Frequently Asked Questions
- What is your background?
For many years I was the Director of Marketing and Business Development for a local architecture firm. I loved the creative aspect of what I did, but came to find that I really don’t like telling or directing people about what to do (my husband might argue that point!) but would rather collaborate and strategize with clients to find the best possible next steps or solutions. So I said good-bye to consulting and hello to coaching and have never regretted my decision.
- How long have you been a coach?
I’ve been coaching for just about 19 years.
- Do you work with a certain type of client?
I happily work with a variety of clients that include:
- Entrepreneurs
- Small business owners
- Academics
- Professionals
- Nonprofit Executives and their teams
- How are you different from other “business coaches?”
I have close to 19 years’ experience working with clients to move beyond their current challenges and difficulties, and create success with more ease and grace. I have hundreds of resources and tools that are proven to help you break through your blocks, help you create a more supportive mindset for success, and get you into effective action. And, I only work with clients I feel will benefit from working with me. If I don’t feel like we would be a good fit, I have a list of some of the most amazing coaches that I happily refer to.
- What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me?
I work best with clients who are committed to their own growth and self-development, who are courageous (which is not to say they don’t experience fear…they are just committed to not letting that fear stop them), who are funny, insightful, and who are passionate about doing things differently to get better results.
- For what type of person is your coaching program NOT going to work?
Please know I’m very selective about who I work with, and I cherry-pick my clients carefully, choosing to (gently) turn away people who aren’t suited for my coaching programs, and that won’t get the results they are looking for. That being said, people who fail to take responsibility for their behavior, choices, and actions don’t fare well in coaching. Neither do people who aren’t open to considering new ideas, actions, experiences, or thinking. Clients who have been most successful in their coaching with me are open-minded, curious and want, above all, to create something new and powerful – and will do whatever needs to be done to get that.
- What exactly does your coaching program(s) include?
I have several different coaching programs that you can choose from:
- 6-month coaching package
What’s included:
- 18 coaching calls (3x/month) via phone or F2F with Zoom,
- 1-hour Kick-off call (not part of the 18 calls)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Unlimited email support,
- Laser coaching as needed (short, focused calls when extra support is needed),
- Exercises and resources as required,
- Access to all gratis and paid teleseminars,
- Access to all gratis and paid resources located on my website,
- 3-month coaching package
What’s included:
- 9 coaching calls (3x/month) via phone or F2F with Zoom,
- 1-hour Kick-off call (not part of the 9 calls)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Unlimited email support,
- Laser coaching as needed (short, focused calls when extra support is needed),
- Exercises and resources as required,
- Access to all gratis and paid teleseminars,
- Access to all gratis and paid resources located on my website,
- Clarity Coaching Package
What’s included:
- 4 coaching calls – via phone or F2F with Zoom,
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Unlimited email support,
- Laser coaching as needed (short, focused calls when extra support is needed),
- Exercises and resources as required,
- Access to all gratis and paid teleseminars,
- Access to all gratis and paid resources located on my website,
**For this package calls must be scheduled and used within 2 months of client engagement.
- Month-to-Month Coaching
What’s included:
- 2 coaching calls/month – via phone or F2F with Zoom
- Unlimited email support,
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Laser coaching as needed (short calls when extra support is needed),
- Can I contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like to work with you?
Yes, and I encourage you to do so! I can provide you with contact information for past clients so that you can talk with them.
- How quickly can I expect results?
Results vary by client and it depends on personality type, commitment to action/change, and eagerness. Some clients dive right into their coaching, quickly implementing the processes and tools from their coaching calls, and then take what they’ve learned and turn it into daily action. These clients typically experience results more quickly. Other clients like to take a slower approach – and that is perfectly OK! – taking more time to reflect, engage in the exercises, and take their action more slowly and deliberately. Although I have seen clients like this experience amazing results right away, it may take a bit longer than with the client who dives in.
- How will we work together?
We will meet virtually and your coaching calls can be either via phone or Zoom.
- Do people ever re-up their coaching with you?
Yes! I have clients that I’ve worked with for years. I also have clients who take a break from coaching and then return when it’s the right time for them.
- Do you accept credit cards?
Yes! I currently use PayPal as my portal for credit card processing.