1996 Coach U Graduate

Charter Member of ICF
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I once heard someone say that hiring a coach is like hiring a personal trainer for your soul. I love that! For years athletes and artists have been using coaches to help them improve their performances and build their careers. The unexpected benefit many of these professionals discovered while working with a Coach was exponential personal growth and satisfaction. Their Coach turned out to be much more than they expected...they had their own personal trainer for their soul! You may be wondering how a coach can make a difference in your life. Let's talk about coaching...

In defining what a coach is, here are a couple of distinctions that might be helpful to you.

Coach vs. Therapist: A coach encourages and guides you to embrace your values and strengths to help you create a better future, while a therapist helps heal the the past to be happy in the present. Where therapy is process-oriented, coaching is dynamic and action-oriented.

Coach vs. Consultant: A coach supports you in reaching both your personal and professional goals, while a consultant helps you achieve your professional goals. Achieving your professional goals alone is not enough. What I want for you is to HAVE IT ALL -- a personal life that is equally rewarding to your professional life!

Deserving a Coach vs. Needing a Coach: Partnering with a coach will allow you to get from A to B more quickly, more effectively, and with fewer obstacles. You don't need a coach to tell you how to get from point A to point B -- you already know how. It's about loving yourself enough to know that you deserve to have a coach in your life.

motivator

friend

mentor

business consultant

teacher

spiritual guide

Time Management

Career Guidance

Business Advice

Relationships/Family

Physical/Wellness

Spiritual Growth

Personal Growth

Goal Setting

Financial

Creativity

Self-Awareness

Setting Better Goals

More Balanced Life

Lower Stress Levels

Self-Discovery

Self-Confidence

Improvement in Quality of Life

Enhanced Communication Skills

Project Completion

Health or Fitness Improvement

Better Relationship with Boss or Co-Workers

Better Family Relationship(s)

Increased Energy

More Fun

More Income

Stop a Bad Habit

Change in Career

More Free Time

Increase Profitability of Current Business

Start a New Business

An Entrepreneur or Creative professional who longs to turn your ideas into profits,

A Small Business Owner who desires more time for the things that are important to you or have fun in your business again,

A Professional who is looking for more satisfaction in your chosen profession or are thinking about making a career change,

A Sales Professional who dreams of effortlessly increasing sales by selling from a place of attraction,

A New Coach who is ready to springboard to a thriving coaching practice,

A Professional Single who is hoping to attract your ideal mate,

A Spiritual Person who wants to simplify and design a life that is rich in love, peace, happiness, and fulfillment...

Then, you are the kind of person that I love to work with!

After our initial consultation, you will receive your Welcome Packet, which will quickly get you started. Included in your Welcome Packet will be assessments and worksheets you will want to complete on topics such as Goal Setting, Visioning, and Creating a Mission. Together, we will design a plan that will help you accomplish your goals effectively and efficiently.

We will talk (by telephone) each week. Before each coaching session, you will fax me a Coaching Prep Form, highlighting the events and accomplishments of your week.

All of us have, within ourselves, the answers to life's questions. Although I may advise you from time to time, my primary role as your coach is to facilitate the process of you finding your own answers. I listen carefully to what you are saying (and not saying), and reflect back to you what I am hearing which enables us to discover your inner wisdom together.

As your coach, I will make requests of you that are in line with your goals and desires. I will often ask you to step out of your comfort zone. For example, I may ask you to make a list of ten things that you have been procrastinating and to take action on them now. Or, I may ask you to change a behavior such as talking negatively about yourself. My intention is for you to facilitate change as quickly as possible and to incorporate the skills you are learning into your everyday life, 24 hours a day.

In between our coaching sessions I am available to you by telephone and e-mail. You will be in my thoughts as I read articles, attend seminars, etc., which assist me with creative ideas to bring to you. When two people come together with a common goal, there is enormous energy to assist them in achieving their dreams.

Finally, I ask clients to make a three to six month commitment. Although you will likely experience the power of coaching from the beginning of our relationship, (most people feel empowered simply by making the decision to hire a coach), it may take several months before you start to truly see the lifelong changes and long-term benefits of our work. This is why I suggest you commit to our relationship for a minimum of three to six months.

Group coaching?

For a taste of personal coaching, you can participate in group coaching sessions in a "teleclass format," via the telephone. This offers you a simple, time-efficient way to workshop with other people like yourself.

The synergy of group sessions results from dynamic individuals discussing important topics and sharing their personal stories. You will realize you are not alone in your journey as you experience the sense of community during these weekly, hour-long sessions. Another exciting advantage to this teleclass format is that people from all over the country - and the world - will benefit from important class participation.