FAQ

1. What is coaching?

Coaching is an equal, co-creative process between coach and client.  Coaches partner with clients in a supportive and creative way to inspire, challenge and support them to improve their performance, achieve goals, and better the quality of their lives. The coach's job is to provide support so the client can identify and bring out skills, resources, and creativity that they already have.

2. What is the coaching philosophy at New Life Coach Inc.?

The coaching philosophy of NLCI is that life coaching is a collaborative effort between coach and client. The coach and client, together, co-create each session, always based upon the client’s agenda. The coach and client work together on creating the changes, you, the client want to make. The coach does not have greater authority, knowledge or superiority and does not try to ‘fix’ anyone.  It is an equal partnership.

3. What are the benefits of having a coach?

·         There are many benefits! Here are a few of the benefits that clients have shared.

·         Coaching helps you get from where you are to where you want to be faster and easier.

·         Coaching helps you find your natural courage and determination to face obstacles that may appear.

·         Coaching helps you break down steps and obstacles into small pieces that are easier to do.

·         Coaching gives you the freedom to express what you really want and why, without being judged.

·         Coaching gives you a safe place to reconnect with what's most important to you and explore ways to make that a life priority.

4. Is coaching therapy?

No. Life coaching is not therapy.  Typically, therapy focuses on past issues that created patterns and problems that effect you now.

Coaching focuses on the present and what you want for your future. A coach will help you achieve your goals and dreams faster. 

NLCI coaches are equal partners with you . They will help you clarify your goals so you can achieve what you want.

5.  Who can be coaching clients?

Coaching is for well-adjusted people who want to partner with a coach to 

help them achieve goals faster or improve an area of their lives. Life

coaches have no training in psychology or mental health concerns.  They are not therapists or mental health counselors.

6.  How do you know that your coaching program can help me?

We don't.  But we do know that if you are ready to move ahead in your life and are 100% committed to what you say you want, we can support you, challenge you, and help you move ahead faster toward your goals than if you are working alone.  You are the one who makes the decisions about your life. We can support you in taking your next steps, but you are the one who has to take them.  You are responsible for your choices, your actions and the outcomes.

7. What can I accomplish in only six weeks of coaching? 

That will depend upon you, and you can accomplish a lot.  We suggest that you have one goal to achieve or one area of your life you want to improve for our coaching program.  Your coach will help you prioritize what is most important to you and clarify what you want to accomplish during your six weeks of coaching.  Ask your NLC coach for help!  That's what they are here for!

8. What can I expect on a coaching call?

You and your coach will usually cover your action steps from the last call and then move on to your agenda. You will delve into your goals, challenges, and obstacles. You will talk about your successes and what has worked well for you.  Together, with your coach, you will clarify your next steps and develop strategies so you can move forward quickly.  Your agenda may also include what is important and ‘up’ for you that day.

9. How often do we meet?

You will meet with your coach by phone once a week.  Each coaching session lasts 55 minutes. 

10. How do I prepare for a coaching call?

Your coach will provide you with a Coaching Call Prep Form for you to fill out and return before each coaching session.  This helps you organize your thoughts and get focused on what you want to accomplish during the call.  It helps you get the most out of your coaching time.

11. What if I can’t call my coach at our scheduled time?

E-mail your coach as soon as you can to let him or her know of the change.  It is up to your coach if they can reschedule you for that week or you have to wait until your next scheduled coaching session.  Coaching is a commitment you make to yourself and your coach does expect you to make coaching and the coaching sessions a priority.

12. Is what we talk about in coaching sessions confidential?

Confidentiality is very important to New Life Coach Inc.  We hold confidentiality to a very high standard. There are a few exceptions to complete confidentiality: If your coach thinks you are in immediate danger of being hurt by someone else, or if your coach thinks there is a possibility you may harm yourself or another person, the coach must contact the proper authorities.  New Life Coach Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) organization.  Therefore, we are required, for IRS purposes, to keep client contact information on file and to have proof that our clients are benefited by our program.

13. What if I want to comment on the coaching?

You can always make comments directly to your coach or to the Director of Training.

If you should ever feel that your needs are not being met or you are not getting what you want out of coaching, please tell your coach so, together, you can discuss your needs and adjust your coaching program to better suit you. 

We encourage and appreciate feedback on your coaching through our coaching program. 

At the halfway mark and then again at the end of your coaching, we will send you a brief survey about your experience.  It will be about what is working for you and what you would like to have different, if anything.  This helps us make adjustments in our program that will help both our coaches and our clients.

14. Who are the NLCI coaches?