Life Coaching
"You Can't Hit A Target If You Don't Aim."
What do successful executives, presidential candidates, olympic gold medalists and Tiger Woods all have in common? A Coach! How about you?
The craft of coaching uses a variety of skills: active listening, powerful questioning, direct communication and designing action plans—just to name a few. For the most part, favorable results are yours to have, but it takes making the decision to get the results you desire.
For many people, working with a Life Coach is a life changing experience--I know this to be true because I too have been coached! Your perception is often illuminated, goals are clarified and barriers are crushed. The value of working with a Life Coach or Personal Coach is that she/he hears you, asks thought provoking questions, adds objective feedback, makes observations and supports you in developing a strategy to move forward toward your goals.
For a Christian, there is a different perspective in life missions, ethics, relationships and the decision making process because such things are laced with prayer and seeking the guidance of the Lord. Remember, "If you want favor with both God and man and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success!" (Proverbs 3:4-5, TLB)
There is an underlying trust that can only be shared with a Coach who brings integrity, faith, ethics, balance and confidentiality to the coaching process. A Christian Coach walks alongside you providing all that you perceive God wants you to be, do, and become.
Coach Tamara recognizes the power of emotion as a driving force to make or not make decisions. At times, poor, permanent decisions are made from run-away emotions. Emotions can free a person or cause them to shut down.
Effective Coaching brings with it a deep understanding of the power of emotion and when the Coach and you work together to help navigate through some of these emotions that naturally pop up when striving for or reaching your goal(s) you will feel more confident, be clearer in thought and ultimately achieve the results you want!
God's word reminds us that "We're given a spirit of love, power and a sound mind!" (2Tim 1:7, KJV)
This Coaching approach is a compilation of guidelines set forth by national coaching programs, Christian Coaches Community, scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
You Have More Power Than You Think!
“Single” Coaching Sessions:
Some coaching clients choose single sessions because they have enjoyed an introductory session and want additional coaching, but are not yet ready or able to commit to ongoing monthly sessions. Single sessions are scheduled on a space available basis whereas ongoing monthly clients have an advanced, reserved space on the calendar.
Single sessions can be an effective method to find your way through an obstacle, evaluate and make an important decision, maintain momentum and accountability, and create an alternative coaching plan for you.
Some coaching clients, after being coached for three months or more, will choose to engage in “maintenance” sessions on a regular basis but less than three times per month. Single sessions can be particularly effective in these instances.
"On-going" Coaching Sessions:
If you are serious about making the changes you’ve been thinking about for months, or even years, then engaging in ongoing coaching sessions as a preferred client is a sound and wise investment. I recommend a minimum of three months of coaching to create sustained change and achieve set goals. Preferred clients engage in three, scheduled 50-minute coaching sessions per month.
In addition, you are entitled to (5) “Snapshot” sessions – that is, (5) 10-minute phone sessions to address specific challenges, questions or opportunities that arise between sessions or your choice of (10) e-mail sessions as an alternative option. Whichever format is the best fit for you; that's the one we will use.
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