Coaching is a new profession, only 20 years old, that draws on wisdom from psychology, spirituality, career counseling, personal growth programs, management consulting, motivational training, life experience, and good old common sense.

It is a process designed to help you begin living your dreams and true desires faster and more effectively than you would alone.

Who hires a coach?
Many people from all walks of life are turning to coaches to help them build better lives. Many of my clients are professional people, healthcare providers, educators, small business owners, business managers, and others who have already achieved a great deal of success in their lives. The coaching relationship is a partnership of two equals. My clients are smart and capable people who are eager to do and be their best. They want my support in making significant changes in their personal and business lives.

What does a coach do?
My role as a coach is to be your advocate, mentor, consultant, and success partner as you discover your inner voice, find more of your authentic self, and develop the skills necessary to articulate and achieve your vision and goals. The focus is on you, the client. I challenge you to live your life in a way that uses your best talents, abilities, and special gifts.

What makes coaching work?
Coaching works because a coach listens well and asks provocative questions to tap into your own inner wisdom. I provide the structure of ongoing support and accountability as you take the action steps to achieve your goals. I celebrate your successes with you and provide encouragement and direction when obstacles get in the way. We stay focused and on track.

Who benefits from coaching?
As long as you are willing to grow and learn, and there is a gap between where you are and where you want to be, you will benefit from coaching.

How are coaching and therapy different?
Therapy is a healing process designed primarily to help people recover from old wounds and physical and/or emotional traumas or to treat specific mental disorders. Coaching is an action-oriented process in the here and now that requires a great deal of energy and stamina. Many people who have done some of their healing work move on to coaching as an evolutionary next step when they feel ready to do the work to make significant changes in their lives.

What's the format for coaching?
Most of my individual coaching is done over the telephone for 30-minute consultations three times per month, with brief contacts and e-mails in addition to our regularly scheduled sessions. Like any new and important relationship, it takes time to get to know each other and build trust so that you feel comfortable telling the truth about your life. I generally ask clients to make a three-month commitment in the beginning, though many stay much longer as they experience the benefits.

Relationship Coaching with both partners involves 45-minute consultations and is also scheduled three times per month. Group Coaching is scheduled around special interest topics and arranged at the convenience of the participants.

Creating a life that you love takes courage, commitment, and hard work. Making the decision to change your life starts by making a personal choice and taking the first step. If you would like to know more about how personal life coaching may improve the quality of YOUR life, feel free to contact me for a complimentary consultation.