Frequently Asked Questions

A. Coaching is a designed alliance between you the client, and me, the coach; and where the coaching relationship continually gives all the power back to you, the client.
You probably know the answers to every question or challenge you may have in your life, even if those answers appear to be obscured, concealed or hidden inside.
My skills - as your coach - are about knowing the right questions to ask and having the right tools and techniques to empower you to find those answers within yourself.

A. People are tired of doing what they "should" do and are ready to do something special and meaningful with their lives. The issue is, many can't see the roadblocks, or if they can, they can't see a way to re-orient their life around it. A coach can help them do both. People are realizing how simple it can be to accomplish something that several years ago might have felt totally out of reach or like a distant dream. A coach is not a miracle worker, but a coach does have a large tool kit to help the "Big Idea" become a reality. Fortunately, people now have time and resources to invest in themselves in this kind of personal growth.

A. Yes. It’s more efficient for both client and coach. There's no wasted time traveling to see your coach. Attend your coaching sessions wherever you want, in your own office or a conference room at work, at home or even while traveling. Given that most people who hire coaches are already very busy, this time-savings makes a huge difference. A different State, Province or country is also not a problem via phone. The most important thing is to have the right coach, regardless of geography.
You also get the comfort of distance. People tend to open up more quickly when they’re on the telephone. The “distance” imposed by the phone gives them the freedom to tell the real truth about their life and what’s going on. As a Professional Coach I am sworn to keep coaching details confidential. But some people still feel uncomfortable with the thought of bumping into their coach at the supermarket. If you’re one of those who do, then private coaching by phone is the perfect choice for you.

A.Personal coaching works for several reasons: Synergy between the coach and client creates momentum and enthusiasm. Better goals are set - ones that naturally motivate the client. The client develops new skills, which lead to greater success. Coaching provides a structure of support. Left to our own devices, most people start out with the best intentions and then hit a snag and either get derailed completely or delayed for a long time. A Professional Coach can help you quickly bust through snags and inevitable road blocks in life so that more is accomplished with less struggle and less effort in a remarkable short period of time. Objectivity. Your coach is an objective, positive supporter. Not everyone is lucky enough to have such a friend or colleague to provide this. If you’ve been doing it solo, try seeing how much more you can accomplish with your own personal coach!

A. Many coaches begin by asking for a three to six month commitment but usually let you stop immediately if coaching is not working for you. Typically, most people find coaching more beneficial than they realized, and stay 9 to 12 months or even longer than they initially anticipated.

A. Coaching can be considered a form of consulting. However, consulting is often information-based. You might hire a consultant to help your business with a specific problem. You’d expect your consultant to have knowledge and experience in that particular area. Coaches on the other hand may or may not have a background or experience in your field. A coach is a life specialist, an expert on helping you develop all areas of your business and/or personal life. Unlike many consultants who propose a solution and leave you to implement it, your coach stays with you to help you integrate the changes, new skills, and goals to make sure they really happen. This is one of the many reasons why coaching is so effective. It is one thing to have the information and quite another to actually make the change!

Coaching is not therapy. Coaches don’t work on past-based issues or traumas. Coaches are not psychologists or psychotherapists. If you start coaching, and have not resolved an issue from the past, then it is very likely you will be referred to work with a therapist to resolve the issue. It is very common for unresolved traumas or addictions to stop us from getting what we want in our lives. Coaches focus on the present and the client’s goals for the future. Coaches help people move forward and set personal and professional goals that will give them the life and career they really want. Most coaching clients are healthy, successful people who might be a bit stuck or simply want to make a big change in their lives and want the support of a coach to do so.

Coaching often includes principles from sports coaching, such as being your best, doing more than you think you can, working with a team, going for the goal. But unlike sports coaching, most professional coaching is not a competition. Your own personal Coach will help you win in your own life!

Best friends are wonderful to have. But is your best friend an objective professional who you can trust to advise you on the most important aspects of your professional life and business? Sometimes, our friends can’t tell us the truth, as much as they would like to, because they don’t want to risk losing the friendship. A good coach is never afraid to tell you the truth and is willing to be fired at any time. Why not have a best friend and a professional coach?

A. In the past, people managed without a coach. But today, thousands of people want one! Why? The complexity of modern day life. Things aren't as simple as they were in the past. Your mother and father might have been happy with a job that paid the bills. But today most people want a job that is personally fulfilling and financially rewarding. They want to find work that is in line with their core values and is an expression of who they are. Mankind has never had such an incredible opportunity for self-expression through one's work. Are you doing what you most enjoy? Are you tolerating or putting up with anything? Is life easy or are you struggling? Are you on the path to financial independence? Do you have what you really want? If you aren't doing what you love to do, even if you are successful, you would definitely benefit from coaching.

A. You are the only expert in your entire life who truly knows who you are and what you need. You are the only expert who can recognize what is absolutely best for you. I am simply the expert in the coaching process. As your Coach, I help you discover what your own personal "best" might be. Every day we all make choices to do or not do many things. These choices may range from profound to trivial, and each one has an effect that makes our lives more fulfilling or less fulfilling, more balanced or less balanced, that make our process of living more effective or less effective. My Coaching helps you learn how to make choices that create an effective, balanced and fulfilling life.

A. We’ve been taught that "hard work and doing it on your own" are the keys to finding life, success, money, or happiness. Most people believe they must sacrifice something to attain what they want. Some people sacrifice their health, their time to enjoy life, or their relationships. None of this is necessary. You can have it all, but maybe not all right this minute!

And, with coaching, you’ll find you don’t have to sacrifice anything to get what you want. You may need to change a few things, true, but clients typically find they have more time with their families and friends, more money, more opportunities, and are more successful at work or in their businesses when they work with a professional coach.

Athletes, performers, CEO’s and Presidents know that they can’t - and shouldn't - do it alone. They know they need trained professionals to help them determine the best direction and to provide objective support and feedback. Without this, it is almost impossible to achieve excellence.

No athlete would consider going to the Olympics without the support of a coach. The extra edge the coach provides makes all the difference. Why shouldn’t you have this same advantage in your own personal and professional life? Sign up today for your Zero Cost Coaching Session online - you'll be amazed at the results.