A Word about Coaching

Because life coaching and business coaching are relatively new professions, and many people haven't had any direct experience with them, the question of why coaching works is something we frequently hear.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that coaching is about giving advice.

Coaching – whether you work with a life coach or a business coach – asserts that all of the answers we seek are inside of ourselves. A good coach will not tell you what to do. The reason to work with a coach is to empower yourself to listen to your own inner voice. Seeking outside help can be beneficial to your development or it can be an escape. Pushing the responsibility away from your self, from your own truth, and going with someone else's view is only a short-term solution.

Life and business coaching are about permanent and fundamental shifts in your view of yourself and your business.

According to Einstein, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." A coach can help you shift your thinking into that new perspective… And a great business coach has enough experience to share to help you make that shift quickly.

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Clients Talk Back

"Establishing a business coaching relationship  with you is one of the best investments I’ve made in my business and personal development to-date.

In a short period of time, you helped me realized it was long-since time to drop one of my most energy-intensive and least profitable clients.  I can’t TELL you how happy I am to finally be free from what had become a very difficult situation.

At the same time, you helped me to identify my next areas of business focus and to take fast action that’s resulted in immediate return.  In a very short period of time, I increased my income by 35%!  And most importantly, I’m now positioned for even more rapid growth.

I’m enjoying my business again and am looking forward to what’s next!

If a prospective client wants a business coach recommendation, please don’t hesitate to have them call me."

-- Lawrence Mortenson, LM Consulting

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