Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a methodology that you use with clients?
How soon will I see results?
Who are the best candidates for coaching?
What is the cost?
What are the benefits of coaching?
What about confidentiality?
How is coaching different than consulting or therapy?
Should I work with a therapist or a coach?

Do you have a methodology that you use with clients?

My training from Results Coaching Systems is a brain-based methodology, which means it is self-directed, not advice driven. I believe that while clients don't always know the best course of action to take at the moment, deep down inside people know what they need.

My job is to uncover this knowledge by asking powerful questions that are thought-provoking, keeps them focused and moving forward to achieve their goals and gain insight about themselves in the process.
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How soon will I see results?

Some clients actually see results after the very first session, even before they commit to a full series. Others usually see progress within the first month of coaching and by the third month most clients report measurable success in each of their goals.

For some clients a three month coaching series is what they need to motivate them and to gain clarity around their goals, move past their fears and achieve their goals. Other clients want the on-going support and accountability of a long-term coaching relationship.
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Who are the best candidates for coaching?

Clients that are Coachable have the best chance of success, so I only work with people that are ready to commit to the coaching. Being coachable means that you are willing to look at things in a new way and do things differently. It means that you are open and curious and can let go of trying to control the outcome. To be coachable, you must be willing to trust the process and allow your greatness to shine.
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What is the cost?

The cost depends on the type of coaching and/or consulting arrangement the client desires. The fee for the initial coaching session or small business assessment is $75. At the completion of the initial session a fee will be quoted for a package suitable for the particular client's needs.

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What are the benefits of coaching?

Frequently reported benefits include:

Enhanced prioritizing, setting and accomplishing goals
More effective communication skills
Increase in life balance
Greater self-awareness and confidence
Better planning and time management skills

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What about confidentiality?

Coaching and consulting sessions are strictly confidential.
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How is coaching different than consulting or therapy?

First of all, coaching differs from both consulting and therapy in that it is self-directed, meaning, the client drives the coaching agenda. While the coach facilitates the discussion and helps to keep it focused and on-track, the client sets the agenda.

A consultant usually has expertise in a particular area and may tell a client how to do something or teach the client something they need to know.

A therapist may listen to a client and discuss the past as a way to resolve old issues the client may have. In coaching when we discuss the past it’s to uncover patterns and habits that may no longer serve the client. We are mainly concerned with "What the client can do now" to move into action to achieve their goals.
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Should I work with a therapist or a coach?

It depends on the particular client's circumstances. Most coaches are trained in a different set of methodologies than therapists.

Many clients benefit from both coaching and therapy but one does not usually take the place of the other. Coaching often supports clients in getting therapy to deal with issues that are beyond the scope of coaching, such as certain illnesses or addictions.
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