Have you wondered about what is really involved in coaching? You hear about different coaches. What's it about?
A coaching session is essentially a session of work. You have a coach, who is working just as hard as you are, to quickly steer you to the fastest, most efficient yet challenging solution that will bring you to the next and necessary step of the change that you want and need.
How do we do this over the phone?
If you've tried a diet or tried going to the gym to eventually fall away from the routine, then you have an idea of how a good goal can diminish to a series of faded attempts. So how can a coach guarantee good results from a bunch of phone calls?
First, as a coach, I will tell you that every person is different. This means that the rate of change and the appreciation of the experience will differ. That's why it's important to find a coach that works well with you.
Secondly, a lot of the change depends on completing the assignments. It's not just busy work for you to complete between our sessions. These exercises hold important and revealing information that needs to be cleared up, confronted or mapped out. But that can only be done with the honest answers that you're willing to share. So we really depend on you to tell your story in order for us to steer you into the next phase of your life and career.
Here are three things that you can expect from coaching:
Writing
The assignments are typically short and involve writing. Typing, though convenient, is not always recommended. Your coach will tell you which assignments need writing. There is a connection and effectiveness involved in the process of physically writing your answers. *We have accommodations for clients who may not be able to write. However, for the most part, if you are physically able to write, then we really encourage it. It's a free process that requires thought energy but the benefits begin almost immediately with writing. So, just be prepared to write.
Numbers
Coaching is fortunately more than just a feel-good motivation session.We use numbers to measure progress. It can vary from the number of times you do a task to establish a habit or tracking a pattern of incidents to identify a recurring theme. Change and success can be measured by using specific benchmarks in your current projects and relationships. We enjoy the use of numbers. They are important to gauge your rate of change.
Change
Change is the whole point of coaching. This is what we look forward to. Sometimes it's uncomfortable. Sometimes change happens so fast that we wonder why it took so long. Change is the value and result that you get from coaching. Change can be a complete overhaul of habits or a shift in perspective on something that's been holding you back or keeping you imprisoned in a particular area of life. Change is what equips you for more change and prepares you for progress. Your experiences and how you react to change is critical. Change is also ongoing. Change can start in coaching and we certainly encourage you to expect more change, even after your sessions.
