My Approach

Coaching is about having a conversation. A good coach will listen carefully and help you identify what's getting in the way of you achieving your goals. Over several sessions, I will, as your coach, support you in developing your strengths and overcoming your challenges. As your coach my only goal is to help you succeed with your personal or professional goals.

There are times in a person's life when they feel stuck. They're not succeeding or are having trouble making difficult decisions or they're facing confidence or self-esteem issues. These setbacks could include work, relationships, self-development or stress. At times like this, a coach can help you identify the problem and together, develop a plan to navigate to success.

A good coach has no agenda, except to help you succeed with your goals. He/she will listen carefully to what you're saying and ask thoughtful questions to fully understand what you're facing. He/she will be respectful, sensitive and honest. It's vital that you have a sense of trust and confidence in your coach.

It's best to meet once a week for an hour by Zoom or by telephone. This allows you to develop trust in your coach and to explain the issues you're facing. Based on the progress you're making, this can then be extended to once every two weeks or longer. It's helpful to have a consistent approach and to discuss progress and how often to meet, with your coach.

Life Coaching can be an element of Business Coaching, especially if life/work balance is an issue. Similarly, Business Coaching can be a part of Life Coaching if your work or professional life is affecting your day-to-day personal life.

Every person is unique. It could take several weeks or several months and the frequency of our meetings could change over time. I don’t ask my clients to make any long term commitments or sign any contract with me. We continue to meet only as long as you feel you are benefiting from my coaching.

Confidentiality is the basis of trust. I commit to my professional and ethical standards that everything we discuss is private and confidential, and will not be shared with anyone. The only exception to this is if I learn that a client is an imminent threat of serious injury to himself/herself or others, or if I’m subpoenaed by a court of law.

It all starts with a conversation. Simply call or email me and we'll arrange a quiet time to talk about what you're facing and why you're stuck. I'll ask some questions and answer yours, about how I work with clients and what you can expect. If you feel comfortable proceeding, we'll arrange our first meeting. The first phone consultation of 15-30 minutes is free.