Life
coaching:
Take great leaps—and land on your feet!
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NOTE that I now specialize in coaching women
writers, helping them design and complete their books and projects. Do
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The
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When do people hire a life coach?
What
if I don't live near you?
How does life coaching work?
How
long do people work with life coaches?
How much does
life coaching cost?
Do life coaches have specialties?
What
are the differences between life coaching, consulting, and therapy?
Why
"Nine Lives Coaching"?
What does the free
trial session involve?
How do I contact you?
Q.
When do people hire a life coach?
A. When they want more from their
lives. There may be a long-held dream they haven't yet achieved, or they're not
truly satisfied with their life choices or career, or they're simply ready for
a personal breakthrough.
Life coaching helps people clarify their mission
and design a fulfilling, happy life. I help clients set and reach their goals
while encouraging them to grow, stretch their boundaries, and accomplish things
they didn't think possible in the beginning. I support clients through listening,
focus, strategy, motivation, and feedback. It is always my client's vision
and wishes that the two of us hold high—a beacon of meaning and personal
success for that individual.
When people decide to make changes in their
lives, fear of those changes can hold them back. Another way people sabotage their
success and avoid change is by losing focus and commitment. Maintaining the status
quo has a comfort to it—even if you know it's not working for you.
In
almost every case the only way around that is through it. Feel the fear and
do it anyway, says Susan Jeffers. I'll help you move right past the fear.
By doing it anyway, you'll realize fear doesn't have to hold you back!
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Q. What if I don't live near you?
A. One of the nicest things about the modern world is that geography doesn't
matter a bit—all my coaching sessions are held over the phone.
I have clients around the world, from the U.S. and Canada to Europe to Australia.
You'd be amazed at how much can be done in a phone conversation.
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Q. How does life coaching work?
A. Sessions may be focused on one specific goal or challenge you're facing,
or on a broader set of issues, as you like. Together we design a coaching plan
that meets your individual needs and schedule. The usual arrangement is weekly
sessions lasting around 40 minutes each, but we'll work together to figure out
the length and frequency that best supports you. The minimum is two hours each
month—below that, it's hard for people to maintain big movement toward their
goals.
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How long do people work with life coaches?
A. The average coaching
relationship lasts close to a year, but it varies according to the client's wishes
and goals. My clients make at least a four-month commitment to the process. Most
of their desired goals and projects are big enough that they'll take several months
to complete. In addition, successful coaching relies on a good connection between
coach and client. Our connection naturally becomes deeper and even more effective
over time, which enhances the results and benefits for my clients.
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Q. How much does life coaching
cost?
A. That depends on the length of the sessions, the number of
sessions per month, and how many months you'd like to be coached. See my pricing
page to learn about my coaching packages.
Once you've done that, simply
email or call (888) 926-2244*
for a free, 30-minute collaborative consultation so we can see if we're a good
fit for each other. If we are, we'll find a session plan that works great for
you.
If you're worried about cost, take a moment to look at coaching
in a different way. Ask yourself how much the benefits you'll receive from coaching
are worth to you. Understanding those benefits, and what you want to achieve,
will help you decide whether coaching is right for you.
Now that you've
done that, how do you feel?
*If you're outside
the U.S., email and we'll
arrange an alternative phone number.
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Q. Do life coaches
have specialties?
A. Most do. There are marketing coaches, financial
coaches, spiritual coaches, leadership coaches, and many others. My personal mission
is to help other people find and live their life purpose. That mission dovetails
into my niches: writers and artists and people seeking
their life purpose and ideal career.
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Q. What are the
differences between life coaching, consulting, and therapy?
A. In
a nutshell, therapy is focused on healing wounds from the past, and on bringing
a client from dysfunction to function. Life coaching is not a substitute for therapy.
If a client is in a lot of emotional pain or distress, therapy is probably a better
choice.
Coaching is focused primarily on achievement and fulfillment in
the present and future. Life coaching clients have worked through and accepted
their pasts, and are ready to concentrate on what happens from here forward—and
on going from functional to exceptional!
Consultants are focused on results,
and are hired to produce a certain outcome. Consultants are positioned as authorities
who advise their clients how to solve particular problems. Life coaches are focused
on people and connections, and are hired to support the client as he or she achieves
a desired outcome. We guide clients to their own solutions, rather than recommending
or imposing our own.
Therapists and consultants are often seen as experts
in their fields. An important distinction about coaching is that the coach and
client have a peer relationship. The coach doesn't need to know more than her
client about a particular issue. Instead, she connects with the client as a trained
listener, a genuine supporter, and an observer—offering a second pair of
eyes and ears and an additional brain focused on options and new paths for the
client.
The result is a life of achievement and joy for the client—and
for the coach, too!
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Why "Nine Lives Coaching"?
A. Coaching is about clarifying
your vision, finding your life purpose, and going for what you truly want. If
you're not thrilled with the life you're living, you have the power to choose
another one.
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What does the free trial session involve?
A. There's absolutely no
pressure or obligation. It's an opportunity for the two of us to get to know each
other. Just bring a topic you want to work on—a problem or challenge or "stuck"
place. We'll talk about it and look for solutions to get you past it. You can
also ask any questions you may have—I want to be sure you have all the information
you're looking for.
At the end of the session, if I feel we're a good match
and that I can help you reach your goals, I'll ask whether you'd like to hire
me as your coach. If that suits you, then we'll set up a time for ongoing coaching.
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How do I contact you?
A. Feel free to email
or call me at (888) 926-2244. I'd be happy to answer any questions or set up a
free trial session of coaching for you. If you're outside the U.S., email
me and we'll arrange an alternative phone number.
Invest in
yourself—hire a life coach.
