Gloria
Dating coach and image consultant in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $180 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Sales coach |
| Based in | Washington, DC, United States |
| Practice | Dating Decoded |
Gloria is a dating coach and image consultant in Washington, DC. She runs Dating Decoded and helps professional singles in the DC area build real connections. She coaches dating skills and dating strategy. She also offers mock dates at a local cafe or bar, where a client practices with her or an actor. Her services include wardrobe audits, personal shopping and makeovers. She coaches one-on-one or as a couple.
What Gloria helps with
Gloria helps singles who meet people often but do not get enough second dates. She also helps people who want a clear plan for finding a partner.
- Getting more yeses from people you meet
- Building a dating strategy that fits your values
- Practicing dates in a mock date session
- Setting up an online dating profile
- Improving communication and body language
- Choosing outfits for an upcoming date
- Bringing back spark in an existing relationship
Who Gloria works with
Gloria works with professional singles in the Washington, DC area. Some clients date often and want deeper relationships. Others are new to dating and do not know where to start. She also coaches people in an existing relationship, one-on-one or as a couple.
How Gloria works
Gloria offers mock date sessions. Each one starts with a 1-hour date at a local cafe or bar. The client dates Gloria or an actor who plays a blind date. They have drinks, talk and flirt, much like a real date. She also builds a dating strategy with each client and coaches communication, including body language, eye contact and tone.
Background and qualifications
Gloria is the founder of Dating Decoded, a personal dating coaching and image consulting practice in Washington, DC. Her work covers dating skills, dating strategy, online dating help and image and style consulting. Her image services include wardrobe audits, personal shopping and makeover experiences. She also runs virtual Q&A events for men.
Gloria pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- Dating skills coaching
- Dating strategy coaching
- Mock date sessions
- Online dating profile help
- Image and style consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Gloria pairs dating coaching with image consulting and mock dates played by her or an actor.
Best for busy professional singles in Washington, DC who want practice, a clear plan and a polished look.
Common questions
How much does Gloria charge?
Coaching with Gloria runs $100 to $180 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gloria help with?
Gloria helps with getting more yeses from people you meet, building a dating strategy that fits your values, practicing dates in a mock date session and setting up an online dating profile.
What is a mock date session with Gloria?
It is a 1-hour practice date at a local cafe or bar. You date Gloria or an actor playing a blind date.
Does Gloria coach couples?
Yes. She coaches people in an existing relationship, one-on-one or as a couple.
How do I contact Gloria?
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