Life Coaching in Stroud - Stroud Coaching

FAQs

Q. What does coaching involve?

A. Coaching (or life coaching) is a regular, structured and confidential partnership between the client and the coach. Its sole focus is the needs and goals of the client, and how the client can fulfil those needs and reach those goals.

Coaching is very forward looking. We discuss and identify a clear goal to aim for at the end of the coaching programme, and each session will identify steps on the journey to reach that goal.

Although the main thrust of coaching is towards the future, good coaches recognise that often the client has psychological blocks that prevent them from reaching their goals. An important part of the work, therefore, is addressing these blocks to progress and success. We have to be realistic as well as aspirational!

Q. How do the sessions work in practice?

A. Coaching consists of weekly sessions lasting 50 minutes. I charge £40 per session. Fees are payable at the end of each month. We constantly review your progress and future needs.

The coaching sessions are conducted face to face in my office in Stroud, Gloucestershire, or over the telephone. Working over the phone saves you the time and cost of travelling to my office. Please note that the telephone charges of the actual coaching sessions are entirely at my expense, as long as I am phoning a landline. However, we can meet in person in Stroud if that is more convenient for you, or because you prefer face to face contact.

Q. What extra support do you offer?

A. It is very important to me that you are fully supported during coaching. For this reason I offer the following free support in addition to the weekly coaching sessions:

Email support. You may want to ask a quick question in between sessions or get something off your chest. You may even want to celebrate a success! Please email me and I will reply as soon as I can.
Phone support. It may also be important to talk to me in person on the phone in between sessions. I do not charge for this extra time, as long as it is reasonable.

Q. What is your philosophy of coaching?

A. I believe that everyone has the potential to be far more successful than they are at present. Not only this – everyone has the answers to their questions deep within them.

Coaching is not a process of forcing the coach’s ideas onto the client, or of giving bucketfuls of advice. It is much more a process of facilitating the client coming to their own ideas, reaching their own conclusions and initiating their own purposeful action.

Coaching is so powerful because it harnesses the desires and potential of the client with the experience, skills and one-to-one support of the coach. Together we bring vast amounts of creative energy to your problems and goals, and put you on the path of greater success and fulfilment.

Q. How can I get the most out of my coaching?

A. Here are some tips to help you get maximum benefit from your coaching sessions:

Believe in your goals. Unless you are committed to each part of the process, you will not make changes in your life or practice. A good coach will ensure that the steps and goals that you decide on together are realistic and what you truly desire.
Work hard. A coach is not a slave driver, but he or she will remind you that all change requires input. This work is both practical and psychological: you should be prepared to put any action plan into effect in between sessions, and to be open to self-enquiry and self-development.
Enjoy yourself. Not only enjoy the sessions, as they are focused entirely on you and your success, but also feel good about the fact that you are taking steps to improve and enrich your life. You deserve it!

Q. Do you offer a free initial session?

A. No, but I do offer a free 15 minute discussion of how coaching could help you. Please click here to arrange your session.

What next?

To make an appointment or to find out more about coaching, phone Kim on 01453 751457 or email him at kim@stroudcoaching.com.

Kim Richardson - working for your success in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham and across the UK