First, here's what Life Coaching is not. Coaching is not psychotherapy or counseling, nor is it training or consulting. Though, at times a coach may combine these disciplines, depending on his/her professional training, background, certification, or licensing. Coaching, itself, though is a separate profession that focuses on the present and on what the you need to do in order to create the future you want. This involves clarifying your values, your goals, your mission in life and your gifts, among other things. The coach facilitates this process by asking provocative questions, offering honest feedback and inspiring you with new ideas, concepts, strategies and frameworks that help reorient you around success, as you define it. Throughout the process, the coach offers a supportive environment by championing you when things are moving forward and respecting you when progress gets stalled.

I coach most of my clients one to one, over the telephone and, yes, that's a great way to do it! Not only is it more convenient for both of us, I am trained to listen for and hear what is being said and not said on the call. It's amazing what we can accomplish in a short time! I also coach groups of up to ten people over the phone (via teleconference phone call) and I coach individuals via email, Instant Messenger, or in person. I also teach live classes, teleclasses (via teleconference).

My philosophy, as your coach, is that I'm here to support you with what you need to reach your goals. This requires sensitivity and flexibility on my part. I may be different with you than with another client who has different needs. But generally, I take a light approach - we'll have fun on virtually every call - as I ask for you to do more than you might ask of yourself! Then again, I try to be sensitive to those times when you need to slow down and just have somebody listen.

My background is in health and fitness, as well as in the arts and in education. I draw on everything I've ever learned as a potential resource for my clients! I can help you with everything from losing weight to changing careers, or both!

Check out the rest of this site,  and either email me at coach@yourlifepart2.com or call me at 718-408-9188 for a complimentary coaching session over the phone! If we're a great match, then we'll take it from there!