FAQ

Why is it adviseable to initially commit to 3 to 6 months of coaching?

You are really making the commitment to yourself.
Busy lives make it challenging for most people to take time to stop and really look at life's "big picture," --- to consider what positive changes, large or small, can contribute to greater fulfilment. By agreeing to set aside regular times for coaching, you are making you a priority. The regularity of the coaching contact allows the process to go much deeper than if it were only once in a while. After that initial period, you'll have a much better sense of what coaching can do for you, and how often you will benefit by having a session.

How long does the typical Coaching Relationship Last?
Some clients work with their coaches for years. Three months -- 90 days -- is generally the minimum time needed to make significant growth. Individual programs can be designed.

Can I speak frankly about very personal matters?
Yes. I have over twenty years experience working with people on a very intimate level, and am committed to maintaining complete confidentiality. I will not reveal anything you tell me, or even that you are seeing me professionally, without your permission.

What is the distinction: Consultant vs. Coach?
A consultant has a specific field of information and an area of specialized knowledge. The consultant says, "You want this? Do this." The coach sometimes acts as a consultant but, when wearing the coaching hat holds the belief that the client intrinsically has answers and knowledge about what and how they wants to achieve. The coach empowers the client to choose and create strategies which fit like a glove.

What is the distinction: Mentor vs. Coach?
A mentor teaches specific skills based on their own expertise and experience. When offering Centering Coaching, I serve as both mentor and coach, having taught the skills of yoga, meditation, visualization and massage for reducing stress and expanding consciousness since 1980. Please refer to Growing Healthier. If you wish we can combine Centering Coaching with Personal Life Coaching.
In fact, knowing how to deeply relax and center can deepen your ability to access your creative vision in our Personal Life Coaching.

What is the distinction: Therapist vs. Coach?
A therapist is a licensed professional with extensive professional training and subject to the laws of his country and state. The therapist, to make a broad generalization, treats the client's subconscious past and asks, "What's wrong" --- with the intention to heal emotional wounds and neuroses. The coach assumes the client's health and asks "What now" and "What next?" The professional coach is trained to urge a client to consult with a therapist when appropriate. Coaches often work with therapists. The coach is not a therapist; coaching is not therapy. When appropriate, I can suggest several excellent therapists.

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