Since the end of 2003, I have had the privilege of coaching hundreds of individuals from all walks of life in helping them choose, advance and change careers, start and develop businesses and navigate their paths in life. This experience - amounting to over 6000 hours of personal coaching – has been my great passion and has taught me one invaluable learning: that we all live and thrive much better when we have someone supporting us.

Who needs and can flourish working with a professional life coach?
Recently, I recalled a phrase that I resonated with some 21 years ago, before I embarked on my career as a life and business coach. That was thousands of coaching hours and hundreds of clients ago, I remember when I first had this insight, this “Aha moment”: we ALL need a coach in life! For some reason, with all the focus on learning more, branding, specializing and expanding, this simple phrase dropped out of my mind. But it never dropped out of my heart and mind!
There have always been “life coaches” in the world, of course they didn’t call themselves as such, no one studied “that field”, but their value was always solid, vital and often transformational. In today’s world, the life coaching profession has taken hold, not always sufficiently professional guarded and communicated, but in my opinion, the need is greater and more acute than ever. We are living in a world of increasing complexity, confusion and conflict, which all invite us to take heed to what is REALLY important to us and what we can and should let go of. It is a world that challenges our values, upsets our balance, trespasses our boundaries and often forgets how and when to support us when the going gets rough and overwhelming.
I am well aware that most people will never know what a life coach is and does, probably don’t think they would ever need such a service, especially if they would need to pay for it. But tell me, who doesn’t need at times- or perhaps all throughout- a person who is fit, trained and experienced to:
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Listen discretely and without judgement
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Ask the questions that will challenge us and invite curiosity and creativity
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Help us with our never-ending decisions in life
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Be there to help us set goals, plans and accountability
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Support us when we fall and brainstorm as we move forward
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Stand with us we when we are facing life and adversity
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Celebrate our wins and come back after our losses
A professional life coach is a person who brings with him/her:
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Life experience, skills, education and the ability to learn
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A high level of empathy and a personality which expresses authentic caring
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Professional experience as a huge resource well for the benefit of others
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A deep respect and willingness to stress process and not just quick solutions
So often in life we find ourselves having to respond to life, to make difficult decisions and to initiate and persevere challenging changes.
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Who doesn’t do better when they are not alone, but supported and encouraged?
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Who amongst us doesn’t do better when somebody is there to show us our blind-spots, see new perspectives and help us sort threw the “muddle” that comes upon us every so often?
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Who does not feel a lack of self-confidence at times, and when there is a “thinking and listening partner” there for them, the confidence and excitement returns to our veins?
The Life Coach in our lives has a very definitive role to play, it is really quite simple. It is only for us to decide when the timing is right and who is that person that we invite to “team up” with us for this next leg of the journey, to navigate the way to the next level.
Who needs a life coach? I do, you probably do, in fact, I think we all do.
We are not meant to do it all alone. Two works way better, safer and sounder than one.
Flexible Coaching Programs
I am pleased to offer a number of flexible and short-term coaching frameworks, to be tailored to what you feel calls out to you and what you believe would create the most impact for you:



“Fine-Tuning the Compass” (1-2 sessions): for those approaching retirement, or already living as such; for those who seek to clarify direction and are looking for that gentle “push” in the right direction at this time.
“Coaching for Key Question/Dilemma” (1-4 sessions): for those who seek a sounding board, mirror or brainstorm to “hear ourselves” to appreciate our wisdom and the meaning we are grappling with.
“Life Story Interview” (1-2 sessions): for those of you who might be attracted to a fascinating, fun and unique way to be interviewed about your life, a way to appreciate those key moments of meaning that will forever be part of your unique life story!
“Partnership on the Path” (4 sessions each series, extended as long as you wish): for those who resonate with the idea of having an experienced, caring life coach by their side- as a partner on the path with no pre-determined deadlines. This option that can make a huge difference for those of us who flourish best in a long-term partnership.
Much more available, drop me a line and we will set up something tailored specifically for your needs, who you are and where do you want to be in your life! See link for "Meaning-based coaching".
