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What is Life Coaching? |
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What is Coaching? Just as athletes rely on a coach to spur them into action and support them in their endeavors, many people benefit from having someone in their life to help them achieve their personal best. That’s where a life coach comes in. A coach works one-on-one with a client in the role of best friend, mentor and cheerleader. Coaching is like having a personal trainer for your life! People utilize life coaches for a variety of reasons, such as learning to balance work and personal time, starting a business, changing limiting beliefs about money, setting and achieving goals, getting past fear and other issues that keep them “stuck”, establishing healthy habits, and learning and practicing self care. As Your Coach I Will:
How Is Coaching Different From Therapy or Consulting? Coaching is not therapy, which goes into depth about various issues, usually dealing with the past, nor is it consulting which generally results in giving the client answers. Coaching is more action-oriented and focuses primarily on the present and future. As your coach I enable you to determine your own “answers” through the work done in our coaching partnership. Who Works With A Coach?
Entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and
people in transition are some of the people who typically How Do I Coach Clients? As your coach, I will inquire, encourage, advise, challenge, make requests, and listen for your truth so that you remain aligned with who you are, your goals, your values, and your vision. My focus will be completely on you and what you want in life; I stand for you first and foremost, not just your goals. The coaching relationship is designed by both of us, and may be refined through ongoing two-way feedback. Even though I am committed to the journey, you will ultimately be responsible for actions taken (or not taken) in your life throughout the process.
How We Will Meet We will meet by telephone for one hour, four times each month. We will typically schedule our calls for the same time and day of the week for four weeks in a row. Although I do not make formal agreements with my clients, I recommend you commit to coaching for a minimum of three to six months. The benefits of coaching build over time. In order to make this experience as valuable as possible, I encourage you to make this commitment to yourself. I Expect Your Best
We should only be working together if you are ready to
do and be your best. If you are not doing your best, I Make Specific Requests
From time to time, I will make a direct request, such
as “Will you accomplish X by the end of the month?” I Give Advice
If I am sure of the situation, and you are open to it,
I will make specific suggestions on how to handle a problem or go for an
opportunity. If I am not sure, I will say so. Regardless, use the best of
what I say and I Am Direct When I hear a funny tone in your voice or notice something amiss, I will ask you about it. Often, it is these small moments that offer the chance to resolve something. However, I will not confront you; I will merely invite you to take a closer look. I Give Homework I typically ask you to determine two or three goals or actions to focus on between our calls. If I am pushing you too much, say so. If you want to be pushed harder, just ask. I’m Here for You
I want to hear it all. If you have a personal problem,
are upset with something (even me or the coaching), Confidentiality It is important for the integrity and value of our coaching relationship that we are open and honest with each other. In this light, what we discuss will remain completely confidential. Sound Interesting?
Please call me at (507) 358-3303 or e-mail me at msellie@charter.net to schedule a complimentary |
