What is Coaching

In the book, Coaching for Leadership, Robert Witherspoon states,

"'Coach' is an old French word meaning 'a vehicle to transport people from one place to another.' Today, a coach helps a person move up a level, by expanding a skill, by boosting performance, or even by changing the way a person thinks. Coaches help people grow. They help people see beyond what they are today to what they can become tomorrow. A great coach helps ordinary folks do extraordinary things. In short, a great coach provides sturdy shoulders to stand on so one can see farther than they might see on their own."

(Edited by Goldsmith, Lyons, Freas, 2000, p. 12)

"On a practical level, the coaching process addresses setting and achieving goals. On a spiritual level, coaching leads to a purposeful life where actions flow from innermost values. The ultimate goal is supporting the client to reach her or his full potential."

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Coaching is a cutting edge profession aimed to help you deliberately
and skillfully:

Address challenging projects or goals
Design the future you want
Create a step-by-step plan to achieving that future

Coaching is a dynamic partnership that helps you successfully:

Put an end to what no longer works and encourages new opportunities
Explore creative solutions and develop new perspectives
Define your purpose, passion and what brings you fulfillment.

Why Hire a Coach?

Because you…

Are in a challenging life transition (e.g., career change, divorce, loss of a loved one, relocation, etc.) and need focus, clarity and a way to access your inner strength to recreate yourself.
Want to access your untapped potential—but don't know how.
Want to restore passion and meaning in your life.
Have a major goal or dream and realize your current approach is simply not working.
Want more satisfaction in life and are ready to implement a bold new strategy to get the results you seek.

Why hire a coach?
Because you ARE IN A CHALLENGING LIFE TRANSITION . . .Divorce!!

How Long Do People Work With a Coach?

Three months minimum generally provides sufficient time for coaching to positively impact your life. This time commitment will also allow you to gain a fuller sense of how the coaching partnership is working for you.

Most clients continue coaching over time as a way to deepen their personal exploration and increase the impact this forward momentum has in their lives, because it is so rewarding.

Some people hire a coach to assist with a specific goal, and are complete with the coaching process once this goal is realized.