Life Coaching FAQs
Unlock Your Potential
As Transformational Life Coach, I partner with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
What is Life Coaching?
Life coaching is a non-critical, non-judgmental, and confidential professional relationship between a coach and client. It's an honest, inspiring, and empowering partnership that takes individuals from where they are now and supports them in moving forward to attain their self-chosen goals.
The Coaching Process
Life coaching focuses on the client's needs, and the actions that arise from a session are for the client to perform. The coaching relationship is a highly effective means of unlocking the potential of the individual to maximize their performance.
What Coaching is Not
Coaching is not about fixing. It's about encouraging clients to grow from where they are and achieve all they can. As the saying goes, "There are two ways humans grow - through pain and insight." As your coach, I'll help you choose the insightful pathway.
Distinctions Between Coaching and Other Support Professionals
It's essential to understand the differences between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy, and other support professionals. While coaching focuses on the future, counseling typically explores the past. If you're unsure about the best support for your current situation, I've gathered local resources and created a reference page for appropriate referrals.
My Areas of Focus
As a life coach, I operate from an ethical standpoint, upholding honesty, sensitivity, integrity, and confidentiality. I abide by the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Values.
My areas of focus include:
Breakthroughs, transformations, personal growth and development, helping individuals begin their journey to self-discovery, purpose, balance and fulfillment.
Get Started Today
If you're ready to unlock your potential and achieve your goals, contact me to schedule a coaching session. I offer face-to-face and virtual sessions to accommodate your needs.
Contact Information
Phone: +61(0)409 421 345
Email: sp@ploom.com.au
Book in a FREE 15mins Clarity call to discuss you and your challenges.
Email: sp@ploom.com.au
Book in a FREE 15mins Clarity call to discuss you and your challenges.
Common Myths About Life Coaching
Myth 1: Life Coaching is Only for Broken or Troubled People
Reality: Life coaching is for anyone who wants to improve their life, achieve their goals, and become the best version of themselves.
Myth 2: Life Coaches are Therapists or Counsellors
Reality: While life coaches may share some similarities with therapists or counsellors, our focus is on helping clients achieve specific goals and outcomes, rather than treating mental health issues.
Myth 3: Life Coaching is a Quick Fix
Reality: Life coaching is a process that requires commitment, effort, and dedication. While you may experience breakthroughs and insights, lasting change takes time and work.
Myth 4: Life Coaches Will Tell You What to Do
Reality: A good life coach will empower you to make your own decisions and take ownership of your life. We'll guide and support you, but ultimately, you're in charge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Life Coaching
Q: What Can I Expect from a Life Coaching Session?
A: In a life coaching session, you can expect to:
- Set clear goals and outcomes
- Explore your values, strengths, and passions
- Identify and overcome obstacles and challenges
- Develop a personalized plan to achieve your goals
- Receive support, guidance, and accountability
Q: How Long Are Life Coaching Sessions?
A: Life coaching sessions typically last 45-60 minutes, depending on the breakthrough and emotions uncovered in the session and client's needs.
Q: How Often Do I Need to Have Life Coaching Sessions?
A: The frequency of life coaching sessions varies depending on the client's goals and needs. Some clients prefer weekly or bi-weekly sessions to plan through short term, medium and long term goals, while others prefer monthly sessions and accountability check-ins.
A. When you start having breakthroughs and your awareness expands you will be succeeding and find momentum to which more topics will come up. It is up to you how fast and slow that momentum is.
Q: Is Life Coaching Confidential?
A: Yes, life coaching is a confidential process. As a life coach, I am committed to maintaining the confidentiality and trust of my clients.
Q: Can I Get Life Coaching Online or Over the Phone?
A: Yes, many life coaches, including myself, offer online or phone coaching sessions. This can be a convenient option for clients who prefer the flexibility of remote coaching or have busy schedules.
Q: How Do I Know If Life Coaching is Right for Me?
A: If you're considering life coaching, ask yourself:
- Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your life or career?
- Do you have goals or dreams that you're struggling to achieve?
- Are you looking for support and guidance to help you navigate life's challenges?
- Are you willing to take action and make changes to improve your life?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, life coaching might be right for you.
Q: What's the Difference Between Life Coaching and Mentoring?
A: Life coaching focuses on helping clients achieve specific goals and outcomes, while mentoring typically involves guidance and support from someone with expertise or experience in a particular area. Mentoring often involves sharing knowledge, providing direction, and offering advice, whereas life coaching empowers clients to discover their own solutions and take ownership of their decisions.