Counseling and therapy aim to resolve psychological issues and heal past emotional wounds. Coaching looks forward, not backward – it seeks to maximize the present and future. Counseling deals with dysfunction; coaching cultivates untapped strengths.

Counseling focuses on the roots of pain and trauma. Coaching sees the client’s whole and creative potential. Counseling repairs damage; coaching empowers growth. The coaching relationship views the client as resourceful, not as problematic. The goal is realization of potential, not treatment of disorders.

Like counseling, therapy aims to overcome past trauma and heal deep emotional wounds. In contrast, coaching is future-focused on pursuing dreams and realizing one’s potential. Therapy resolves pain; coaching empowers purposeful action.

Therapists diagnose and treat dysfunctions in their clients. Coaches nurture the seeds of greatness already within their clients. Therapy analyzes the roots of suffering. Coaching energizes the client’s vision and supports the strategies to achieve it. The coaching relationship sees unlimited possibilities, not limitations.

Training transfers expertise from the trainer to the trainee – a one-way transaction. Coaching is not about teaching expertise; it facilitates two-way self-discovery. Training provides set formulas; coaching activates the client’s inner resources.

A trainer molds the trainee through instruction. A coach elicits the client’s own solutions through inquiry. Training targets narrow learning objectives. Coaching aligns with the client’s broader vision and life purpose. The coaching relationship does not rely on the coach’s knowledge but the client’s inner wisdom.

Consultants utilize their subject-matter expertise to diagnose issues and prescribe solutions. Coaching does not rely on the coach’s expertise; it empowers clients to find their own answers from within. Consultants provide recommendations; coaches ask empowering questions.

Consulting brings an outside, objective perspective. Coaching sparks the client’s inner self-insight. Consultants offer best practices based on proven methods. Coaches partner with clients to design customized strategies aligned with their needs and goals. The consulting relationship is directive; coaching is collaborative.

Teaching follows a structured curriculum to build intellectual understanding through the transfer of knowledge. In contrast, coaching follows the client’s needs and goals to build self-awareness and purpose.

Teachers share their expertise; coaches draw out the client’s innate strengths. Teaching expands intellectual capacity; coaching cultivates emotional intelligence and vision. Teachers lead from the front; coaches support from alongside. The coaching relationship is a partnership, not teacher-student dynamic.

Next, we will discuss and become very clear as to what your objectives are from our association, let us understand our roles very clearly, we will document and sign off.

We will also clearly define our commitments to this process, our responsibilities, and obligations so there is no confusion and no 2nd guessing.

Let us get our schedules synchronized and agreed upon, so there is no room for any miscommunication. Time is our most precious commodity, it is the only thing in life that is irreplaceable, so we will make sure we are on the same page so as to respect and honor each other’s time.

Let us now discuss your present situation, here we are going to be very candid, just as you would not want a doctor to diagnose without having a complete picture, you do want to keep your coach in darkness about anything.

Rest assured all conversations, discussions, and information are absolutely confidential, nothing you disclose will ever be shared or compromised by me.

We can now discuss and explore our options, understand what these options mean and how to take advantage.

We will discuss and agree upon a course of action, define milestones and agree to an acceptable outcome.

Welcome aboard!