Some Frequently Asked Questions
about coaching:
How could a coach help me?
Would you tell me if coaching was not right for me?
What could I expect to get from coaching?
How will I know that you are the best coach for me?
How much does it cost?
How could a coach help me?
Every client is unique and comes to coaching for their particular
reasons. However some common themes emerge.
If you identify with any of the following statements, or
something similar, coaching could be right for you:
"I want to grow and develop and make the most of
the opportunities I have."
"I’m uncertain about the future, I have no clear
sense of purpose and it unsettles me."
"I have an opportunity to take a short career break and
I really want to make sure that I make the most of."
"I never have any freedom, every moment of my day is accounted
for."
"My brain seems to have gone to mush and I’m
bored, there must be more to life than this."
"Our kids are growing and I am not sure What Next ........?"
"I keep wondering "What if …...?""
"I have all the trappings of success yet I feel empty and
dissatisfied."
"I need someone to help me figure out ………"
"I know that I have so much to offer, I just don’t
know what or to whom! "
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for me?
Absolutely! I am known for being direct
yet gentle. For coaching to be effective, you need to be committed
to change, learning and enhancing your life. At a practical
level you also need to commit the time to call from a place
free of distraction, and the time to follow up on the actions
that you identify and commit to each week. Coaching can be
emotionally challenging and a bit uncomfortable at times but
we don’t get bogged down. This is about helping your
life flow and having fun along the way.
To top What could I expect to get from
coaching?
A coach offers structure, focus, encouragement,
empathy, support and often practical tips and techniques.
Coaching is a partnership for your success. As a coach I
only have one agenda - to use my professional skills to support
you in achieving what you want. What you get from it will depend
on a combination of my skill, your willingness to grow and
develop, and the goals you choose to go for. Ultimately, it’s
about creating a great life and enjoying the journey.
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know that you are the
best coach for me?
The coaching relationship is a
very personal one. It is based
on openness
and trust.
I will not be
the best coach
for everyone.
It is likely that we will be a
good match if you
- have a sense of humour and are prepared to laugh
together.
- are comfortable discussing your deeper level thoughts
and feelings
- share similar values. You are likely to value
connecting with
others, involvement,
learning and innovation. You’ll
probably also share a
love of nature and the
outdoors.
In feedback forms, clients describe my style as:
focused, intuitive, empathetic, challenging, non-judgmental,
and business-like.
I encourage you to talk to several coaches
and see who you feel most attracted to working with. Directories
of coaches are available at www.coachfederation.org and www.coachu.com.
Or ask your friends and colleagues for referrals; more
people than you may realize
have worked with
a coach.
To top How much does it cost?
Most clients opt for at least 12 calls over a 3-6 month
period. However, if you have a very specific short-term goal
you may find that just 2 or 3 conversations are enough to get
you focused and into action.
Coaching fees for personal clients are payable in advance
at the rate of £280 for 4 x 45 minute calls. Corporate
clients have a separate fee schedule.
If you have special circumstances please contact me to discuss
options for flexibility in the timing and duration of calls.
A significant proportion of my revenue is donated directly
to Hope and Homes,
a registered charity providing loving homes for orphaned or
abandoned children. My philosophy is simple - the more people
I can assist in creating a great life for themselves, the more
people will be in a position to contribute to the wider community
in the way of their choice. Hope and Homes is my choice. I
am currently raising funds for a small family home in Moldova
for 6-8 kids. If you would like to contribute directly just
let me know!
I also invest in my continuing professional development.
Part of my fun comes from exploring innovative ways to support
my clients in achieving what they want, drawing from a pot-pourri
of different disciplines.
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