It used to be that only hugely privileged people – politicians, celebrities, top level executives – enjoyed the luxury of coaching.   Take JFK, for example.  Overwhelmed with countless responsibilities, obligations and opportunities, he was one of the first public figures who relied on a coach to keep him organized, motivated and polished.   Today, in our perpetually busy, time-pressed culture, it’s not just the rich and famous who struggle against deadlines, distractions and choices to keep important priorities at the forefront.     As the pace picks up, coaching is increasingly becoming one of the leading ways people take charge of their lives, get to the next level, and enhance personal and professional satisfaction. 

What coaching can do for you:  Coaching can assist you in stepping away from your everyday routine to  deliberately envision and create the improved circumstances you desire at home and work.    A coach can encourage your personal and professional evolution more quickly than you could on your own by helping you to:

• See yourself more clearly — from self-defeating patterns to untapped strengths – so that you can downplay your liabilities and maximize your personal assets to achieve greater impact.   
•  Develop a fresh perspective designed to attract compelling opportunities.
•  Be accountable, energized and focused as you work consistently toward important goals.
•  Learn practical and proven success strategies and practice them until they stick.
• Stay aware, active and positive in achieving the results you want in all life areas.
• Make peace of mind your primary agenda – no matter what is happening around you.

What you can expect from coaching:  Life is hard no matter what, and no amount of coaching can take away the curveballs – break-ups, lay-offs, family crises, health issues; not to mention the ever-increasing daily demands of our fast-paced world — that get thrown our way as we grow and develop.  But coaching can make you more resilient in the face of challenges by improving your ability to:

•  View yourself more realistically and confidently .
•  Leverage your strengths to get what you want.
• Be productive and prosperous amidst distraction.
•  Follow through on important intentions.
•  Navigate change, transition and conflict.
•  Build rewarding relationships and collaborative partnerships.
• Make decisions that reflect your truest goals and values.
• Inspire and lead others by example.
• See possibility instead of problems.
• Be more organized and efficient.
• Feel more balanced, directed and calm under pressure.
• Contribute to the success of your family, workplace and community.

What it takes to benefit from coaching:   Coaching is effective only when you make a firm commitment to the infinitely enriching but often hard work of growth and development.  That means investing your attention and energy in a customized program designed to move you from setting your coaching agenda to actually carrying it out.   Learning strategies for success is pretty easy; the more challenging part is practicing those strategies consistently and resolutely until they become an integrated part of you.    How long coaching takes depends on your goals, your willingness to change, your stamina, and your availability.How to get started:   Coaching begins with a series of powerful and provocative questions designed to clarify what you want to work on, what’s getting in your way, and how you might apply your strengths to rising above the obstacles you face.  To encourage the motivation and accountability necessary for lasting change, coaching is offered as a package of sessions in an agreed upon time frame.  To assess your readiness for coaching, or to learn more about the value of coaching for you or your organization, contact Amy at 207-772-7542 or email her at amywood@amywoodpsyd.com.