Frequently Asked Questions...
Do you have an office, or do we meet somewhere, or how does it work?
Technology is a beautiful thing, and holding my client appointments primarily by phone allows me to work with inspiring women from coast to coast without the restrictions of travel time and maps!
Do you have ongoing groups I can join, or are groups just one of the booking options?
Yes, I do offer a few options for group coaching. You can read about my current offerings here.
What if I just want to pay for one session?
Like labor in a garden, authentic, sustainable transformation in life takes time. It is my policy to ask new clients to commit to the coaching process for a season, which is three months. With that said, I’ve benefitted profoundly from the occasional, well-placed bomb. I sometimes use the title “Reality Coach” to describe my ability to do what some have called a “tell-it-like-it-is brainstorming session”. If that is what you want, then shoot me an email and we will schedule it!
If you prefer a more independent journey, I do offer a one week package which serves as a solid foundation for working on your own.
Why didn't you just become a therapist? Why a "life coach"?
Quite simply, I never felt the urge to become a therapist but I’ve been pushed, pulled and called into my life coaching and writing! Therapists and coaches have different training, practices, and purposes, and I always preferred the inspiration and forward moving pace of coaching. The International Coach Federation offers a distinction between the two industries if you’d like more information, click here.
Do you work with kids?
I will accept the rare extraordinary young person, but the majority of my clients are adult women. If you know an extraordinary young person that you’d like me to consider working with, please contact me.
Are there particular areas you specialize in?
Yes. My life experience prepared me as a deeply effective coach for a very specific group of clients. I focus my energies on serving that community very well. They are women I affectionately refer to as Wild Flowers because mainstream society largely regards them as weeds. I teach them not to worry about the rose gardeners they’ve encountered in the past, they’ve just been trained to see beauty in other kinds of flowers. We work to cultivate a more accepting environment, which is key to long term success.
These extraordinary women come to me with unfortunate tales of being misunderstood and unappreciated. Their life’s purpose and dynamic potential remains undiscovered by traditional school and work environments. In childhood, they often felt like round pegs being forced into square holes. Today, many have spouses who carry the same pattern.
Lastly, I only accept clients that I believe fit in this group and almost relentlessly DRIVEN to change all that is ordinary in their lives.
I'm not really very good at anything...can you help people like me?
I believe people are each carefully designed with a specific and very deliberate set of gifts and challenges which make them unique and perfect. I believe that if nurtured, protected, and celebrated during their delicate early years, they establish strong roots and can bloom into their fullest potential. I believe that many people grow up without these essentials and like a wild flower without the necessary water, sun, and soil, these people bloom as shadows of their full potential - disconnected from their true purposes. I believe people can reconnect with their energy sources, revitalize their environments, and rid their lives of litter and weeds. I believe in the power of Extraordinary People to cultivate their own Extraordinary Lives.
I really want my life to be different, but what if I'm too old to make any big changes?
I believe it is never too late.
You don't use crystal balls or any of that crazy stuff, do you?
Not yet! Although my affection for all things labeled “crazy” may send me over the edge now and again with a super-elusive client challenge. Primarily you can expect me to employ my proven coaching method during our weekly sessions, an eclectic array of assessments, reading, referrals, weekly “grow work”... and you!
What makes you think you can help me?
I’ve traveled this journey from ordinary to extraordinary and helped many others do the same. The question now becomes do YOU think I can help you?
How will you help me do that?
Bringing to our relationship my personal, professional and educational experience allows me to utilize many skills in the programs we will work through together.
I listen to you - not for judgment but for understanding.
I ask powerful questions that allow you to think in new and revealing ways.
I motivate, encourage, and support you every step of the way.
I share resources that will assist you and provide good information.
I help you discover your strengths and challenges, and design a life aligned with your life’s purpose.
I co-create supportive structures and environments in your life - ones you can count on.
I hold you to your inner highest standard and expect your personal best!
Successful coaching clients typically have a few factors in common:
They are willing to ask questions and challenge perceptions.
They are willing to reveal the truth, learn from it, and take action.
They have a vision, although frequently clouded, of a better life.
They are highly functional, intelligent people with a desire to realize their best.
What types of things do I work on with you as my coach?
I think you are an extraordinary person and I want to help you cultivate your extraordinary life, and the question then becomes, “What change would make your life more extraordinary?” Together, we will create that change. Clients report...
Having Less:
Fear / Frustration / Boredom / Resentment / Disappointment / Doubt / Confusion / Overwhelm / Indecision / Exhaustion / Emotional and Financial Bankruptcy / Misunderstanding / Insignificance
Having More:
Joy / Hope / Confidence / Balance / Abundance / Faith / Energy / Motivation / Clarity / Action / Time / Fun / Productivity / Freedom / Courage / Money / Peace
Seriously, can you really do all that?
Not without you! This isn’t a subscription to an extraordinary life “club;” it’s more like a gym. I’m your personal trainer and I provide the equipment and the environment for you to succeed. You have my resources and training at your disposal - BUT - it’s up to you to use them. We share the responsibility of this journey together. I can truthfully say that I will hold you accountable right up to the moment you quit, but it’s my deepest hope that you will be the one to let me go because you feel reconnected with your true self, living an extraordinary life - because we’ve succeeded! And most importantly, because you’ve now got the skills to keep it that way.
So, my answer is yes - passionately, wildly, YES, we can do all that and more!
How do I know it'll be worth it? Is there some sort of guarantee?
The truth is that I was born to empower women to live their very best lives, and through my training and experience I developed a strong coaching method. If you are an extraordinary person ready to cultivate the life you desire and deserve, then it WILL be worth it! Of course, if for any reason you don’t feel you’re getting the value you expected within the first month, you can request a full refund of fees paid to date. Read my satisfaction promise here...
What if I have other questions?
Click “Contact Me” below to send me additional questions.
