My approach to coaching
I combine a 20-year career in designing and implementing organizational and leadership change with the psychodynamic study of individuals, teams and organizations. As a result, my approach links the inner workings of the mind with practical, implementable strategies.
My approach is not based on a fixed set of tools, although I do have access to coaching tools when they are needed. Following a rigid, predetermined approach does not result in transformation that is designed around your needs.
Coaching is not mentoring. Mentors share their own personal experience and ideas, with the hope that they are applicable to you. It’s up to you to extract nuggets of insight from these experiences and try to apply them to your life.
Psychodynamic coaching, which is the coaching you will receive if we work together, is a non-linear exploration of your here and now. We begin with your presenting challenge, and embark on journeys of analysis and self-discovery. With every new realization, we circle back to the challenge and look at it with a new lens. This is a powerful approach that unlocks previously hidden options, awareness and paths.
When we work together we take into account everything: what’s happening in your professional life as well as what’s happening in your personal life. We will work on the whole you, not just your professional life. Areas of your life connect and overlap and one part of your life can impact other, seemingly separate parts.
This coaching is for you if:
You are a leader or a senior professional
You believe in building self-awareness and empathy as a path to greater success
You are willing to go below the surface and consider things you had not looked at before
You are not afraid to talk about emotions and feelings
This coaching is not for you if:
You are looking for quick answers
You feel uncomfortable working without a clear, structured process, or a step-by-step plan
You are looking for consulting advice
You are seeking specific training, or other skill development
What’s next?
Whether you’re ready to start, or even if you’re not sure this coaching is right for you, we can schedule a call to understand your needs and explore if and how my coaching might help address them.
