Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

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WHAT IS LIFE COACHING?

Life Coaching can help you meet goals in your personal or business life by helping identify your values and guiding and motivating you in the right direction. Unlike family and friends I have an objective view and can see your life from a different perspective. I help you break negative belief patterns, act decisively and set clear goals to build a better life. Together we organise your priorities and decide what direction you want to go in. I’ll be a sounding board and your brainstorming partner.

hOW IS COACHING DIFFERENT FROM COUNSELLING?

While there are some similarities with counselling, with Life Coaching my focus in on the future and moving forward. If you are depressed or have mental health issues then I may recommend you seek specialised help to deal with past issues. I am qualified in Coaching, Human Resources and Management.

hOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

I believe Life Coaching should be affordable for everyone and not cost thousands. I charge reduced rates if booking for 5 or more sessions. Each session is usually an hour long but I also do work in the background to organise each session. Contact me if you’d like current rates.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CHRISTCHURCH?

That’s no problem at all. I can still help you. In some cases face to face is best, but if you live out of town or have to travel I can still help you via Skype, phone or Messenger.

DO I HAVE TO DO AS YOU SAY?

A good coach won’t tell you exactly what to do. Coaches and Advisors are different in that way. What works and is right for one person may not be right for you. Coaching sessions and what I ask are different for each individual case. I will ask you to be committed and I will set you tasks to do each session to keep you on track.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

How many sessions depends on you. I recommend 5 sessions to start, although some people make great progress in less. You shouldn’t need a Life Coach forever. My job is to give you the tools to deal with future issues and problems yourself, although it can be good to check in every few months if you need to get motivated.

THE TIME I WANT ISN’T AVAILABLE?

Contact me, I do sometimes make special arrangements to see people after hours if you need different times around work/family.

HOW DOES THE CV PROCESS WORK?

I make an appointment to meet with you, preferably face to face but it can be done over the phone / Skype / Messenger / Email. This allows me to get a good idea of what you’re looking for and all your achievements. I then design a CV that’s individually tailored to you with a cover letter to match. If there’s a specific job you’re interested in then I can write a letter that is tailored to their requirements.