FAQ

Coaching is a tool that is used to empower individuals and help them reach their goals. It is a structured conversation between myself, the coach, and you, the client. During your coaching session, I will walk by your side to help you reach your desired goal and aspirations. I will listen to you, ask questions, find out what your challenges are and inspire you to reach your end goal. You will be encouraged to make decisions and take responsibility for these decisions.

I use the GROW model which is an acronym for the areas explored, Goal, Reality, Options and Way forward. This model keeps you moving towards your goal. Every session with come with a particular issue/aspect of you goal that you would like to discuss. I will ask you questions, listen to your responses, challenge you whilst always remaining non-judgemental regarding the details and will not offer you advice.

Do you feel unfulfilled or that you are not living to your full potential?

Is there a gap between where you are now and where you would like to be?

Do you feel that you don’t have the skills, resources or confidence to complete something?

Do you feel stuck? Do you put off making decisions or fail to stick to those decisions you have made?

Are you willing to do the work required to get to where you want to go?

Are you willing to stop or change behaviours that limit your success?

Are you willing to try new things, even if you are not 100% convinced they will work?

Are you willing to keep appointments with yourself to work on this material?

Do you have the patience to take consistent action towards your goals, regardless of how immediate the results are?

If you answered YES, to all of these questions then coaching can most definitely support you to be the best that you can be.

My coaching is predominantly carried out online over ZOOM.

Initially, you will contact me via email and we will arrange a suitable date and time to have a Chemistry session to ensure that I am the right fit for you.

If you decide to proceed following this initial discussion we will have an Intake session whereby we will discuss how we will work together and we’ll start to talk about you and your aspirations for the coaching sessions.

In each coaching session you will be guided through a 6 point process:

1. Review the previous session and the actions that you completed

2. Set the goal for that session

3. Consider where you are, at the present moment with this goal

4. Consider your options in meeting this goal

5. Agree on some actions

Summarise what has been discussed before completing the session

Each session will last 45 minutes. I will manage the timing of the session and ensure you gain full value from each session.

Coaching is not about your coach giving you suggestions or advice. Coaching is not mentoring, counselling or therapy.

Mentoring involves a more experienced individual working with a less experienced individual whereby the mentor shares wisdom and advice to help the mentee grow. Coaching is an equal relationship, the coach is working side by side with you.

You are the expert of your life. Counselling and therapy are types of treatments designed to help individuals process emotional distress and perhaps mental health problems. Coaches are not qualified to provide this level of support. If you commence coaching and it is deemed that coaching is not the correct support for you at the moment, this will be discussed with you directly to find a suitable solution to support you on your onward journey.

Our coaching sessions are completely confidential. I agree and comply with the Global Coaching Code of Conduct, which you will find attached in the email. Only in extreme circumstances will this confidence be breached. This includes the intent to cause harm to yourself or others in criminal acts.

To make sure your time is well spent, you are expected to come to the session fully prepared and with a goal or aspiration in mind that you would like to work towards.

Preparation is very important for the coaching sessions so you are encouraged to spend 15 minutes prior to the session taking yourself to an environment where you will not be disturbed, with a drink and feeling relaxed prior to the start of your session.

You may also want to have a notepad and pen to hand for capturing important information and any other items that you think may be useful such as a diary or planner.

It’s totally normal to feel emotional during coaching. This is your safe space, and tears, laughter, or frustration are all welcome. Growth often stirs up feelings, and that’s part of the journey.

That’s completely fine — many people come to coaching unsure of what they want. Part of the process is figuring that out together.

Some people feel lighter and clearer after the very first session. For others, shifts build gradually over time. It depends on what you bring and how much you put into the process.

If you give it a genuine try and it doesn’t feel right, that’s okay. Coaching is all about fit — and sometimes it’s just not the right time or the right person. That’s why the discovery call is so important.

Yes — in fact, many people prefer it. You can join from the comfort of your own space, which often makes it easier to open up and reflect.

My main focus is supporting women (especially those who’ve spent years putting others first) — but I do welcome anyone who feels they’d benefit from working with me.

I coach online via Zoom, which means you can join from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are in the world (time zones permitting!).

Coaching works best with consistency, which is why I usually recommend starting with a block of 6 sessions. This gives us enough time to dig deep, build momentum, and create lasting change. After that, you can decide whether you’d like to continue.