Who We Are

Our purpose at BetterLives is to develop relationally healthy individuals and teams to lead at the next level.

OUR PURPOSE

To help people live a better life.

We acknowledge daily personal interactions affect our productivity, stress, and joy in life. It is important that we give time and space to acknowledge and explore our emotions and thoughts. This exploration allows us to determine how this impacts you and influences your interactions with others. Ultimately, this process gives us the ability to navigate our obstacles and take action.
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OUR VALUES

What we value drives our coaching.

At Better Lives Coaching, our approach is built on the belief that people, process, and performance are at the heart of meaningful transformation. We prioritize people by focusing on personal growth and development, ensuring our clients feel supported every step of the way. Our process is designed to be clear, intentional, and adaptable, guiding you through a journey that fits your unique goals. And we believe in delivering real results—because when you thrive, we succeed as a coaching team and business.
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People

People are the reason why we exist. To help our clients and employees be all they can be.

Process

Process is how we go about everything that we do. The process we take clients on and the process in which our business works is paramount.

Performance

Performance matters. We want to help our clients find what they are looking for and we want to perform as a business, so that we can exist beyond ourselves.

Our Team

We believe that leadership development starts with the individual and then their change will enable them to lead more effectively.

Nancy Houston

MA | Executive Coach

Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant

Shaylyn Crowston

Business Manager

Blog

Catch up on our essential reads.

Explore our blog for insightful articles that inspire growth, foster self-awareness, and offer practical tips for a more purposeful life.
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Three Helpful Ways to Overcome Shame

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Testimonials

Hear what our users have to say.

From personal breakthroughs to professional growth, their experiences our clients have highlight the lasting impact of our programs. Read on to see how Better Lives Coaching has helped individuals and teams unlock their potential and achieve meaningful change.

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach

“In Nancy I have found encouragement, strength, and friendship. Joining an NLL group has helped me navigate some of the most stressful situations of my life. The group helped me come to clarity and wisdom when I could only see chaos. In the kindness of God, I was led to join a group just before both of my parents passed and I experienced a huge professional transition. Nancy and the NLL group helped me traverse the grief work with grace and patience. These are holy friends who offer seasoned counsel without judgement. Nancy brings the skills of years of clinical work and combines them with the heart of a pastor. Without a doubt my life has been marked in permanent and unforgettable ways by Nancy’s leadership and the deep friendships I have found in the NLL group.”

Marcus

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach
“Nancy see’s what is really going on and asks key questions that allow me the ability to see through the distractions and move into action.”

David P.

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant

“Coaching with Micah has been such a rewarding experience. As it’s like adding another layer of uncovering things that you didn’t even know were there and then seeing how a wound that was left unhealed has obstructed your growth in areas you were unaware of. Once you uncover those areas, you begin to function differently and it has been nothing short of life-changing.”

Kerrie

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach
“Nancy is an amazing counselor and really takes the time to respond thoughtfully to your needs and supporting women back info employment.”
David L.

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant
“Micah is an amazing counselor and really takes the time to respond thoughtfully to your needs. I have appreciated him so much.”
Sarah M.

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach

“I highly recommend coaching with Better Lives Coaching. Both Nancy and Micah are incredibly humble, confident and intentional coaches with tons of life experience and solid biblical grounding to help others learn about their mental and emotional health.”

Daniel W.

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant

“Micah was integral to me understanding more about my mental health both at work
and home. He was able to articulate the pros and cons of my strengths, as well as
provide advice on how to navigate the complexities of emotional health within various
relationships.”

Tim L.

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach
“With Nancy’s leadership and coaching NLL has opened up a world that I didn’t know existed. A place where my old story can coexist with my new one in a beautiful way. I’ve learned so much about self regulation and self differentiation and how to integrate healing from an old broken narrative into a brand New healed version of me. It’s made me a better wife. It’s made me a better mom. It’s made me a better leader in my ministry and most of all it’s made me a better me. For the first time in my life, I actually like and love the story that broke me, built me, and the one I’m becoming.”

Kerrie

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant
“I was surprised how easy it was! Micah and I have become so close, coaching is like talking to a friend.”

James L.

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant

“Micah has changed my work and home life. He has helped me align with the person I
want to be and continue to focus on growth. Thank you for all that you do, Micah!”

Greg D.

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach
“I have grown to be a more emotional leader that can see a holistic viewpoint of running a company while maintaining a great culture”

Sarah M.

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant
“I started coaching with Micah because I was interested in highlighting areas of self improvement and development as I felt stalled in my current position.”

Michael T.

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Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant
“It came as a surprise to me how simple the concepts of emotional and mental health can be when explained by a trained professional. Micah unpacked psychological concepts with ease and shared practical advice for application of the learnings from every session.”

Jessica C.

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Nancy Houston

MA, CST | Executive Coach
“Nancy creates the safest environment that allows me to unpack things I have not shared with anyone.”

Andrew S.

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Nancy Houston

MA | Executive Coach

People. People have always fascinated Nancy. Since she was a little girl, she has wondered what inspires, motivates, and makes a person want to become the best version of themselves. She is an optimist and flat out believes there is goodness in every human, it just needs to be called forth and developed. This belief led her to find much joy and purpose as a licensed counselor, pastor, author, and coach. Nancy is a continual learner; she has a master’s degree in counseling, served as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University and the Townsend Institute, and is currently a fellow with Townsend Institute. She is trained in variety of tools including Immunity to Change Mapping, Positive Intelligence, Attachment Theory and the Enneagram. Nancy founded and leads Next Level Leadership, an inspiring adult developmental approach to human growth. Together, with her son Micah, they provide team and individual coaching for the members of Next Level Leadership.

Nancy has joyfully been married to her high school sweetheart for almost fifty years. Together they raised four sons and take great delight in the men, husbands, and fathers they have become. Now, their eight grandchildren make them laugh, delight, and keep them on their toes.

Micah Houston

MA | Executive Coach & Consultant

Micah has three twinkles in his eye: his spunky wife of 17 years, his empathetic 8-year-old, and his wild 3-year-old. He is a natural adventurer and is always curious about what lies around the corner, whether it be exploring the coastline of Oregon for another surf session, chasing his daughters around the house into their newest hiding spots, or pursuing breakthroughs with his clients. Having spent nearly two decades as a leader in education and in the wrestling community, Micah brings the ability to connect and have compassion for people in all circumstances. As an avid learner, Micah loves to develop himself and others through physical, mental, and emotional practices. Having personally struggled with what he viewed as failure and disappoint, he began observing patterns in his life that prevented him from believing he could pursue what was in his heart. Desiring to change these patterns, Micah pursued development with a coach and has seen personal and professional growth. Having received his Master of Arts in Executive Coaching and Consultation and his certification in emotional intelligence, Micah brings education, compassion, and experience to his practice.

Shaylyn Crowston

Business Manager

Shaylyn was raised in a small town in Oregon and has always been driven by people’s innate ability to learn and grow. She took this passion for seeing others function at their highest capacity and fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an elementary educator. Just as she found great delight in facilitating moments of growth for her young students, she now experiences the joy of being a part of the work that happens at Houston Leadership Group. Shaylyn spends her days enjoying life with her husband, soaking in sweet play time with their baby boy and staying active through fitness and outdoor adventures.

Darcy Houston

M.ED | Training & Development Facilitator

Darcy believes in people, the power of education, and that cookies make life better. With almost 20 years of educational experience, she brings a diverse skill set and a spirited voice to training. One of her biggest strengths is creating a safe and engaging environment for learning so participants can experience their potential for growth. As somebody who loves to try new things, Darcy understands the vulnerability that is required to stretch oneself in a group setting and finds joy in building a positive learning culture. With a Master’s in Instructional Design from Western Governors University, a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University, and a certification in Emotional Intelligence, Darcy continues to live out the joy and power in personal development.

Darcy loves doing life with her husband of 18 years and their two beautiful daughters. She unashamedly loves pickleball, romance novels, and sipping on black tea.