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Scratching an Elusive Itch
In 1943, Abraham Maslow published his seminal paper, A Theory of Human Motivation.
Couched in this work is one of the most important psychological insights to come out of the 20th century: personal growth (often referred to as self-actualization) is a need – similar to our need for food, water, and shelter.
Whereas unmet physiological needs cause problems for the body, unmet growth needs cause problems for the mind, namely depression, anxiety, and lack of fulfilment – the sense that something’s missing.
That something is self-actualization; until you meet these needs, you will continue to operate well below your potential.
Self-actualization is:
- The cultivation of emotional intelligence.
- The systematic study and integration of knowledge, skills, and principles that enable success in the various domains of life.
- Deep introspection, self-reflection, contemplation.
- Developing your capacity for critical thinking.
- Radical open-mindedness.
- Radical honesty, especially with oneself.
- The cultivation of wisdom.
- The development of mastery.
- A commitment to lifelong learning.
- Prioritizing your health – both of body and mind.
- Becoming self-sufficient.
- Developing self-understanding.
- Harnessing your creativity.
- Knowing and living in alignment with your highest values.
- Knowing your purpose and being on track with it – using your gifts to build something of enduring value in service to the world.
- The cultivation of integrity and strength of character.
These are just some facets of growth. Personal development is a field of immense depth and breadth that applies to every single area of your life. Understand that there is no pursuit more noble, meaningful, or fulfilling than realizing your full potential; it is the highest-leverage use of your time.
The journey, however, can be tricky. Your mind will work against you as you begin to make changes. Anyone who has endeavoured to work on themselves can attest to this. It helps to receive guidance from someone who’s successfully walked the path for years – someone who knows how to facilitate deep and meaningful change.
As your coach, I can help you navigate the challenges and pitfalls that stop most people in their tracks. I can help you gain the clarity of vision, the tools, and the principles that will carry you forward where most others fail.
If you’re serious about this work, having a coach will supercharge your results – you’ll accomplish much more in a fraction of the time; it will shave years off your learning curve.
If you’re ready to commit to next-level results in your relationships, health, business, or any other area of your life, having a skilled coach by your side will make all the difference.
Working Togther
There are qualities I look for in my clients. We will work well together if you have at least three of the following:
- Dedication: You are willing to put in the work.
- Growth Mindset: You recognize your capacity for, and the importance of, continual growth.
- Open-Mindedness: You are willing to explore, entertain, and field-test ideas, methods, and principles which may seem odd, foreign, or unnatural to you.
- Courage: You are willing to step outside your comfort zone.
- Love of Learning: You recognize the importance of lifelong learning and pursue it daily.
- Perseverance: You are willing to recommit when you backslide. You persist in the face of emotional upheaval. You are willing to navigate adversity to accomplish your goals.
- Openness: You are a strong communicator. You are willing to be open and vulnerable.
- Inquisitive: You are naturally curious. You enjoy exploration and discovery.
- Methodical: You approach life strategically and systematically.
- Big-Picture Thinking: You recognize that all domains of life are interconnected. You think holistically. You take a long-term time horizon with your success.
- Vision: You have a clear, compelling vision for your life or want to create one.
- Creativity: You have the desire to use your gifts and creative capacities.
- Comfortable Being Challenged: You are willing to have your worldview and beliefs challenged.
- A Desire to Contribute: You want to create something in service to the world. You want to help others. You want to advance humanity.
- An Awareness of the Brevity of Life: You know life is short. You want to use your precious time as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Conversely, if any of the following apply to you, we will not be able to work together:
- You have a severe mental health disorder, such as psychosis, clinical depression, anxiety attacks, etc. In such cases, please seek a licensed therapist.
- You are dealing with severe trauma, such as PTSD, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. Again, in such cases, please seek a licensed therapist.
- You cannot afford coaching.
- You are habitually late; you are non-committal to our scheduled calls.
- You are not willing to work between sessions – typically an hour per week of homework.
- You have a drug or alcohol dependency.
- You cannot control your anger.
- You are dogmatically religious.
- You do not have a high-quality phone or internet connection.
These are the qualities I look for (and avoid) when choosing the clients I work with. If you are a good fit for coaching and ready to start, click the button below to book your first session.
Scratching an Elusive Itch
In 1943, Abraham Maslow published his seminal paper, A Theory of Human Motivation.
Couched in this work is one of the most important psychological insights to come out of the 20th century: personal growth (often referred to as self-actualization) is a need – similar to our need for food, water, and shelter.
Whereas unmet physiological needs cause problems for the body, unmet growth needs cause problems for the mind, namely depression, anxiety, and lack of fulfilment – the sense that something’s missing.
That something is self-actualization; until you meet these needs, you will continue to operate well below your potential.
Self-actualization is:
- The cultivation of emotional intelligence.
- The systematic study and integration of knowledge, skills, and principles that enable success in the various domains of life.
- Deep introspection, self-reflection, contemplation.
- Developing your capacity for critical thinking.
- Radical open-mindedness.
- Radical honesty, especially with oneself.
- The cultivation of wisdom.
- The development of mastery.
- A commitment to lifelong learning.
- Prioritizing your health – both of body and mind.
- Becoming self-sufficient.
- Developing self-understanding.
- Harnessing your creativity.
- Knowing and living in alignment with your highest values.
- Knowing your purpose and being on track with it – using your gifts to build something of enduring value in service to the world.
- The cultivation of integrity and strength of character.
These are just some facets of growth. Personal development is a field of immense depth and breadth that applies to every single area of your life. Understand that there is no pursuit more noble, meaningful, or fulfilling than realizing your full potential; it is the highest-leverage use of your time.
The journey, however, can be tricky. Your mind will work against you as you begin to make changes. Anyone who has endeavoured to work on themselves can attest to this. It helps to receive guidance from someone who’s successfully walked the path for years – someone who knows how to facilitate deep and meaningful change.
As your coach, I can help you navigate the challenges and pitfalls that stop most people in their tracks. I can help you gain the clarity of vision, the tools, and the principles that will carry you forward where most others fail.
If you’re serious about this work, having a coach will supercharge your results – you’ll accomplish much more in a fraction of the time; it will shave years off your learning curve.
If you’re ready to commit to next-level results in your relationships, health, business, or any other area of your life, having a skilled coach by your side will make all the difference.
Working Together
There are qualities I look for in my clients. We will work well together if you have at least three of the following:
- Dedication: You are willing to put in the work.
- Growth Mindset: You recognize your capacity for, and the importance of, continual growth.
- Open-Mindedness: You are willing to explore, entertain, and field-test ideas, methods, and principles which may seem odd, foreign, or unnatural to you.
- Courage: You are willing to step outside your comfort zone.
- Love of Learning: You recognize the importance of lifelong learning and pursue it daily.
- Perseverance: You are willing to recommit when you backslide. You persist in the face of emotional upheaval. You are willing to navigate adversity to accomplish your goals.
- Openness: You are a strong communicator. You are willing to be open and vulnerable.
- Inquisitive: You are naturally curious. You enjoy exploration and discovery.
- Methodical: You approach life strategically and systematically.
- Big-Picture Thinking: You recognize that all domains of life are interconnected. You think holistically. You take a long-term time horizon with your success.
- Vision: You have a clear, compelling vision for your life or want to create one.
- Creativity: You have the desire to use your gifts and creative capacities.
- Comfortable Being Challenged: You are willing to have your worldview and beliefs challenged.
- A Desire to Contribute: You want to create something in service to the world. You want to help others. You want to advance humanity.
- An Awareness of the Brevity of Life: You know life is short. You want to use your precious time as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Conversely, if any of the following apply to you, we will not be able to work together:
- You have a severe mental health disorder, such as psychosis, clinical depression, anxiety attacks, etc. In such cases, please seek a licensed therapist.
- You are dealing with severe trauma, such as PTSD, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. Again, in such cases, please seek a licensed therapist.
- You cannot afford coaching.
- You are habitually late; you are non-committal to our scheduled calls.
- You are not willing to work between sessions – typically an hour per week of homework.
- You have a drug or alcohol dependency.
- You cannot control your anger.
- You are dogmatically religious.
- You do not have a high-quality phone or internet connection.
These are the qualities I look for (and avoid) when choosing the clients I work with. If you are a good fit for coaching and ready to start, click the button below to book your first session.
FAQ
Q: How long is a coaching session?
A: 60 minutes.
Q: Do you have a refund policy?
A: Yes. If you are not satisfied, inform me after our first session and I will refund the remaining sessions.
Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: To reschedule without charge, please provide a minimum of 24 hours notice.
Q: Is what we discuss confidential?
A: Yes. As a coach, I adhere to the same confidentiality standards as a therapist. That said, there are four conditions where confidentiality may be broken:
- A court subpoenas me.
- You disclose you may harm yourself or others.
- There is suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
- You provide written consent to disclose some or all the contents of a specific session(s).
Q: Do I need therapy or coaching?
A: To determine which helping modality is best for you, please consult my write-up on therapy vs. coaching here.
Q: What if I pay for coaching and don’t see any benefit?
A: By attending your sessions and completing the assigned work, you will see benefit. Remember: the more you put into our time together, the more you will get out of it.
Q: How long will it take for me to start seeing results?
A: That depends on your challenge(s). The greater the challenge, the longer the time horizon. As a general rule, be mentally prepared for a three-month commitment. However, the nature of coaching is such that progress begins in the first session. In the initial sessions, examples of progress include increased clarity, releasing blocks, acquiring new resources and teachings, and developing concrete action steps to move you toward your goals.
Q: How often do I need to attend coaching sessions?
A: I recommend attending one session per week. This frequency provides enough time between sessions to complete assignments while being consistent enough to build and sustain momentum.
Q: What does your CPC credential mean?
A: The designation of Certified Professional Coach is awarded to those who complete an accredited coach training program. Accredited programs require over 200 hours of training and exams. I received my designation from one of the top coach training programs in the world, iPEC. While certification does not guarantee a great coach, it does ensure a baseline competency.
Q: Do you coach couples?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you coach children or adolescents?
A: I coach people 13 and older.
Q: Do you coach people in therapy?
A: Yes. As long as your mental health permits, we can work together.
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
A: I accept payment from any major credit card via Square or e-transfer.
Q: When is payment made?
A: For a breakdown of my pricing structure, click here.
Q: Do you take medical insurance?
A: No. Very few, if any, insurance policies cover coaching.
Q: Do you coach other coaches?
A: Yes.
Q: What happens if I don’t complete my assignments or do what I say I will do?
A: Don’t worry, you won’t be in trouble 😉 If you don’t follow through, that allows us to explore what’s happening beneath the surface.
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