My Kind of Coaching
There are all sorts of definitions of coaching floating around these days, as well as types: executive, leadership, life, sales, career, etc. When people hear that I am working to become a certified coach, the next question is usually, "What kind of coaching do you do?" My typical answer is, "I coach anything but sports - nobody wants me to do that!" Sure - many coaches do find that over time, they gravitate more toward a certain group they enjoy working with because they understand some of the commonalities of a particular group, such as concerns, challenges, or barriers. To that end, I really enjoy coaching clients who are experiencing some type of life transition: navigating a new job role - figuring out how to balance work and life with a new baby - rediscovering yourself once your kids leave for college are just a few examples. However, in my experience, the freeing aspect of coaching is that I am able to coach any of these categories. Why?
The answer is because coaching is not about me having ready-made, one-size-fits-all solutions to present to my client. Coaching is about me partnering with each individual to be fully present in listening to what is important and meaningful to her, but also to any barriers that can stand in the way of achieving her desired goals. My role is to support my client in discovering the answers and/or solutions to her unique situation within herself, as well as to partner with her to design actions to get her to the solution she desires.
Therefore, whether it's steering your organization's growth, becoming a leader that others want to follow, finding space in your life to nurture your own soul, making your sales numbers to be able to go on that 'Top Performers' trip, or making the next step in your personal career journey, if you have the desire to achieve it, I have the desire to help you be successful.
I invite you to take a few minutes out of your day for yourself - close your eyes and envision yourself in a year, two years, or even five years from now, and ponder the following:
What do you want to be experiencing in your life, your career, or your family?
What would you like more of? Less of?
How will you know you've been successful?
How do you plan to get there?
Who do I coach? Anyone who has answers to those last few questions - or maybe more importantly, if you don't, but want to find them. I won't be on the sidelines coaching my son's flag football team anytime soon, but I can coach that individual athlete with dreams and desires for the future.
