FAQs
What happens
in a coaching session?
You come to the call with an agenda of what
you'd like to discuss and what you'd like from me during the call. We begin the
coaching based on your agenda. Toward the end of the call, we build accountability
in by deciding, together, what actions you will take before the next call, based
on the topic of the call and what we were working on.
What
happens in between coaching sessions?
In between coaching sessions,
you work at completing actions to which you committed. If you have questions,
triumphs or disappointments, you can be in touch with me by email (anytime).
What results
can I expect with coaching?
That depends on what you are prepared
to invest in yourself and your own progress ~ there are no guarantees you will
achieve any specific results. You will achieve results in direct proportion to
the time and energy you invest in achieving your goals. One thing I can guarantee
you is that I will not let you get away with playing small or hiding from your
full potential! (Check out the About Coaching page for more information.)
How do
I know if I'm ready for coaching?
You are ready if you value yourself
and are willing to focus and make a commitment to taking the necessary steps to
reach a goal.
How
long will we work together?
That's up to you; what you want to
accomplish and how quickly. I recommend a 6 month commitment to fully experience
the benefits of coaching and to firmly establish some sustainable results for
yourself. Many clients stay in coaching relationships a year or more to continue
building on their achievements and deepen their learning.
Is
the focus of the coaching on personal or professional goals?
Both.
There's no question that who you are and what you deal with in your personal life
affects your professional life and vice-versa. You would be coached on whatever
comes up in any given session.
What
about people who are already doing really well in their lives? Why would they
need a coach?
Not everyone needs a coach, but nearly everyone could
benefit from having one. Anthony Robbins, Lee Iacocca, Dale Carnegie, Rick Hansen,
and Oprah Winfrey all had a personal coach to mentor and guide them, and to help
them realize their maximum potential.
How
will I know coaching is a worthwhile investment for me?
The truth
is you won't really know until you try coaching yourself. I suggest a 6 month
commitment to get the full impact. If you are committed to getting the most out
of it, you will find that coaching is incredibly worthwhile.
How much
does it cost?
I offer a range of fees based on the length of sessions
and number of sessions per month. Try a complimentary session then we can discuss
a plan that would work best for you.
What's
the difference between coaching and therapy?
Coaching:
- Helps client find
their answers, not to give them guidance/advice
- Helps
client articulate their dreams, desires, and aspirations
- Helps
client clarify mission, purpose, goals, and helps them achieve that outcome
- Not
about why, but where do you want to go
- Present/future
oriented
- Action-oriented
- Acknowledges
feelings, but it's not detective work
- Holds
client accountable to commitment and goals from week to week
Therapy:
- Designed to help
someone heal mental difficulty
- Explores
why people feel the way they do
- Geared
toward exploration of past/present
- Emotions
are symptoms
- Explores
feelings rather than vision, value or purpose
