Life Coaching FAQ

What is Coaching?

The International Coaching Federation has the following definition:-

‘Coaching is an ongoing partnership that helps clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance and enhance their quality of life.’

Is coaching like counselling?

No, coaching is not a therapy. Therapy often addresses a dysfunction of some description and unresolved issues from the past, whereas coaching enables a functional person to move forward and achieve greater success and reach their true potential.

Coaching is future focused, action oriented and supports the client in moving toward their goals.

Coaching is the solid use of tools and techniques to help the client reach their full potential. It involves focused discussions to aid your understanding of yourself and your life and to develop your goals and milestones and an action plan to take the necessary steps to increase your performance and get the results that you want.

Will Life Coaching fix my problems?

No, Life Coaching is a relationship between the client and the coach, in which the coach acts as a facilitator for the client to enable them to understand themselves better and find their own answers and solutions. When the client does find their own way, they then take ownership and responsibility for their actions that lead them to the results they are seeking.

Is coaching like mentoring in which I can get the advice that I need?

The Coach does not give advice. We raise your own awareness of your capabilities and base our processes on the assumption that the client is naturally capable of achieving better results.

However, we may offer you suggestions at times for your consideration should your progress be faltering or you feel stuck.

If The Coach does have a background or expertise in a particular area than they may provide occasional consultative advice during the coaching program. This is usually the case in a business or executive coaching program.

Does coaching take a lot of time?

A typical coaching session takes around 1 hour and usually involves approximately 6 sessions depending on what you wish to achieve and the type of program you want to follow. Sessions usually take place weekly or fortnightly.

These sessions can be conducted over the phone, in person, by e-mail or skype. You book an allotted time to contact me and we take it from there. Some people prefer face to face, but the other methods used are equally valuable and sometimes preferable to the time poor.

You offer a free initial consultation, what happens at that?

This usually takes approximately 30 minutes and it is a great chance to get to know each other in a relaxed, friendly and confidential environment.

There will be a client information form that I will complete by asking you some questions.

We will look at the issues, changes and challenges that you are concerned with.

I’ll explain the way that my coaching style can help you to achieve the changes you desire.

All of this is designed to help you to decide whether coaching is right for you, or indeed if you feel that I am the right person to help you to move forward in your life.

Finally we will conclude with me asking if you would like to work with me.

So, it’s as simple as that, nothing to lose.

How much does coaching cost?

The coaching investment fees are £65 per session.

Discounts are available for prepaid sessions and some block programs.

This is excellent value for money when you achieve the changes that you want in your life.

How do I pay?

My clients pay by cash or cheque.

Some business clients prefer to pay via their company invoicing system.

Are there any guarantees?

Guarantees are not usually available in coaching.

However, I will give you a full payment refund at the end of your first coaching session if you do not wish to continue with the remainder of your program. How’s that for a guarantee?

What are the benefits of telephone coaching?

Telephone coaching is very convenient and time efficient, as there is no need to travel to a meeting place. It is incredibly powerful because it offers the client a unique blend of intimacy with the coach whilst remaining anonymous. This blend often helps the client to feel comfortable and more able to discuss some personal issues than at a face – to – face session.

What does it feel like to be coached?

Coaching sessions are exciting and dynamic and challenging all at the same time and they will have a positive inspiring and motivational effect on you from the very start.

They are safe, confidential and very supportive.

You may find that it is difficult talking about yourself and your life’s circumstances at times, but you will understand your life and situations with more clarity by the end of the first session.

Is it confidential?

Yes, completely confidential, no information is disclosed to anyone in any way shape or form.

Any contact information is only used by me with your permission and is never passed on to anyone else.

What are your qualifications, credentials and experience?

I have spent 20 years coaching individuals and groups in their life, work and business performance improvement.

I have been a business best practice coach and trainer during most of this time and have worked all over the world as an international trouble shooter for failing business ventures.

I am a professionally qualified coach and a member of The International Coaching Federation.

I am a professionally qualified Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner through The American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

I am a professionally qualified clinical, therapeutic and analytical hypnotherapist and I am a member of The International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts.

I am a registered hypnotherapist with The General Hypnotherapy Register.

I hold full professional indemnity insurance with Towergate.

Why do your testimonials not show the full name of the person?

Coaching is very confidential by nature and many of my clients wish to pass on their experiences of working with me whilst remaining anonymous.

When can I be coached?

RIGHT NOW! you can contact me for your free initial consultation and we can fit your program into our schedules.

How do I know if coaching is right for me?

If you are ready to make beneficial improvements to your life or work then coaching can be a massive benefit to helping you do things differently and more effectively. It can help you overcome those limiting beliefs and aid you to a more positive belief about yourself and your abilities.

How do YOU know what I should do with my life?

I don’t, but I do know that I can help you to do your best, to make things happen and to help you to make those important changes that you so desire in order to get the results you want. It’s not magic, the magic is in you.

I will give you my 100% commitment to your success.
I will be your support structure throughout the program.
I will give you additional support between sessions through a limited number of free e-mails.
I will constantly inspire, challenge and motivate you along the way.
I will give you a completely confidential service.
I will provide you with creative ideas for overcoming your procrastination and helping you to move forward or maintain momentum.
I will believe in you even when you don’t.

CHANGE YOUR LIFE NOW!

Contact Ian at Change Matters

Call now to book your free initial consultation where we can discuss the types program available and you can ask any questions you may have in a relaxed, friendly and confidential environment.

Call can me on 07780 118542

E-mail me on ian@changematters.co.uk