What is Coaching?

Coaching is a partnership between coach and client that helps the client clearly identify and articulate who they are, who they need to be, and what they need to do in order to reach their goals and maximize their potential. Coaching is not mentoring or therapy and, per the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching “focuses instead on individuals or groups setting and reaching their own objectives.”

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The Change EdD Coaching:

 

Our coaching sessions are intentional safe spaces for clients to articulate their goals, which are aligned with the challenge or vision of change. Efforts are focused on overcoming any limiting beliefs and fears of new ways of being and/or doing and on developing self-awareness which is a foundational necessity for social awareness.  Both levels of awareness contribute to emotional intelligence which can positively influence decision-making and relationship development capabilities and, in so doing, enrich leadership abilities. Any skills that may need development or augmentation are also identified and prioritized. In addition, realistic strategies and steps are outlined for moving through the process, along with viable mitigation plans, so clients can self-support during challenging moments and hold themselves accountable for accomplishing their stated goals in their desired timeframes. Coaching support remains unwavering and available throughout the process.

 

The Change EdD Pledge: 

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Client-centered and confidential coaching sessions bound by ICF rules and ethics. 

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We pledge to:

• Build a trustworthy space for honest, open discussions

• Facilitate client-centered coaching sessions that uphold ICF rules and ethics

• Practice active listening and verify understanding of client’s articulation

• Ask powerful goal-related questions 

• Encourage introspection

• Facilitate integration of insights revealed

• Facilitate the creation of proactive strategies that empower the client to take responsibility and achieve their goals.

 

Areas we explore in our coaching sessions:

• Effecting and managing change

• Fulfilling ambitions and objectives in personal, professional, and business areas

• Aligning actions with personal, professional, and business priorities 

• Building and nurturing connections

• Reducing and managing stress

• Optimizing personal, professional, and business productivity

• Mastering leadership and management functions

• Optimizing time usage

• Developing and navigating career paths and transitions 

 

Please note that this is not a complete list, as our coaching sessions can help you make progress in any area where you might be feeling “stuck” or would just like to grow or explore.