COACHING FAQ'S
Working with a coach is a very personal process, even if you are hiring a business or executive coach.  It requires you
to dig deep into yourself to clarify your values, beliefs, goals and strategies.  When hiring a coach, here are some key
criteria you may want to consider:

  • Make sure they are certified or have gone through coach training.  It's becoming confusing to the consumer as
    the word "coach" is being used for many different services.  Make sure you are getting someone with the skills
    you need.

  • Choose someone who you feel comfortable talking with.  The reason I still offer complimentary consultations is
    to give us the opportunity to see if there is a fit so that you can get the most out of your coaching.

  • Go with your gut, it's usually your best barometer.

  • Make sure you are ready to do the work.  Coaching is about taking action, so if you are going to make in the
    investment in yourself, come ready and willing to be challenged.   Our sessions are very focused so that you
    see maximum results in the shortest period of time

THE COACHING PROCESS
Coaching primarily takes place in weekly one-on-one or group sessions via phone, making it highly accessible
regardless of your geographic location.  It also provides the convenience and comfort of being coached from your
home or office.

  • The partnership is customized to fit your personality and motivational style so you get the maximum benefit
    from our work together.  I don't believe in cookie cutter coaching and I work hard to insure that my style
    matches your needs.

  • I provide a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what you truly want and what may be holding you back.  Fear
    and lack of confidence are big challenges that we will tackle so they don't remain barriers to your objectives.

  • In each session, I utilize a unique skill set to provide the tools, motivation and accountability for you to gain clarity,
    new perspectives, confidence and the strategies necessary for you to achieve your goals.  

  • Between sessions you will have action steps that we co-create which are specifically geared towards
    accomplishing your goals.

  • Coaching is focused on moving you to action each and every week so that you will see measurable results within
    a short time frame.

  • Coaching is not like therapy or consulting.  Although we may look into your past for answers if necessary, our
    focus is on the present and shifting you from where you are now to where you want to be.  We also look for the
    answers within you rather than me telling you what I feel is right for you, the way a consultant would.  While I
    am always happy to share expertise I have in certain areas of life or business, the bulk of our coaching will be
    focused on you getting in touch with what works best for you.  After all, who knows you better than you?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.  Why hire a coach, wouldn't a friend or spouse be just as effective?
    Family and friends have their hearts in the right place, but being coached successfully requires a few key
    elements: A) the coach must possess the techniques and skills to not only draw out the best in someone but to
    help them move past sometimes very challenging hurdles of fear and doubt.  B) the coach must be objective
    and impartial and be 100% focused on the client's objectives and agenda.  C) the coach is not there to give
    advice or opinions but rather to draw out what works best for you.

2.  How Long Will I Need A Coach For?
    Coaching is a process and everyone moves at a different pace.  Some clients work for 3 months, some for a
    year.  For anyone looking to create real change in their lives or work, 3 months is the minimum recommended
    to allow for you to get clear on your goals, remove blocks and take action consistently.  Beliefs, behaviors and
    situations are rarely created overnight, so to change those situations requires time and commitment.  
    However, I require no obligation to any amount of coaching time and am focused on getting you maximum
    results in the minimum amount of time possible.

3.  What if I Can't Afford It?
    There is no question that coaching is an investment in you and your future.  And like any investment, you have
    to choose where you feel your money is best spent and that is a decision only you can make.  Obviously there
    are some individuals for whom this process may simply be cost prohibitive.  On the other hand, I have had
    some individuals use money as an excuse to stay stuck, even though the goals they wanted to work on may
    have significantly increased their income.  

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