What is coaching?
Coaching can mean a lot of things. I wrestled with the term ‘coach’ for two years before using it to describe what I do. There’s a lot of word-salad out there and a lot of shiny marketing promising programs with big results. I have experienced pressurey coaching that was vague and inactionable. I’ve also had the great privilege of mentoring with brilliant coaches who helped me transform my life.
In my world, we calibrate to the inherent wisdom of your body, soul and knowing. As you honor what you truly want and need, life changes quickly. This process is beyond what your mind and hard work can do. Most people are surprised by how much they accomplish without pushing more.
Just like you would work with a coach to develop your swimming technique or improve your running time, going together makes a smoother and more efficient path. As a coach, I am a stand for your highest vision and help you till the soil for your dreams to take deep, nourishing root. Clients receive astute insight, tools, practices and high-level support tailored to you. How much more would you be able to give/create/accomplish when you are truly thriving?
coaching vs therapy - how are they different?
Humans are infinitely complex and there is no one methodology that can hold the entirety of any one being. That said, if you are someone who finds therapy helpful — amazing! I think therapy is great, I don’t think it’s the be-all end-all of healing. Coaching and therapy are different tools and they are absolutely compatible.
Coaching is forward oriented. We are here to get super clear on what you want in your life and to get you there. There is healing and processing along the way as you take actions in the direction of what you want.
Traditional talk therapy (not EMDR) is centered around processing and developing awareness of your experience. While processing is helpful, it’s different than resolving blockages as you move toward specified goals.
My job also involves sharing what I see. Therapists are not hired to offer personal opinions. As a coach, I use all of my expertise in helping people navigate their situation so they can see what they don’t currently see and illuminate a better path forward.
If something within you is resonating as you’re reading this then it’s likely no coincidence that our paths have crossed.
I’d love to invite you to a call where we can explore what you really want, what would feel amazing to accomplish, and how to get you there. I sincerely love these conversations and the insight that ensues.