Origin

 A "coach" meant any form of mentor from about the 1830s. It was most likely an extension of the idea of transporting people from one place to another associated with the original meaning for "coach," which was a vehicle or carriage.

A coach supports in transporting people from where they are to where they want to be.

Types of Coaching

Most often when we think of coaching we consider sports coaching.  A mentor that supports the athletes, ensuring they have access to the tools, tactics and techniques to perform at their best.

 Over time individuals have realized the benefits of having support in other areas of their life.  Career, Finance, Relationship, Small Business, and Executive Coaching are all examples of how the Industry continues to evolve.

What if we had a coach in our Corner amidst the busyness and challenges of modern day Life?!

As we step forward into new chapters of our life we are faced with a growing amount of choices, challenges, obstacles and opportunities.  At times this can feel overwhelming to go at alone.

 At it’s core, Life Leadership coaching is a trusted partnership.

One in which coach & client work together.  Using evidence-based skills, and strategies, the coach supports the client in unlocking powerful new perspectives, unblocking stubborn stagnation, navigating overwhelming obstacles, and moving deeper toward realizing their personal and professional potential.

New Perspective / New Lens to look at Life through

 Your coach is your biggest supporter, and their work is geared towards guiding you through challenging your fixed beliefs, perspectives and exposing any unknown blinders. Shining light into areas you wouldn't normally see in yourself.

We do not see life as reality, we see life through the tinted lens of our upbringing, experiences and preconditioned programs to date.

Coaches help to expose our narratives, our woven engrained patterns of belief.  Subtle shifts in perspective often create the most powerful and transformative change. 

Coaches help clients see their world differently. And in doing so, they show up differently.

BENEFIT #2

Here are a few questions to consider when qualifying the right coach for you.

What is the Coaches Philosophy? 

The over arching theme of their ideas that make up the core of the training/coaching program. Make sure the overall philosophy of the coaching you engage with fit your core values, religious or spiritual beliefs.  You can usually get hints by reading their blog posts, social media content, articles, or subscribing to the Coaches email newsletters if you resonate with their energy and approach. 

What is this Coaches Specialty / Background?

Look up the Coach on LinkedIn or other Social Media Platforms.  Understand their personal and professional life, continued education and preferred coaching practices.  It's not mandatory to work with a coach from the same discipline or industry (In fact having an outside perspective is powerful).  Depending on your situation, the coaches background may be something worth considering.

Browse the courses the life coach runs, workshops and other products and services they offer to get a better sense of who each coach is, where their life coaching expertise lies, and how good a fit you will be. You may want to start with a short course or an e-book until you get to know them. Or dive right in and book an introductory session.  These are usually offered as a Discovery Session to determine if it feels like the right fit.

Ask yourself, If I was to go at life in a partnership; who would I want in my corner?

Who could I trust in helping me get through life’s obstacles.

Do I feel I can trust & connect with this Person?

Does this Coach have a mindset, skillset, attribute, or behaviour I admire and can learn from?

How does this Coach Facilitate meetings?

Do I prefer - In person, Online, Phone Conversations.

How many clients does the coach work with at once?

How much 1on1 time will I receive?

Is there access to off meeting support?

Email, text communication?

What other benefits does the coach provide?

When is the right time to get a Coach?

Unfortunately, no one can answer this question for you.

My recommendation is, when it feels right, you will know.

This is the practice of attuning yourself to the intuition of your body.

Is Life Leadership Coaching worth the time & money?

Often we look rationally at what the cost/benefit equation looks like in the framework of the known.

With transformation work, it's also important to consider the unknown. 

What is the opportunity cost of not doing it?

What would life have been like if I did play at a higher level?

How could new insight, shift in perspective, or release of blocked emotion change the trajectory of my future?

Personally, I have decided not to put a price on self understanding.. and my bank account can attest. But the truth is I know each new unlocked fear, broadening of awareness, and opening and exposure to deeper life learnings is an investment that pays undeterminable dividends on the long term return on my future.

Coaching should be considered not a short term expense, but rather a lifelong investment.  An Investment in your most potent and powerful asset.

The energy of SELF.