What are Career, Graduation,

and Life Coaching?

Imagine the life you have always dreamed of living, with no barriers or boundaries. Imagine a life rich with success and achievement, endless physical vitality, heartfelt personal relationships, spiritual fulfillment and balance between it all.

“According to a report, by Johns Hopkins University, along with two education-oriented groups, America’s Promise Alliance and Civic Enterprises, eight states had graduation rates below 70% in 2008, and 2.2 million students still attend dropout factories. An achievement gap also persists: only 64% of Hispanic students and 62% of African Americans graduated in 2008…”

Coaching does not focus on “why,” but “what now?” It shifts problems into goals. It looks forward, not analyzes the past! As a Coach I stay with you throughout the process to help and guide you, together we create actionable plans, break down what it is that holds you back and find ways motivate you to move forward. Coaching works because you are held accountable for your actions and provides a non-Biased spring board. In coaching, you will not analyze the past, but look toward the future to figure out what to do next and make it happen.

“Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard

 at it…”

Coaching improves leadership abilities and provides accountability.  Just one year of coaching can turn a disorganized student into a successful person who is able to achieve whatever they set out to accomplish. More motivation, less stress, better communication, more proactivity, less procrastination…  Is this even possible?!?  Many students have proven that it is possible and that Coaching works.  Designed to build a student’s Emotional and Social Intelligence this program empowers students with skills to help them lead an effective, fulfilling life while navigating high school and the college application process successfully.

When & How long are coaching sessions?

To The Student: I like to meet informally for about an hour or two on our first session and get to know you, your struggles, and the reasons you want some coaching. We will discuss your goals and the road blocks you’re facing. At the end of every meeting I try to always give some steps to take and expectations of our next meeting. I then ask that you try a few of those steps and see how you feel. If you feel Energized and Empowered to get things done then I am at your disposal on your time frame. I cannot do the work for you and we will set a few boundaries, but you will have access to me at any time you need it for the time frame set in our agreement. Most times I work thru the school year meeting several times a month to several times a week depending on what you need. I am there to help make it better, not make you work around me.

How long does the coaching continue?

There is no set time. We work until your objectives have been made.  Some of my Students find that after a few sessions they have all the tools needed and we work on day to day choices faced. Other students continue for a long extended periods of time and we develop a great and lasting partnership that helps them to grow and grow.

How is life coaching different from therapy?

The therapy process focuses on helping people overcome past problems that impede their ability to function in a normal day to day manner. Therapists direct their clients to revisit past events to discover and resolve conflicting issues that have burdened them. Therapists are experts in their field. Therapists and their clients frequently form a very strong confidential bond.

The life coaching process focuses on you (The client) achieving your chosen future coaching goals. Life coaches are equal partners who assist you to improve and grow as a person as the means to achieve your goals. Life coaches assist you to become the world’s leading expert on your and take the actions necessary to achieve your goals. You will have control over the results you achieve through coaching. You will form a strong confidential bond with your coach.

“The difference between a boss and a leader; a boss says “Go!”" – a leader says “Let’s go!” ~E.M. Kelly

It is easier to recognize performance gaps in others rather than finding those gaps in ourselves. But great leaders recognize the importance of continued improvement and support the concept of a learning organization. Only recently have individuals and organizations recognized that their long-term success is directly linked to the quality of their leaders.

What is the best way to guarantee success?

While there are no guarantees, there are things you and your coach can do to make the relationship a success. First find the right coach for you. Second be open to new ideas, challenges and change. Be coach-able and expect success. Do not hold back information. I cannot help you if I don’t know what you are truly going through. The most important thing to remember about life coaching is that your success lies within you! A life coach will help you identify your strengths and focus on goals that are important to you. They will help you overcome obstacles and work to strengthen your weaknesses. But the final key to success is you.