Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between coaching, therapy and mentoring?
Coaching in primarily future focused- reaching your goals! Therapists tend to assist moving from dysfunctional to functional, while coaching moves a client from functional to optimal. Therapists also will develop interventions based on diagnosis. Coaches believe the client's answers come from within, and therefore allow the client to chart the course of their own journey. As much as this might sound doubtful, my clients have learned that only through the co-creation of reflection of their own experiences, intelligence and energy can they reach their goals. Mentoring is when someone more senior imparts knowledge based on their experiences.
It is important to have questions answered before you start working with a coach. These are some of the most frequently asked questions. However, if you have any other ones, please feel free to reach out.
So, My coach does not give me advice? What if I get stuck?
Great coaches ask insightful and powerful questions that assist their clients think through their own blocks. However, coaches can provide information that is helpful for clients to attain their goals. I do not give advice per say, because what has worked for me, even if it was the exact same situation might not work for my client, so my advice is only good for me. I can and will however provide them information if the need to think through the situation a different way.
How long is a coaching engagement?
It largely depends on what the clients wants to work on and how often they want to meet. My coaching engagements start with a minimum of three months as their coach to assess the current situation and lay out the desired outcomes to reach their goals.
My company is sponsoring my coaching engagement, is it truly confidential?
The coaching process between a coach and a client is completely confidential. We cannot get to the best outcomes unless there are high levels of trust between myself and my client. I also follow the ethical guidelines of the International Coaching Federation, and as a Industrial Organizational Psychologist the American Association of Psychologist which prohibit me from sharing information. A company sponsor can share what goals they might want for their client, and you are free to share information with them directly, however our conversations are confidential.
What types of assessments are used in coaching?
It largely depends on the goals of the client. I will review the goals with you individually and select the best assessment for your needs. The most widely used are a 360- degree which allows you to see yourself as others see you. At the beginning of a coaching engagement, I will also have you take two initial assessments. One is to help me understand you coaching readiness, the other is to help us gauge your progress.
How do I decide which service is right for me?
If you live outside the Orlando, FL area then 1:1 coaching or Group coaching is best for you. I work virtually all the time with clients around the world at times that suit their need. If you are in the Orlando, Fl area or traveling here and want a one of a kind equine coaching experience this could be for you. This experience is helpful to release any blocks you might have which you are unaware of and especially helpful in areas of communication, leadership presence, and confidence.
If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out