Build a Life - Build a Legacy: What is Coaching?

What is coaching?

Just As A Builder Uses Specific Tools To Construct A House. . .
You Can Discover The Tools You Need To Build Your Life

[Coaching]. . . provides support, training and tools to help people grow in their personal, work, social and spiritual lives." Common Boundary
"It's tough to develop without help. . . with coaching you get to see your blind spots in a safe environment." The Denver Post
"Coaching is having a dedicated mentor; it's getting knowledgeable support and encouragement and a new way of looking at things when you need it." Executive Female

Think for just a moment about the process involved with building a house. When you do, you'll notice some fundamental truths.

There is always a plan.
It isn't done alone.
It takes time.
A solid foundation is laid down first.
It is sound enough to withstand the years.
It is flexible enough to be adapted to new needs.

These same truths apply when you begin building your life and your legacy. Rather than seeking the assistance of a contractor, you seek the help of a coach.

Coaching is a powerful, collaborative relationship between us that brings about amazing results. Coaching is also about how you live your life. Many people have a "Do-Have-Be" philosophy - if you do what you need to, to have what you want, then you will be happy. Unfortunately, this creates an endless chase.

Once an object or experience has been obtained, then the search begins for the next thing. . . a better house, a better job, a better partner - THEN I'll be happy. In my coaching, I support a "Be-Do-Have" model.

Only when you are being the best you can BE, can you DO what it takes to HAVE what you want in life.

Who you are + What you do = Achieving your intention

A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be.
- Tom Landry

To learn more about coaching:

One of the most courageous things a person can do is ask for help. Deciding to use the services of a coach is an exceptional way to overcome those things you've been dealing with for so long. Procrastination is the #1 killer of dreams. Don't wait any longer. Contact me today and start building the life you deserve.