Are the free life and career coaching sessions really free?

Yes. Every coaching session is free. If you'd like to show your appreciation, you're welcome to buy me a coffee , but a donation is never required.

Why do you offer free coaching sessions?

I'm completing my life coach training and certification, and practice coaching is part of the process. You receive real one-on-one coaching at no cost, and I get to practice and strengthen my skills.

How many free coaching sessions can I book?

You can book up to 6 sessions, with no minimum. Start with one or schedule all six.

Are the coaching sessions online?

Yes. All sessions are held by Zoom, so you can work with me from anywhere in the world.

What happens in the first coaching session?

Session 1 is a discovery session, a diagnostic conversation where we explore what's on your mind and identify the topics you most want to work on. In Session 2, we turn those topics into SMART goals. Sessions 3-5 are hands-on work, and Session 6 is closure.

What topics can I work on in life and career coaching?

Common topics include career transitions, feeling stuck, life purpose and fulfillment, decision-making, breaking through limiting patterns, and goal setting. If a topic isn't appropriate for coaching, I'll refer you to a more suitable professional.

Are you a certified life coach?

My certifications are in progress. I have completed the 4-month SoulAlign Coaching Program, I am completing the Designing Your Life Coaching Certificate Program on October 12, and I am in progress with the Life Purpose Institute Coaching Program on my way to ICF (International Coaching Federation) accreditation.

Are you a licensed professional? Will I be safe in a coaching session with you?

I hold several licenses, degrees, and certifications, so you can feel safe in a space held by a well-trained professional. To be clear, though, I'm practicing a new skill set: the Life Purpose Institute (LPI) Life Coaching skillset. Because I'm still in training, I may use my coaching manual, try different exercises, or ask for your feedback. I will not, under any circumstances, provide therapeutic services in this context.

What's the difference between coaching, therapy, consulting, and mentoring?

Coaching is a forward-focused partnership where I ask questions and use proven tools to help you clarify your goals, find your own answers, and take action. Therapy diagnoses and treats mental health conditions and works with emotional healing and past experiences, and is provided by licensed clinicians. Consulting means hiring an expert to analyze a problem and deliver specific solutions or recommendations. Mentoring means learning from someone with experience in your field who shares personal advice and guidance based on their own path.

Is life coaching a substitute for therapy?

No. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you're dealing with a mental health concern, I encourage you to work with a licensed therapist.

Who can book free coaching sessions?

Free coaching is open to anyone ages 25-65, anywhere in the world, with no other restrictions.

Can a former therapy client receive free coaching?

No. If we have worked together in a therapeutic relationship, you do not qualify for free coaching, per the NASW Code of Ethics. Likewise, if we work together in coaching, you cannot become a therapy client of mine, per the same guidelines. These boundaries protect you and keep the coaching relationship clear.

Are coaching sessions confidential, and is there a contract?

Yes, all sessions are completely confidential. Because these are practice sessions, there is no coaching agreement or contract. Either of us can end the coaching relationship at any time, for any reason.

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