Coaching
What is Coaching?
Support to play your best game.
Coaching is "partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential." (International Coach Federation)
When you're doing something new or important, your brain is primed to find danger and seek safety. Buddhists call this "Monkey Mind," for that aspect of the mind that is always chattering at us as it swings between doubt and worry.
Coaching helps you learn, grow, and develop skills so you can consistently follow your voice of wisdom and act on what truly matters to you.
How is coaching different from other support?
A coach is someone who partners with you and supports you to:
See who you really are;
Discern what holds meaning and purpose for you;
Create goals that come alive with meaning and excitement; and
Reach your goals with focus and ease.
Therapy is healing for the past; coaching is for taking action in the present.
Consulting offers expert advice; coaching draws out your own expertise.
Mentoring offers the mentor's wisdom; coaching uncovers your wisdom.
Training fulfills set learning objectives; coaching clarifies your own objectives.
None are "better" than the other. They are simply tools for different purposes.
Getting Started
I offer people who are interested in working with me a free discovery session. If we see it is a fit to work together, we'll talk about potential next steps including my Coaching Program.
Coaching Program
6 month program
2x per month | 55 min sessions
Celebratory texts/emails between sessions
Monthly Investment
$300/month - financially flourishing
$250/month - financially sustaining
$200/month - financially stretching
I use a sliding scale. I invite you to choose an investment that is a stretch, but not a burden.
Free Discovery Call
We'll start by clarifying what you'd love to get out of working together as well as answering any questions.
Simple Contract
If we see we're a fit, we'll review and sign a digital contract and start as soon as you would like.
Coaching Sessions
In our sessions, you'll move past challenges, set goals, and make action plans and celebrate successes!
Approach
My approach is rooted in ontology, the study of being. We focus on the values we live by, the contribution we want to make to others, and ultimately the legacy we want to be known for. My viewing point as a coach stems from these premises:
Each of us is a hero. We are here to embark on a "hero's journey" in which we fulfill a calling, triumph over obstacles, and contribute to our community. A coach's role is to bring this larger context to the forefront.
Each of us is here to contribute. We all want to know our life matters - that the world is healthier, safer, and more thriving because we are here. A coach's role is to help others discover and give their unique gifts.
Each of us has a voice of wisdom. We all have a wellspring of creativity and the ability to imagine new possibilities. A coach helps clear away the mental "fog" so people can hear their voice of wisdom and act from it.
Each of us is here to be our best selves and live the lives we would love to live. We are here to discover and express our true values and intentions - to know the joy of leaving a legacy we are proud of. A coach's role is to help people live with this "long view" in mind.
My approach centers compassionate presence and reflective listening to help you:
Acknowledge your strengths, values, intentions, goals, and good heart.
Observe any ways of thinking or acting that might be getting in the way.
Discern the truth vs. interpretation, and clarify your voice of wisdom.
Take action that's simple, doable, and grounded in who you are.
What Clients Say:
"I sought life coaching because I felt like it was time I had outside support in aligning my current actions with long-term goals. It is hard for me to link the many aspects of my life dreams together with my core values, beliefs, and current life responsibilities. I could better see the big picture and path to get to where I want to go when working with Emma because of her insight, curiosity, and partnership in my life ambitions."
Ashlee M., Graduate Student
"Emma was wonderful to work with. She patiently and non-judgmentally invited my husband and myself to engage with our finances in a healthy, productive way. Our time with her was very impactful and we will be forever grateful!"
Eileen, Insurance Professional
Free Discovery Session
Sign up for a free discovery session to explore what's next for you and see if my support might be a good fit to help get you there.