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FAQs Frequently
Asked Questions about Coaching
What is coaching?
Coaching is an interactive process in which the coach
provides an ongoing partnership designed to help clients
achieve their desired results and improve the quality of
their lives. The coaching relationship includes:
Accountability
Support
Encouragement
Challenges
Confidentiality
Why life coaching?
Life coaching takes into account a persons whole life,
assessing all eight areas, and empowering clients to
better determine their course of action. Whether clients
are faced with challenges in their personal life or
their professional life, it is all a part of life. Life
coaching allows clients to focus on the area(s) that
will help them get the most from their coaching
experience.
What can I expect from my life coach?
Coaches are hired to push and stretch their clients to
achieve things that they may not achieve on their own.
With Lucy as your life coach you will:
Clarify your
present situation
Determine your future direction
Take action towards your goals
Overcome your obstacles
Reach your goals and celebrate your success
How does it work?
Life coaching with Lucy begins with a one-hour intake
session conducted over-the-phone. During the intake
session, the three exercises that the client completes
beforehand, are discussed and reviewed. Following the
intake session, coaching is contracted out by the month.
Each month includes three 30-minute over-the-phone
sessions and unlimited email support in between
sessions.
How effective is coaching over-the-phone?
Coaching over-the-phone is very effective and it is also
very convenient. It eliminates travel time and any
expense or stress associated with travel. It also
reduces any potential distractions and allows Lucy to
listen to her clients on a very deep level. To get a
taste of what its like call, or
contact Lucy, to schedule a 30-minute complimentary
session.
What happens in a coaching session?
In each session, the client chooses the focus of the
call because every client is the expert of his/her life.
The coach asks questions, makes observations, and
provides the feedback and challenges that will help the
client move forward. At the end of each session, clients
choose an action oriented homework assignment that will
help move them closer to their goals. After each
session, the client receives a follow-up email from
Lucy.
What happens in between sessions?
In between sessions, clients have access to unlimited
email support from Lucy. This is a great way for clients
to incorporate more accountability into their lives, ask
questions, or report on their successes. Prior to each
call, clients complete a Coaching Call Preparation Form.
This form includes a brief summary of what has occurred
since their last call, and a place to designate how they
want to use their time and their coach on the next call.
Prep Forms are sent in 24 hours before each call.
How long does someone get life coaching?
A three month commitment to life coaching is strongly
encouraged because it takes time for the process to
unfold. With a three month commitment, Lucy will waive
the fee for the intake session. Following the three
months clients can contract coaching out month to month.
Generally, a client will work with a life coach in a
particular area for 3-6 months. It is common for clients
to return for more life coaching when they are ready to
take an area of their life to a higher level.
Can I try it out first?
Yes, Lucy offers a complimentary coaching session to
anyone interested in hiring her as a life coach. The
free 30-minute over-the-phone session is a great way to
see if there is a good fit between what you want from
the coaching experience and what Lucy can offer as a
life coach. To schedule your complimentary session call,
or contact Lucy.
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