Coaching is a service profession that focuses on where you are presently and where you are headed, with a goal of helping you gain clarity about your vision, eliminate obstacles to your success, accelerate the pace of personal growth and achieve results that empower you to live your best life – professionally and personally.
- How is coaching different from counseling or therapy?
While coaching is forward-focused, counseling tends to deal more with past issues in which you may find yourself stuck and struggling. We may occasionally discuss something that has occurred in the past, for the purpose of clarifying the present, but your coaching will not focus on resolving the past. A simple rule of thumb to know whether you should be coaching or counseling: If your past is an issue, counseling is your best option. If your past is simply a fact (regardless of whether the circumstances were difficult or negative), you are probably ready for coaching. If it appears that there is an issue for which you may need counseling, I will suggest it. With the support of a counselor or therapist, some individuals choose to engage in coaching and counseling simultaneously, but with a focus on different areas of life for each service.
- How is coaching different from consulting?
A coach focuses on helping you walk your unique path to success. As the client, you are responsible for the results you receive as a result of coaching. I help you discover how to become more of who you need to be to achieve those results and identify what you may need to do differently. A consultant takes responsibility for a specific project, acting as a specialist, providing specific deliverables and knowledge. I believe in your ability to fully experience your potential and will provide a safe, consistent space for you to develop your potential.
- How is coaching different from mentoring?
As a coach, I focus on the development of people in general, and the development of your unique path in particular. A mentor guides you towards a specific path of development. I am more interested in helping you onto to the unique and divinely-ordained path that is meant for you – which may be quite different than the path I have taken, even though the purpose of our paths may be very similar. My job as your coach is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you uncover the answers that lie within you. Consider me a catalyst for your success.
We will meet by telephone each month based on the number of sessions you select. We can discuss other online methods that support video if you desire. I am also available as often as you need me for email coaching between sessions. If you find it helpful to email me your coaching call agenda for the call prior to our session, please feel free to do so. This will give you time to clarify what you most want to focus on.
Yes. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
Yes. I am a professional coach and have a certificate in personal development coaching. I also have a graduate degree and over 25 years of experience in the field of Education, which has helped me understand the way people learn and process information.
- What if I have to cancel or make changes?
I request that you make our coaching sessions a priority. In the event that you need to reschedule, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance. Likewise, I may also need to reschedule a session on occasion. I will give you as much notice as possible and try to make rescheduling as convenient as possible.
- What is considered a "minimum coaching period?
The benefits of coaching build over time. In order to make it as valuable as possible, I suggest a minimum coaching period of three months with all of my clients. I recommend six to twelve months to establish longer-term support as you make major transitions and changes in your personal and professional life. After the initial period, you may extend as long and as often as you like. However, I understand that you may not be as comfortable making such a commitment yet. Feel free to explore this website, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE (you will find a SUBSCRIBE button all the way at the bottom of this page) so that you can receive coaching tips and information as well as notifications when there are new uploads.
- What if I can't afford coaching?
There was a time in my life when I wished I could get a coach, but I couldn't afford it. That is one of the reasons that I offer free coaching content, which you can access through my social media, email subscribing, and some new deals that I am working on. Make sure to subscribe to receive notifications of any new content.
- What are the top 10 professional life coaching myths?
Link to the following article published by CBS Money Watch:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/top-10-professional-life-coaching-myths
