Common Questions About
Life Coaching

To answer these common questions about coaching, I'll use my coaching practice as an example. Just click on the question you want answered, or scroll through the answers below.

How does it work/look?

The base coaching is three 25 minute phone sessions per month. On the fourth week we rest. (Well, you don't have to stop on your goals, but you get a rest from me). Phone charges are included in your coaching fee, regardless of where you live in the world. This is supplemented by email coaching at no extra charge, plus the occasional "power coaching call" (5 minutes) as required. You take on as much homework/homeplay as you choose, and most of the learning/growth/action/results happen between the calls.

You'll actually coach yourself prior to each session - using a Self Coaching Form I supply with your Welcome Pack. I'm not interested in replacing what you would do on your own. I want to add to what you would do on your own.

Who are your clients?

Basically, people ready to make changes in their life, and/or to really go for what they want. My clients are normally successful in many areas of their life, but there might be one or two that are not up to scratch. Or - they are ready for more self-awareness - can you ever be too aware?

My clients are both men and women, normally in the 35 to 50 age range. Mainly professionals. And a lot of people wanting to become a coach, or at least explore the possibility. Some small business owners whose businesses are expanding, and executives looking to create a bigger game to play or to get more balance in their life.

What does coaching provide?

This is different for each client. Most often I hear words like: challenge, accountability, direction, inspiration, focus, sounding board, support and validation. Some people want someone else to share the wins with. Others request a firm kick up the butt<grin>. But the bottom line is, we're normally after a specific result that makes a ~difference~ in your life. And above all - let's have fun with it!

If you are still unclear on whether coaching is for you, click here to read one explanation of life coaching.

Do you have any Specialties?

I mostly work with:

a) Entrepreneurs wanting to improve, or start, their own small business (business coaching).

b) People who want to get their own coaching business started (click here).

c) People ready to find the career they were made for (career coaching ), and

d) Executives and managers ready to make changes in their business or personal life (executive coaching)

Other Life Coaching Areas

How long would we work together?

Some people are done in 3 months, and others are looking for 1-2 year partnerships. I've been working with one of my favourite clients (and now friend) for over two years. We'll normally start with a 3-6 month time frame. I simply suggest my clients stay with me as long as they love the coaching, and the results!

Can I get an even better feel for who you are, and your coaching style, first?

Sure! For as little as US$39 you can now buy an entire audio library of me coaching real-life clients. (On personal issues or becoming a coach). There's a money-back guarantee, so it's a great low cost way to fully check out my coaching style and make sure we're a good fit if you're the cautious type<smile>. Take your pick of coaching audio libraries here.

You can also listen to a past group coaching call if you have the free RealPlayer.)

Even better - here's a 10 minute video clip we compiled for a US TV show, to highlight who I am as a coach:

What's the next step to working with you?

If you're ready to make some big, exciting changes to your life or business, and are interested in working with me, then:

Take the 5 minute Discover Your Goals quiz