getting started
The coaching 'relationship' is something very special. For many, it is a place heal, for some a place to openly consider that making their dreams a reality is actually possible, and for some, it is the only time in their week devoted enitrely to themselves.
The essence of coaching holds that the client is fully whole and resourceful all on their own. The coach's role is to help offer guidance, support and structure around evoking the internal wisdom that is already there and ready to be brought to the surface and birthed in the world.
That said, most people come to coaching for the expertise and feedback they believe the coach may offer as part of the coaching process to help make the right decisions easier. It is ok to ask your coach for their opinion and for the coach to to provide insight or ideas to consider. In the end, the choice is always yours, about what is right for you at any given point in time.
In many areas of my practice, I am trained to provide education in areas such as personal fitness training, yoga, pilates, etc... As part of your plan, you are welcome to integrate an educational component into your program. I will offer suggestions for types of classes to try, how to pace yourself to work safely, etc... If those things work for you, great. If you are more interested in Power Yoga, vs. Iyengar, your goal would be to find a class at a studio that is appealing vs. joining one of my open classes.
scope of practice
While there are many areas of my practice where I am able to offer information and professional guidance, a large part of coaching is building the right resources to support your values, your interests and your personal preferences. I have an extensive network of professional resources which I offer as recommendations, or you can build your own. Depending on the type of goals you are working on, it may be necessary to consult with any number of additional practitioners. For example, a nutritonist may be necessary to help you learn more about your biochemisty while losing weight, or to help manage your diabetes most effectively. In the process of moving forward, coaching often uncovers past issues that have not been fully resolved, and a therapist or psychologist may be the best type of person to help with past issues. Coaching often works very well with therapy so that there is a balance between healing the past while continuing to move forward to a positive future. It is best to consider it normal that you will be building your personal resource base as part of coaching.
The coaching 'relationship' is something very special. For many, it is a place heal, for some a place to openly consider that making their dreams a reality is actually possible, and for some, it is the only time in their week devoted enitrely to themselves.
The essence of coaching holds that the client is fully whole and resourceful all on their own. The coach's role is to help offer guidance, support and structure around evoking the internal wisdom that is already there and ready to be brought to the surface and birthed in the world.
That said, most people come to coaching for the expertise and feedback they believe the coach may offer as part of the coaching process to help make the right decisions easier. It is ok to ask your coach for their opinion and for the coach to to provide insight or ideas to consider. In the end, the choice is always yours, about what is right for you at any given point in time.
In many areas of my practice, I am trained to provide education in areas such as personal fitness training, yoga, pilates, etc... As part of your plan, you are welcome to integrate an educational component into your program. I will offer suggestions for types of classes to try, how to pace yourself to work safely, etc... If those things work for you, great. If you are more interested in Power Yoga, vs. Iyengar, your goal would be to find a class at a studio that is appealing vs. joining one of my open classes.
scope of practice
While there are many areas of my practice where I am able to offer information and professional guidance, a large part of coaching is building the right resources to support your values, your interests and your personal preferences. I have an extensive network of professional resources which I offer as recommendations, or you can build your own. Depending on the type of goals you are working on, it may be necessary to consult with any number of additional practitioners. For example, a nutritonist may be necessary to help you learn more about your biochemisty while losing weight, or to help manage your diabetes most effectively. In the process of moving forward, coaching often uncovers past issues that have not been fully resolved, and a therapist or psychologist may be the best type of person to help with past issues. Coaching often works very well with therapy so that there is a balance between healing the past while continuing to move forward to a positive future. It is best to consider it normal that you will be building your personal resource base as part of coaching.
research, resources & tools
The balance to being 'wholely resourceful' on your own, is learning and gathering new information to make the best decisions possible. Building a stronger relationship to the body's wisdom, intuition and inner knowing (for both men & women) is tempered by studying current research and testing out new tools and approaches to doing things. Weekly goals may be 'action' goals such as re-writing your resume to find a new job, a 'research' goal such as interviewing 3 friends to find a reputable babysitter so you can go out on a date with your spouse, or a 'thinking/contemplation' goal, such as reading a couple of articles on the positive effects of yoga on reducing blood pressure to see if it might be a good thing to try.
I suggest different tools and exercises that I provide on different occasions, and may also suggest outside services and practitioners as referrals for things like the MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator), etc... The more you can learn about yourself, your learning style, and your preferences the easier it becomes to make decisions and get your needs met most effectively.
The balance to being 'wholely resourceful' on your own, is learning and gathering new information to make the best decisions possible. Building a stronger relationship to the body's wisdom, intuition and inner knowing (for both men & women) is tempered by studying current research and testing out new tools and approaches to doing things. Weekly goals may be 'action' goals such as re-writing your resume to find a new job, a 'research' goal such as interviewing 3 friends to find a reputable babysitter so you can go out on a date with your spouse, or a 'thinking/contemplation' goal, such as reading a couple of articles on the positive effects of yoga on reducing blood pressure to see if it might be a good thing to try.
I suggest different tools and exercises that I provide on different occasions, and may also suggest outside services and practitioners as referrals for things like the MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator), etc... The more you can learn about yourself, your learning style, and your preferences the easier it becomes to make decisions and get your needs met most effectively.
my coaching background and style
I have been coaching for 11 years, and have a style that balances quiet, open curiosity with direct honest feedback. My studies and certifications are with a diverse group of organizations in a varitey of areas. I consider myself a true 'life coach' with trainings from Coach University, CTI (Co-Active Coaching & Relationship Systems Training), Body Way, and Wellcoaches. I combine this with a strong business foundation as an employee, manager & consultant, deep spirituality, and a lot of life experience. I am currently working on gaining certification through the International Coach Federation as a Portfolio Candidate. Finding the right coach is like any important relationship - it needs to be be built on trust and a strong connection. I offer a Complimentary 30-Minute Consultation to see if we are a good match for working together. I encourage you to interview a couple of possible coaches to make the right choice as coaching is a large commitment of your time, money and energy.
Contact me to Set-Up Your Free Consultation at:
Debra@coreharmony.com or (617) 794-7123
I have been coaching for 11 years, and have a style that balances quiet, open curiosity with direct honest feedback. My studies and certifications are with a diverse group of organizations in a varitey of areas. I consider myself a true 'life coach' with trainings from Coach University, CTI (Co-Active Coaching & Relationship Systems Training), Body Way, and Wellcoaches. I combine this with a strong business foundation as an employee, manager & consultant, deep spirituality, and a lot of life experience. I am currently working on gaining certification through the International Coach Federation as a Portfolio Candidate. Finding the right coach is like any important relationship - it needs to be be built on trust and a strong connection. I offer a Complimentary 30-Minute Consultation to see if we are a good match for working together. I encourage you to interview a couple of possible coaches to make the right choice as coaching is a large commitment of your time, money and energy.
Contact me to Set-Up Your Free Consultation at:
Debra@coreharmony.com or (617) 794-7123
The above is an example of the 'Weekly Log' I have developed over the past 10 years to easily record and integrate a variety of goals from different areas of your life. It is customized to include the specific and unique goals you are working on.
Read More about Coaching:
New York Times online - July 24, 2008
Learn more about Coaching:
The International Coach Federation
the coaching 'call'
The coaching relationship most often takes place virtually, with a
30-60 minute weekly phone call followed by an email with the new week's goals clearly organized by category.
The coaching relationship most often takes place virtually, with a
30-60 minute weekly phone call followed by an email with the new week's goals clearly organized by category.
Coaching Programs start with a 2-Hour Design Session, where we'll discuss your big picture vision, map out the first 3-Month's Goals (identifying your Motivation and Strategies to manage possible challenges for each), and list Available & Needed Resources.
From there, smaller weekly goals will be structured around taking incremental steps toward each larger goal, with periodic reference to the larger vision.
The convenience and flexibility of telephone sessions makes it easy to keep the commitment to yourself whatever type of schedule you have or surprises life offers. Individuals, couples or small groups call the coach or agreed 'bridge/conference call' line at a set time each week for sessions. If your child is home sick, you need to travel for business unexpectedly or are watching your gas budget, maintaining positive forward momentum and progess is simple.
More information on Programs & Pricing HERE
From there, smaller weekly goals will be structured around taking incremental steps toward each larger goal, with periodic reference to the larger vision.
The convenience and flexibility of telephone sessions makes it easy to keep the commitment to yourself whatever type of schedule you have or surprises life offers. Individuals, couples or small groups call the coach or agreed 'bridge/conference call' line at a set time each week for sessions. If your child is home sick, you need to travel for business unexpectedly or are watching your gas budget, maintaining positive forward momentum and progess is simple.
More information on Programs & Pricing HERE
life coaching:
Life coaching is a new and growing field offering an action-oriented professional partnership.
What do you want?
Create a clear concise vision; learn to set simple, attainable goals; receive weekly accountability, support overcoming challenges & positive feedback; build resources; celebrate successes.
return to your core
Coaching takes a value driven approach to setting appropriate goals based on what is most important to you - deep inside - and your current "readiness to change". The reality of our human lives is we often aren't clear on our priorities, and it becomes challenging to balance multiple priorities as life evolves, circumstances change, and in different environments and relationships. Who are you? Take the time to step back, reflect, and get clear.
gain perspective
With the bigger picture of your greatest dreams and aspirations in mind look at where you are today and where you want to be tomorrow. Then create a realistic plan to bridge the space between the two.
balance insight and action
Focus on a single goal or harmonize the many areas of a fulfilling life such as family, friends, romantic partnership, work, health and wellness, fun & play, financial, environment, spirituality, and creativity. Learn to prioritize, organize, and balance insight and action for greater results at work, increased connection and intimacy in relationships, and an overall sense of peace, serenity, and happiness. Reach your goals, enjoy the process, and keep your integrity intact.
trust
Whatever spiritual path you follow, or religion you do or don't practice, coaching will increase your belief in a benevolent and gentle force that holds your life, your dreams and the greater good as it's highest priority. Reconnect to the synchronicity and magic of life's unfolding and restore or deepen your faith in the divine love that lives inside of each of us, nourishing our unique life's purpose and wishes come true.
Life coaching is a new and growing field offering an action-oriented professional partnership.
What do you want?
Create a clear concise vision; learn to set simple, attainable goals; receive weekly accountability, support overcoming challenges & positive feedback; build resources; celebrate successes.
return to your core
Coaching takes a value driven approach to setting appropriate goals based on what is most important to you - deep inside - and your current "readiness to change". The reality of our human lives is we often aren't clear on our priorities, and it becomes challenging to balance multiple priorities as life evolves, circumstances change, and in different environments and relationships. Who are you? Take the time to step back, reflect, and get clear.
gain perspective
With the bigger picture of your greatest dreams and aspirations in mind look at where you are today and where you want to be tomorrow. Then create a realistic plan to bridge the space between the two.
balance insight and action
Focus on a single goal or harmonize the many areas of a fulfilling life such as family, friends, romantic partnership, work, health and wellness, fun & play, financial, environment, spirituality, and creativity. Learn to prioritize, organize, and balance insight and action for greater results at work, increased connection and intimacy in relationships, and an overall sense of peace, serenity, and happiness. Reach your goals, enjoy the process, and keep your integrity intact.
trust
Whatever spiritual path you follow, or religion you do or don't practice, coaching will increase your belief in a benevolent and gentle force that holds your life, your dreams and the greater good as it's highest priority. Reconnect to the synchronicity and magic of life's unfolding and restore or deepen your faith in the divine love that lives inside of each of us, nourishing our unique life's purpose and wishes come true.
Boston Area Mind/Body Personal Training, Corporate Wellness Programs, Virtual Weight Loss & Small Business Coaching.
Debra Bennett: (617) 794-7123 ~ P.O. Box 600298, Newtonville, MA, USA
© 2010 core harmony, all rights in all media reserved
Photo © 2003 Debra Bennett
Debra Bennett: (617) 794-7123 ~ P.O. Box 600298, Newtonville, MA, USA
© 2010 core harmony, all rights in all media reserved
Photo © 2003 Debra Bennett
