FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
In 1997, after losing my father, home, job and family all within a two months period, I suddenly was broke, devastated and totally immobilized. I became depressed, burned-out and without hope for the future. Even with all the "success" I earned with the corporate title, executive salary, custom built home and all the material things I ever wanted...I didn't like who I had become, and how I was living. I had hit my mid-life crisis. This painful mid-life crisis was also a huge blessing in disguise. After some deep soul searching and work with a counselor, I discovered I was living society's definition of "success." I left the Silicon Valley treadmill and decided to live a life of service to others and the community. I now live what I feel called to be, which is to be a professional coach. Coaching has been a natural gift and skill I acquired over time. I'm a Certified Professional Coach and now look forward to serving my clients with much passion, humility, joyfulness and peace. It's all about the client's agenda and walking with them in their life journey.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
7 Reasons Why Life is Better with a Coach 1. You are focused and able to navigate any challenge smoothly. 2. You improve your follow-through by setting goals and becoming accountable. 3. You find the real you that you never knew existed. 4. You quickly "hit your stride" and develop a set of tools that work for you. 5. You prioritize what is important in your life and find time for these activities. 6. You achieve clarity by learning how to put issues in perspective. 7. You are motivated, enthusiastic, and productive as you increase your energy and decrease stress by eliminating distractions and people that drain you.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Tips for Hiring a Business Coach - Educate yourself about coaching. Thousands of articles have been written about it in the last three to five years. The ICF Research Portal also hosts coaching research articles, case studies, journals, and more. - Know your objectives for working with a coach. - Interview three coaches before you decide on one. - Ask each about his or her experience, qualifications, skills, and ask for at least two references. - Remember, coaching is an important relationship. There should be a connection between you and the coach that "feels" right to you. Questions to Ask a Prospective Coach 1. What is your coaching experience (number of individuals coached, years of experience, types of coaching situations, etc.)? 2. What is your coach-specific training (enrolled in an ICF approved training program, other coach-specific training, etc.)? 3. What is your coaching specialty or areas in which you most often work? 4. What specialized skill or experience do you bring to your coaching? 5. What is your philosophy about coaching? 6. What is your specific process for coaching (how sessions are conducted, frequency, etc.)? 7. What are some coaching success stories (specific examples of individuals who have succeeded as a result of coaching/how the coach has added value)?