The best reasons to hire a coach
1. INCREASED CLARITY AND FOCUS
We rarely take the time to think about what we really want to achieve and why. A coach can help you increase your focus and effectiveness.
2. INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY
It’s easy to make excuses to not do the things we know we should do. Having a coach as an accountability partner helps you keep your commitments and reach your goals.
3. INCREASED CONFIDENCE
Negative self-talk is one the biggest inhibitors to success. A coach will help you put in place a strategy that will help build your confidence.
4. BETTER IDEAS
It can be difficult to know whether an idea is good or bad, madness or genius. A good coach will challenge your ideas as this helps to improve them.
5. BETTER DECISION MAKING
We all have our prejudices, beliefs that can be detrimental to our decision making, by clouding our judgment. A coach will help you to see things from a different perspective and help you make better choices.
6. CREATING NEW PERSPECTIVES
A coach as a neutral sparringpartner at your side will challenge you to create new perspectives for your life and to pursue your true goals.
RESULTS DISCLAIMER:
Your level of success in attaining your goals depends on factors like your current status quo, motivation, perseverance, commitment and actions taken. There is no 100% guarantee that you will get specific results as results attained may vary depending on your circumstances.
Coaching, counseling, mentoring and consulting – what´s the difference?
COACHING – the International Coach Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Coaching is about growth and change. Its a goal-oriented, solution-focused process. As a process facilitator, the coach guides the client through the coaching process and supports them in finding new solutions to their challenges. The client is responsible for setting the goals and for taking action. If required, elements of consulting, training and mentoring can be integrated into the coaching process.
Coaching can help you recharge, refocus and reach new heights of success.
COUNSELING – in general, counselors are trained to diagnose and help clients with emotional problems, the past or dysfunction. Counseling is focused on relieving psychological pain or treating cognitive or emotional disorders. While counseling tends to be past-focused, coaching is future oriented.
MENTORING – a mentor offers guidance and advice. The mentor shares their experience while bringing the “mentee” up the ranks.
CONSULTING – a consultant is an expert who is called on for professional or technical advice or opinions. Consultants use their particular expertise to diagnose, direct, or design solutions for the client.
FAQ
1. HOW WILL I KNOW IF YOU ARE THE RIGHT COACH FOR ME?
Mutual trust is key to a successful coaching process. To help you find out if we are a good fit, I offer a 30 min call free of charge where we will discuss what you would like to achieve and decide if we want to work together. A good sign is if you feel excited and inspired, but a bit scared. This means that you are ready to commit to the process, but part of you is “scared” because you know there will be some stepping out of your comfort zone involved, which is essential for your growth.
2. HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR COACHING QUALITY STANDARDS?
As a coach, I regularly reflect on my coaching experiences in an intervision or supervision meeting to engage in a reflective dialogue and learning process. This helps me futher develop as a coach and ensures that my clients receive the best possible coaching experience.
3. ARE ONLINE COACHINGS AS EFFECTIVE AS IN-PERSON COACHINGS?
Online Coachings allows you a greater flexibility in terms of location and time. With today´s modern tools online coaching is as effective as in-person coaching.
4. IS WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN A SESSION CONFIDENTIAL?
Everything you tell me in your coaching session is confidential. However, please be aware that the coaching relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship and thus not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege.
5. HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF THE COACHING PROCESS?
Hiring a coach is a long-term and sustainable investment into your own growth. Successful coaching requires your ability and willingness to change and your full commitment to the coaching process.
