How our coaching relationship will best work:

Coaching works when there are two factors present:

1. You, as the client, are willing to grow and take action.
2. A gap exists between where you are now and where you want to be.

These ideal factors enable us to collaborate in a relationship that provides clarity, identifies obstacles and facilitates useful solutions.

With me as your coach, you will take bold and empowering steps.

You will experience forward movement because you set the goals you really want to achieve. Our first task together is identifying exactly what you desire for yourself. I will help you to distinguish between what you have and what you passionately want for yourself in your heart of hearts. Once you create your ideal goals, it is natural for you to take steps to reach them on a consistent basis.

Simple, simpler, simplest.

This is my mantra. I will help you clear your head of the mental clutter and create clarity around your priorities. When you have a partner you trust, that person will always challenge you to reach deeper within yourself to make strides. That is exactly what I will be to you.

Make better decisions for yourself.

I will never leave you asking the question, “What do I do next?”
Your focus will always be clear. Every single client of mine is smart, perceptive and talented, but not always focused. You will identify your challenges, desires and dreams with me: someone who understands you and is subjective enough to want you to be your best, yet objective enough not to be biased or self-serving.

I have designed my coaching philosophies to move you forward.

Because each professional coach has his or her own style of coaching clients, I thought you would be interested in knowing how I coach, what I expect from my clients and what my clients can expect from me.

We will have a creative and open relationship.

You will create the agenda for each session. Many times, I will make a direct request, like, “Will you accomplish X by the end of the month?” You may accept the request, revise it or decline (rare). Your choice is whatever the right one is for you at that time.

I speak the truth.

At times, I will ask if I can make specific suggestions about handling a situation or taking advantage of an opportunity. Honesty is one of my values: I am straightforward and expect the same in return. Facing the truth can be both scary and freeing. My advice is simply a way to brainstorm alternatives and is always open for discussion. The ultimate decision is always yours.

I do not gloss over much.

When I hear something in your voice, or perceive something is amiss, I will ask you about it. Often, these small moments offer the chance to resolve something; however, I do not confront or push. I will merely invite you to look at whatever I noticed.

I give homework.

I design our sessions to be results-oriented, so I will usually ask that you identify two or three goals, actions or breakthroughs to focus on between our calls. If this is too much, say so. If you want more, just ask.

I am here.

I am here to support you. If you have a personal problem, are upset with something (even with me or the coaching process), have realized something big or want to share a joyful breakthrough, just call or e-mail me. I will be in touch as soon as I can.