Life
coaching:
Take great leaps—and land on your feet!
When do people hire a life coach?
What if I don't live near you?
How does coaching work?
How long do people have life coaches?
What do your services cost?
What are the differences
between life coaching, consulting, and therapy?
Why "Nine Lives Coaching"?
What does the free "get acquainted"
session involve?
How do I contact you?
Q. When do people hire a life coach?
A. When they want more from their lives and they're ready
to make that happen. There may be things that they want for
their writing or career that they haven't yet achieved on
their own, they may be looking for more balance between their
lives and their writing, or they're simply ready for a personal
breakthrough.
Life coaching helps people clarify their mission and design
a fulfilling, happy life. I help clients set and reach their
goals while encouraging them to grow, stretch their boundaries,
and accomplish things they didn't think possible in the beginning.
I support clients through listening, focus, strategy, motivation,
and feedback. It is always my client's vision and wishes
that the two of us hold high—a beacon of meaning and
personal success for that individual.
When people decide to make changes in their lives, fear of
those changes can hold them back. Another way people sabotage
their success and avoid change is by losing focus and commitment.
Maintaining the status quo has a comfort to it—even if
you know it's not working for you!
Feel the fear and do it anyway, says Susan Jeffers,
Ph.D. I'll help you move right past the fear. By doing it
anyway, you'll realize fear doesn't have to hold you back
from what you want!
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Q. What if I don't live near you?
A. One of the nicest things about the modern world is that
geography doesn't matter a bit—all my coaching sessions
are held over the phone.
I have clients around the world, from the U.S. and Canada
to Europe and Australia. You'll be amazed at how much can
be done in a phone conversation.
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Q. How does coaching work?
A. Our sessions can focus on one specific goal or challenge
you're facing that week, or on a broader set of issues, as
you like. Together we design a coaching plan that meets your
individual needs and schedule. The usual arrangement is weekly
sessions lasting around 40 minutes each, but we'll work together
to figure out the length and frequency that best supports
you.
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Q. How long do people have life coaches?
A. The average coaching relationship lasts close to a year,
but it varies according to the client's wishes and goals.
My clients make at least a four-month commitment to the process.
Most of their desired goals and projects are big enough that
they'll take several months to complete. In addition, successful
coaching relies on a good connection between coach and client.
Our connection naturally becomes deeper and even more effective
over time, which enhances the results and benefits for my
clients.
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Q. How much does life coaching cost?
A. That depends on the length of the sessions, the number
of sessions per month, and how many months you'd like to be
coached. See my pricing page to
learn about my coaching packages.
Once you've done that, simply email
or call (888) 926-2244* for a free, 30-minute collaborative
consultation so we can see if we're a good fit for each other.
If we are, we'll find a session plan that works great for
you.
If you're worried about cost, take a moment to look at coaching
in a different way. Ask yourself how much the benefits you'll
receive from coaching are worth to you. Understanding those
benefits, and what you want to achieve, will help you decide
whether coaching is right for you.
Now that you've done that, how do you feel?
*If you're outside the U.S., email me and
we'll arrange an alternative phone number.
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Q. What are the differences between life coaching, consulting,
and therapy?
A. In a nutshell, therapy is focused on healing wounds from
the past, and on bringing a client from dysfunction to function.
Life coaching is NOT a substitute for therapy. If a client
is in a lot of emotional pain or distress, therapy is likely
a better choice.
Coaching is focused primarily on achievement and fulfillment
in the present and future. Life coaching clients have worked
through and accepted their pasts, and are ready to concentrate
on what happens from here forward—and on going from functional
to exceptional!
Consultants are brought on board as authorities to fix a
particular problem. They're focused on results and are hired
to produce an answer. Life coaches are focused on people and
connections, and are hired for support and assistance while
the client achieves his or her own desired outcome. We guide
clients to identify their own ideal solutions, rather than
recommending or imposing our own.
An important distinction about coaching is that the coach
and client have a peer relationship. The coach connects with
the client as a trained listener, a partner and supporter,
and an observer—offering a second pair of eyes and ears
and an additional brain focused on options and new paths for
the client.
The result is a life of achievement and joy for the client—and
for the coach, too!
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Q. Why did you choose "Nine Lives Coaching"?
A. Coaching is about clarifying your vision, finding your
life purpose, and going for what you truly want. If you're
not thrilled with the life you're living, you have the power
to choose another one.
And yes, I love cats. :)
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Q. What does the free "get acquainted" session
involve?
A. There's no pressure or obligation. It's an opportunity
for the two of us to get to know each other. Just bring a
topic you want to work on—a problem or challenge or "stuck"
place. We'll talk about it and look for solutions to get you
past it. You can also ask any questions you may have—I
want to be sure you have all the information you're looking
for.
At the end of the session, if I feel we're a good match and
that I can help you reach your goals, I'll ask whether you'd
like to hire me as your coach. If that suits you, then we'll
set up a time for ongoing coaching.
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Q. How do I contact you?
A. Feel free to email
or call me at (888) 926-2244. I'd be happy to answer any questions
or set up a free trial session of coaching for you. If you're
outside the U.S., email
me and we'll arrange an alternative phone number.
Invest in yourself—hire a life coach.
