Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is coaching?
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires a person to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership. When you work with a coach, you set out on a path to greater personal and professional fulfillment.
- What happens in a coaching session?
One on one coaching is about your agenda. You are the expert on you. Coach Jen is the expert on coaching. A part of the initial talk will include clarification about what you want to accomplish within the session. This includes determining how we will know that we have accomplished it. Coach Jen will listen and ask questions. As you speak you will find that you are also listening to yourself. A part of the coaching experience is taking the time to hear yourself. Coach Jen will make inquiries and you will find that you have more to say. At the end of the session, we consider how we met the objective that you set at the beginning, and you may feel that you have one or more action items for yourself. Coach Jen will ask you if you are committing to any actions in association with what unfolded during the session.
- What happens in a group coaching program?
Group coaching involves the exploration of a specific topic. Coach Jen will relay information about the topic and present the group with questions or exercises to aid you with exploring the topic in your life. There is time for your sharing and questions. In some programs there are handouts and optional homework. There is no pressure to participate or complete exercises or homework, you will get out of the group coaching experience as much as you put into it.
- Why work with Coach Jen?
It is important to find a coach with whom you have a comfortable rapport. I encourage you to get to know me by exploring the information on my website. If my writings and experiences resonate with you, we may be a good match. Use the button below to reach me and let me know which next steps seem right for you. I can work with you either one on one, or in a group coaching program.
