Q: What is the difference between coaching and psychotherapy?
A: Traditional psychotherapy tends to focus on finding out what went wrong in a person’s past and why. Therapists diagnose and help resolve psychological problems. Coaches are partners; motivators and cheerleaders who help their clients define and achieve personal and professional goals faster and with more ease than would be possible otherwise.
Q: What happens in coaching?
A: The coach asks a series of questions designed to clarify your goals and dreams, and helps you create action plans and break them down into achievable steps. Moving through this process, the coach provides you with structure, support and feedback. Accomplishment is attained as you increase your level of awareness and accountability.
Q: What is business coaching?
A: Business coaching addresses such issues as co-worker relationships, team building, entrepreneurship and motivation. Successful business coaches are skilled at guiding people through all kinds of career transitions, including starting a new business.
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Q: What tools do coaches use?
A: Coaches challenge clients with powerful questions such as, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” They make requests that you take action after identifying things that are important to you. They hold you accountable for taking actions you commit to. Most of all, they provide an atmosphere of support and confidence which allows you to thrive.
Q: My work and my life are demanding and I want to find ways to handle the increasing complexity. How can coaching help?
A: It may be that in order to achieve balance, you need to develop new skills. With the guidance of a coach, you can feel confident as you seek and find creative ways to manage your time and energy.
Q: How much time does it take to get results?
A: Coaching is a process that builds on accomplishments. Celebrating each accomplishment moves you even further toward greater goals. As you attain each one, you see that the next, more challenging goal is achievable. The process continues as long as it remains exciting and fulfilling.
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