“Coaching” to me is the process of getting you from where you are now to your ideal vision. 

That’s it. 

If you’ve got a goal, a problem, you’re stuck and don’t exactly know what to do next - or you do know but can’t seem to commit to action - that’s where Coaching comes in. 

Coaching is a relationship business. You and I are going to partner up and have several conversations. The most important thing for me to tell you is that YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED to accomplish your dreams, we’re going to find whatever block is in your way and get you moving along your path. 

Our first meeting is an introductory discussion, we get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit. 

The second is our exploratory and design session. Here we’ll work out details of the overall strategic vision you’d like to achieve and several ground rules. Then we’re off and running. The rest of our meetings are typically 30 to 60 minute sessions bi-weekly for four - five months. 

Once in our main sessions we’re going to deep dive into you and discover what’s holding you back - both consciously and subconsciously. We will accomplish this through insightful conversations, powerful questions, reflective silence, well-defined action steps - and - accountability check ups.

I’m going to zero in on any limiting beliefs, cognitive bias, statements like “I can’t do that!”, and try to find out what’s REALLY in your way. 

No. You don’t “need” coaching. If you’re serious about accomplishing your dreams and need a little help then you should consider and “want” Coaching. I encourage you to research the field and see if Coaching is right for you.

You may be thinking “Oh! I get it! You’re going to help me solve my problem - like a consultant, right?”

Not quite. There is a distinct difference in Consulting and Coaching. In the former you are paying me to study your problem and provide you an answer - in Coaching YOU have all the answers. My main goal is to find out what they are and help you take action. 

Coaching is also not Therapy. Therapy is used to heal a past wound. Though our sessions may feel a little like “couch time” I’m not qualified to help you in that area. If we find something in our discussions that may warrant external help I will definitely point this out.

Expect for our professional relationship to last for at least 10 sessions over five months. We can adjust as necessary based on the size and timing of the problem (i.e. I need help getting a report out in the next two weeks! - or - I’m up for a big promotion in a month!); however change is typically not fast and it may take a few months to really notice your shift in momentum. 

Expect to pay what you would from any professional service. We’ll discuss this as we design our alliance together. If the cost is prohibitive then let’s discuss and see if we can come to an arrangement. 

Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee an ROI. All results will be rooted in YOUR ability to take action and the self work YOU do. We’re going to dig deep - if you have the courage to jump in the hole with me I will work very hard to ensure you get more than your value’s worth. 

Because I’m fun - next question. 

Seriously though, as an engineer, Military leader, and general “midwesterner” I have a passion for (1) meeting new people, (2) solving problems and (3) working with motivated individuals to accomplish what they previously thought was “impossible”.

 You may find conversation with me relatively easy and I’m excited to offer potentially new perspectives to your situation.