Question 1

What is coaching?

Accepted Answer

In simple terms, coaching is a professional partnership that maximizes human potential. Similar to how personal trainers are employed to help people get physically healthier and in shape, coaches are employed to help people reach specific personal or professional goals.

Question 2

What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is not mentoring, consulting, training, psychotherapy or counseling. Coaching can be similar to these different modalities in that they may share the end goals of growth and development; however, the focus and process of coaching are different in very distinct ways. Therapy (psychotherapy, counseling, etc.) tends to focus on past traumas and healing, as well as supporting clients with healing psychological diagnoses like depression, anxiety, and addiction. Coaches are not trained to heal psychological problems and make referrals to therapists when necessary. Coaching focuses on forward movement and taking action towards fulfillment of goals, dreams, and purpose.

Question 3

Who should seek one-on-one coaching?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who is interested in gaining clarity about something in their life, or needing support to reach a specific goal, or simply feeling stuck and not knowing how to move forward might seek one-on-one coaching. You may want to make changes, increase your income, or advance your career. Perhaps you want to develop a deeper understanding of self and your life – or your connection to something greater. Maybe you’re interested in overcoming obstacles that keep you from reaching your goals, or need an accountability partner to build better habits to get to where you want to be. There are a myriad of reasons why people seek coaching, and no two reasons are the same. Schedule a free 30-mins consultation to see if coaching is right for you!

Question 4

What can I expect to get out of working with a coach?

Accepted Answer

Coaching offers deep exploration into personal and professional ambitions. It allows you to tap into your own resourcefulness to find answers so you can take steps towards action. Check out some testimonials to learn more about how coaching has helped other women of color.

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