Coaching Commitment
In order for the coaching to be effective, the coach and client must work together to create an effective working relationship that speaks to their working and learning style. Having a clear agreement defining the process, expected outcome and mutual responsibility of client and coach is essential to creating a space of trust and safety. It is also created through the assurances that all conversation takes place in a confidential and non-judgmental way. A holding container where clients can tell the whole truth of what they have done and not done, without worrying about what the coach will say. It is a space where clients can count on honest and objective interaction from a coach that is not muddied with emotion, judgment and or personal agenda. The Coach holds the space for exploration, experimentation and dreaming the seemingly impossible dream.
Coaching will only work when there is a commitment on both sides. On the part of the client, commitment to exploring, changing, learning, embracing vulnerability, taking risks, persevering despite challenges and an investment in time and energy is a must. The Coach in turn, needs to be fully committed to their clients and their ultimate goals without attachment to any particular course of action or outcome the client may achieve.
Coaching Process
Self-Awareness
As we deepen our self-awareness in a compassionate way, we increase our receptivity to our gut feelings – the images, sensations, and intuitions arising in our body’s center.
Through Gut Wisdom Coaching, clients gain self-awareness. The client gives their best by getting in touch with their center of higher intuition and understanding by exploring their unique sense of purpose in order to achieve that which is beneficial to themselves and the whole of
Society. Starting with who am I? What is my heart’s desire for the future whether that is a new job, new or improved relationship, an abundance of money, time, creativity, improved skills or creating more balance in lifestyle and career. When a client finds clarity about what they truly value in their life, what their natural talents are and what brings them joy, they are able to see and release their inner/outer blocks opening to more opportunities to live their highest potential.
Getting in touch with your gut wisdom means bringing more vitatality to your body’s center, evoking sensation, stimulating awareness. It is common for most of us to have cut ourselves off from sensing what’s happening within our core. The longer we’ve abandoned this world inside us, the more mysterious – even daunting – it may seem. Developing and directing your procreative power means returning to this long forgotten place, investing in your awareness there, and claiming it as your own. Celebrating and affirm what the client has done to get them to this journey of discovery.
Celebrating wins – affirming what the client has done or accomplished so far.
Questions to reveal inner knowing – that inner wisdom of who you really are.
Self-Confidence
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.– E.E.Cummings
Through Gut Wisdom Coaching clients will gain self-confidence remembering times in their lives when they demonstrated courage and a can-do attitude. When was the last time you acted energetically in a purposeful way? Through active listening, intuitive questions and mindful breathing and/or guided imagery practices we will find intuitive ways to locate and mobilize that source of strength, with the objective of going further and deeper than sheer willpower that can often wane from exhaustion. When self-confidence is gained through touching into and owning our inner wisdom we can then trust ourselves to make choices that will serve our higher self and the higher good. Our partnership will invite Clients to gain access to a wider range of perspectives and therefore, allow for more choices that may otherwise be hidden or obscured. Gaining self-confidence to be open to more opportunities by shifting perceptions and long held beliefs that may no longer be serving the client. Empowering the client to make choices that are in alignment with the client’s authentic vision, values, passion, strengths and purpose through validation.
Validation – Positively articulating whom this person is at their core being.
Questions to explore clients source of inner-confidence
Self-Assurance
Nothing can dim the light which shines within– Maya Angelou
Through Gut Wisdom Coaching we will co-create self-awareness and self-confidence by exploring and connecting to our center (our true nature). As the client gains self-assurance they will enjoy that deep, unshakable knowing that they are capable of taking risks, meeting new challenges and take the necessary steps to manifest their dreams through intuitive action. Together we will explore effective tools and behaviors to support their journey. Through Coaching we will strengthen and empower the client’s own authority and accountability for living a purposeful life. To carry on and thrive in a natural way, no matter what comes up in the way of uncomfortable thoughts or situations. Coaching will continue to serve the client on their quest for change and or transformation though listening, observation, validation and empowerment by inviting them to listen and trust their own gut wisdom.
Expressing Belief by sharing your confidence in what the client will do in the future.
Reflections as a Coach to celebrate, express belief and validate your client