Mary Harris, Certified Life Coach

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. As a Life Coach I am not looking at my clients as an authority but a friend. After working with many people and living my own experiences in life, I've come to know that people don't want another dictator or judge in their lives, they just want someone who will listen, guide, and where they can genuinely be free to express their fears, doubts, hope and dreams. With the goal of knowing they are investing in a better way of life, and that's where my connection is made in my work with each and everyone of my client friends.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I like the diversity of the personalities I get to interact with on a regular basis. It keep my in a open-minded state, because I've come a truth that no two people are alike although they situations may be similar. So with each clients my drawing board if different and it stretches me to think out side of the box. Nothing for me is better than doing what I love and growing in the process.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. The question I get asked most is "as a Life Coach does your family and friends come to you all the time for help"? The answer is: Yes, but when its come to my family, usually will refer them to another Life Coach, as I may have a bias view point :-) I have to know when I can be instrumental or not, so I assist each situation.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. That working with a Life Coach is a wonderful way to help you get a good perspective on where you are and where you want to grow to. A life Coach is not a Therapist or a Counselor, they examine your past and offers healing from past pains and hurts. Coaching looks at your present and future. For example, at this point in your life you may want to improve a relationship, become more independent, start a business, etc. A coach is going to help you take action.