About Coaching
If the journey has felt confusing and tricky to navigate lately,
you are not alone.
If you feel as though you are paddling in circles,
you are not alone.
If you desire someone else in the “water” while remaining
the expert of your voyage,
you are not alone.
If you resonate with any of these statements, you might consider coaching!
What is Coaching?
This term works in many contexts; however, for this one, it is the process of a professional coach coming alongside clients to ask engaging questions, brainstorm possibilities, and create action steps, while offering encouragement, accountability, and support.
Who is it for?
Anyone that…
is transitioning or sustaining.
If you are engaging with something new or are trying to make the most of a long season, the coaching process provides clarity and support.
Business leaders needing…
accountability and awareness for themselves or their teams, resulting in exponential personal and workplace growth.
Pastors who…
have more individuals or couples than they can meaningfully shepherd.
Referrals for relational, discipleship, or life coaching allow said congregants to feel equipped and encouraged in many ways, allowing the Pastor more capacity. Additionally, coaching is for pastors who desire personal refreshment or refocusing.
Dreamer’s hoping…
to find a way to make their desires more achievable.
Couples that will be…
getting married, having or adopting children, or needing refreshment for their relationship.
Utilizing the PREPARE/ENRICH
(an evidence-based assessment) with couples illuminates strengths and areas for further development.
These results, coupled with the coaching process, provide a clear path for deeper engagement and connectedness.
“My fiancee and I had a great time with Kristen in our coaching sessions. We left each session excited about growing our relationship and practicing the things we'd learned and discussed. We always felt heard and validated by Kristen. She was an exceptionally calming presence during a stressful time. Kristen was very encouraging and considerate. We've learned many great skills to help us be successful in our upcoming marriage. Especially in helping us figure out action steps to meet our goals.”
-Brandon (Educator, premarital coaching)
International Coaching Federation (“ICF”) Core Competencies
(*taken from Coachingfederation.org)
“1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Definition: Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching.
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Definition: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered.
3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Definition: Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session.
4. Cultivates Trust and Safety
Definition: Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.
5. Maintains Presence
Definition: Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.
6. Listens Actively
Definition: Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression.
7. Evokes Awareness
Definition: Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy
8. Facilitates Client Growth
Definition: Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.”
