Q & A (Questions & Actions)
"It is not that some people have will power and others do not, it is that some people are ready to change. And others are not." - James Gordon
So, what is Coaching about?
In short, it’s a collaborative process, in which you define, speak out loud and strategically move toward what you really want in life. You stretch yourself, your feelings, and what’s possible in your life. And you become who you always have truly been, but been too scared to let yourself be yourself.
Do I have to make a MAJOR change in order to make the most out of the investment of having a Coach?
No, you just have to have a desire to do something different than you have been doing it before. There are paths for every comfort level. It is all about choice...and you have choice.
Is this therapy?
No, Coaching is not therapy. While both are very valuable in moving you past roadblocks in life, their approaches differ in many ways. Coaching is about taking you from where you are now and moving you forward. Therapy is about healing. There are some clients who benefit from working with both professionals concurrently. Foremost, Coaches do not diagnose or treat any psychiatric disorders.
Who benefits from Coaching?
Coaching is for anyone who is sick of living the "deferred life plan" and instead, wants to live life large instead of postponing it. You know, stuck.
How will you help me?
Who uses a Coach?
Coaching is found in every industry and situation you can imagine. Life provides an abundance of circumstances, Coaching provides an abundance of support. Tennis superstar Venus Williams has a serving coach, Shaun White has a snowboarding coach, and Derek Jeter a batting coach. Why? They weren’t bad at their sports and need to be “fixed”, they wanted to master their sports. So having a Coach is about taking yourself to the next level and becoming a master of your life.
Successful Coaching clients typically have just a few factors in common;
1. They are willing to ask questions and challenge perceptions.
2. They are willing to reveal the truth, learn from it and take action.
3. They have a vision, although frequently clouded, of a better life.
How long should I expect to need a coach?
The average amount of time clients keep their Coaches varies based by client and situation. Some folks need the support for a short amount of time and they are off and running! Others need more time to process, practice the behavior change and love the "check-ins" with their Coach. So for everyone, it is different. There is no set prescription for Coaching - no set number of sessions, no set guidelines for how long...it is an individualized process. So it is up to you!
Do you guarantee your work with me?
Nope. Plain and simple. Don't even ask. Why? Because we can't go on the interview with you, we can't force you to do the homework we assign you, and wecan't make you learn something you don't want to learn. YOU will make this happen, not us. We are going to be your catalyst of change, but we are not going to push you up the hill you are looking to get up. We will stand next to you and support you on the climb, but if you expect me to push or pull you up the hill, we are not the Coaches for you. We will be your Accountability Coach, your Goal Setting AND Getting Coach, and your "Make Shit Happen" Coach, but we cannot guarantee that as a human being you are going to do everything we need you to do perfectly. So no, we don't guarantee working with me will land you a job or make you clear about what you want in one session. So don't ask. We WILL for sure make a difference in your life. You WILL feel the difference in your focus, clarity, and motivation in working with me. That I know we can do. And don't ask us to "fix" you...you aren't broken. Lost, maybe. But not broken.
Can you really do all that?
No, not without you! This isn’t a get the “Cliff Notes” to happiness program; it’s more like a gym. We are your personal trainer and we provide the equipment and the environment for you to succeed. You have our resources and training at your disposal - AND - it’s up to you to use them. We share the responsibility of this journey together.
How do we do this Coaching thing?
One of the greatest testaments to the power of Coaching is it is powerfully effective in many mediums. Some coaches have local “face to face” practices while many coaches have international practices sustained entirely via phone, text and e-mail. We utilize both methods to best serve my clients needs.
First we offer a complimentary “Exploratory Session” in order to discuss what you might need support in, with, becoming, etc. This Exploratory Session offers you a chance to also get to know us and our style as Coaches to determine if it is a strong fit. It is important for us to both connect to be sure that we both are willing to invest in each other.
Once we have our 30-minute Exploratory, if we decide to move forward together, we will schedule a 50-minute long sessions for the upcoming weeks. Again, you have a choice to have your sessions over the phone or face to face. And then the fun starts!
We hope we’ve been able to answer many of your questions. If not, please bring them to our first session.
No questions are dumb…just un-asked ones.
Other things to take note of:
Confidentiality Policy:
The Client/Coach relationship is both personal and highly professional. You must always feel safe in what you share. We encourage you to share the unexaggerated truth with us – we are ready to hear it and it remains safely in our care. We have a strict NO DISCLOSURE policy. What happens in our sessions, stays in our sessions.
E-mail and Updates:
If you’re facing a difficult challenge or an exciting development, we want to know. Call, text or e-mail us for a quick update - included in your regular Coaching fees.
Referrals:
We love and appreciate them! When you begin to see results - please share your experience with others.
85% of our client based comes from referrals...so we must be doing something right!
In short, it’s a collaborative process, in which you define, speak out loud and strategically move toward what you really want in life. You stretch yourself, your feelings, and what’s possible in your life. And you become who you always have truly been, but been too scared to let yourself be yourself.
Do I have to make a MAJOR change in order to make the most out of the investment of having a Coach?
No, you just have to have a desire to do something different than you have been doing it before. There are paths for every comfort level. It is all about choice...and you have choice.
Is this therapy?
No, Coaching is not therapy. While both are very valuable in moving you past roadblocks in life, their approaches differ in many ways. Coaching is about taking you from where you are now and moving you forward. Therapy is about healing. There are some clients who benefit from working with both professionals concurrently. Foremost, Coaches do not diagnose or treat any psychiatric disorders.
Who benefits from Coaching?
Coaching is for anyone who is sick of living the "deferred life plan" and instead, wants to live life large instead of postponing it. You know, stuck.
How will you help me?
- Bringing to our relationship our personal, professional and educational experience allows us to utilize many skills in the programs we will work together.
- We listen to you - not for judgment but for understanding.
- We ask questions that allow you to think in new and revealing ways.
- We motivate, encourage and support you every step of the way.
- We help you reveal, define and then focus on your true passions and dreams.
- We co-create a supportive structures and environments in your life - ones you can count on.
- We hold you to your inner highest standard - accountable to your personal best!
Who uses a Coach?
Coaching is found in every industry and situation you can imagine. Life provides an abundance of circumstances, Coaching provides an abundance of support. Tennis superstar Venus Williams has a serving coach, Shaun White has a snowboarding coach, and Derek Jeter a batting coach. Why? They weren’t bad at their sports and need to be “fixed”, they wanted to master their sports. So having a Coach is about taking yourself to the next level and becoming a master of your life.
Successful Coaching clients typically have just a few factors in common;
1. They are willing to ask questions and challenge perceptions.
2. They are willing to reveal the truth, learn from it and take action.
3. They have a vision, although frequently clouded, of a better life.
How long should I expect to need a coach?
The average amount of time clients keep their Coaches varies based by client and situation. Some folks need the support for a short amount of time and they are off and running! Others need more time to process, practice the behavior change and love the "check-ins" with their Coach. So for everyone, it is different. There is no set prescription for Coaching - no set number of sessions, no set guidelines for how long...it is an individualized process. So it is up to you!
Do you guarantee your work with me?
Nope. Plain and simple. Don't even ask. Why? Because we can't go on the interview with you, we can't force you to do the homework we assign you, and wecan't make you learn something you don't want to learn. YOU will make this happen, not us. We are going to be your catalyst of change, but we are not going to push you up the hill you are looking to get up. We will stand next to you and support you on the climb, but if you expect me to push or pull you up the hill, we are not the Coaches for you. We will be your Accountability Coach, your Goal Setting AND Getting Coach, and your "Make Shit Happen" Coach, but we cannot guarantee that as a human being you are going to do everything we need you to do perfectly. So no, we don't guarantee working with me will land you a job or make you clear about what you want in one session. So don't ask. We WILL for sure make a difference in your life. You WILL feel the difference in your focus, clarity, and motivation in working with me. That I know we can do. And don't ask us to "fix" you...you aren't broken. Lost, maybe. But not broken.
Can you really do all that?
No, not without you! This isn’t a get the “Cliff Notes” to happiness program; it’s more like a gym. We are your personal trainer and we provide the equipment and the environment for you to succeed. You have our resources and training at your disposal - AND - it’s up to you to use them. We share the responsibility of this journey together.
How do we do this Coaching thing?
One of the greatest testaments to the power of Coaching is it is powerfully effective in many mediums. Some coaches have local “face to face” practices while many coaches have international practices sustained entirely via phone, text and e-mail. We utilize both methods to best serve my clients needs.
First we offer a complimentary “Exploratory Session” in order to discuss what you might need support in, with, becoming, etc. This Exploratory Session offers you a chance to also get to know us and our style as Coaches to determine if it is a strong fit. It is important for us to both connect to be sure that we both are willing to invest in each other.
Once we have our 30-minute Exploratory, if we decide to move forward together, we will schedule a 50-minute long sessions for the upcoming weeks. Again, you have a choice to have your sessions over the phone or face to face. And then the fun starts!
We hope we’ve been able to answer many of your questions. If not, please bring them to our first session.
No questions are dumb…just un-asked ones.
Other things to take note of:
Confidentiality Policy:
The Client/Coach relationship is both personal and highly professional. You must always feel safe in what you share. We encourage you to share the unexaggerated truth with us – we are ready to hear it and it remains safely in our care. We have a strict NO DISCLOSURE policy. What happens in our sessions, stays in our sessions.
E-mail and Updates:
If you’re facing a difficult challenge or an exciting development, we want to know. Call, text or e-mail us for a quick update - included in your regular Coaching fees.
Referrals:
We love and appreciate them! When you begin to see results - please share your experience with others.
85% of our client based comes from referrals...so we must be doing something right!
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