Why Coaching
My Coaching Philosophy
The type of coaching I practice is called “co-active” coaching. Quite simply it means “being together….in action”.
Co-Active coaching focuses on both the actions we take (active) and our being (co) how we go about doing our work. It helps create a sense of intentionality, purpose and forward movement towards a desired goal. Co-active coaching focuses on the whole person and the deep belief that we are all, as people, natural, resourceful, creative and whole. I strive to push you out of your comfort zone and help you discover the courage to create your life in your image.
What is Co-Active Coaching?
Leadership has no “finish line.” We are all on a lifelong leadership journey, and every person’s journey is unique to them. Co-Active is a contextual lens to experience this journey from different orientations.
As the pace of our lives has quickened, we have become increasingly action-oriented and results-driven. It seems expedient to dispense with all the “soft” stuff (being) and instead just push to “get the job done” (doing). Unfortunately, this leaves us feeling disconnected and desperate for meaning and belonging. We wind up with what we might call “the hamster wheel” experience of life, as we run around alone in circles, desperately trying to get things done, only to find ourselves right back where we started.
This is why it is so important to begin with the “Co.” Action arising from this place of being and receptivity is whole and integrated, rather than disconnected and driven. In order for us to experience life as whole, action must be grounded in being, in our sense of connection to a larger wholeness.
When the Co and the Active go together, the action of our life is nourishing and fulfilling.
– From Co-Active Leadership: Five Ways to Lead by Karen Kimsey-House and Henry Kimsey-House
Coaching can help if you are looking for…
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A Partner.
Being a leader can be a lonely and isolating experience. Coaching can serve as a safe, confidential place for you to explore issues, gain perspective, voice concerns and receive unbiased and a candid source of feedback.
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A Catalyst.
Coaching can help accelerate the growth process for leaders, minimizing the likelihood of hitting a plateau in the development of critical skills. Through the 360 Leadership Assessment, we can identify areas of the most critical concern for producing sustainable results and accelerating the change curve.
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A Champion.
Imposter syndrome is one of the most common internal struggles leaders face. Coaching can help bring awareness to how mental wellness is impacting performance and productivity and help you learn to reframe your environment to help you learn and grow.
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An Explorer.
Do you have a vision, dream, or goal that you’ve been holding close and afraid to speak into existence? Coaching can help you give voice to your dream and explore bringing it into reality.
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An Accountability Ally
Whether you know what your goal and next steps are or you are trying to figure out what’s next, coaching can help you set goals - both long and short term - and help keep you accountable. In addition, coaching can help you to recognize and savor the wins, and learn from the losses as you move towards achieving your goals.
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An Energizer
Everyone experiences the feeling of burn out at some point in their career. Coaching - either one-on-one or in a group can help you to reconnect with your own source of energy, hope and renewal. By connecting with what inspires you and your passion, you can expand your career potential and discover new richness in life.