What is coaching?
A balanced and happy life comes from making decisions, being clear and being organized. Coaching can help you clear the clutter in your life, take action, move into new places, become the entrepreneur or business leader you want to be, and help you make your personal life much more satisfying. Are you ready to make changes in your life? Even a question such as what kind of car to purchase is a relevant issue if not making a decision is causing delays and stagnation in other areas of your life. Here is an example of how coaching works: a few of my clients from Denmark work with me on the Nordic cultural effects of "Janteloven" and the corporate atmosphere. Janteloven is an unspoken rule discouraging anyone from thinking they have done anything notable. Our clients are working to move out of that mindset and learning to be proud of their accomplishments and to not feel inhibited about mentioning those achievements, so they can achieve even more - which in turn benefits society. From the spiritual and emotional to the office or daily lifestyle, coaching empowers! Your coach is your personal advisor.
What kinds of topics are covered in coaching?
We cover many topics, from midlife transition (age 37-53), parenting, career changes and work projects and finances to family lifestyle, dating and relationships, entreprenurship, spirituality and ways to get that special edge and move forward in your career. You as a client are asked to set YOUR goals and then we will prompt you with various questions meant to cut to the heart of ideas that get in the way of personal and professional success. Homework is designed to move you toward goals. This will not be easy work but together you will succeed.
If you are working on your dating and relationship skills, you will walk away from coaching with the ability to attract and retain the type of people and relationships you desire. Not only that, they will be healthy, growing relationships with loving, people who have the same goal as you. Sometimes we need to be faced with what we are doing to sabotage our goals - and coaching will empower you to do that as well as resolve the issues.
How much does coaching cost?
You can find coaching package (A HREF="http://www.lbarrettpowell.com/coaching.html>HERE. Programs are pre-paid so that money is never an issue in your coaching. Prices are listed in Euros as it is the most stable currency at this time and my clients are predominantly in the USA and Europe. You can also find a currency converter there. You can also try an on-the-go phone session (1-888-693-8437 x01851981).
How does coaching differ from therapy?
The coaching relationship is not a therapeutic relationship, or a replacement for therapy. It is not a New Age phenomenon. It is a practical path to success in an integrated life that includes mind/body/spirit. We are partnering in removing the obstacles in your career and lifestyle. Coaching is having someone there to encourage you and help you improve your life; not to "feel your pain" and wallow in it with you. It may feel painful at first to change your life through adopting positive habits and practices, but you can do it! Your coach is your sounding board and she tells you to pull it together and make a plan to positively move forward from your situation. Your coach keeps you on track. Your coach reflects back to you what you are doing and prompts you to answer aloud just how well your behavior and habits are/are not working for you. The professional life and business coaching relationship is a collaborative arrangement. Our alliance is based on co-creating a balanced, satisfying and successful life for you.
How do we communicate? How often?
Under most coaching plans, we have one weekly or bi-weekly session via telephone per month and that is followed up with unlimited emails. If there is an emergency, we can connect for a special session. Generally we speak by telephone and most people have an inclusive long-distance plan or one that charges a very low fee for long distance or international calls (if overseas). Another proven great option is Skype. When their session time arrives, many clients speak to us through their laptop or desktop computers using Skype and a small microphone or headset microphone. Coaching can go wherever you go!
How long does the coaching relationship last?
The coaching relationship can two months, four months, a year, five years or more. It depends on your needs and our success together.
Why is having a mission statement important?
As the old saying goes, those without vision perish! You will never get anywhere is you do not clearly know where you want to go and how you intend to get there. Knowing what you want in life is a foundational step.
Will other people know I am being coached?
Not unless you tell them or unless you are in a group coaching session. Our clients are guaranteed confidentiality.
Do you only coach people in the USA?
No. Clients are located in the USA, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Asia.
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