Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
HOW DOES COACHING DIFFER FROM COUNSELING?
IN ESSENCE:
Counseling is about helping someone address issues of the past and emotional healing. Therapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional illness. Therapy is crucial to healing from trauma, abuse, addiction, and issues where guided support is necessary.
Consulting is about providing specialized information. Consultants are experts in their field who are hired to advise and direct.
Personal coaching is about the client self-discovering their inner gifts/inner wisdom and attaining client-driven goals. Coaching is a Socratic process of inquiry. Coaches are trained to help clients realize their own potential by providing a structured approach that allows them to address inner-obstacles and be accountable to forward momentum.
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HOW DOES COACHING WORK?
Coaching is a client-directed process for personal growth and goal attainment. Professional coaches offer more than just coaching sessions; they offer coaching programs. A typical coaching program includes:
- Free Consultation / Sample Session
- Foundation Session
- Ongoing support for 3-6 months
- Progress Reviews / ROI calculations
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WHAT HAPPENS DURING A COACHING SESSION?
There are three key components to a highly impactful session.
- Well-Rounded Opening: The client establishes the session plan and goals with the coach's aid.
- The Deeper Dive - Body of the Session: The coach then holds space for the chosen goal. The coach offers powerful questions, observations, developmental opportunities, and reflection which aids the client in diving deeper into their wisdom.
- Well-Rounded Closing: The session is wrapped up with actions, timelines, an accountability plan, and a celebration of successes.
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IS THE CLIENT REALLY THE CENTER OF THE JOURNEY?
YES! The coach focuses on where the client wishes to go. Coaches are trained to meet clients exactly where they are at. They help the client get to where they want to go and often help them attain much more than the initially established goals.
Coaches help clients focus on what matters and self-examine what inner obstacles are getting in the way. This allows the client to release any unconscious limitations and lean into hidden gifts.
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CAN ANYONE BENEFIT FROM HIRING A COACH?
As much as we love coaching and know how powerful it is, surprisingly, not everyone benefits from it. A person has to be ready, willing, and able. Coaching invites transformation when people are prepared to self-explore, willing to commit to their growth, and remain open to the process.
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IT'S KEY TO REMEMBER...
Successful coaching is generated by establishing a solid foundation of trust: Trust sets the client up for success and allows the client to get the most out of the coaching. It includes a clear outline of policies and exceptions, a clear definition of what coaching is and is not, clearly defined purpose and outcomes, psychological safety, and a connection with your client.
WHAT TYPE OF PROFESSIONALS WOULD BENEFIT FROM MOST FROM COACHING:
- People who feel called to leave a significant positive impact on people's lives
- Leaders who seek to be more coach-like or foster a coaching culture in their organization.
- Consultants or specialists that have clients who would greatly benefit from being coached.
Clients report feeling fulfilled by their sessions and often share how rewarding it is to center on themselves... knowing that it will help people they work and live with in the long term.
Coaching skills and tools can open doors for career progression because you stand out from others and help the people around you succeed.
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WHY WOULD PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY SUCCESSFUL HIRE A LIFE COACH?
People who are already successful hire coaches because new goals surface as they continue to grow. Anytime we stretch and grow in new ways... new lessons, challenges, and skills are required. Coaches help people close the gap from goal setting to goal attainment.
Successful people and companies hire coaches because success in one area does not guarantee success in all areas. For example: A CTO might have successfully climbed to the top of the corporate ladder, but the emotional intelligence ladder is still at the bottom. This can negatively impact company culture, create high turnover, and cost the company well-deserved profits. Coaches come in to help optimize current success and broaden the positive impact.
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WHAT IS THE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR A CERTIFIED COACH?
The PCC program includes working with one of the coaches on our team, so you can experience being in the client seat. We take you into coaching mastery from day one and phase you into deepening your results. This will set you up to earn your MCC down the road, should you desire to reach the highest credentialing level.
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DO COACHES COMMIT TO CONTINUED SUPPORT & COURSEWORK AFTER CERTIFICATION?
Yes! Coaches have a thriving Alumni community that is passionate about supporting each other, networking, and staying connected. When you train with us, you gain access to a team of successful coaches. This team goes with you for a lifetime and doesn't stop after training ends!
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HOW DOES COACHING AMPLIFY SUCCESS?
Coaches help clients identify blind spots, locate new gifts, enhance personal skills like emotional intelligence, improve communication, and take action. The entire coaching process is designed to amplify success.
There is a joke among fishermen that even a bad day of fishing is still a good day of fishing. It is the same with coaching. Even in sessions that don't go the best, the client still walks away with something.
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WHY IS LIFE COACHING SO POPULAR?
Coaching is exploding in popularity! However, it is not the latest trend that will pass. Coaching is here to stay and will only be expanding from here on out. Coaching has an outstanding return on investment (ROI) record.