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What can coaching really
do
for you?
Coaching has been defined
primarily by what it is not -- it is not therapy
and it is not consulting.
The reason for this is that
coaching is a process -- and the value of coaching comes
from the relationship itself, what is co-created between
coach and client.
Yes, coaching can help you shorten
the learning curve, and move toward your true potential.
But each coaching relationship will look a little
different.
What is the process?
First, I help you uncover your
true, natural strengths, sometimes called Signature
Strengths - the ones you can sign your name to. Coaches believe in the creative
resourcefulness of their clients. There are undoubtedly
some strengths that you don't even realize you have, or
are not fully exercising.
Your Signature Strengths are undeniably
who you are. You may as well start leveraging them.
When you start operating from a
strengths perspective, you will have the resources that
buffer you in times of stress and shorten
the learning curve in reaching your goals.
Then we examine your goals. Are
these truly the goals that are right for you now? Are
they big enough? Are they from your heart? If so,
great!
We start to define which goals are
your highest priority, what it would be like to get
there, and what steps you need to take.
We look at your challenges, what
circumstances, beliefs or feelings are getting in your
way.
Coaching helps you have better
conversations with yourself.
You make better decisions with
more clarity that are more in line with your overall
plan.
Working with a coach helps you
eliminate the barriers, or perceived barriers,
that can prevent you from achieving your goals. Coaching
helps you take your goals more seriously, focus more
intently and stay committed longer.
I am in an area where there aren't many coaches, how do I find out about hiring one?
It is not essential to be geographically close to your coach. Most coaching is done by telephone.
I have clients all over the US and in Spain, England,
Canada, etc.
How long does it take?
Now that is a good question! It is
different for everyone -- it depends on your coaching
initiatives. The better I get to know you, the more I
can help. There is no standard time frame, but it is
generally agreed that successful coaching requires a
certain amount of time, commitment and pacing to be most
effective. Giving coaching a minimum 3 - 6 month
commitment would be very reasonable.
How do I get started?
If you would like to explore whether strength-based
coaching is right for you, you may call me
(847-680-0272) and/or use the contact
form on this site to schedule an initial call. I am committed to you getting the right coach for you, and will also refer outside of
my business if I know of a better match for you.
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