Your Coaching Questions Answered
What exactly is coaching?
Coaching is an active, engaging, and supportive process through which you become clear about what you want in your life and then make a plan and take action to achieve whatever that may be. This process may involve deciding what to let go of, what to hold on to, what to create, and what your next steps are at this point in time. Coaching may also include addressing limiting beliefs and self-defeating behaviors and finding strategies to overcome these.
Is this therapy?
No, coaching is not therapy. The main difference is that in coaching we are looking forward, not back. A therapist can support you in many ways, including getting to the "why" of things. We work on the "what" and the "how" about your life with a focus on the present and the future.
How long does coaching last?
It depends on the client, but usually several months. We begin with weekly sessions but may adjust that schedule or taper off as you make progress. Some clients engage in coaching for a while, work on their own for a while, and then come back for a coaching "tune up" or to pursue new ideas, plans, and goals. It is important to remember that the coaching relationship is not one in which the client becomes depending on the coach.
What are the benefits of coaching?
Clients who experience the coaching process report feeling more confident and self-assured. By exploring and dismantling beliefs and behavior patterns that had previously held them back, they gain clarity and find new solutions to old problems. Clients also report feeling motivated and enthusiastic about taking action and going after things they've always wanted- careers, relationships, fitness, and spiritual pursuits. When you engage in coaching you naturally begin to take action toward your goals because you are committing time and resources.
How do I get started with coaching?
Whether your plan to visit the Lodge or engage in telephone coaching, the first step is an initial session by phone to see if your needs are compatible with the level of service I offer. This session is complimentary. If you would like to explore coaching further or if you're considering a retreat or workshop at the Lodge, please contact me to arrange a time to talk.
Still have questions? Contact me today.