How Will I Know?

 HOW DO I KNOW IF COACHING IS BENEFICIAL TO ME? 

A consultation and some research would help you decide.

WHAT IS A LIFE COACH?

A life coach provides advisement for people who struggle with decisions, and/or goal attainment in their personal life such as health, life transitions, personal relationships, etc…

WHAT IS A CAREER/EXECUTIVE COACH?

A career coach improves the quality of their client’s occupation, by offering advice on professional matters. Career coaches help enhance your talents, improve interviewing skills, identify career goals, and target specific industries and companies.

HOW IS COACHING DIFFERENT FROM THERAPY ?

Therapy

• Assumes the client needs healing

• Roots in medicine, psychiatry

• Works with people to achieve self-understanding

• Focuses on feelings and past events

• Explores the root of problems

• Works to bring the unconscious into consciousness

• Works for internal resolution of pain and to let go of old patterns

Life Coaching

• Assumes the clients is highly-functional

• Roots in business and personal growth venues

• Works to motivate people to a higher level of functioning.

• Focuses on actions and the future; goal-orientation

• Focuses on solving problems

• Works with the conscious mind

• Works for solutions to overcome barriers, learn new skills + implement effective choices

 HOW LONG SHOULD I COMMIT TO A COACH? 

Successful coaching commitments are usually for 4 months to a year to attain measurable goals and results.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A COACH?

When looking for a coach there are several things that should contribute to committing to that person. Does the coaches experience and personality fit with what you are looking for?  Who are their references? What achievements and personal successes have they had? Are the coaching sessions flexible with your schedule?

HOW DO I MEASURE IF COACHING IS WORKING FOR ME?

Your ROI is measured in your success and well-being. When you are developing personal strengths, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals of a healthier lifestyle, wellness, work/life balance, and creating your journey to a fulfilling, comfortable, and peaceful future that is when coaching is working for you.