What is Co-Active Coaching?
Co-Active Coaching is an opportunity for both client and coach to work together for the common goal of creating the life or professional improvements that the client desires. This is a client centered, professional relationship that enables clear goal setting, opportunities to explore perspectives, elimination of obstacles and the means to find that joyful place in which you would love to live and work.
Is Coaching Therapy?
No, coaching is not therapy, although it is often therapeutic. The focus of Coaching is on the present factors of a client's life and their future goals. It is not an arena to solve past problems or emotional trauma. Coaches regularly refer clients to other professionals for issues that are better suited to a therapeutic relationship.
What are some reasons people hire a coach?
To discover their "vision" for their lives and how to live it
To find new ways to get what they want out of life...to follow their dreams
To build their future by changing old habits that kept them "stuck"
To clarify values and what's really important to them
To identify their "gifts" and learn to use them to better serve themselves and others
To develop "awareness" and learn to use it to better appreciate the wonders of life
To claim their leadership abilities more fully
To become more aware and in control of their impact on others
To more fully claim and utilize one’s unique gifts/strengths
To be more positive and effective in their personal and professional relationships
To live their lives more fully by finding ways to balance work and free time
What can I expect from you as my coach?
To hold all that you share in strict confidence
To fully support you and your vision
To listen without judgment
To encourage and champion you as you follow your dreams
To challenge you when you need it
To make honest observations when you get off track
To be with you, wholeheartedly, as you travel the "road" of personal and professional growth
To remind you of who you are and the natural gifts you posses
What is a typical session like?
A typical session, which is usually done by phone, is centered on the client's agenda. This is directed by the client and guided by the coach in a way that will best serve the client's needs. You can expect powerful and creative questions that will help you to clarify your focus and vision. The coach will hold you accountable and support you as you move toward attaining your goals.
How is Coaching done?
Personal Coaching can be done in person or by phone in four, weekly, 1/2 hour sessions per month. Since Coaching is based on the client's action and accountability, it is not an arena for advice giving or direction by the coach. The agenda is always the client's. Professional or Leadership Coaching can be done individually or in small groups in a workshop setting, customized to meet the needs of the clients.
Will you share specifics of our coaching with my employer?
No! Any information discussed between coach and client is always held 100% confidential. Before Professional Coaching begins, an agreement is made between coach, client and employer regarding confidentiality, the number and frequency of coaching appointments and timing for a general review of progress. It is mandatory that the client be part of this discussion as well as any follow-up reports. Ultimately, specifics of the coaching progress are only made with the client’s consent.
Do you specialize?
Although we enjoy working with a wide variety of clients of varied backgrounds and ages, we find the most natural connection with the creative, spiritual minded client. All that is needed for any potential client to have success with coaching, whether personal or professional, is the desire to “be their best” and a willingness to be open to learning through self discovery.
How do I get started?
Call us at 570-723-1020 for a complimentary 1/2 hour sample session. If there is mutual chemistry and if you desire to continue, we can then schedule follow-up sessions. It is in the client's best interest to set a minimum three-month goal for enabling positive changes to develop. | 
