WHAT WE DO:

Personal and Professional Coaching

What is the Coaching Concept?

The coaching concept is one-to-one, personalized support and encouragement to an individual in order for them to make substantial improvement and change in their lives.

What is Life Coaching?

Life Coaching is an extension of the coaching concept and focuses entirely on what you want to achieve for your life.

What areas does Life Coaching cover?

Life Coaching covers all areas of your life. Every person is different, thus consequently, your Life Coaching requirements will be different and customized to fit the individual need.

What types of people choose Life Coaching?

People like YOU. Individuals looking to transform their lives, those who aspire to improve themselves, entrepreneurs unleashing their creativity, business owners keen to expand, professionals changing professions, individuals in transition, individuals on their ‘life journey'. Anyone and everyone who is willing to pull out every stop to have more of the life they really want.

How do I get started?

Life Coaching is an investment in your life. Contact L.E.A.P. International Institute to discuss the Life Coaching services.

What is the Coaching Partnership?

The Coaching partnership is the working relationship that you have with your Life Coach. This dynamic and holistic partnership between you and your Life Coach will enable you to explore all areas of your life and begin to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you would like to go.

What is a Coaching Agreement?

The Coaching agreement is what you say you will do to create the life that you want.

Is Coaching the same as counseling or therapy?

No. Counseling or psychotherapy focuses on how you came to be who you are and is about working through or recovering from issues related to your behaviors with respect to the past.

Coaching is about the here and now, and focuses on the what you want to achieve as quickly and easily as possible. When appropriate, a Coach may recommend that you speak to a counselor or therapist. If you require a counselor or psychotherapist, we will advise you of that during the sessions.

Is Coaching the same as consulting?

No. Consulting is about providing answers and/or teaching you how to do specific tasks or activities for yourself.

Coaching gives attention to you being more effective in your life and takes you through a process, where you will find your own answers.

How will a L.E.A.P. Coach help me to make transformational changes?

A L.E.A.P. Coach will:

1. Be 100% non – judgmental and unconditionally supportive.
2. Work alongside you as support as you find your way.
3. Encourage you to look forward from where you are now to where you want to go.
4. Listen to you express yourself concerning your life.
5. Challenge you to set and achieve your goals.
6. Praise and acknowledge you throughout the process.

What is telephone Coaching?

Telephone Coaching is very common occurance. It is a pre-arranged telephone call lasting between 45-60 minutes.

What are the benefits of telephone coaching?

Telephone Coaching ensures that you have maximum flexibility to design the Coaching partnership that you want and to schedule sessions to your specific needs. The Coaching sessions are not dependent on your location, and thus becomes accessible to all.

What do clients say about telephone coaching?

Clients say that during the telephone coaching process, they are more relaxed, more willing to move the partnership forward, and that their progress is accelerated.

Do you offer face-to-face Coaching?

Yes. Some clients want face-to-face contact with a Coach. Please contact L.E.A.P. directly for information and a written quote for face-to-face coaching.

Can I have both?

Yes. A combination of telephone and face-to-face Coaching is an option that some clients choose and prefer.

How long must I commit to working with a Coach?

To receive maximum benefit, we recommend that you commit to a minimum of 6 sessions. How you organize your sessions, is up to you. 

How often will I be coached?

Weekly sessions for the first 2-3 months assists in helping you to overcome initial hurdles and become motivated. At that time, the sessions are then reduced to every two weeks or monthly sessions to keep the momentum going until you have achieved your goals.

What is the cost of Coaching?

The cost of Coaching varies depending on the service that you choose. It varies from $75/hour (session) to $150/hour (session). Please contact us for more information.

When does the Coaching partnership end?

The Coaching partnership ends when you chose to end the partnership and/or when you have achieved your goals.

How will I decide what I want to be coached on?

Successful Coaching, requires a commitment from you and your Coach. What you choose to include in your program depends on what you want to achieve.

Your Coach will provide support and assist you with the development of a plan and  help you stay focused on your goals.

What is the Coaching Process?

The Coaching Process details the various stages you will go through from your initial inquiry through to the actual Coaching sessions.

1. No obligation Complimentary Session.
2. Choosing to hire a Coach.
3. Completing a Coaching Questionnaire.
4. Committing to a scheduled introductory session.
5. Agreeing to a series of pre–arranged Coaching sessions.
6. Unlimited e-mail support between Coaching sessions.

Is the complimentary session really free?

Yes. A free complimentary (telephone) session is offered to all inquirers. You will receive a free complimentary session with no strings attached and have an opportunity to identify a specific area of your life that you choose to enhance.

What happens after the complimentary session?

If you decide that you want coaching services, you will be sent your Introductory Coaching Package, which includes a Coaching Questionnaire. The questionnaire is designed to ensure that the Coaching partnership is built on a firm foundation of honesty and commitment.

You will have as much time as you want to complete the questionnaire. Your responses will determine what is discussed during your introductory Coaching session, thus it should be completed before the introductory session commences.

What happens during the introductory session?

The introductory session is scheduled before you have completed the Coaching questionnaire; however will not commence until we have received the questionnaire. This session lasts about 1-11⁄2 hrs. During this session, you and your coach will make commitments and/or agreements regarding;

1. The length of your Coaching program,(for example: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, etc).
2. The focus of the Coaching sessions.
3. How you would like to be supported by your Coach
4. The time, dates, and duration of your Coaching sessions.

How are the Coaching sessions structured?

You bring to each Coaching session your agenda, your Coach will help you to simplify and focus on a specific item, explore your options, capitalize on your opportunities, and help you to design a plan to move you towards achieving your goals.

In addition, your Coach will keep you stay on track by providing the structure and support needed to maintain your momentum and focus.

What happens if I do not want to be coached any more?

The essence of the Coaching process is You and what You want. It’s your choice as to whether or not to hire a Coach. You decide when you no longer want to be coached.

I have personal as well as business/professional goals that I want to work on. Can a Coach work on both?

Yes. A Coach is trained to support you with all aspects of your life.

Can I have a Coach for a short-term ‘special' project?

Yes. L.E.A.P. consistently builds partnerships with individuals who have identified a specific goal they want to achieve. Often, those are termed projects/

What skills do Coaches use when coaching?

Coaches have a wealth of experience, as well as life and coaching skills that they use to create their own personal coaching tool-kit for use when coaching. Coaches are skilled in knowing the right questions to ask and will use a balance of advanced questioning and listening techniques, assessment techniques, and coaching models to help you understand yourself better and move quickly to where you want to go.

What should I look for in a Coach?

Choose a Coach who fits you.  The following questions may assist in finding the right Coach for you:

• Does the Coach have a well-rounded background and experience?
• Does the Coach have experience working with people like me and ensuring that they achieve their identified goals?
• Do I feel comfortable talking and sharing with the Coach?
• Do I feel motivated to respond and put into action the agreements I have made?
• Will this Coach help to keep me focused and work with me at every step of the way?

In order to be successful, the Coaching process requires you to be honest at all stages. “Say what you mean and mean what you say!”  

Every person is different; therefore, the right Coach for you may not be the right one for someone else.

How does L.E.A.P. determine a person’s coachability?

L.E.A.P. chooses to coach people who are 100% committed to transforming their lives. If we do not believe that you are committed to the Coaching process, we will not agree to continue Coaching you. Completing the process at every stage is key.

What can I expect of a L.E.A.P. Coach?

For the duration of the Coaching partnership, we will praise, support, and, encourage you to move towards the life that you say you want. We will hold you accountable for the agreements that you make, ultimately ensuring that you fully realize your identified goals and dreams.

How can I prepare myself for Coaching?

The preparation is your desire and commitment. Coaching requires your willingness and desire to make transformational changes.

How can I get the most from Coaching?

• Identify your feelings and ‘what feels right for you'.
• Think about what is important to you.
• Explore the opportunities in your life.
• Walk the winding road or the one less traveled.
• Reduce your distractions.
• Increase your awareness of your own personal needs.
• Create more time and space in your life.
• Listen to yourself and others without interruptions or judgments.
• Strengthen your personal and business environments.
• Be willing to grow.

I am a member of a local, regional, or national group, would a L.E.A.P. Coach be willing to serve as a guest speaker?

Yes. Contact us for details on scheduling a speaker.

Is there anything that a Coach does not cover?

Yes. Coaching is not therapy.  However, if therapy or counseling is needed, the L.E.A.P. Coach will recommend it.

Why do people usually hire a Coach?

People hire a coach because:

• They want to make significant changes in their lives.
• They want to cultivate their gifts and talents.
• They want to advance their career.
• They want to ensure success in a timely and realistic manner.

 What immediate changes does a person usually experience when utilizing a coach?

They:

• Take themselves more seriously.
• Take more precise steps toward achieving their goals.
• Are less likely to procrastinate.
• Create momentum, so that it's easier to experience results.
• They usually increase their energy and excitement level toward life and their desire to achieve.
• Establish clearer goals.

Why does the coaching process work?

Coaching works for several reasons, some include:

• Synergy between the coach and client creates momentum.
• Clearer goals are set -- ones that naturally pull the client toward the goal rather than goals that require the client to push himself/herself to the goal.
• The client develops new skills, and these skills translate into success.

Why is Coaching becoming so popular?

• Many people are tired of doing what they think they "should" do and are ready to do something special and meaningful for the rest of their lives. One problem is that many can't see what this is or, if they can, they can't find a way to reorient their life around it. A coach can help them do both.
• People are realizing how simple it can be to accomplish something that several years ago might have felt out of reach. A coach has a large tool kit to help the dream become reality. Many people today take time and resources to invest in themselves.
• Spirituality. Many people are willing to look at, and consider, the notion of spirituality. Many coaches are spiritually based -- even the ones who coach in the corporate environment. Some define spirituality as the connection you have with yourself and others. The coach helps the client to tune in to themselves and others.

I am already doing well in my life, how can I benefit from a Coach?

You may not need a coach, however, it won’t hurt to find out.  Ask yourself these questions:

• Am I doing what I enjoy doing?
• Am I tolerating anything?
• Is life easy for me?
• Am I financially independent and/or will I be within the next 15 years?
• Do I have what I want in life?
• Am I where I want to be right now?

 We've discovered that, often, people need to expect more out of their lives. A Coach can help in this process.