Life Purpose Coaching Q&A
Q - How does coaching work?
A - Coaching is a collaborative relationship between the coachee (the individual being coached) and the coach. Coaching is a relatively new helping profession that is built upon the best research and practices in psychology, business, philosophy, spirituality, and success principles. In a life-purpose coaching relationship, the coachee and coach work together to help the coachee identify and clarify his/her reason for being; the purpose of the individual's life. This is achieved through an in-depth look at the individual's interests, personality preferences, skills/knowledge/abilities, along with work on discerning the spiritual basis for the person's purpose. In other words, coaching enables the coachee to identify his/her purpose through an intense review of his/her mind, body, and spirit.
Q - What do coaches and their clients work on?
A - The coach and client may work on any issues that are important to the coachee. This could include life-purpose, career, family...virtually any area of life. It is important to understand that the coach is not a mental health professional. The coach will not act as a therapist and may suggest an appropriate mental health professional if appropriate.
Q - How does the coach do this?
A - Coaching is delivered through regular (usually weekly) one-on-one sessions between the coach and the client. These sessions can be delivered in person and are equally as effective when done over the telephone. Therefore, it is not critical that a client locate a coach in their own geographic area since coaching can literally be done between two individuals across the continent using the telephone. In the coaching sessions, the coach will help the client identify an agenda and set goals for what the client wants to achieve. The coach will then help the client design the plan to achieve the goals and will offer support, expertise, strategies, and will hold the client accountable to achieve the goals.
Q - How do I choose a coach?
A - The right coach brings out your very best. To find the right coach for you, you should ask: 1) Is the coach qualified (does he/she have experience and education in helping people achieve their goals through coaching)? 2) Do I feel good and feel motivated to do my best when I'm with this coach (to find out, ask the coach for a complimentary session prior to beginning the coaching relationship) and 3) Will this coach keep up with me and stay engaged with me as I grow?
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What is Coaching?
Coaching is a catalyzing relationship between two individuals which facilitates great performance. The coach comes to the relationship not as a subject matter expert but rather as an expert at helping the coaching client identify and clarify his/her goals (or life purpose), create a plan to meet those goals, remove barriers from attaining the life vision, and holding the client accountable for making it happen.
Coaching is not therapy. Therapy generally focuses on the past (for example, what in the past caused the situation today). Coaching focuses on the present and the future. The coach is not in the business of therapy; rather, the business of helping the client "Live and Work on Purpose".
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Bradley Davidson, MS, SPHR
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My Vision
A world in which every individual joyfully lives their fullest, most authentic, spirit-driven life purpose.
My Mission
To help individuals discover, discern, clarify, and live their live's true purpose through coaching and supporting their success.
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Authenticity
Honesty
Accountability
Compassion
Integrity
Spirituality
Commitment
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