Life coaching is generally not what I'll be doing. I probably shouldn't use the word coaching because it's a bad metaphor, and I won't be using the same strategies that other coaches use. You could hire a life coach for 1/10th the price. That would normally involve multiple sessions over a long period of time -- often months.
My intention is to assist people who want help achieving a breakthrough in some area, meaning that I'm helping to devise practical solutions and in some cases even assist in the implementation details.
The idea here is to pick a problem, get it solved, and move on, not to create a long-term dependency relationship.
We all need help solving problems from time to time, and we can consult with others without giving away our power. I hired a raw food coach to help me transition to a raw food diet. It was only one phone call, not a long-term coaching relationship. He gave me some practical insights and solutions that proved very helpful. It was worthwhile to have the benefit of his years of experience as a raw foodist to guide me past the pitfalls.
|