Life Coaching
involves talking through personal and relational issues to enhance self-awareness, offer support, and strengthen relationships. My role as your coach is to find the right balance of support and challenge to help you develop better problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and movement toward realizing your goals and desires. I have been meeting with clients since 1992 to work on issues that get in the way of living a full and fulfilling life. I use the CliftonStrengths Assessment as a tool to help you understand your Strengths and what your unique offerings are to the world. We talk about ways to develop your Strengths so you may be more content internally and in how you work and relate to others.
What is the difference between life coaching and counseling?
Life coaches and counselors both work to help people to live better and more fulfilled lives. However, the techniques and viewpoints of a therapist and a coach differ. Life coaches help you look at current issues with an eye toward forward movement, problem solving, and support. Counseling and therapy tend to go deeper into the past to resolve past issues that may be holding you back. I think like a therapist, keeping past experiences in mind. As a life coach, however, I help you move forward by discovering new ways to communicate, reflect, and relate to others.
involves talking through work-related issues with an emphasis on self-awareness, communication skills, professional conduct, and conflict resolution. My role as your coach is to find the right balance of support and challenge. I have been working with executives, managers, and entry-level employees since 2011. I have worked with hundreds of leaders and dozens of teams in businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and churches.
Executive Coaching
I use the CliftonStrengths assessment to help you understand your strengths and how they shape your work, your relationships, and your team culture. I offer both individual coaching calls and team sessions. Team sessions often build on individual coaching sessions, allowing each person to understand how their strengths complement those of their teammates.
At times, you may feel stuck or unable to make the changes you want. We can approach this in several ways. One tool I find especially helpful is the Immunity to Change model, which helps uncover what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and find the right balance of support and challenge to help you move toward them.
