Coaching
As a coach, I focus on the whole person, not just career and performance, and provide a safe, fun and energising space to think about yourself and what you want to achieve.
We can focus on topics such as your wellbeing, career, work & life purpose and how you can set boundaries and overcome challenges, helping you transform your thinking, building awareness and stretching yourself to make magical things happen.
What is coaching?
There are a wide variety of coaching styles and this answer will vary depending on which coach you ask.
My approach aligns closely with the overarching view of coaching from the International Coaching Federation (ICF):
“ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership”
I come to all of my clients with a non-judgemental, empathetic, supportive and creative mindset. We have the resources in us to make changes, and coaching can help us identify those resources. The mind that holds the problem also holds the solution - often the best one! I help my clients think for themselves rather than do the thinking for them.
Coaching is generally forward-looking, with occasional glances to past events (if needed), only to help unlock and mobilise thought processes for the client.
Is coaching the same as therapy?
Coaching is different from therapy, counselling, mentoring and training. Coaches shouldn’t provide answers unless agreed with the client. I’m not an expert on my client and won’t presume or respond as if I am and I do not push my clients to regularly explore past events in detail.
A solution or goal that feels right for me as a coach may not be fitting for my client. Only the client knows what is right for them.
To get started, please book a free discovery call where we can talk about coaching options, pricing and agree how we want to take it forward.