My Journey as a Life Coach

A year ago, I decided to expand myself  personally and professionally when I started my journey as a Life Coach or Executive Coach. If you were like me, a year ago, you have no idea what a life coach even is. “So how did this all come to pass?” you ask.

Last August, 2013, I had a bit of time on my hands and I have always admired people who have continued to grow and reinvent themselves over time. We all have so much potential, in so many different ways, that it can be very stimulating and inspiring to try something “completely different – sounds like a Monty Python movie. I was trying to figure out what I should do. I had considered computer programing but then I realized that it would take many years to get proficient, I would be competing against a bunch of super smart young kids like my son, and it did not take advantage of my life experience. I then remembered a good friend of mine, a venture capitalist, had used a Life Coach and spoke highly of the experience. I did a bit of research and found out that CTI was one of the longest established and most respected coaching training programs in the world. I began the course work in October 2013 and the rest is history.

The concept behind CTI is that we are all happiest and most fulfilled, when we live our lives commensurate with the values that are unique to us. Furthermore, we have all of our answers within us, even though they may be hidden. A good coach never tells you the “correct” answer. they don’t even know your correct answer and approach. Through probing questions and helping you think outside the box, the correct course of action will often appear to you. I have been astounded by how much my clients have transformed their attitudes and their lives in just a few months! It is all accomplished through a 30 minute phone call 3 times per month. It is important to understand that this is very different than therapy. Therapy is usually based on the premise that you are not well and the therapist helps to fix you. The CTI coaching model is that you are naturally creative, resourceful and whole!!!

If you are interested in exploring your life and perhaps making some changes, then I would encourage you to contact me to discuss this further. I always give a client a free session, so that they can try it out and see if it is for them.