Things you might want to know . . .

Q. What is coaching?

A. More and more people worldwide are being coached. The coach and client have powerful conversations entirely about the client’s goals, aspirations and challenges. It’s a professional and dynamic relationship based on trust, openness and confidentiality.

Q. Who can benefit?

A. In a word, anyone.

• Anyone who wants focussed support to clarify their future and how to get started
• Anyone who is feeling stuck, frustrated or dissatisfied
• Anyone who wants company on their particular challenge
• Anyone who has read all the books and now wants to do it
• Anyone who is big enough to be accountable for their commitments to others; and most important, for their commitments to themselves.

Q. What will one-on-one coaching give you?

A. I guarantee you:

• Time and space to talk and reflect
• Help to get very clear on the future you want
• Encouragement to tackle things that have been getting in your way
• Lots of exercises, tips and models to help make the whole thing fun
• Shared accountability, with you, for actions you commit to
• Ongoing support to keep you on track.

Q. What are the likely outcomes of working with a coach?

A. Sure, everyone is different. But here’s a start:

• Quick runs on the board, whatever your game
• A clear view of what is really going on in your life
• Less time wasted on your old bad habits
• A way of thinking and being that allows you to deal with future challenges proactively
• More time spent doing what YOU want (sure, it’s selfish and I recommend it!)
• Less time spent moaning about things which annoy you
• Permission to be big in your own life
• The joy of taking more responsibility for YOU.

Q. How will we create that?

A. We will

• Build a professional relationship based on trust, confidentiality, and real acknowledgement of YOU.
• Meet regularly either face to face or by telephone.
• Get very clear on what you want to focus on. No worries if you are unsure about this at the moment, I will help you achieve that clarity.
• Talk lots, mostly you. I will listen and ask questions to help you think about things a bit differently.
• Discuss actions to get you closer to where you want to be. You’ll then have my support to act on them.
• Work out how fast you want to go. Chances are we’ll focus on some of the little things first - sometimes they get in the way of the bigger stuff
• Probably work to upgrade the software in your head! That way you can chuck out all the stuff past its use-by date. More painless than it sounds, and it makes for smarter talking and doing.
• Very likely have some fun!

Q. How long will it take?

A. To which I can only answer, how big is the challenge?
Everyone learns loads in the first couple of months. For some, that is enough - they are ready to fly alone. For others, two months just shows what is really possible and we work together for longer. Each person is different.

What I do know for sure is that you will be delighted at the insights you will have within the first month. Your awareness will increase. You will see the world, and your part in it, through clearer lenses. You will be encouraged to go out and put your new skills into practice.

Take it a month at a time. I will not ask you to sign up for several months in advance. You can decide how long you want to continue working with me when you are ready.

One thing. Please give me a month's notice when you plan to finish. That way we will have some time for you to develop strategies to retain your skills and focus, in effect becoming your own coach.

Q. What will it cost?

A. For one-on-one coaching, between $650 and $950 (excl gst), per month. It depends on your particular needs, the frequency of our appointments, and whether we meet face to face or by phone.

NEW in 2006 is my BEST YEAR EVER one-on-one personal coaching programme with a very special price.  Click here for details.

Q. Is there a money-back guarantee?

A. Yes indeed. If you are not happy at the end of the first month, I will refund your payment in full.

Q. What do you need to know about my coaching style ?

A. I have 3 GOLDEN RULES for everyone I coach. They’re things I ask you NOT to bring to our sessions - they simply get in the way.

1. No self beat-ups. You will likely have done more than enough of this already, so lighten your load, and dump it.
2. No struggles. It is possible to live without struggles. Stretching ~ YES, struggles ~ NO. 
3. No failures. I will encourage you to see "failures" as chances to learn. We will take a new look at stuff and find out what it tells you. A different perspective changes everything.