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Coaching FAQs
Not a real coach
When I first became a coach (more than a decade ago), and people asked what I did for a living, I’d simply say I was a coach.   People assumed that meant I coached some type of sports team, such as soccer.  That conversation would naturally lead to a correction about me being a “professional coach,”...
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Hiring a life or business coach shouldn’t be done without careful consideration. It’s an emotional and financial commitment. Before jumping into this relationship, you’ll want to find the right coach. Someone with professional training, a proven background, and skills that fit your goals. The Process Before you hire a coach, you should interview a few...
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start with coaching
The power of coaching occurs through the mutual commitment between the coach and the client. It is a challenging process that takes place over time (typically several months) and requires an honest look at yourself.  The first step is to determine whether hiring me as your coach is the right fit for you and me....
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Private Professional Coaching
Private coaching is working one-on-one with a professional coach to help you clarify and surpass your biggest goals. The goals you set and the time we share is completely personalized. Because it’s a one-on-one session, we focus on your immediate needs. When life and business events come up, you can change direction. This differs from...
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Difference between business coaching and life coaching
Typically, the goals related to business coaching and life coaching differ. Within business coaching, the focus is typically on profitability, staff development, and operations. Whereas, life coaching is typically focused on a personal pursuit such as identifying your new career or field, managing challenging relationships, and personal growth through stress management and fulfillment. Even though...
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therapy or coaching
Therapy: This relies on awareness of past experiences to bring about healing in the present. It sometimes involves prescriptions when a mental illness is diagnosed. Coaching: A coach does not aim to treat or cure mental health issues. Coaching sheds light on unseen possibilities and strengths, linking awareness to action. In simple terms, therapy and...
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Coaches produce both tangible and intangible benefits. Hiring the right kind of coach for your goals and a coach who is a good fit with you or your company is essential. Depending on what you need to improve upon, you’ll want to look at either a personal (life) coach, a business coach, or possibly an...
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coaching satisfaction levels vary
Are you wondering if current and former coaching clients are satisfied with their experience? Studies indicate significantly different satisfaction levels. What is the difference? The credentials of the coach. When working with a credentialed coach (yes, I am credentialed!), 92% of clients are satisfied, compared to 36% of those working with a non-credentialed coach. Before...
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how long will i work with a coach
According to the Harvard Business Review, the typical length of engagement with a coach is between seven and 12 months.  I have also found this to be true in my experience over more than a decade of working with clients.  The average duration for most of my customers is somewhere in the 6-9 month range. The shortest time frame...
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reasons for hiring a life coach
Just as every coach is different, so is every persons reason for seeking out a business or life coach. There are many surveys and studies that look to answer the question and the top reasons people share are to: Define their strengths and weaknesses Maximize and develop their potential Optimize individual or team performance Expand...
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