Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC

11/26/2025

This past week, our founder Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews met with Dr. Mario De Souza, Phoenix Rising’s Organizational Development Consultant, for an inspiring and forward-thinking program development session.

Together, Kelsey and Dr. De Souza spent the afternoon brainstorming ideas for expanding leadership frameworks, challenging outdated paradigms, and designing innovative structures that can help to create safer, more ethical, and more empowering systems of leadership. Their work continues to center on what Phoenix Rising is known for— creating results with generational impact and reimagining the environments leaders grow within.

Kelsey is deeply grateful for Dr. De Souza’s partnership. His expertise as an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist sharpens strategy, strengthens vision, and brings a level of depth to the Phoenix Rising development process that elevates every conversation.

Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC is entering a transformative season of growth and alignment. With Kelsey’s vision and Dr. De Souza’s insight, the work unfolding is positioning Phoenix Rising for real, lasting impact— and this is only the beginning. 🔥

10/19/2025

🔥 What if we told you that instead of simply surviving the fire, you can refine and rise through it instead?

Are you navigating a relationship, workplace, or system that’s left you questioning your worth, power, or clarity?

The Fire & Freedom Session was created for people who are ready to stop second-guessing, stop shrinking, and start reclaiming personal autonomy.


These justice-focused strategy/consultation sessions help you name what’s really happening and build a plan to break free from:

✨ Coercive control, gaslighting, and subtle forms of emotional abuse/manipulation

✨ Power games and manipulative hierarchies at work or home

✨ Bias, bullying, and systemic power imbalances

✨ The self-doubt that lingers long after you’ve been silenced


You are guaranteed to leave your 60 or 90 minute session with:

✅ Language to name the dynamic and stop minimizing it

✅ A strategy for boundaries, exit, or resolution

✅ Tools to rebuild your confidence and self-trust

✅ A roadmap to rise from survival into power, peace, and purpose



If this resonates— if you’re ready to go from chaos to clarity and move from “I can’t believe this is happening” to “I finally know what to do”— let’s talk.

💬 Comment FREEDOM or schedule your free 30-minute discovery call today to explore and learn more Fire & Freedom Sessions, coaching packages, and pricing options.

🔗 Book your call: https://calendly.com/.../fire-freedom-session-discovery-call

🔥 Learn more: phoenixrisingleaders.com/fire-%26-freedom-sessions

You don’t have to keep fighting alone... you just have to take the first step toward freedom.

10/03/2025

In the very first week of launching our Fire & Freedom Consultation Session, our message reached more than 13,000 people. Thousands took the time to engage, explore, and connect— a powerful sign that this vision is sparking momentum and truly resonating.

Behind every person who engaged is a story of someone leaning in, opening a door, or daring to imagine a new way forward.

This first week has been proof that the fire is catching, and that what began as a simple spark born out of bo***ge, confusion, and pain is already rising into a movement that liberates, clarifies, and uplifts.

For those of you who signed up for more information: check your emails! Your discovery call link has been sent, and we can’t wait to connect with you further.

We are deeply grateful to see so many people inspired, curious, and connected to this vision. Thank you for your support. This is only the beginning!

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For more information about Fire & Freedom or to book a discovery call, visit: https://phoenixrisingleaders.com/fire-%26-freedom-sessions

The Fire & Freedom Session is a powerful, justice-focused consultation designed to help you recognize, disrupt, and break free from toxic, coercive, or oppressive dynamics— personally, relationally, professionally, and institutionally.

09/27/2025

We are very excited to announce the launch of The Fire & Freedom Session! 🔥

🔗: https://phoenixrisingleaders.com/fire-%26-freedom-sessions

The Fire & Freedom Session is a powerful, justice-focused consultation designed to help you recognize, disrupt, and break free from toxic, coercive, or oppressive dynamics— personally, relationally, professionally, and institutionally.

These strategy sessions are designed for individuals navigating harmful relationships or systems who are ready to reclaim clarity, autonomy, and strength. Whether you’re dealing with coercive control, interpersonal manipulation, workplace bullying, systemic power imbalances, or deeply rooted personal patterns/limiting beliefs that are hard to break, this space is for truth-telling, healing, and actionable direction. These sessions are meant to help you be break tough cycles and be refined through the fire, not just survive it.


** We specialize in unpacking:

❌ Coercive control, gaslighting, and other subtle forms of emotional abuse or psychological manipulation

❌ Power plays, triangulation, abuse/control tactics, and toxic dynamics (in relationships, families, workplaces, or communities)

❌ Workplace bullying, unethical leadership, misuse of authority, and manipulative hierarchies

❌ How bias, discrimination, and unfair power dynamics can affect relationships and personal well-being

❌ The internal confusion and self-doubt that often follow prolonged manipulation



** These sessions are for you if you are:

❌ Struggling to make sense of a complex or disorienting relationship dynamic

❌ Preparing to exit or confront a toxic environment

❌ Trying to stay grounded while holding a leadership role in a difficult system

❌ Seeking support for how to name what’s happening, protect your peace, and move forward strategically



** We’ll work together to:

❌ Uncover patterns and power structures behind the behavior

❌ Identify where your agency lives, even in constrained circumstances

❌ Develop practical strategies for boundary-setting, disengagement, or resolution

❌ Prepare for difficult conversations, disclosures, or institutional responses

❌ Rebuild your sense of safety, self-trust, and personal power

❌ Learn how to recognize red flags early and protect yourself from future harm

❌ Gain strategies to safeguard your wellbeing and navigate power dynamics confidently



If you or someone you know have experienced these dynamics and are ready to reclaim your voice, revive your power, rise with intent, embrace your freedom, and break the cycle for good, comment FREEDOM or click the link below to schedule a free 30 minute discovery call to discuss consultation sessions, coaching packages, and pricing options.

🔗: https://phoenixrisingleaders.com/scheduling%2Fbooking

09/24/2025

Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC offers transformational coaching, consulting, and leadership development for youth/young adults, college students, women, professionals, and institutions. We provide specialized programs in adolescent and collegiate leadership, women’s empowerment, organizational culture change, and institutional/systemic reform. Our services include one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, speaking engagements, mentorship, and strategic consulting. We help clients build confidence, communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, ethical decision-making, and values-based, people-centered leadership practices to create sustainable change for individuals, teams, and communities.

At Phoenix Rising, our vision is to create lasting change for generations to come by equipping and empowering leaders to discover the potential of their purpose, power, and passion.

We are committed to addressing the challenges posed by ineffective and abusive leadership, mitigating the lasting effects of institutional trauma, and cultivating positive, values-driven, and people-centered leadership practices that unite communities, restore trust, and reform systems. We aim to inspire individuals and organizations to ignite transformation and unlock their full potential while creating sustainable, ethical, and compassionate leadership cultures.

For more information about our team and our services, check out our website or schedule a consult at the link below!

Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC specializes in personal growth and leadership development through transformational coaching, training, speaking, and consulting.

09/24/2025

We love a satisfied client!

Our Founder & CEO Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews had the opportunity to serve as a consultant for Ken Engelman, Founder of Community Volunteers United out of Branford, CT. He came to Phoenix Rising dealing with a distressing and complex situation involving his non-profit work. Kelsey had the pleasure of being able to both educate and guide him through a Fire & Freedom Session as he attempted to understand not just what occurred and why, but how to move forward and lead through it safely, effectively, and integrally.

Thank you, Ken, for trusting us with the integrity and direction of your organization! We do not take it lightly!

You can learn more about our Fire & Freedom Sessions here: https://phoenixrisingleaders.com/fire-%26-freedom-sessions

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“I reached out to Kelsey Matthews of Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC while navigating a high-stakes leadership situation that was testing my values and challenging the integrity of my 501c3 nonprofit work. Our session gave me powerful insight into the deeper dynamics at play - including subtle manipulation, misalignment, and control - and helped me make sense of what I was experiencing in a grounded, strategic way.

Kelsey has a rare ability to address emotionally complex issues with clarity, care, and ethical precision. She helped me develop the language, tools, and discernment needed to respond with integrity - not just react. I left our session with a renewed sense of understanding, confidence, a stronger leadership presence, and a clear plan to move forward in alignment with my mission and boundaries.

Anyone leading in values-driven spaces, especially where hidden power dynamics or interpersonal challenges arise, would benefit from working with her. Kelsey doesn’t just offer advice — she provides deep, actionable insight that protects both your vision and your well-being.

5 Stars.”

—Ken Engelman
Founder, Community Volunteers United, Inc.mion

09/24/2025

We are very excited to announce the launch of The Fire & Freedom Session! 🔥

🔗: https://phoenixrisingleaders.com/fire-%26-freedom-sessions

The Fire & Freedom Session is a powerful, justice-focused consultation designed to help you recognize, disrupt, and break free from toxic, coercive, or oppressive dynamics— personally, relationally, professionally, and institutionally.

These strategy sessions are designed for individuals navigating harmful relationships or systems who are ready to reclaim clarity, autonomy, and strength. Whether you’re dealing with coercive control, interpersonal manipulation, workplace bullying, systemic power imbalances, or deeply rooted personal patterns/limiting beliefs that are hard to break, this space is for truth-telling, healing, and actionable direction. These sessions are meant to help you be break tough cycles and be refined through the fire, not just survive it.


** We specialize in unpacking:

❌ Coercive control, gaslighting, and other subtle forms of emotional abuse or psychological manipulation

❌ Power plays, triangulation, abuse/control tactics, and toxic dynamics (in relationships, families, workplaces, or communities)

❌ Workplace bullying, unethical leadership, misuse of authority, and manipulative hierarchies

❌ How bias, discrimination, and unfair power dynamics can affect relationships and personal well-being

❌ The internal confusion and self-doubt that often follow prolonged manipulation



** These sessions are for you if you are:

❌ Struggling to make sense of a complex or disorienting relationship dynamic

❌ Preparing to exit or confront a toxic environment

❌ Trying to stay grounded while holding a leadership role in a difficult system

❌ Seeking support for how to name what’s happening, protect your peace, and move forward strategically



** We’ll work together to:

❌ Uncover patterns and power structures behind the behavior

❌ Identify where your agency lives, even in constrained circumstances

❌ Develop practical strategies for boundary-setting, disengagement, or resolution

❌ Prepare for difficult conversations, disclosures, or institutional responses

❌ Rebuild your sense of safety, self-trust, and personal power

❌ Learn how to recognize red flags early and protect yourself from future harm

❌ Gain strategies to safeguard your wellbeing and navigate power dynamics confidently



If you or someone you know have experienced these dynamics and are ready to reclaim your voice, revive your power, rise with intent, embrace your freedom, and break the cycle for good, comment FREEDOM or visit the link below to schedule a free 30 minute discovery call to discuss consultation sessions, coaching packages, and pricing options.

🔗: https://phoenixrisingleaders.com/schedule-a-consult

Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC specializes in personal growth and leadership development through transformational coaching, training, speaking, and consulting.