The ICF defines coaching as;

“Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.”

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At Unburden I offer 90-minute therapeutic coaching sessions, for individuals and couples.  Through a process of gentle enquiry and observation I bring together the power of coaching to move you forward with the insights available through depeer inner inquiry, which ensures the progress you make is sustainable over time.  Clients often find they are able to resolve long standing issues and gain new persectives from which they can plan and take action.

 

Before you are invited to schedule sessions we will meet  (online) for a free 30 minute consultation.  During this you will be able to share what you would like to achieve through coaching and consider if this approach will be a good fit for you at this time.  Coaching is incredibly effective if you are committed to do the work and prepared to tolerate some discomfort as you explore what is holding you back and build the awareness and insight you need to move forward.  Although I am very experienced  in facilitating this process of growth; just like a fitness coach in the gym, I cannot lift the weights for you if you want to build your muscles and grow stronger. 

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As it can take clients new to coaching a few sessions to feel comfortable and learn how to use the time effectively I recommend an initial commitment of 3 sessions, one week apart.  I understand this will not fit with everyone's schedule and can discuss, during the initial consultation, what will work for you, and will do my best to accommodate this.  After the initial sessions you can book on an adhoc basis to suit your needs or purchase a package of sessions which will enable you to schedule a regular day and time with me.

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The coaching sessions are typically held on the Zoom platform. You will therefore require a reliable internet connection and a quiet, private, space from which to access your session. To get full value from your sessions you must be able to engage fully and avoid interruptions. Unless you have requested couples coaching there will just be the two of us in the session. For clients in the Cincinnati area, who would like in person sessions I can offer these in two locations (near Montgomery and in OTR).

Everything you share will be treated in confidence (see the privacy policy and ethical guidelines for exceptions). What you choose to share with others outside of the coaching relationship will be purely your decision.

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During a coaching session you will be asked to define the goal you have for that session and reflect on how this connects to your longer term goals, purpose and values. We will explore together what you feel needs to be addressed in order to achieve your goal and I will help you to access your own creativity and energy to generate the ideas and action plan that will move you forward. I will guide you through a process of inquiry to help you consider new perspectives and make new connections to identify thoughts and beliefs that may be holding your back. This enables you to consider the changes you can make in your current situation and identify what resources you have that can support you.

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Through this process you will understand more clearly where you have agency (capactity and capability), where you might be limiting yourself and what your responsibilities are so you can take actions that are aligned with your intentions, values and goals.