What Coaching Do You Need?

Discovering Your Way offers three types of coaching – Life Coaching, Career Coaching and Executive Coaching. Click the link for the coaching that interests you, to the section below. We’ve designed a short questionnaire for each type of coaching we offer to help you discern what most fits you.

 

What I believe is true about you…

A wise person once said that there is wisdom in counsel – that getting advice, input and direction would make you wise and help you find your way. You know that. That is why you are here.

I’ve designed this section of the website to help you discern what coaching fits your life need right now.

All of my coaching is based on the same foundational philosophy – that you are a special person and uniquely gifted and capable; that what you need to do is find your way to a place the fits you and will bring you fulfillment and happiness, and; that you believe that change is possible.

There are three important points to my philosophy:

1That you are special and uniquely gifted and capable. Most people don’t know this. I know I didn’t. I spent most of my life living for others instead of discovering who I was.You may be in this situation. You may be going through life making decisions which are mostly based on what you think others want you to do instead of your own wisdom and desires. You may feel you have lost touch with who you really are and what you actually want from life. You may feel lost.Or, you may be hurting. You have gone through a pain experience and it has left you confused and wandering.Maybe you feel stuck and you know you are not living a life that is right for you. Life may feel heavy and difficult. Each day may be a struggle for you. The challenges of life have gotten you down and you don’t know how to find your way out again.

This feeling of dullness, being lost and lack of passion and excitement is normal, so don’t feel bad about it. It is simply a signpost – a marker in your life – that is telling you that something needs to change.

It is also telling you that you are not living up to the very special, uniquely gifted and capable person that you really are. This is all good news! Because now you know – and now you can do something about it!

2That you need to find a place that fits you. There is a place that fits you. And it fits you perfectly. You may not know that place and that’s OK. Most people don’t. But until there is alignment between who you are and the place you are in you will not be happy and fulfilled. You have a set of values, beliefs, motivations and abilities that are uniquely you. But if you are like most people they are hidden. Now is the time to uncover them and find your place.

3That you believe change is possible. More than half of the challenge of this journey will be you and whether you believe change is possible – even small change. I encourage you to love yourself enough to believe that there can be a different path for you. Even though you may have fears, start on the journey. There is light and safety just ahead.

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Life Coaching


Take this quick questionnaire to see if life coaching is for you.

Read through the statements and answer Yes or No.

 

 

 

 

Yes No
I feel really stuck in at least one area of my life.
I’m tired of hurting inside and want to find more peace and joy.
I don’t trust that I can make good decisions.
I say yes when I really want to say no.
I am not clear about where I’m going in my life.
I have some confusion about who I really am deep inside.
I do things because I think I should, or that others expect me to, not according to what I think might be best for me.
I have areas of my life (career, home, health, entertainment) where I feel unfulfilled.
I feel like I’m falling apart even though I work every day to appear as if I’m holding it together.
I feel strongly that things have to change in my life but I don’t know what they are.
I feel isolated and alone.
I want to feel more alive and passionate about my life.
My romantic relationship is leaving me feeling angry, stuck, or alone and doesn’t feel right anymore.
I have had the feeling for some time that there is more to life and more to me.
I think I should be happy considering where I live and what I have, but I’m not happy and that makes me feel guilty.

 

If you said YES to any of the statements above then life coaching is for you. Now, take the next step and answer these questions:

Yes No
I’m ready to figure out and live my life purpose.
I want to move forward and improve my life.
I’m ready to look honestly at what is keeping me back and make changes so I can take action in my life.
I’m ready to invest time and money in myself to help me live my best life.

Do these statements ring true for you? If so, you are ready to start the journey. You may feel scared, but we all do when we go on a new adventure. Let me walk beside you. If you are open to new possibilities then your life can and will change.

If you really are not ready to look at your life honestly, make changes, move forward, and be open, then you are not ready for life coaching. You may need some personal counseling or time. If so, take the time and do the counseling. You will not regret it. Also, ask yourself this question: “How long do I put off creating the life my heart desires?”

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Career Coaching

We all have certain things that bring us joy. When that happens there is an alignment of our real motivations to the activity we are engaged in. We also have certain things we are good at. Some of those things we’re motivated to do. Others we are not motivated to do.

When you are in the right place you are doing things that you are good at AND motivated to do. Most people are not happy with the job they are in because there is not a match between their motivations and abilities and the job they currently have.

So, if you feel unsatisfied with your present job/career or are trying to figure out what you want to do next, let us support you in that journey? Don’t think for a minute that getting career coaching is a sign of weakness or a sign of defeat. IN reality, using a career coach can be the smartest decision you make. Coaches can offer new directions, perspectives, and ideas, as well as expand thinking and encourage brainstorming in areas you wouldn’t go alone.

We can help you get to where you want to go much faster.

Take this quick questionnaire to see if career coaching is for you…

Read through the statements and answer Yes or No

Yes No
I don’t have a clear understanding of my motivations, talents, and abilities.
I am doing work that I am really good at, but it’s really not fun and motivating.
I feel as though I have lost direction or career focus and am not sure how to regain it.
I am burned out in my current career and confused about what to do next.
I am fearful they might downsize me and I don’t have a plan if they do.
Management would be my next career move but I don’t know if I would be a good manager.
I get up in the morning and either dread going to work or at the very least feel no excitement about it.
I’m afraid my work is starting to lose its quality because I don’t like this job anymore.
I am tired of being where I am and am ready for success. I just don’t know how to create that plan and take those steps.
I am constantly feeling overworked and overwhelmed at my job.
My job is starting to affect my physical and mental health.
I have always had this dream about what I want to do, but don’t know how to make it possible.
I can do my job well, I can do it in my sleep, but I don’t enjoy doing it anymore.
I feel like I should be more successful than I am, but I don’t know what is holding me back.
I want more work/life balance.
I want to feel excited about my job again and feel like I am contributing something meaningful.
I have an idea to start my own business, but I don’t know how to go about making this successful.
I recently lost my job and I’m not sure I want to jump back into the same field. I think it might be an ideal time to explore a new career.
Big dreams and goals float around in my head, but making them a reality feels impossible.

If you said YES to any of the statements above then career coaching is for you. Now, take the next step and answer these questions:

Yes No
I’m ready to figure out and live my life purpose.
I want to move forward and find a career that fits my skills and motivations.
I’m ready to look honestly at what is keeping me back and make changes so I can take action in my life.
I’m ready to invest time and money in myself to help me find a fulfilling and exciting career.

If you answered YES to these questions then you are ready to commit yourself to career coaching. You may feel a bit scared, but we all do when we go on a new adventure. We will help you get clarity on your skills, motivations and direction. We will also support you removing the obstacles, and then building and implementing the plan toward the career you want.

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Executive Coaching

You might hear the words executive coaching and think this is only for CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies. But, if you are in a leadership position having to set a vision, organize a system, or manage people this is for you. Through the years, we have worked with many leaders in corporate as well as non-profit leadership positions.

Maybe your job that was exciting at first, but now it feels really heavy and you dread going to work. Possibly the management of your staff is a constantly confusing and frustrating endeavor and you wonder if you should have taken that promotion. Maybe you want to take the organization or your team in a new direction, and you are not sure how to make that happen.

Or maybe you need to design and execute a bigger transition but don’t know how to do it.

Take this quick questionnaire to see if executive coaching is for you. Read through the statements and answer Yes or No:

Yes No
I don’t look forward to, in fact I dread going to work in the morning.
I am doing a great job in my area, but never seem to get recognition or promotions from leadership.
I’m wondering if I am part of the reason things are not working so well.
I am concerned that I won’t be able to resolve an ever-escalating conflict with my boss or co-workers.
I want to keep improving, but I am so senior at my company I can’t get unbiased feedback about my strengths and weaknesses.
I want to find better work balance between my career, family, health, hobbies, etc.
I have great ideas, but I could us some help putting them into reality.
I struggle with how to manage all that I am in charge of.
I feel like I’m running at full speed but don’t even make a dent in all of my responsibilities.
I can see I have a morale problem and my teams don’t work well together but I don’t know how to shift that into a better working system.
I put off tasks I don’t like and they don’t get done or done late.
I am worried I don’t have enough quality time with my family.
I don’t know how to create a more fluid system where people are happier and working together more effectively.
I am not achieving the results I want out of my team.

If you said YES to any of the statements above then executive coaching is for you. Now, take the next step and answer these questions:

Yes No
I am coachable and eager to learn.
I’m ready to look honestly at what is keeping me back and make changes so I can be a more effective and successful leader.
I’m ready to invest time and money in myself to advance my career and create more success.

If you answered YES again to the statements above then executive coaching will benefit you in the following ways:

  1. You will gain a clear picture of how you are operating in your environment and how to be a more effective leader. The journey will not only affirm the use of your strengths, it will identify weaknesses and behavior patterns that are blocking your success and give you practical ways to improve.
  2. You will receive specific management and leadership input that you can put to immediate use in your organization.
  3. You will have someone you can talk to about the most private and personal management and leadership questions and concerns you have.
  4. You will be given advice and input on how to deal with particular employee and management situations.
  5. If you are in transition, either out or to another place, you will receive specific and practical input on how to manage that transition.