WHAT IS COACHING?

This is something I wanted to know the answer to when I first explored the idea of going into coaching. I remember asking the lecturer and the answer is what drew me to make the transition from counselling to coaching. I loved the idea behind the answer and how empowering it felt. The answer I remember was the idea that coaching is working with people who are ready to get in the boat and start rowing. Coaching in the sense that you work along with a coach, in partnership to start to take back control of your life. To set your own pace, make your own rules and row toward the life you want and deserve.

THE KEY ASPECTS ARE...

Empowerment:

The process empowers you to take back ownership of your own development and make your own choices and decisions.

Goal-Oriented:

Coaching helps you to start to declutter and start working towards creating clarity and focus so that you can see what you want/need and set clear, achievable and sustainable goals.

Non-Directive:

Unlike mentoring or consulting, a coach does not provide answers or solutions but instead works along side you as you find your own solutions/path/answers.

Partnership:

Coaching is a collaborative relationship and focuses on your growth and potential. As a coach I believe the client (you) are resourceful and whole and that you know yourself best.

The 8 C's:

Connection, Curiosity, Courage, Compassion, Clarity, Commitment, Challenge and Change. Coaching is a journey and involves so much, it is exciting and one that is ultimately life changing.

The 5 R's

The 5 R's of coaching are Rapport, Reflect, Reframe, Refocus, and Results. They strengthen connection, encourage reflection, and help shift perspectives. Also, promote focus and achieve actionable, goal-oriented outcomes.

The 5 A's

Awareness, Acceptance, Action, Accountability and Achievement. Coaching at its core is there to guide you in creating positive changes in your life. Changes that allow you to reach your full potentianl and live life in a way that works for you.

WHAT IS MY ROLE AS A COACH...

Ask powerful questions: to stimulate thought and self-awareness.

Provides a safe and trusting environment: where you feel free to be your authentic and true self. Creating space for you to feel challenged and space for personal growth.

Actively listen. Not listening to respond but rather to intentionally understand your perspective, experience, what is going for you and what you need.

Support you in assessing/seeing your strengths and development areas.

Encourages your to feel confident in taking responsibility for your actions and outcomes.

WHAT COACHING IS NOT...

An Advice Service! If you are looking externally for the answers then coaching is not for you. A coach does not provide direct advice or recommendations. YOU know yourself best. Together we support you to see the answers.

Consultancy service! A consultant is an expert who provides solutions. Again if this is what you are looking for, coaching is not it. A coach helps you find your own way and answers. YOU are your Own Best Expert.

WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO

I love that coaching can help in creating psychological flow. That is can bring focus, clarity, understanding, courage, curiosity, compassion and self-awareness into you life. It is incredibly empowering and insightful and I am continuously blown away by the changes that the women I journey with create in their lives. It is truly inspiring and heartwarming.

If you are curious and would like to know more about what working with me looks like for you. Please feel free to get in touch. Fill out the form below or email me directly at darabyrnefwi@gmail.com.

I very much look forward to chatting with you.

Dara