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Life Coaching FAQs
What is coaching?
Coaching is a powerful relationship between you and a coach that is totally focused on you, what you want from life and how you can make it happen.
Coaching is now widely recognised as one of the most effective ways of achieving your goals and aspirations at a faster rate then you would alone.
A good coach will partner you to access your unique potential as a person; to set and clarify your goals and devise and implement strategies to reach them. A coach is committed to your success and will work with you to resolve problems and stay on track as you achieve whatever it is that’s important to you in life.
How is coaching different from counselling or therapy?
Coaching focuses on what’s possible. It calls you to look at your life afresh from where you are now and explore ways of enhancing your present quality of life as well as designing a future that inspires you.
Generally counsellors and therapists will explore your past, deep-seated emotional issues or help you cope with a crisis.
Who hires a life coach and why?
More and more people from all walks of life are hiring a coach to work with them on achieving what they want from life.
People hire a coach for many different reasons but the underlying reason is that they want some sort of change. They want to enjoy life more, to have more satisfaction and be leading more fulfilling lives.
Some people have a specific goal that they know would benefit from the support of a coach; others want to build self confidence, to have better relationships or to look better; some want to change their job or to lead a completely different lifestyle and want the space to explore their options objectively in a supported way before making changes.
Why is coaching becoming so popular?
Coaching is recognised for its effectiveness in getting results.
Coaching is a creative experience and there are few things juicier than working with a coach who is totally focused on you creating your life the way you want it to be. It gives you a rare opportunity to explore your life fully; to look at what you really want and then to make it happen.
Can I hire a coach for just a short-term project?
You certainly can and many people do just that. Working with a coach is one of the best ways of keeping you on track and motivated as you move towards your short term goals.
Equally coaching is great for setting out your long-term goals or life plan. It encourages you to look objectively at the ‘big picture’ of your life, what is really important to you and how you can start creating it and living life the way you want to.
What should I look for in a coach?
Ideally you should look for an experienced coach that has been professionally trained and is a member of a professional coaching association.
It is also important that you have a good rapport with your coach and feel confident that they are on your side and able to support you in achieving your goals.
All our coaches are professionally trained and members of the International Coaching Federation
Does coaching focus on my personal or professional goals?
Both – and whichever you want to concentrate on first. We will work with you on any and all aspects of your life and focus on the areas you most want to change.
How long does someone work with a coach?
For coaching to be effective a minimum of three months is usually recommended. However, most people find coaching to be so effective that they continue working with a coach for much longer.
How does it work?
Coaching takes place during regular sessions in person, by phone or a combination of both. We use a full range of coaching tools and techniques to help you achieve the results you want.
What’s the next step?
The best way to find out about coaching and what it could do for you is to try it for yourself. Give us a call or email us for an initial conversation.
If you would like to know more about our services,
please call +44 (0) 1737 240214 or +44 (0)7973 194637
or email your details to info@chrysaliscoaching.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you. |
Coaching had a tremendous and lasting impact on my life … a year on and I’m still experiencing the benefits.
