About Petronya

Petronya, lifecoach and christian lifestyle coach

Petronya Saurman, BA, PCC-ICF

Coaching for Confidence Growth 

Helping others succeed is what gets me excited! As a mindset coach, I’m passionate about working with both adults and teens to break free from those negative thought cycles and unlock their full potential. My goal is simple: to help you get unstuck, hit your goals, and walk in the confidence that comes with fully trusting God.

I know it takes a lot of courage to ask for coaching support, so I make sure to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported. My coaching style is all about compassion, hope, and genuinely believing the best in you.

I truly believe you have everything you need to live a purposeful life in Christ. Nothing lights me up more than watching my clients have those "aha" moments when they realize just how amazing they are, step into their true potential, and trust God with their journey.

Right now, I’m working with employees at Fortune 500 companies to help them crush their professional goals and improve their well-being. I’m also leading group mentoring for coaches working toward their ICF credentials.

Credentials

Petronya’s coaching journey began over 20 years ago at Coach U, and it’s been personally fulfilling and transformational ever since. Petronya earned her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF), the gold standard in coaching. She’s well-versed in Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. With a BA in Speech Communications from Kutztown University and an entrepreneurial spirit, she’s successfully launched two companies.

Personal Life

Outside of coaching, Petronya enjoys family time with her husband and their four energetic kids, navigating the challenges of the teenage years. She’s active in volunteering at church and her kids’ schools, and she’s passionate about travel.

Petronya is a member of the International Coaching Federation
petronya is a professional certified coach of the International Coaching Federation

Petronya’s Coaching Specialties

petronya's belief & result cycle

  • Overcoming Fear of Failure

  • ICF Coach Mentoring

  • Purpose/Calling

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Stress Management

  • Identity in Christ

  • Well being

  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Navigating Job Loss

  • Divorce

  • Career Transitions

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Relationships with Narcissist

  • Parenting Challenges

  • Leadership Development

FAQs

  • Life coaching is a process that helps you gain clarity, set goals, and take action to create positive change in your life.  Coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity, & leadership.

  • Coaching focuses on growth, action, and moving forward, while therapy often deals with healing past trauma and emotional wounds. Coaching is for those who feel stuck and need guidance to step into their purpose.

  • Anyone who wants to grow in confidence, break free from self-doubt, and step into their God-given potential. Coaching is especially helpful if you struggle with imposter syndrome, fear of failure, or lack of clarity in your calling.

  • Christian coaching integrates biblical wisdom with proven mindset strategies to help you build confidence in who God says you are. It’s not just about self-improvement—it’s about spiritual growth and alignment with God’s purpose.

  • You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to benefit! Whether you’re deep in your faith or just starting to seek God’s plan for your life, coaching helps you grow at your own pace.

  • Yes, I coach men, too!  I coach men & women who are ready to move forward. 

What People Are Saying

  • “All the feedback she provided – from being an attentive listener, trusting the client as the expert rather than doing all the work for the client, to asking thoughtful, open-ended questions – have really helped and shaped me as a coach.”

  • “Petronya sees the big picture and shows you yourself in ways you could never do alone. She is your supporter in every way. She makes the complicated, simple…”

  • “Thanks for all of your guidance along the way and teaching me to celebrate the wins! (a year ago I would have thought I needed to move on to fixing the next thing!)”

  • “THANK YOU for all the support on my career issues, I always appreciate you being able to point out the thing I tend to wander past in my musings that are actually super insightful and important for me to realize!”

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