What is coaching?

Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potental.

A professional coaching relationship exists when coaching includes a business agreement or contract that defines the responsibilities of each party.

Does the coach work on personal goals or business/professional goals?

Both, actually. And, with the line between personal and business life becoming more and more closely integrated, the professional coach is trained to work with all aspects of clients.

Where does the coach focus with a typical client?

We focus where the client needs us most. And, we tend to weave in the following discussions:

• Getting the client's Personal Foundation strengthened.
• Helping the client to strengthen their Reserve.
• Helping the client set goals based on their Personal Values.

By including these with what the client wants from coaches, we help the client have fewer problems and focus on what's going to make them the most successful. Clients really enjoy the approach.

Why does coaching work?

Coaching works for many reasons and here are some examples:

• Synergy between the coach and client creates momentum.
• Better goals are set -- ones that naturally pull the client toward the goal rather than goals that require the client to push themselves to the goal.
• The client develops new skills, and these skills translate into more success and happiness.

What about people who are already doing really well in their lives. Why would they need a coach?

They might not need a coach. But it is helpful to find out: Are they doing what they most enjoy? Are they tolerating anything? Is life easy? Are they going to be financially independent within the next 15 years? Do they have what they most want? We've discovered that, often, people need to expect more out of their lives. Are tehy facing new challenges?  A coach can help in this process.

Yes. Some clients hire a coach to help them accomplish specific goals or projects. Often the client continues working with the coach after that because there are even more interesting things to accomplish.

How long must I commit if I start working with a coach?

Most coaches ask for a three to twelve month commitment to ensure high quality sustainable results.  It is possible to include a clause allowing either client or coach to cancel the agreement if coaching is not working as previously agreed.  All coaching mandates require written contract to be signed/agreed in advance of coaching.