Someone recently asked me if coaching “actually works.” The question isn’t if it works, but how it works best.
What is Coaching?
Coaching (Life, Executive, Business, Leadership, Career) is a structure between a professional Coach (preferably certified through an affiliated program of the International Coaching Federation) and a Client (you). Coaching sessions are based on the client’s goals and objectives and it is the coach’s job to listen, ask questions and dig into areas of interest and concern to help the client achieve their goals and objectives. The coach’s job is to actively listen to the motivation, challenges and blocks that can work for or against the client. The coach works with the client to create a plan to achieve goals and resolve the blocks.
What a Coach Isn’t…
A Consultant — Unlike a consultant, a coach isn’t going to give you a report and tell you how to live your life.
A Therapist — There are many overlaps as therapists are now adopting coaching practices. The key difference between therapy and coaching is therapy tends to focus on resolving past trauma and issues where a coach addresses past trends and works to launch you into your future dream life.
A Mentor — A mentor is there to tell you about their experiences and offer suggestions based on their path. A coach may have past knowledge, but will use them to sound board to customize your plan.
A Sports Coach — No whistles, play by play or sideline yelling for Life Coaches. Although a Life Coach may be your cheerleader, the plays are developed for the client and there is no winning or losing (seriously!)
What Can a Coach Do For You?
The Coach has one objective, to make sure you are successful in how you define success. The Coach can help you open up and see the patterns, limiting beliefs, assumptions and biases that have been holding you back. In that awareness, you can make proactive decisions that steer and guide you into the life you’ve always wanted.
Whether it’s getting a promotion, starting a new business, leading a new team or feeling more energized throughout your day, at Spitfire Coach we are all in when it comes to helping you exceed your wildest dreams.
The key is consistency. By working with a coach on a regular and consistent basis (minimum monthly), plans can be developed, tweaked and executed as needed. We are all about creating accountability for win-win environments of awesomeness!
Check out our testimonials to see the awesomeness our clients are up to.
So Does Coaching Work?
Yes, if you’re ready to invest the time, energy and money in yourself.
If you aren’t ready to be in 100%, a Coach can’t convince you to live your best life. We get it, this can be a big decision. You can take your time, but know that indecision is still a decision.
If you’re ready to live an Intentionally Awesome life, we’d love to talk to you about next steps.
