What is the coaching process like?

If there are no limits, how would you show up in the world as your most powerful self?  We will help you craft a vision/purpose for your life and design the rest of your life around it.  We will take a look at where you are in different areas of your life, including career/business, health (physical, emotional, and mental wellness), relationships (family and friends), spirituality, physical environment, and finances.  How can you make room for what energizes you, what makes your heart sing?  What obstacles are keeping you from making changes?  Where in your life are you giving your power away?  Every week you will gain new insights and take inspired action until you reach your goals.

How does Joanne coach?

 I will help you slow down and breathe, as we dive deep into the core of the issue, the core of who you are and who you want to be, cutting through the superficial, protective layer of ego chatters and BS.  My coaching focuses on both the big picture (vision, strategy, and planning) and concrete actions that you can take right after each coaching session.  I will also help you design a strategy to keep yourself accountable to your goals and make consistent progress.   I bring my adventurous spirit, positivity, heart, logic, creativity, honesty, and flexibility into our partnership.
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My "holistic," strengths-based​ coaching style distinguishes me from other coaches who practice only "mind-based"​ approaches: in addition to challenging any disempowering thoughts, I can help you access the wisdom of your body and your emotions, your intuitive knowing, your creativity and imagination, the longings of your Spirit and Soul, and learnings from your culture and heritage.

My goal is to help you build your "inner compass" so that you can confidently and effectively run your career and the rest of your life!

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​What types of people have you worked with?

I have coached people with ages ranging from 20 to 68 years old from different fields, including the healing arts, government, non-profit, technology, marketing, healthcare, finance, training and development, coaching, etc.  They showed up with a desire for change/growth, to find purpose or meaning in their lives, to overcome self doubt and limiting beliefs, and/or to get clarity and inspiration during a period of transition or emotional turmoil.

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What else should I know about working with you?

I've had people who work with me for one session, several sessions, or over a couple of months. Frequency usually depends on the issue and your level of commitment to making consistent progress on your goals with the support of coaching. The more you invest in the process and take action, the more your life will change.  Lasting behavioral change generally occurs starting around 3 months, but you can work with me for as long as you like.  I do not require any sort of long-term contract.  

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Okay, I'm interested in learning more.  What's the next step?

I offer a phone/Skype consultation to learn more about your challenge(s) and goals.  In this consultation I will also demo my coaching so that you and I can determine whether to work together.  You will experience an insight even during this call!  Then in the first official coaching session, we will establish agreements about how to work together (including putting accountability in place), create a vision/strategy for moving you forward, and help you brainstorm action steps to execute right away.  Subsequent sessions will be all about helping you overcome any blocks and moving forward until you reach your goals.

You can also read about the experiences of a couple of my previous clients on the Client Testimonials and Client Success Stories pages.

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If you are ready to book a complimentary consultation with Joanne, please fill out the brief form on the Contact page.