Personal “Life” Coaching
In recent years a time proven communication skill, once thought only for athletes has entered into prominence. Personal “Life” Coaching has a new face and is dramatically impacting businesses, personal lives and ministries. Coaching supports successful people who want to become more successful, while maintaining their values. Forward thinking Christians, pastors and Christian leaders are reaping the benefits of this powerful new approach. The benefits are evident:

Many are finding that coaching brings balance to their complex life, profitability to their business, meaning to ministry, harmony to relationships, understanding to transitions, and growth to their personal life.

No matter where you are in life, there is always a desire for more: measurable success, deeper, more meaningful relationship with God, more time for important relationships, more money, closer relationships, a deeper feeling of meaning in life, etc. Our nature is to want more out of life. Most of us struggle trying to get what we're looking for.

Having your own “life” coach does what an athletic coach or music teacher does, only in a more comprehensive way. As your coach I will take the time to find out what is significant to you and challenge you to make those areas your priority.

Coaching By Phone
One of the most unique and positive ideas in Coaching is that it is done by phone. Rather than having to drive to an office you can simply pick up the phone, at the agreed upon time slot, and for the next 30 minutes be coached. This method saves time and money and makes use of the technology we all have.

Choosing a Personal “Life” Coach
Coaches enter the profession from a variety of backgrounds. However, it’s important to keep in mind that training, life experience, and maturity matter. Finding the right person that will understand and support you is of utmost importance. As life coaching takes place by phone, it is not necessary to select a coach in your geographic area. Also complete confidentiality is assured.

Following are some excellent questions from the Coach University web site to help you in selecting a Coach:

About the Coaching:
1. What direct experience do you have regarding what I need to accomplish or resolve? Who else have you coached in a similar situation, and what happened with them?
2. If I was a client, what is the type of suggestions or strategies you would offer regarding what I've explained thus far about my situation?
3. What is your general philosophy or approach when it comes to coaching a client to become more successful?
4. What is your personal style? Aggressive or passive? Patient or driven?
5. What is your biggest strength, and why? How will it help me?
6. What do you not do well, or not want to do with me as a client? Why?
7. What are you hearing in how I've presented my situation or in how I am communicating with you? Any observations? Any changes I would need to make immediately?
8. Would you want to work with me? Why? How do you know?
9. What question should I have asked you that I did not?
10. Is there anything else you'd like me to know?

About the basics:
1. How much do you charge?
2. Am I required to sign up for a minimum amount of time?
3. How much advance notice for canceling an appointment do you require?
4. If I feel that I need more than once-a-week coaching, how much extra does that cost?

What Next?
Contact me for a sample 30 minute session and let’s see if we are comfortable with each other.