COACHING

I have been offering personal coaching services (aka "life coaching", or "executive coaching") since July, 2006.  I have successfully coached librarians who have moved on to more fulfilling positions in their careers, and have received recognitions including LJ Mover Shaker and ALA Emerging Leader.  I have been coached and mentored by one of the best; Sandy Newman, a former President of the NJ Professional Coaches Association. 

SO WHAT IS COACHING? 

Coaching is an equal relationship between two people directed towards fulfilling the goals and needs of the client.  In a coaching relationship, you set the agenda and the coach assumes at all times that you are creative, resourceful, and whole.

Through deep listening and provocative questions, the coach helps you articulate your dreams and desires, gain clarity on your purpose and goals, become aware of the ways in which you may be sabotaging or limiting yourself, and develop strategies for moving forward.  The coach then holds you accountable for the actions you choose to move you in the direction of your desired outcomes. 

Examples of provocative questioning:

• If I reviewed your calendar and tracked how you spent your time what conclusions would I draw about what matters to you? 
• What's the gap between your stated priorities and your reality?
• How are you making this world a better place? What "Big Thing" motivates you
• What are some things you can do to move in the direction you want to go?
• What will you do differently?

In short, coaching helps you figure out what you want and helps you develop a plan to get it.

HEY, WILL YOU COACH ME?   

If you are interested in learning more about coaching, or think you may find value in being coached, please get in touch with me and we can explore the creation of a coaching relationship.