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Q. What is
coaching?
A. Coaching is a Co-creative relationship between a coach and
client, which empowers, supports, and holds the client accountable to
the commitments they make. return to top
Q. Is
coaching like therapy?
A. Consider this: A coach
facilitates a conversation to guide you toward your objectives. I do not
look to diagnose your problems or desire to have you revisit old
sufferings. I have no plans for the session. The client identifies their
agenda, and ultimately, the strategies for their own success. Therefore,
coaching is unique and different than therapy. return to top
Q. What is the most important topic or concern to coach around?
A. It's the one you bring to me. The most important
topic is generally the one you hesitate to mention. return to top
Q. Can
coaching help me with identifying my life's purpose?
A. Coaching around one's purpose in life is very
common. We each strive to find that one thing that will bring us joy. So
yes, coaching enables the client to remove boundaries that may be
limiting their thinking, and therefore empowers them to identify their
heart's desires. return to top
Q. Is coaching an
effective way to lose weight?
A. Yes. Like with any goal, the outcome depends on the client's level of
commitment. It is the coach's responsibility to ensure that the client
is on track to achieve their desired outcome. It is the client's
responsibility to be open, honest and at times, courageous, during the
sessions. return to top
Q. Can I coach about my
relationship?
A. Definitely. Relationship coaching
has proven to be extremely effective for singles, couples, and families.
Clients will even coach around their relationship concerns with their
boss or colleagues. The key is to clearly identify the desired outcome.
It is different for everyone. The coaching conversation supports the
client's relationship goals. return to top
Q. Why have a contract?
A. Commitment is essential to making lasting changes in your life. Together
we can determine what time frame would be best to achieve your goals.
Over the years, many of my clients have continued to receive coaching as needed, once a
month or several times a year. return to top
Q. What does it mean for me to be committed to the coaching relationship?
A. It means to be fully
present during the coaching conversation. Use me, your coach, to your
advantage. Follow through with the assignments, complete the feedback
forms and the coaching session preparation forms. For more, click here to review the coaching contract. return to top
Q. Is
coaching confidential?
A. Yes. The sessions are not recorded and are not discussed with anyone. return to top
Q. Why send me a
summary of the coaching calls?
A. Coaching is used to grow personally and professionally, and therefore,
you control the conversation. During the sessions, you are generally
relaxed and focused on the topic of discussion. Clients find it
difficult to take notes for themselves and sometimes even forget what
was discussed. A summary of the call is emailed for your review. You can
choose to opt out of receiving a summary. return to top
Q. What if I can't keep an
appointment?
A. If you cannot make our
call, please give me at least 24 hours notice to reschedule. If you have
an emergency, please call me as soon as possible to rearrange our call.
If you call late, your call may be shortened accordingly. We can
discuss making up time or a missed session. return to top
Q. Do you give assignments or
homework?
A. As the client
evolves, they may discover that they need to hold themselves accountable to
follow-thru. Together we decide if an assignment is necessary or not. I
may offer some suggestions, but the client selects their own
assignment and clarifies the level of accountability they need. return to top
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