Life coaching concentrates on the person's present situation and seeks to guide them into a more desirable future, where Therapy aims to correct mental/clinical issues and chronic conditions that interfere with the person's life or physical health. Professional coaching provides an ongoing partnership between client and coach, aimed at helping the client generate positive and fulfilling changes to their personal and professional life.
Coaches help their clients to improve chosen personal domains, and enhance the overall quality of their life. Coaches are trained to listen, observe, and customize their support to the client's needs. Coaches seek to elicit solution and strategies from the client, using the client's creativity and resourcefulness. A coach's job is to provide support and accountability to enhance the skills, resources, and life quality of their client. Coaching address a variety of life aspects and interests, including personal, career, relationship, spiritual, among others.
Yes, you can. Coaching and therapy can be done simultaneously, and may be supporting each other. I recommend letting your therapist know that you intend to do so.
Although coaching is different from therapy, similar issues may be dealt with at both. You may give coaching a try to resolve your issues, and decide to proceed based on the results you see for yourself. It is always important to find the right coach for yourself just as is it to find the right therapist.
At this time coaching sessions are not eligible for medical insurance coverage. Focus Coaching offers a number of payment options to suit your needs.
Every person is unique, and so is their situation. I tailor each coaching program to the individual needs of the coaching client. Some programs consist of a fifty minutes session conducted once a week. Others take different forms in both length and frequency, depending on the needs and capabilities of the client.
Yes, you may. Couples’ coaching is common and is encouraged when the situation merits. You could raise this question with your coach, and together decide on the best course of action. This, of course, requires the cooperation of your significant other.
Absolutely. Coaching sessions may be conducted by using any effective means of communication. Many of my sessions are conducted over the phone, Skype, or Zoom. The goal is to have clear and effective communication in a medium that is comfortable for both client and coach.
The ICF (International Coach Federation) is the governing global organization for professional coaches. ICF is dedicated to the advancement of the art of coaching. It is dedicated to the advancement of the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. I am a member of the ICF, and hold an ACC certification (Associate Certified Coach) from it. I am also an active member of the ICF-Nebraska, the local ICF affiliate, and have been a member of its board since 2014.

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