When do you need Lifestyle Coaching?

• When what you're doing isn't working
• When you know what to do but can't seem to do it
• When you need an extra push
• When you want extra guidance and support
• When you're ready to try something new

How does Lifestyle Coaching differ from therapy, teaching or training?

• Coaching is a team effort, focusing on the "now" and the future, not dealing with the "past", unresolved issues, or feelings.
• Coaching utilizes your strengths and intuitions, dealing with a "well" person who wants to improve his/her life.
• Coaching does not involve your coach telling you what to do. You set the goals, you make the decisions, you do the work. Your coach is a guide, helping you to make positive changes.

Are you ready for Lifestyle Coaching?

How true are these statements?

• I am ready to take coaching seriously.
• I am fully willing to do the work, take responsibility for myself, and let the coach do the coaching.
• I am ready to make an increased investment in time and resources to speed up the rate of change in my life.
• I am committed to making the changes necessary to achieve my goals.
• I see coaching as a worthwhile investment in my life.

How does Lifestyle Coaching work?

Lifestyle Coaching can be conducted in person, on the phone, or over the internet. Most coaching sessions are done over the phone, at mutually agreed-upon times and days. This means that you don't have to leave your office and travel, and you can be located anywhere in the country or the world.

Prior to our first appointment, you (the client) complete and return a "client assessment form". This form gives me (the coach) the opportunity to learn a little about you and to get some background information before we meet. It also shows me where you currently are with your healthy lifestyle behaviors. It's ok if you're not too far along with them; that's why you're going to a coach. After this, we schedule our first meeting.

Our first meeting takes 75-90 minutes. During this meeting, we discuss your current behaviors, as well as the goals you have. By the end of the meeting, you have set specific short-term and long-term goals, as well as a weekly goal to work toward.

Subsequent meetings are generally once a week for the first month, for 20-30 minutes each meeting. We discuss your progress, and work toward helping you achieve your goals.

After the first month, we may continue to meet weekly, or may meet less often. The frequency of our meetings will be jointly determined, as we see how you're doing.