PERSONAL COACHING IS A POWERFUL and internationally recognized alternative to traditional forms of personal development.  When clients contact me for coaching, they are often searching for something missing in their life or work and feeling struck with where they are.  I work with clients on career growth, career transition, leadership, management, relationship, time management, stress management, self-care, work-life balance and other issues that show up for them in their work and life. My approach is solution-oriented and tailored to meet your needs.  Rather than focusing on long-term discussion of what’s not right in your life, we will focus on discovering the possibilities moving forward and how to build from where you are now.  If you have never been coached before, you may have questions about what to expect.  Following are answers to questions I am often asked regarding coaching:

What’s it like to be coached?

You will be asked to see things differently and stretch the possibilities beyond what you have imagined for yourself.  My role as a coach is to bring awareness to areas where you may be feeling stuck and gently aid you in developing ways to respond powerfully to your life course, rather than react to it.  You may think you will feel vulnerable, but this is accomplished in a safe and respectful way.  I serve as a supportive listener and caring witness to your life experience.  My greatest hope is that you emerge from coaching feeling authentic, abundant and fully alive.

What is the coaching process?

My belief is that all answers lie within.  As your coach, I serve as a guide in your own self-discovery.  I am trained to ask the right questions to get you thinking differently, so you can form new behaviors that support your success.  Once we establish your needs, we will determine the right approach for you for coaching.  Change typically occurs over time, but many clients experience a quick shift in just a few sessions.  Generally, I meet with clients weekly by phone. We set overall goals for coaching and when appropriate, we identify competencies you would like to improve. We track key accomplishments along the way, so we can be sure that you are reaching your goals.  We revise plans as necessary and celebrate your achievements when we deem our work together complete.

What outcomes can I expect?

In order to achieve your goals, through coaching, you will gain clarity about what you truly want, shape a sense of purpose, eliminate self-imposed barriers to your success, gather tools to manage change, design goals that are authentic to you, and form a solid plan for the future.  Coaching will also help you gain new perspective, achieve greater self-awareness, get motivated to make a change, develop skills to communicate what you want, increase confidence, and stay accountable.

How much does coaching cost?

My session rate for coaching is $200 per hour. I also have package deals and several delivery methods at varying price levels. Feel free to talk to me about your coaching needs and budget, so that I can customize a program that will work for you.

An example of how I was able to help a client is Tari’s story.

Tari was referred to me by a mutual friend.  She had been a very successful Commercial Real Estate Broker before falling severely ill.  After several years of recovery, she was searching for a way to gain back her confidence and build up her business.  We ended up coaching on her business building strategies, but also on how she could find balance in order for her to enjoy life along the way.  Tari describes her coaching experience this way:  “Suzanne helped me regain my self-esteem and to rebuild my commercial real estate business after I came back from a three year life-threatening illness.  She worked with me on ways to inform my clients that I was once again able to handle their needs and to get the word out to the community that I was healthy and back in business.  Suzanne always addressed my issues with a positive approach and feedback.  I would highly recommend Suzanne to anyone that needs to increase their business volume or to just re-evaluate their business approach.”