How I coach/ What you can expect from me:

Unconditional respect and regard

–         Your success is my focus in this process, I believe in you and your work

–         My motivation is to see you reach your goals quickly in an enjoyable, fulfilling way. 

–         It can take some time to get used to this type of support, take the time you need to feel comfortable.

Confidentiality

–         My client list and their work with me are private.  Anything we discuss is completely confidential. 

Honesty

–         Integrity is vital to the coaching process; I will speak honestly in a supportive manner geared towards your growth and success.  I will be straightforward and direct while supporting you in this process. 

Intuition

–         I may not always be right on, but I will share my “gut” feelings with you.

–         If I hear a funny tone or sense something I’ll ask you about it, very often these small moments and gut feelings are a chance to resolve something and make a leap forward.

–         Take the best of what I say and use your judgment on if it is accurate or not. 

I have a “Down to earth” approach sprinkled (probably rather heavily) with my dry sense of humor.

–         I do things in a casual way aimed at making clients feel comfortable. 

–         Please feel free to set the tone for our sessions and clarify if something I say isn’t clear. 

–         I often make fun of myself (possibly you the more comfortable we get J) please let me know if it’s “not working” for you.  When in doubt about something I said, please ask!

To challenge you

–         I will challenge you to think in different ways, view things differently, to try new things and work hard. 

–         I will ask you to start, stop or change things, and honor your right to decline, counter offer or accept these things and any other “fieldwork” assigned.

To support you

–         I am here to follow up, to talk to, and to celebrate with.  Sometimes just having someone there is the biggest value of a coach, use me for that.

To give straight advice

–         Based on my intuition, experience and training I may give you advice on a situation.  If I’m not sure, I’ll say so.  Again, take it in the best way for your situation and use your judgment.

What I expect from you:

Work hard and give it your best effort

–         You have already taken a big step by initiating the coaching process.  Use the support to stretch and grow to accomplish the most you can. 

–         This is a safe environment designed for your success.  Use it.

–         Review the client prep form before the session to get the most out of the time. 

–         I will support you to the best of my ability in this process and you will do the work!  (That’s a good thing, if I was doing it, it would be about me,,, and this is about YOU!)

Be honest and open

–         This is about YOUR SUCCESS, not about me being right, if you disagree with something I say, tell me.

–         If I inaccurately summarize, please clarify. If you feel you are not getting what you need or expect, share those feelings.

–         In our discussions speak the truth, even if it’s uncomfortable, especially with yourself.  Take the time you need.