Coaching is helping someone clarify their vision and achieve their goals by providing an ongoing supportive skillful process. It’s a similar idea to working with a personal trainer when it comes to your fitness, but it’s more holistic than that.
The way I do coaching is not a “just do it” pushy approach as in the classic sports coach model. I believe career/business/life coaching works best when it’s about uncovering the excitement that naturally inspires progress. Like releasing a dam that’s already there inside you.
Coaching can create movement even when years of therapy or self-help have not. (Therapy and self-help can be very useful but are not suitable for all your goals.)
Here are some good articles about the power of coaching, including the science behind it:
Life Coaching: Seeking a Sense of Purpose (Huffington Post, 1/10/12)
In this article, they feature the particular coaching training/school of thought that I trained in. An excerpt:
“Today life coaching draws its inspiration from a number of sources, including positive psychology, mentoring, sociology, neuro-linguistic programming (“NLP”), mindfulness and even Zen Buddhism.”
Coaching is not a quick-fix approach, although it’s amazing how much can happen with the help of a coach. You should experience increasing clarity, fulfillment, and a sense of progress all along the way.
My Structure of Coaching for Best Results
I have found this structure works very well for ensuring progress so this is where my new coaching clients begin:
- 2 or 3 sessions per month, by phone. (45 minutes each)
By the end of each session, your next steps will feel clear, easy, and inviting. - The first session is for a restorative discovery of needs and vision.
- Availability for brief consults between sessions.
- Professional guidance for forwarding your action between sessions.
- Access to my secure online client portal with clarifying worksheets and resources.
- An accountability structure if needed.
- Sharing my knowledge on topics such as starting a business, networking and marketing, and career clarity steps.
- Access to participate in a small group community of kindred spirits that I facilitate.
We’ll create a structure that works for you, adjusting over time as needed.
Use the Coaching Application (Free Initial Call Request) to discuss the possibilities for you.
More info:
Why Use a Coach (Various Ways and Reasons)
