Why Coaching Works

October 19, 2011

How and why does wellness coaching work? There are five things that distinguish coaching as a growth promoting relationship.

First, the client is put in the driver seat to build autonomy by establishing a relationship. In order to achieve and master change, one needs to have a strong sense self-efficacy to believe they have what it takes to make positive change. This begins with a coach-client relationship.

Second, motivation is a requirement for change. A coach will help you uncover this burning desire, a fuel for change. It is what keeps us on track.

Third, coaches know that all clients have the capacity to change. Our study of positive psychology fosters a strong belief in you!

Fourth, you learn to build resilience. Inevitably we will come upon bumps in the road - and you will learn how to build resilience so that when a setback comes, you’ve already mastered how you will deal with it.

Finally, curiosity is an important psychological skill that correlates with health and thriving. Approaching the day with a curious (wondering) mind-set of what the day will bring, what challenges and opportunities there will be is a skill that is learned and embraced in this relationship.

Making and sustaining change is a journey with steps, approaches and stages that your coach understands. She will guide you through them and draw from a broad tool box of theories and skills to keep you moving onward and upward!

Education and knowledge do matter, but the difference between the ‘expert’ and ‘coach’ is that the coach delivers the right skill at just the right time. We do not ask you to learn or acquire kills at the wrong time, but when you are ready.

Interested in seeing how coaching can work for you? Contact myself or one of our other certified Wellness Coaches today!