According to the International Coaching Federation, professional coaching is defined as "partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential” and "a transformative journey where you discover your true potential."

Coaching is a developmental relationship that is client-driven and customized to your own personal development. The role of a coach is to ask powerful, thought-provoking questions to help clients uncover solutions to their own challenges and to gain clarity and confidence.

Whole Person Coaching is a holistic coaching method based on the premise that when you come to know, embrace and express all aspects of your whole self, you are positioned to thrive in any aspect of life. You become rich in resources, grounded in your being, and at peace within.

Whole Person Coaching® is a thought-provoking process coupled with experience-oriented, transformative learning designed to help you to gain access to the depth and breadth of who you are at the core: mentally, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.

From this embodied understanding of your whole self, you can easily and effectively draw upon your deepest wisdom to overcome any stopping blocks and achieve what matters most to you.

From our work together, you will emerge fully self-innovative and well equipped to be highly effective in any aspect of your life, for the rest of your life.

Whole Person Coaching® Philosophy

The Whole Person Coaching methodology is firmly rooted in four distinct yet interrelated fundamental principles. Each principle offers guidance related to the nature and phenomena of your journey to wholeness, vitality, balance and life-fulfillment. They guide you to recognize and understand the deeper dimensions and processes at work when it comes to creating sustainable positive change in yourself.

The foundational principles are:

Wholeness: You are whole, completely resourceful and self-innovative

Empowerment: You lead the way

Interdependence: Our process is co-creative and generative

Self-Mastery: As your coach I’m devoted to learn, grow and offer you my very best self

As a Whole Person Coach, you can count on me to:

Witness, trust and respect you as whole and unique individual; you are a resourceful person who possesses everything you need to successfully create and navigate change on their own behalf.

Engage all aspects of you as a whole person – mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual – to elicit the wisdom and inspiration that resides within you.

Invite you to recognize the interrelated nature of all aspects of your life, and to examine the links and interactions between your relationships, career, identity, health, finances, and other motivating factors.

As a Whole Person Coach, you can count on me to:

• Seek direction and your feedback to align the coaching process to your needs and desired outcome.

• Trust and allow you to solve your own problems and create your own opportunities.

• Cultivate a life- and self-affirming environment for you such that you feel safe to freely contribute and authentically express your true nature.

• Sustain a not-knowing, curious mindset that is unattached and expectation-free of you, your process and desired outcome.

As a Whole Person Coach, you can count on me to:

• Offer a highly collaborative, generative partnership that builds upon the your strengths, resources, assets and personal power and to encourage your best self to shine.

• Authentically and whole-heartedly share observations and perspectives to create a positive impact while inviting you to do the same.

• Leverage the power of the coaching relationship to promote learning, growth and positive change, from a place of openness, truth and compassion.

As a Whole Person Coach, you can count on me to:

• Devote myself to continued self-development as needed, including professional accreditation, advanced training, and lifelong learning. This may include mentorship to ensure that I’m bringing my best to our interactions and coaching experience.

• Effectively manage my own reactions and internal story to be fully present and supportive of your needs.

• Address any challenges or issues with professional support that could impact my ability to bring out my best in service to your needs.

Therapy

A therapist primarily addresses clinically diagnosable problems associated with mental health and trauma for individuals dealing with some form of dysfunction or disorder. They work with their patients to identify challenges through a diagnostic structure, typically based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). 

By focusing on psychopathology, emotions, and the past, a therapist attempts to alleviate symptoms through counseling and, at times, prescription medications. The desired outcome is a shift in behavior or result – as defined by the therapist – frequently addressing physical or emotional pain, dysfunction, and conflict within the individual or a relationship they hold. To achieve this goal, the therapist focuses on past issues to improve their client’s capacity in the present.

Professional Coaching

A coach – and specifically a Whole Person Coach – does not rely on a pre-defined definition of normalcy. As the client, you inform the process and lead the way holistically. The coach uses powerful questioning to help you recognize and leverage your strengths and resources then self-create your desired outcomes. Client-stated goals often address aspects of personal or professional development and improvement. 

Unlike the therapist, upon whom patients often remain dependent for extended periods of time, a coach builds your capacity to be your own changemaker – exponentially, in every aspect of your life. A coach focuses on visioning and success in the present to move you into the future.

Our first conversation will be a free 30-minute discovery call (via Zoom or Google Meet) to further discuss with you what coaching is and how it can benefit you. You will be able to determine whether I am a good fit to help you in your tranformative journey.

If you choose to move forward, each session will consist of a semi-structured conversation where I promote critical self-reflection as you discuss your goals. We will collaborate to develop a strategic plan unique to your needs.