Lifestyle Coaching FAQ

What is coaching?
Coaching is a special kind of consulting. It is an individualized program to help you achieve and attract success and all that is important to you. Coaching is a profession that has synthesized the best from business, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. It benefits those who are open and willing to make dramatic positive changes in all aspects of their lives. It is based on a partnership-you and your coach-working together to help you achieve more abundance and happiness than you have ever dreamed possible!
Why does coaching work?

* Teamwork: The client and coach become a team, focusing on the client’s goals and needs. As we partner together to focus on your life, the synergy created between us enables you to accomplish more than you might otherwise do on your own.
* Simplicity: Working together you will be able to see the bigger picture, gain clarity and focus.
* Structure: You will take more positive action without procrastinating – you are accountable to your coach.
* Expertise: You benefit in each coaching session through my experience in exercise, nutrition, goal achievement, stress management and life balance.
* Follow-up: Coaches provide on-going follow-up and support. This helps the client act quickly to have the life they want.

What happens during a coaching session? How does it work?

Coaching generally takes place by phone. A customized schedule is created to suit you. Most people prefer four regularly scheduled 30-minute calls each month, with unlimited e-mail support between sessions. You may also, on special occasions, call between scheduled appointments for a quick session to share a success or respond to a crisis.

During our weekly meeting, you will:

* set the agenda
* process what you need to uncover goals based on your true desires
* identify current challenges
* create strategies based in action, choice, and philosophy
* celebrate successes

As your coach I will:

* Listen to you fully with no judgments
* Point out options that you may not have seen
* Challenge you to solve problems
* Brainstorm new solutions
* Expect more of you than you expect of yourself
* Keep you focused on your desires and goals
* Help you to stay emotionally aligned with those desires
* Be your resource and sounding board
* Acknowledge your hard work and efforts
* Help you create an action plan
* Offer tools for further learning

However, I will not do the work for you. If there is a roadblock that keeps you from achieving what you would like to, together we will explore it, resolve it and keep moving forward. We will set a pace that is comfortable for you and we will work together to achieve the goals you have established.

How much does it cost?

Fees for coaching vary, depending on the complexity of your goals, and on the number of sessions per month you require. Fees will be negotiated during our initial consultation.

What do I do if I am considering coaching?

Arrange a free consultation to learn more about creating a coaching partnership. During our call, we will talk about what it is that you would like to accomplish during coaching and learn more about each other. If you decide that you would like to work with me, and I feel that I can meet your needs, we will establish a mutually convenient time to speak on a regular basis.

Are our calls confidential?

I value confidentiality. All of our discussions and email exchanges are private. What you are doing, what you have accomplished, the goals you set, and any personal or business information you share, will remain entirely between us. My goal is to always create a safe space for you and be a powerful co-creator to help you achieve all of your goals.

What other types of services do you offer?

One-on-One telephone Coaching:

* A customized, step-by-step program to make you successful.
* Accountability and support to help you through the process.
* Track your progress and celebrate your achievements.

Small Group Telephone Coaching:

* Accountability and support from myself and from group members.
* Learn from others who are facing the same challenges and making the same changes as you.

Workplace Lectures:

* Customized learning for key people within your workplace.
* A unique, meaningful, and caring reward for successful goal achievement for your employees.
* Help your employees reach success in all parts of their life.