you would have chosen a  different profession or specialty? 

No regrets! Coaching allows me to interact in a dynamic way with innovative  creators in a variety of disciplines. My clients are involved in technology, film/ entertainment, science, real estate, health, and beyond! I love being a clarifying  and motivating force in their lives.  

I get to utilize my professional background and degrees in the performing arts  and wellness every day. Coaching combines the visionary mindset of an artist  with the practical techniques required for mental and physical health. It also  provides an opportunity to apply cutting edge research in neuroplasticity and  behavioral science to specific, measurable goals.  

When I first started out in the coaching and wellness fields thirty years ago, the  techniques I use were considered ahead of their time. (To put it nicely.)  Thankfully, that perception has completely changed.  

Now the types of mind/body techniques I’ve been using throughout my career are  universally accepted and respected. The research backing these modalities is  common knowledge in 2025. It’s beautiful to live long enough to see that shift in  the culture! 

Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you  think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field? 

The most effective coaches I know are passionate about their work. The  excitement of seeing people alchemize challenges into opportunities is  something that drives them every day.  

I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with some culture-changing thought  leaders over the years. I’ve noticed that coaching engages their mind, body and  soul in such a way that every experience they have inspires their work..  

I’m the same way! I am always thinking about ways to reframe perspective, align  the conscious and subconscious mind, and be solution-oriented when navigating  challenges. It’s an art form.. It’s the art and science of creating a meaningful life. 

As a coach you understand that through any challenge, there is always a way  forward. Even if you can’t see it right away, you know it’s there. You do your best  to live that principle every day. Then your energy, not just your words, is an  inspiration to your clients.  

It’s never about bering perfect. It’s about embracing your humanness and being  committed to the process of life. Clients respond well to that level of commitment  and transparency. 

Contact Info:

• Website: Website: https://drazajansky.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/drazajansky
• Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/draza-jansky-212120264
• Youtube: Youtube: https://youtube.com/drazajansky

Image Credits

Michael Rogerson
Holly Coccoza