Frequently Asked Questions
About Coaching

 
If you’ve never been coached before – or even if you have – the following FAQs might help shed light on the process and profession of coaching…

What is coaching?

Coaching is a collaborative, step-by-step process of bringing out your inner excellence. YOU are in the driver’s seat, and YOU call the shots. With me by your side, you will attain measurable goals via self-examination and progressive, positive action. Beginning with your desire to achieve a specific goal – whether it’s starting a new career or entering into a fulfilling new relationship – I will lead you on a journey of self-discovery, to help make your goal a reality. I will motivate and inspire you to realize your potential and ultimately accomplish your goal through personalized mentoring, positive visualization and expanding self-awareness. Everything shared in a coaching session will be kept strictly confidential.

What is an ICF Certified Coach? Why is it important that a coach be certified by the ICF?

The International Coach Federation (ICF) -- which offers the only globally recognized Coaching Credential available -- is the largest worldwide organization for business and personal coaches, with over 11,000 members in 80 countries. The organization exists to preserve the integrity of the coaching profession by providing a definition and philosophy of coaching as well as establishing ethical guidelines that ICF members pledge to uphold.

According to the ICF, possessing an ICF credential, as I do (I’m an ACC, which means that I’ve completed extensive coach training and have gone through the rigorous ICF certification process) ensures the public that I, as an ICF Certified Coach, have committed “significant time and resources to achieving excellence.” It also means that I am fully trained in the latest and most effective coaching models and techniques currently available.

How long will it take to achieve my goal?

Depending upon your needs and motivation, a coaching commitment is 12 weeks. That’s long enough for you to roll up your sleeves for a challenging project but short enough to remain 100 percent focused and committed. I will typically meet with you for three sessions per month, by teleconference or in person, for 50 minutes per session. Short, check-in phone calls and unlimited email access are included with each coaching package. If additional coaching is required, you may extend the commitment for a longer period of time. Other coaching services include Laser Coaching and Gift Certificates. For a full listing of my Services and Programs click here.

Is there anything coaching CAN’T offer me?

While coaching is a goal-oriented, positive approach to tackling challenging issues and reaching goals, it is not therapy. Coaches do receive thorough professional training, but we are not psychotherapists or mental-health professionals. If a coach discovers that a client is in need of counseling or psychotherapy, the coach is ethically bound by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to refer the client on for the appropriate intervention.

How can I get started?

You can sign up for a Complimentary Coaching Session to experience coaching first-hand. During this consultation you might want to discuss what you hope to achieve via coaching, as well as to determine how well you and I “click.”

If we both feel that the relationship will be a mutually beneficial one, you may choose any of my offered coaching programs and you’re on your way!

If you have any further questions – or to schedule a complimentary coaching session -- please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

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