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Q. Why use Coaching Circles to find a coach? |
Identifying and selecting the right coach for you is of the utmost importance. Unlike other coaching organizations we are not limited to coaches with a single methodology or coaches who have "signed up" with us. We do not represent professional coaches exclusively, we represent clients.
Why? Credibility, trust and confidence. And, we do not believe one methodology works for all, or coaches who are trained at a particular school are good for all clients. We DO NOT have conflicts of interest.
We are able to secure any personal or corporate coach you wish WITHOUT BIAS, and at no additional cost to you.
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Q. How 'We' Find Your Coach. |
Yes, WE. We as an organization have our areas of responsibility as do you. This is a team effort - very similar to the actual coaching engagement. This is not a time where you kick back and have someone hand you over a coach. Below outlines our basic areas of responsibilities and yours:
Our responsibilities:
- find the coach with the right skill-set
- setup a 20-45 minute phone interview for you and the coach
- handle the payment processing
- be here if you need any assistance or clarity about your coaching engagement
- live up to our money back guarantee
- check in periodically and after your coaching engagement to ensure satisfaction (confidential)
Your responsibilities:
- understand why you want a coach and if you are ready for coaching
- understand your goals
- understand the difference between therapy & coaching
- make sure your goals are not therapist-based issues
- contact us
- openly explain your needs and goals to us (all conversations are confidential)
- offer at least three dates and times in which you can interview one or a few coaches over the phone (or in person if you are a corporation).
- answer the phone at the phone number you provided at the scheduled interview date and time.
- IMPORTANT: when on the phone with a coach: be open, ask questions and listen deeply.
~ BE OPEN: fully explain your goals and explain why you want a coach.
~ ASK QUESTIONS: about the coach's areas of expertise; especially in the areas you are most interested. Ask how have they helped others in your situation. Ask how they work, their fees, meeting times, etc.
~ LISTEN DEEPLY: to the coach and to yourself! Do you feel as though you can tell this coach anything. Do you want this coach to help you reach your goals.
~ MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION: You are the one making the choice. Make it. One way or another. And, let us know.
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Q. How much does it cost to use Coaching Circles? |
Nothing. We receive a percentage of the sale of some of the products and services we sell on CoachingCircles.com. However, we do not increase the price of any service or product we promote. You will pay the same amount if you purchase these products or services directly from the coach, thought leader or merchant.
In fact, we do not receive a commission on a great number of the products and services we recommend as the people who provide them do not have an affiliate program or a way to track sales. But, we recommend them anyway as we believe they will be beneficial for you and your development.
We do ask, if you purchase products and services online anyway, please view our list of merchants who do give us a percentage. If you click on this link, and make your purchase after you link from us, we will receive a percentage. AND, the cost will be no different for you. Thank you for supporting us in our endeavor to assist others in realizing their potential.
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Q. What do coaches do? |
In brief, coaches:
- Help people set better goals and then assist them in reaching their goals.
- Ask their clients to do more than they might have done on their own.
- Focus their clients better to more quickly produce results.
- Provide the tools, support and structure to accomplish more.
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Q. What is the basic philosophy of coaching? |
Simply put, we humans are great and we're discovering what we really want. We can get what we want faster and easier by having a coach.
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Q. Is there anything that compares to coaching? |
There are some similarities with the way athletic coaches or music teachers work with highly talented people.
A coach believes you have amazing talents as well. A coach will challenge you and take the time to find out what winning in life means to you. A coach is your partner in living the life you know you can accomplish, personally and professionally to its fullest extent. A coach is someone to hold you accountable for your life and your goals, to make sure you really live up to your potential.
Some people believe that "hard work and doing it on your own" are the keys to finding the life, success, money, or they happiness they seek. They believe that a price must be paid to attain what they want. Often that price is poor health, not having enough time to enjoy life, strained family relationships or lessened productivity at work if family is where you spend your time. The saddest part is even though this effort may result in more of something, it is often not the something you had in mind, and you are back where you started, or worse, further from your real intentions.
Athletes and performers know about this trap. They know they need a trained person to help them set goals, discover their real needs, and work effectively toward an ultimate goals of excellence. Therefore, they are willing to hire a coach or a teacher. No serious athlete would expect to progress very far without one. If you have a goal, or goals, that are very important to you, why not live your life to its fullest extent and hire a coach.
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Q. IMPORTANT!! How is coaching different than therapy? |
Patrick Williams Ed.D & MCC, a long time psychologist and coach gives great insight into the differences between therapy and coaching. If you believe you are in need of therapy instead of coaching, PLEASE seek out therapy! Do not use coaching as a way of healing these types of matters.
THERAPY VS. COACHING
Therapy
Deals with identifiable dysfunctions in a person.
Coaching
Deals with a healthy client desiring a better situation.
Therapy
Deals mostly with a person's past and trauma, and seeks healing.
Coaching
Deals mostly with a person's present and seeks to help them design a more desirable future.
Therapy
Helps patients resolve old pain.
Coaching
Helps clients learn new skills and tool to build a more satisfying future.
Therapy
There is a Doctor-patient relationship with the client (The therapist has the answers)
Coaching
Co-creative equal partnership (Coach helps client discover own answers).
Therapy
Assumes emotions as a symptom of something wrong.
Coaching
Assumes emotions are natural and normalizes them.
Therapy
The therapist diagnoses, then provides professional expertise and guidelines to provide a path to healing.
Coaching
The coach stands with the client and helps him/her identify the challenges, then partners with them to turn the challenges into victories.
Therapy
Progress is sometimes slow and painful.
Coaching
Growth and progress are rapid and usually enjoyable.
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Q. What does coaching provide that self-help books and tapes and the advice of friends don't offer? |
A: Coach Caroline Morse explains:
Coaching provides a responsive ear to your particular situation with professional expertise and perspective, as well as positive and supportive feedback.
A: Coach Sandra Owens explains:
Coaching provides a personal one on one session with a professional who without knowing you, can provide objective insight to your particular situation that cannot be gained from a close, well-meaning friend, much less a book or tape.
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Q. How do I know if I'm ready to hire a coach? |
A: Coach Caroline Morse explains:
You are ready to hire a coach when you have an area or goal in your life which you feel you would like to work on but just don't know how you can get there.
A: Coach Sandra Owens explains:
You are ready to hire a coach when you realize that despite your best attempts, you are not living the life of your dreams. Coaching can supply a very personal and individual blueprint to help you recognize your fondest dreams and to help achieve a life that is satisfying, joyful and of your own creation.
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Q. How often should I see a coach? |
We recommend that you discuss the optimal time commitment with your coach during the interview or your initial session. Some coaches prefer to work on an individual session basis (1X a week), while other coaches find it more impactful to schedule a series of sessions (3X a month for 3 months).
Or, depending on your situation you may need an "intensive" -- several hours in a day for over a couple days. This may occur if you are preparing for an interview, a speech or if your wedding is around the corner and you want pre-marital coaching.
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Q. How much does it cost to hire a coach? |
We leave it up to each coach to determine the fee that they will charge. Please note: the coaches' fees are the same if you went to them directly or if you have assistance through us. Many of the coaches offer a free initial sessions.
As a general guideline: personal coaches range from $80 to $150/hr (US$) and corporate coaches range from $100 to $250/hr (US$). A number of coaches will also offer monthly rates and other special package rates.
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Q. What if I have to cancel my coaching session at the last minute? |
Each coach has their own set of policies and requirements for cancellations and other aspects of their business. Please ask your coach
prior to the beginning of your coaching engagement for a list of these policies.
In general, many coaches ask that you make any cancellations at least 24-48 hours prior to your session. You are obligated to abide by the policies of the coach you choose.
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| Three Keys to Self-Understanding |
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| The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham |
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| Kiplingers Retirement Report |
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