I’m often asked how I got started coaching and about my process I use when working with my clients. Today, I thought I would use this format to share how I was inspired to look for a coach, and the process I use with my clients.
For me the connection with my first coach was divinely inspired. I was in an abusive relationship living every day in fear. My partner at the time and I were attending a Real Estate conference and I attended a break out sessions ca;;ed Spirituality in Real Estate. I’m not kidding. The presenter Dale Alen-Rowse started his presentation by asked if anyone had ever been in a relationship they knew wasn’t right. I looked around the room and everyone, including me had a hand in the air. It dawned on me that I was probably the only one that was actually still in that relationship. I’m not sure what the rest of the presentation was about but I knew one thing; I knew I had to end my relationship. Later that day in another break out session the presenter asked a room filled with successful agents, Who in the room is working with a coach. Two-thirds of the room raised their hands. This time mine was not one of the hands in the air.
At that moment I had what I call my first “download”. I knew that I knew that I knew that I had to make a change in my life. It was an overwhelming feeling a calling of sorts and what can only really be described as a spiritual awakening. I also knew I needed to dig deeper into what spirituality meant to me. I was still reeling from the realization that I was in a relationship that I knew wasn’t right and also knew I was going to end when I got home. And now I knew i needed to hire a coach.
I ended the relationship first and then started on my mission to find my spiritual path and a coach.
The reason I share my story is that it illustrates that there is an awareness that change is needed. My best clients start their adventure in transformation with me knowing there is something that they need to change. Awareness is critical. By the time someone sits down with me they are keenly aware that there is a problem in their life; something that is holding them back, something that is causing them pain and suffering. What a later learned a yogi might call one’s “loudest noise”.
Later on my journey I found my way to my Yogic Training and it is these techniques used for over 5000 years that I use to affect transformational change in others.
My first step when I sit with a new client is a 90 minutes session I call a Loudest Noise Evaluation. This is where we dig in to uncover what exactly the problem is. Yogi’s don’t differentiate between the brain the body and the spirit. They are only interested in what is causing the pain and suffering. Said another what what’s holding you back. Once I have uncovered the source of the problem. I can dig into my Yogic tool kit for the prescriptive treatment. This might included but is not limited to a physical practice, meditation, mantra creation, reflective writing, journaling or a combination of these methods.
While this initial consultation includes a written prescriptive treatment and can be a stand alone, follow up appointment are critical. My most successful clients sign up for a 6 or 12 month package that includes weekly meetings via Zoom. Most often depending on what we are working on you need a coach to cheer you on and evaluate your progress.
If you are interested in learning more or just want to connect on Zoom or over the phone please follow the link HERE to my appointment page. In addition to the Loudest Noise Evaluation and Coaching I offer one-on-on in person Asana sessions for those who are working on a specific physical issue. I’ll cover that in next week’s blog.