The most common question I am asked about my practice as a Coach is which work and life challenges I focus on. Prospective clients naturally want to know if the challenges and desires they are grappling with are a good fit with my areas of expertise. Here are the three main focus areas of my coaching practice.
VISION SETTING AND GOAL REALIZATION
Everyone wants to move forward. My experience is that the two biggest impediments to making progress are
1) being unclear about your goals and motivations and 2) failing to be diligent in executing actions (aka, lack of accountability). I love helping people get it together in terms of their goals and progress, and I am constantly amazed by how far people can go when their focus and motivations are clear. As I often say: “Where you focus is where you go” … so when you work with me, the starting point is getting as clear as possible about what it is that you want to manifest in your work or life so that you can step through the upper limiting beliefs that might be holding you back.
NAVIGATING THROUGH MIDLIFE TRANSITIONS
Life is full of transitions, especially in “midlife,” which I describe as any point when you have a lot of work and living behind you, and a lot ahead (so that could be ages 35-65). Midlife is a rich period of synthesizing the experience and wisdom you’ve gained and thinking about how you want to bring that wisdom and experience forward in the most meaningful way. I have terrific tools and inquiry practices for helping clients navigate this daunting but deeply meaningful period of midlife change. In this work, I typically explore personal values, desired connections, telling our story, and serving others. These framings often unlock clarity about what’s next. I love this work!
ENTREPRENEUR AND ORG LEADERSHIP MASTERY
I was an entrepreneur for almost 20 years, and I have worked in or with many small, mid-sized and large companies and organizations. So I am very interested in how entrepreneurs and executive leaders tackle the diverse challenges they face in today's workplace. No leader is great at everything, but most are skilled at identifying their own gaps. I help passionate leaders and entrepreneurs identify the best path to mastering areas requiring new growth or new approaches. I focus heavily on communications skills in my work with leaders, supporting their building of alignment and understanding among teams.
Groups & Facilitation
Group coaching offers something special: The opportunity to tap into the wisdom and support of others while also sharing your own experience and compassion. I periodically offer group experiences (typically 8-12 people and 4 months in duration), focused on personal and professional growth and mastery.
I am also a deeply experienced facilitator of daylong and multi-day experiences , with a focus on deepening connection, building trust and unlocking possibility. My recurring facilitation work is with three amazing organizations: MEA (Modern Elder Academy), the world’s first Midlife Wisdom School; Hampton, the fast-growing private community for high-growth founders; and Harvard Business School Alumni Forums.
If you have a group that is seeking a skilled facilitator, send me a message and let’s discuss what you’re hoping to unlock through your gathering.