About Coaching
What Is Coaching?
Coaching is a transformative partnership designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals with greater clarity, focus, and momentum. Unlike therapy, which may address past trauma or mental health concerns, coaching focuses on your present circumstances and future possibilities. As your coach, I serve as your ally and thought partner, helping you identify obstacles, leverage your strengths, and create actionable strategies for meaningful growth.
My Coaching Approach
My coaching philosophy centers on the belief that you already possess the wisdom and resources needed to create the life you desire. My role is to help you access that inner wisdom through powerful questioning, attentive listening, and thoughtful reflection. I create a supportive yet challenging environment where you can explore new perspectives, test assumptions, and develop new skills.
Each coaching relationship is unique and tailored to your specific needs. We'll work together to establish clear goals, identify metrics for success, and develop a personalized roadmap for your growth journey. Throughout our partnership, I'll hold you accountable to your commitments while providing encouragement and support.
What Makes Coaching Different?
Many people wonder about the difference between coaching, therapy, consulting, and mentoring. Here's a simple breakdown:
Coaching: Forward-focused partnership that helps you maximize your potential through goal-setting, accountability, and action. The coach serves as a thought partner rather than an advisor.
Therapy: Addresses mental health concerns, past trauma, and emotional healing. Typically follows a medical model with diagnosis and treatment.
Consulting: Provides expert advice and solutions to specific problems or challenges. The consultant serves as the subject matter expert.
Mentoring: Guidance from someone with experience in your field who shares wisdom, insights, and personal lessons.
As a coach, I don't provide therapy for mental health issues, offer expert advice like a consultant, or share my personal path like a mentor. Instead, I help you discover your own solutions and create your unique path forward.
The Coaching Process
Our coaching partnership typically follows these steps:
Discovery: We begin with a thorough assessment of your current situation, challenges, and aspirations.
Goal Setting: Together, we establish clear, meaningful goals that align with your values and vision.
Strategy Development: We create actionable plans with specific steps to help you achieve your goals.
Implementation: You take action between sessions, applying new insights and approaches.
Reflection and Adjustment: We regularly evaluate progress, celebrate successes, and adjust strategies as needed.
Throughout this process, I'll ask thought-provoking questions, provide honest feedback, and help you recognize patterns that may be helping or hindering your progress.