FAQ
What is a Coach?
A coach is a "personal growth trainer," a dedicated professional who specializes in helping people grow in consciousness, skills and/or attributes according to the client’s needs. As coaches, we serve as your sounding board, mentor, challenger and cheering section. Because we're invested in your wellness and effectiveness, we ask questions, offer perspective, facilitate critical new insights, brainstorm possibilities, distill and synthesize information, and help you recognize and create opportunities. We combine our energy with yours to empower you to take action toward achieving your dearest goals and fulfilling the vision you have for your life.
How is coaching distinct from counseling or therapy?
The type of clients, purpose, focus, processes and results are distinctly different between coaching and therapy. Below is a table that demonstrates the differences.
Because the techniques and purposes are different between those two modalities, the results can also be dramatically different. Through coaching, one can increase understanding and awareness, change behavior and develop fulfillment in all areas of life while results of therapy include increased understanding and awareness and improvement in a particular area of life.
Some people need coaching, some need a therapist, and some could benefit from both. For this reason, we occasionally refer clients to therapists or agree to work in tandem with a licensed counselor.
What does the effectiveness of the coaching process depend upon?
The rapport between us, and the ability of each to be authentic in the relationship
The level of commitment of both parties to the process
Your openness and adherence to the designed action plans
Your desire, motivation and willingness to grow
How long does coaching take?
Because coaching is customized for each individual and organization, the duration of the coaching relationship will vary from a few months to several years, depending upon the distance between the current reality and the intended outcomes. The minimum commitment is three months, although most clients work much longer with their coaches.
Money Back Guarantee:
If you are not fully satisfied with coaching and choose to stop coaching, you can do so at any time and receive a pro-rated refund for any sessions paid for and not used. And if you discern in the first month that coaching is not for you, we will happily refund your investment in full.
What does the fee include?
All coaching packages are customized and can include the following:
Private scheduled sessions
Resource coaching via e-mail support and brief additional calls between sessions
Assessments
Coaching programs for personal and professional development
Admission to groups, workshops, and lectures at no additional fee
Customized principles, techniques and action plans
Progress reports