I’ve never worked with a coach before, how do I know if it’s for me?
I offer a free intro consult to enable you to spend time with me to test the waters, ask me any questions you might have about coaching and get a sense of whether this is a good fit for you. If it isn’t, then you are free to choose another route.
Can I really afford it?
Let’s turn this question around… consider what it might be costing you to not invest in yourself (with me or whoever) in terms of happiness, health and well being, relationships and things you can’t put a price on. Coaching is an investment and when you invest money into your growth, you are more likely to show up and do the work. All Main and Advanced programs come with a monthly payment plan.
Is now the right time? Maybe I have too much other stuff going on?
Whilst timing is important, it’s also good to separate out a genuine need to delay starting with a process like this from an underlying fear of moving forward. Sometimes it’s better to wait until you have more headspace but also it can be useful to have coaching in the thick of things as this can add useful context and give you an opportunity to test out what you’re learning.
I am scared about moving forward and making a change. Maybe that means I should stay where I am?
Change can be scary, I get it! But be aware that there are two different types of fear. One is a fear of something happening that you don’t want but there is also another fear. A fear of expanding, growing and occupying a bigger and exciting new space in the world. If this type of fear is present, take it as a good sign and don’t let it hold you back from making the changes you know you want to.
I don’t believe what you’re telling me is possible for me. (Is it, really?)
This is a mental position and nothing more!
Regardless of your circumstances or what has already happened in your life, positive change is possible for you. When you open yourself up to the possibility of change (even if you don’t know how) then magic happens. I see it all the time.
Am I too old to start working with a life coach?
Age is just a number, you can never be too old to improve your life. There is no specific age at which someone is “too old” to work with a life coach. People of all ages can benefit from the guidance and support of a life coach. Whether you’re in your 20s, 50s, or beyond, if you have specific goals, challenges, or areas of your life you want to improve, a life coach can provide valuable insights, strategies, and accountability.
What if I need a more personalized program?
I understand that not everyone will need the exact recipe of what I offer within each of my programs. So, I am happy to adapt them to meet your specific needs (for example, if you’re in the middle of this program and decide that staying in your current career is the best option but you need some support in building confidence or creating more balance in order to make it work). Alternatively, you can choose a personalised option from the start where you co-create the goals and the agenda.
What if I need further coaching after the program ends?
Everybody is on a different path and with a different timescale, so it’s possible that you may have further support needs. We can discuss your ongoing coaching needs at the end of the initial period and add on some sessions on either a regular or ad hoc basis.
How and where are sessions held?
All coaching sessions are currently held via Zoom and WhatsApp, wherever you feel more comfortable.
What happens during a typical session?
Coaching is all about taking action and learning from those actions. Initially in a session, we will check in with your current state, how you are feeling, what’s happening for you and any progress you have made towards your coaching goals. We may go through a coaching exercise together where I guide you through a process or technique which I know can support you in moving forward. There is always the opportunity for you to bring to session any relevant issues or opportunities which we can work through together. I will always check in with you at the end of a session to see how it went and ensure you are getting what you need from me.
What might I be expected to do in between sessions?
Each session will typically involve establishing 3 or 4 actions or next steps for you to take before the next session which will move you closer to your goal. This might include completing a coaching exercise/worksheet, beginning a new practice/habit or approaching an upcoming work challenge or opportunity in a new way. (It may also be about doing nothing and allowing yourself to just ‘be’!) There is also a certain amount of self-reflection which is encouraged in between sessions and journaling about any thoughts/feelings/beliefs or insights which arise which we can then use in a future session.
How much time commitment is there from me?
Aside from the sessions themselves, I would normally recommend a minimum of 2 hours in between sessions to work through any exercises or do some journaling. Many of the actions can be integrated into daily life (e.g. being more mindful or showing up to a work meeting in a different way) and so don’t require a time commitment as such.