Common Questions About Coaching

The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”

I value this definition because it emphasizes partnership. Coaching is not about being given answers or instructions. It’s a collaborative process designed to help you examine your thinking, clarify what matters, and generate insight that supports meaningful action.

Rather than solving problems for you, I provide structure and inquiry so you can approach your challenges in a way that feels grounded and sustainable.

Coaching may be a good fit if you feel capable but stuck — if you know what matters to you yet find it difficult to gain traction, follow through consistently, or move forward with clarity.

You don’t need to arrive with answers. You simply need a willingness to reflect, experiment between sessions, and engage with the process. Coaching works best when you are ready to examine your patterns and take thoughtful action, even in small steps.

Each one-hour session follows a consistent rhythm.

In the first session, we clarify your coaching goal for the engagement. This is the outcome you want to work toward during your introductory month. It gives our work direction and focus.

In subsequent sessions, you bring a specific topic that connects to that goal. We briefly review what unfolded between sessions, then explore your current thinking and patterns in a structured way that supports insight and action.

Each session concludes with a clear next step, usually generated by you, to carry forward between meetings.

Coaching is conversational but purposeful. Over time, this rhythm builds awareness, steadier follow-through, and greater self-trust.

No. Coaching is not advice-giving or directive guidance.

My role is not to tell you what to do, but to help you examine your thinking, clarify your priorities, and determine what makes sense for you. I ask questions, reflect patterns, and help you translate insight into practical next steps.

Coaching assumes you are capable and resourceful. The work is not about outsourcing decisions, but about strengthening your ability to make them with clarity and confidence.

I am trained through the Coach Approach Training Institute (CATI), an International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited program grounded in core coaching competencies and strengths-based practice.

My coursework includes foundational coaching skills, strengths-based coaching, brain-based coaching, and life and ADHD coaching. I will complete Level 1 training in April 2026 and continue into Level 2 training, which focuses more heavily on serving clients with ADHD.

ICF credentialing requires both formal coursework and a significant number of paid coaching hours completed under supervision and mentorship. I am actively building those hours and anticipate applying for Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentialing in 2027.

I am fully trained and qualified to coach at this stage, and I remain committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Everyone begins with a One-Month Coaching Commitment consisting of four weekly sessions. This introductory month allows us to establish rhythm, clarify your goal, and determine whether ongoing coaching is a strong fit.

After that, coaching continues month-to-month for as long as it remains useful to you. Some clients work through a specific challenge and conclude after a few months. Others choose to stay longer as they build new habits, navigate ongoing responsibilities, or refine larger life decisions.

Consistency matters. Meeting regularly, weekly or biweekly, helps maintain momentum and supports steady follow-through. Spacing sessions too far apart tends to dilute insight and weaken traction, so the structure is intentional.

Coaching does not guarantee specific outcomes. What it offers is a structured process that supports clearer thinking and more intentional action.

Clients often report increased clarity, steadier follow-through, improved decision-making, and a stronger sense of self-trust. Many also notice that patterns which once felt automatic begin to loosen as awareness deepens.

The degree of change depends on your engagement with the process. Coaching is most effective when you are willing to reflect honestly and experiment consistently between sessions.

Yes. I work exclusively with women 40+ who are navigating midlife responsibilities, shifting priorities, and the desire for greater clarity and traction.

This focus allows me to tailor my approach to the specific challenges and strengths that often emerge during this stage of life, including executive-function strain, changing roles, and evolving goals..

Therapy and coaching serve different purposes, and many people benefit from both at different points in their lives.

Therapists are licensed professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Coaches are not. Coaching does not address trauma, mental illness, or psychological treatment. If I believe therapy would be more appropriate, I will say so.

Coaching is present- and future-oriented. It focuses on clarifying goals, examining patterns, and building structures that support meaningful change. It assumes a baseline of emotional stability and a readiness to engage in forward movement.

You can absolutely participate in both therapy and coaching at the same time. The key is that you are ready and able to engage with the coaching process.

Yes. Everything shared during our coaching sessions is confidential, except in circumstances where disclosure is required by law.

I adhere to the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics, which places strong emphasis on client confidentiality and professional conduct. A clear and private space allows you to think openly and engage fully in the process.

I coach exclusively via Zoom. This makes it easy and flexible to meet no matter where you’re located.

All new clients begin with an introductory Zoom call. This conversation allows us to discuss what you’re navigating and determine whether working together makes sense.

If we both agree to move forward, you will begin with the One-Month Coaching Commitment — four weekly sessions designed to establish rhythm and assess fit in a real working context.

If at any point we determine that coaching with me is not the right container, either of us may say so. A strong coaching relationship depends on mutual alignment, and I take that seriously.

The One-Month Coaching Commitment includes four one-hour sessions scheduled weekly and is $440, payable prior to the first session.

Ongoing coaching renews in four-session increments at the same rate. If you meet weekly, this typically equates to monthly renewal; if you meet biweekly, renewal occurs approximately every two months.

As you approach the end of each four-session cycle, we will review whether you would like to conclude our work or continue for another set of sessions.

Clear expectations and consistent scheduling are part of what make coaching effective, so pacing and payment are structured intentionally.

I require at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule a session. Sessions missed without notice are forfeited.

This policy protects both of our time and supports the consistency that makes coaching effective.

Begin by completing the intake form on the Contact page. After reviewing your responses, I will follow up to schedule a 30-minute introductory Zoom call.

This conversation allows us to clarify what you’re seeking and determine whether working together is a strong mutual fit. If we decide to move forward, you will begin with the One-Month Coaching Commitment.