What Is Life Coaching?
Coaching is quickly becoming one of the leading tools that successful people use to live extraordinary lives. Through our coaching sessions, my clients will identify what is most important to them and align their thoughts, words and actions accordingly. As your coach, I work with you to identify what you want personally and professionally, and support you in achieving a life that you really want and love. Having a life you love starts with gaining clarity on your values, enabling more meaningful choices and consistent action. Your commitment to your life through coaching offers a means for more balance, joy, intimacy, energy, financial abundance, focus, and action in every area of your life.
How is Coaching Different from Therapy or Consulting?
As your coach;
- I will not be giving you advice or providing expertise. Throughout our coaching relationship I will assume that you are the expert on your life, that you have the answers. I will ask questions and brainstorm with you to help uncover your answers.
- We will focus on where you are now, and where you want to go. Not how or why you got to where you are now. We focus on positive, forward action that will keep you moving towards your goals and dreams.
- I will ask direct questions that relate to what is going on for you.
- I will ask you to take action when you have chosen an objective, and I will hold you accountable for the actions that you commit to.
- I will work together with you as a team to create a coaching alliance that will help you stay focused and move forward toward your chosen goals.
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Benefits of Working with a Coach
- Take more, better and smarter actions. Our first task together is to find out exactly what you really want for yourself. Once you create objectives that are clearly in line with your personal values and professional vision, you are much more likely to naturally and consistently take actions to reach them.
- Have a balanced life that works well. Professional success is maximized when you enjoy a sense of personal fulfillment and life balance. We will discuss how to be selfish yet responsible, and how to carve out enough time so your life outside of work is exactly the way you want it to be.
- Make better decisions. I will help you become focused as you share ideas with me. I will understand you and be subjective enough to want a lot for you, yet objective enough not to be biased or self-serving. You’ll also find that just talking about your options with someone who relly listens is often enough to clarify things.
- Reach for more – much more. When you have a partner you can trust, you will reach for much more because you can afford to. Are you ready to think big and really live your life fully? I am a partner who will enable you to take your life wherever you want it to go.
- Make and keep more money. Most people are worth a lot more than they are making. Are you happy with your financial situation? If not, we can look at your beliefs about money and address whatever is keeping you from experiencing financial abundance.
- Have more sustainable energy. Together we’ll identify the things that drain your energy, and create a long-term strategy to eliminate them. In addition, we’ll focus on the things that give you energy, and explore how to maximize their impact. When you’re happy, productive and free from toleration and problems, life is a lot more fun!
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How the coaching experience works:
As your coach, I will inquire, encourage, challenge, make requests, and listen for your truth so that you remain aligned with who you are, your goals, your values, and your vision. My focus will be completely on you and what you want in life: I stand for you first and foremost, not just your goals.
In the coaching relationship we look for gaps. Where you are today and where you want to be. We will work together to clearly define (or unearth) your ideal situation and create a strong, clear and concise intention that will pull you forward.
The coaching relationship is designed by both of us, and may be refined through ongoing two-way feedback. Even though I am committed to the journey, you will ultimately be responsible for actions taken (or not taken) in your life throughout the process.
I expect your best
We should only be working together if you are ready to do and be your best. If you are not doing your best, I will ask you to do so. If you cannot be your best at the moment, I will understand and do what I can so that you can be heard, loved and back on your path.
I make specific requests
From time to time, I will make a direct request, such as “Will you accomplish X by the end of the month?” You may accept the request, counter-offer (eg: I can’t do X, but I can do Y) or you can decline. I will always support you, whichever way you respond.
I am direct
When I hear a funny tone in your voice or notice something amiss, I will ask you about it. Often, it is these small moments that offer the chance to resolve something. However, I will not confront you. I will merely invite you to take a closer look.
I give homework
I typically ask you to determine two or three goals or actions to focus on between our calls. If I am pushing you too much, say so. If you want to be pushed harder, just ask.
I’m here for you.
I want to hear it all. If you have a personal problem, are upset with something (even me or the coaching), are just starting to realize something big, or can’t wait to share a breakthrough, please call or email me anytime.
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