About coaching

But what is coaching?

Coaching is a unique relationship which allows you to dive deeper into specific areas of your life that are feeling unclear. Unlike mentoring or advising relationships, coaching isn't about giving advice. Unlike therapeutic relationships, coaching isn't about digging into your past or diagnostics. Instead, a coach is someone who asks powerful questions to facilitate your process of exploring where you are and where you want to go.

A coach is someone who listens when you need to be heard.

You might be at a point where you're mulling a particular decision. Or you might want to work on building particular habits. Or you might be contemplating making a change in your life or your career. All these things can be fodder for coaching.

The relationship between coach and client is one based on trust and confidentiality. It is also based on respect for the client, and the acknowledgement that the client knows themselves best—with the coach there as helpmate to bring that knowledge to the surface.

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A free 30-minute discovery call is a great way to see if coaching is right for you.

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