How do i know when i need coaching?

When the pain of remaining the same and in the same ongoing situation begins to outweigh the pain of change. (There’s a beautiful quote by Anais Nin on this.) There may be hesitation and fear, but you know you are ready to take some action in your life right now that honors, invests, and supports you in the season you are in.

what is your approach to coaching?

Life coaches are trained to be a thought partner in a co-creative process which means that they are not to provide their own answers to an individuals situation (how you should do it), but to ask powerful, insightful questions that can assist an individual to arrive to their own answers. I will encourage you to reconnect with yourself.

I believe that each of us already have all that we need inside of us. You are the expert on you whether you are aware of that duty or not. We can embark in a co-creative partnership as I am able to create and hold a safe space, be a sounding board as a thinking and (if you choose) accountability partner, and be a part of the support system that can catalyze you into living your life now. If needed, I may share my own experiences to help stimulate further thinking on your part.

As I am not a therapist, I will redirect you to other services that will be best suited to honor you and your needs if you struggle with addictions, etc.

Are you faith based?

No. I do respect all beliefs whether that be Christian, Buddhism, Muslim, etc. If your faith acts as an anchor for you through life, I support you in that.

what does a session look like?

It all begins with an idea, a thought, emotional blockage, or problem that you are facing and may need to solve. This will be your agenda that you bring to each session. Maybe you are unsure of what to do and need different perspectives. Maybe you need a safe, non-judgmental space to process how you’re feeling. Or maybe you are ready to create a plan of action on a goal you are desiring to reach.

Whatever it is, I will listen closely to you, respond to what I hear, and ask questions. If I hear something in your voice or language that sparks an intuitive thought, I’m likely to ask you about it. Often, it is the small moments that bring about BIG shifts. If I’m not on target, just tell me. I am not attached to being right.

At the end of the session, if you do not mention what actions you are ready to take, I will make a coach request. I ask clients to deepen the work done in the sessions through writing, by taking some action, resolving relationships or things that feel incomplete. You are free to negotiate, accept, or decline.

What are some ways I can get more out of my coaching experience with you?

Make our coaching sessions a priority. Come to every session with a specific agenda - a clear understanding of what you’d like to take away from the session.

Do your own work between sessions. Use what you learn. Complete what you agree to do.

Be open minded. Try new approaches. Experiment.

Be willing to change or be curious on your beliefs and patterns if they do not serve you anymore.

What if i disagree on something being discussed?

Throughout the dialogue in our session, if I ask or say something that is not on target or you do not believe or feel fits you, just tell me. I am not attached to being right.

How will our sessions take place?

Sessions can be done over a phone conference, virtual meeting, or in person and will be scheduled during a day and time that suits both the coach and client.