A Coach can help you achieve your goals more quickly, through action planning, skill development and honest feedback.
An effective coach-client partnership is based on open communication and built on trust and the exchange of ideas.
A few of the areas in which I am uniquely qualified to guide my clients to successful outcomes.
Honestly, I’m surprised that it works! I always thought coaching would only be effective if labor intensive. Or, if not, that maybe it was all fluff and didn’t really work at all – just offering a momentary good feeling. I’m surprised that my brain responds to the rationale of just talking it out. … I am glad that I have gotten the to share problems in my life in a warm and trusted situation. I have friends and family that I could never tell these things to. [When I first started the process], I felt stuck. I was not unsure about what I wanted in my life at all, but just felt that I was being encumbered with circumstances that were hindering me from getting there. With wise listening and gentle steering, Linda can help you to see past the roadblocks in your journey. She doesn’t tell you what to do or think, but she helps you clarify your own vision. Afterwards, you realize that she was giving you the keys to unlock the doors and move forward. She comes across as a trusted friend who understands and cares. That makes all the difference, because it helps you become more vulnerable so you can be honest with yourself. … I’ve been on a journey of realizing I’m stronger than I thought I was.
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