Coaching
Why Coaching
There are lots of choices on how to get "unstuck" and to help you realize your fullest potential, but how do you know which type of service is best for you?
Coaching vs. Therapy
Both psychotherapy and coaching use knowledge of human behavior, motivation and behavioral change, and interactive techniques. The major differences are in the goals, focus, and level of professional responsibility.
Psychotherapy explores where you are now in relation to current and past experiences and helps you work on resolving and healing from old stuff so you can get on with the business of being your best self in the present and future.
Coaching focuses on where you are now and where you want to be, assuming you are well-equipped with everything you need to become your best self.
In coaching, the work is typically very goal oriented and will have specific, measurable markers to indicate progress. Therapy may also be goal-oriented, but the objectives will be more focused on developing deeper insights.
If you have an emotional or mental health challenge (like anxiety, depression, OCD, or post-traumatic stress disorder) a psychotherapist will be able to help you in ways that a coach or transformation mentor simply can't. However, psychotherapists are also trained to help with the same issues as coaches; it isn't necessary to have a mental health problem to talk with a licensed therapist, but if you do have a mental health issue, a coach cannot help you with that.
If you don't have emotional or mental health challenges, but do have challenges overcoming obstacles, improving relationships, navigating challenging transitions (divorce, re-careering, dating), increasing life satisfaction, or excelling at a sport or vocation, a coach may be perfect for your needs.
Coaching With Brenda
As a career and life coach, I encourage and guide you through a range of professional and personal issues. As your coach, I can help you with specific professional projects, personal goals, and transitions. I will help you grow by analyzing your current situation, identifying limiting beliefs, obstacles, and other potential challenges, then collaborating with you to develop a custom plan of action to help you achieve the outcomes you desire.
How does coaching help?
Accountability:
Typically we will meet weekly via 50-minute scheduled video chats. These regularly scheduled calls create urgency and accountability to help you get more done than you might if left to your own devices. Think about it: if you're like me, when you work out with a personal trainer at the gym, you work much harder than on your own, right? My clients take bolder actions, set bigger goals, and think big picture when they work with me - and that helps propel them towards success on their goals!
Expertise:
As an experienced career and life coach and energy practitioner, I know how to help you set the right goals and structure your personal and professional life to achieve greater productivity with less effort. If you put in the work, you’ll achieve more in less time with my input on your side.
Delivery:
By virtue of my experience as a successful entrepreneur and Corporate America professional, I have the skills and know-how to use the language of motivational Interviewing to inspire your intrinsic (self) motivation. It doesn’t take brow-beating or nagging when you are working with me, but I won’t sugarcoat it. I will speak the truth, even when it's uncomfortable for you, and will help you tap into your deep, authentic self-motivation to change!
Speed:
Most people find that things start to happen very quickly after hiring me, but honestly, it's up to you: are you ready to do the work?
Who works with a career or life coach?
Career or life coaching is for everyone: entrepreneurs, executives, business leaders, high-performers, creatives, small business owners, professionals, managers, adult students, and domestic goddesses all reach their goals with the help of a career or life coach.
If there is a gap between where you are now and where you want to be, coaching can help you bridge that gap. I can help you bust through your limiting beliefs and challenge you to think bigger!
What would you work on with a coach?
Setting and achieving goals and objectives
Planning
Crushing blocks and fears
Work / life balance
Burnout
Decision making & strategizing
Improving communication
Refining relationships
Healthy boundaries
Using your voice and standing in your truth
Gaining vocational clarity
Attracting the love relationship you want
Getting un-stuck
Navigating life transitions
Starting or growing a business
Identifying core values and passions
Fulfilling personal and emotional needs
Getting organized
Time management
Becoming an empowering leader
Manifesting and attracting