Life and Relationship Coaching
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1. Definitions:
"A process whereby the coach assists the client to improve
the quality of his or her life”
-- Dave Ellis, Author, Lecturer & Life Coach
"Personal and professional coaching…how people who seek help
with life transitions find a ‘helper’ to partner with them
in designing their desired future.”
-- Patrick Williams & Diane S. Menendez, Authors of Becoming a Professional
Life Coach: Lessons from the Institute for Life Coach Training
"Much like a personal weight trainer, a life coach is there to
support the client’s efforts in achieving the kind of life he or
she wants.”
--Chris Gengo, Founder and President, Dating Solutions, Inc.
2. What Life and Relationship Coaching is NOT:
- NOT therapy or counseling (dealing with past, feelings/emotions based)
- NOT consulting (telling you what to do)
- NOT mentoring (older person passing knowledge/experience to younger person)
3. Roots of Life Coaching:
The foundations of coaching go back many centuries. Improving one’s life, what we would today call “personal development”, traces its roots to Greek society. The Greek philosopher, Socrates, summed it up with his famous quote, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
4. Why Life Coaching is Important:
A life coach is someone who will listen fully, without judgment, provide unconditional acceptance, provide a larger vision, inspire creativity, expand possibilities and provide a full commitment to you, the client. Perhaps most importantly, life coaches provide a constant reminder that one’s life is a celebration.
5. Some Questions a Coach Might Ask:
- What areas of your relationship could be upgraded/tweaked?
- What could we work on now that would make the biggest difference in your personal relationships (partner, friend, family)?
- What are you tolerating/putting up with?
- What is stopping you from having the kind of relationship you dream of?
- What do you want MORE of in your life? (make a list)
- What do you want LESS of in your life? (make a list)
- How could you make this goal more specific or measurable?
- What would be the biggest impact from achieving your goal(s)?
- For your life to be perfect, what would have to change?
- What’s one change you could made in your relationships that would give you more peace?
6. Articles About Coaching
Successful individuals understand the value of a good coach. Follow the link below to read more article about coaching:
“Are you the master of what you do? Very few are.”
Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 8 books including The Little Black Book of Connections and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude.
7. What others have to say about us!
"Over 1100 brides were drawn to the 2008 Buffalo Bridal Expo to listen to Chris and Brenda Gengo speak on "Developing communication skills needed for building a positive relationship with your spouse and extended family." Their seminars are a must-see for every newly engaged couple."
--Michael Fantaske
Administrator, Buffalo Bridal Association
8. How can I find out more?
For more details and to find out how you can benefit from coaching,
call us at 716-832-1900 to set up a free consultation.
