Reach for More

How could working with a coach help me?

A coach helps a client set specific goals, make an effective action plan, stay focused, and eliminate obstacles. In a coaching relationship, client and coach prioritize, brainstorm, troubleshoot, analyze and plan. The coach provides structure, feedback, perspectives, tools and techniques and valuable insight. Together, they evaluate options, make decisions, track progress, and celebrate achievements. The results are extraordinary!

How does coaching work?

In each meeting, you choose the focus of the conversation, while the coach listens and contributes observations, questions and/or expertise. This process helps you to gain clarity and understanding about where you are today and where you want to be in the future. The most powerful learning occurs in the gap between the two. Coaching helps you create a clear path to your goals in a way that enables you to develop and uncover talents and skills.

What is worked on with a coach?

Truthfully, the possibilities are limitless! Here is just a small list of common things that I work on with my clients:

• Business strategy, action planning and goal setting
• Integrating business and personal life for a better balance
• Turning around a difficult situation or relationship
• Increasing personal and professional efficiency and effectiveness
• Increasing sales, associate and customer satisfaction, and profitability
• Designing a values-based lifestyle, ensuring activities are aligned with priorities

Who works with a coach?

My clients are typically people who are already successful and are looking for new challenges, want to develop new skills or looking to head in new directions. Many of my clients are high achievers who are seeking a better work/life balance while still advancing in their careers. Others have found that their priorities have shifted and want to be more purposeful in how they spend their time. All of my clients are incredibly talented and intelligent people with an optimistic spirit and a drive to achieve What Matters Most in their lives. See what my clients have to say about working with me.

What should I look for in a coach?

The right coach brings out your best - consistently! To do this the coach you select should have:

• the appropriate coach training and certification
• relevant business and life experience
• a proven track record of helping clients achieve similar goals
• a commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• a style that motivates and inspires you

Is coaching by phone effective?

I coach generally by telephone for several reasons. The most important reason is that my clients find coaching by phone to be more effective than meeting in person. In addition to simplifying meeting logistics, most people find that they are more relaxed and more candid over the phone. Distractions are minimized and clients are better able to concentrate and focus on their agenda. Additionally, clients are better able to attend consistently since calls can be taken from their office, home or travel location. One final reason is that many of my clients are located outside my local area and so geography is not a barrier to working together.

There are a number of situations where in-person meetings are more effective, particularly if direct observation contributes to skill development or goal attainment. In those cases, the client and I arrange to meet regularly or periodically in person.

How long would I work with a coach?

Really, the length of time depends on what the client's needs are. Some of my clients work with me for years and they intend to include coaching as an on-going part of their life. Other clients work with me to achieve a targeted goal and may accomplish this in several months. In many cases, clients come back periodically as they encounter new situations or face new projects and goals. Clients and coach generally know when it is appropriate to end the coaching agreement, or to move onto another coach who has different areas of expertise.

How would I get started?

If you feel like this relationship could work for you, give me a call at 704.372.0154 or click here and let's set up a complimentary session to explore working together.