Coaching FAQ’s, Part 2
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What's the focus of the program/coaching?
You get to decide. I help people feel more peaceful while doing what they love. What we specifically focus on will be up to you. If you want to make more money, we'll start there. If you want to figure out what you want to do with your life, we'll start there. We set a goal in the initial consultation call, spend the next six months working toward the goal, and we track our progress every step of the way.
Should I interview more than one coach to find the best fit for me?
You can but you don't have to. It's not more responsible to shop around than it is to hire the first coach you meet. If you want to shop around, here's what I recommend: decide ahead of time what you're looking for and how you'll know you've found your coach. Decide ahead of time how many coaches you're going to meet with and don't exceed that number. Make a decision at the end of every single call, without comparing that coach to any other coach. Just write down your reasons and decide if that coach is a yes or no. This will make it easier to remember each call, each coach, and what you specifically liked about each conversation. When you're done, compare your notes and decide based on what reasons you like the most. This is going to keep you focused.
Here's what I'll say: I've never shopped around. I've always known who I wanted to work with just by following my intuition. For me, shopping around feels overwhelming. If you do decide to shop around, create a process that will make it hard for you to feel confused, pressured, or overwhelmed.
What's the difference between a coach and a therapist?
Therapists are required to complete a certain amount of schooling and supervised practice. Coaching is an unregulated field. Anyone can call themselves a coach. Here's where I want to caution you: regulation doesn't create competency. You can have a bad therapist or doctor, even though those fields are regulated. Coaches often use similar healing modalities to therapists, but with a focus on creating the life you want now and in the future (rather than healing traumas from the past).
Some differences between coaching and therapy:
-Therapists are able to diagnose and some may prescribe medicine.
-Therapists often work with individuals whose mental health prevents them from fully living in their lives, whereas coaches work with individuals who are functioning and want more from life.
-Therapy tends to be focused on healing past traumas to improve life today.
-Coaching is a blend of mindset work and taking action. It's common to have an action plan and clear goal in a coaching container.
-Therapists are more equipped to handle individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts than coaches.
Still have questions? Send me an email. I'm happy to answer them.