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Gaz · 10-08-2009, 09:28 AM

I've been procrastinating (probably my most popular past-time) putting this post up for various reasons, but I finally decided to take the plunge.

I am in the process of looking for a coach and am looking for recommendations.

A bit about why I;m looking for a coach may help. I find myself very unfocused. I know I'm not doing what I want to be doing and I have, depending on the area, vague to fairly solid ideas of what I want to be doing and some idea of how to get there. However, I don't seem to be making any progress. I have been complaining and performing minor attempts at getting to where I want to be for the last year give or take, and yet I am no closer to achieving anything on my list. In fact in some areas I am further behind than I was 12 months ago.

I seem to have a lot of ideas, but a severe lack of follow through. Partly caused by a lack of focus, in that I never dedicate enough time to an idea to see it to completion.

The other thing is I would really like to have e-mail/IM support as well as telephone coaching.

If any of you have any advice/recommendations I would really like to hear them.

Thanks

spirit4711 · 10-08-2009, 10:43 AM

Do you want to meet your coach (often)? Then it's handy to look in your neighborhood.

Many coaches offer a first sesion free or low-price, to see if you and the coach match.

carenkh · 10-08-2009, 12:38 PM

I can personally vouch for Angela (from these forums), for breakthrough sessions that will help you see where you're stuck. I know she has honed her craft since I worked with her; I'm not sure if she would say that what she does is coaching - but boy, it helped me!!

I am working with a life coach here. Working with her has really helped me clarify my vision, and how to implement it - AND take those steps to implement it! I can see her "live", but I know she does phone coaching around the world.

Christine Kane offers a type of coaching as well. I've attended retreats with her - she's VERY helpful in helping you find your own vision for your life.

Thekla · 10-08-2009, 03:20 PM

I offer time management coaching. Creating solid, actionable plans for your projects and systems to manage your time might go a long way to manifesting the focus you are looking for. I do offer email support between telephone coaching sessions, as well as providing clients with a shared Google Docs that we use to track their projects and actions.

Check out my website for info and drop me a note if you are interested.

All the best,
Thekla

10-08-2009, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gaz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 158	Looking for a life coach I've been procrastinating (probably my most popular past-time) putting this post up for various reasons, but I finally decided to take the plunge. I am in the process of looking for a coach and am looking for recommendations. A bit about why I;m looking for a coach may help. I find myself very unfocused. I know I'm not doing what I want to be doing and I have, depending on the area, vague to fairly solid ideas of what I want to be doing and some idea of how to get there. However, I don't seem to be making any progress. I have been complaining and performing minor attempts at getting to where I want to be for the last year give or take, and yet I am no closer to achieving anything on my list. In fact in some areas I am further behind than I was 12 months ago. I seem to have a lot of ideas, but a severe lack of follow through. Partly caused by a lack of focus, in that I never dedicate enough time to an idea to see it to completion. The other thing is I would really like to have e-mail/IM support as well as telephone coaching. If any of you have any advice/recommendations I would really like to hear them. Thanks

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10-08-2009, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
spirit4711 Family Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nong Seng Posts: 3,975	Do you want to meet your coach (often)? Then it's handy to look in your neighborhood. Many coaches offer a first sesion free or low-price, to see if you and the coach match.

10-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
carenkh Family Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,800	I can personally vouch for Angela (from these forums), for breakthrough sessions that will help you see where you're stuck. I know she has honed her craft since I worked with her; I'm not sure if she would say that what she does is coaching - but boy, it helped me!! I am working with a life coach here. Working with her has really helped me clarify my vision, and how to implement it - AND take those steps to implement it! I can see her "live", but I know she does phone coaching around the world. Christine Kane offers a type of coaching as well. I've attended retreats with her - she's VERY helpful in helping you find your own vision for your life.

10-08-2009, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thekla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 115	I offer time management coaching. Creating solid, actionable plans for your projects and systems to manage your time might go a long way to manifesting the focus you are looking for. I do offer email support between telephone coaching sessions, as well as providing clients with a shared Google Docs that we use to track their projects and actions. Check out my website for info and drop me a note if you are interested. All the best, Thekla

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