Read what it's like from my clients' own words.
How would you describe coaching to someone who hasn't experienced it before?
"It's a bit like working with a fitness coach or personal trainer. Alison keeps you focused on your goals, believes you have the inner resources and knowledge to reach those goals, and helps you access those through focused listening, targeted questions and suggested tools."
How is working with a coach different from working with a therapist?
"Working with Alison is more focused, action-oriented, positive and forward-looking. Alison honed in on my strengths, with a positive emphasis on my ability to accomplish what I want to accomplish. Starting from where I am now, we put specific plans in place that allowed me to move forward to achieve my goals."
What were some specific changes you experienced by working with Alison?
"I learned and accomplished so much more than I expected. I'm so grateful for the work we did which allowed me to access knowledge and internal resources I didn't even realize I already had, which has been invaluable. I have a much greater appreciation for my strengths and much more confidence in my ability to handle whatever life throws at me."
" I have become more likely to stop and ask 'what's working?' when I feel frustrated or experience other negative emotions or hit roadblocks. By internalizing the coach's questions and positive orientation, I am less likely to go 'down the rabbit hole' of negative emotions. I am more forgiving of myself and patient with myself, versus taking a 'doom and gloom' attitude. I have a greater belief in personal change and growth than I did before."
Would you recommend Alison to a friend?
"Alison really cares, is a consummate professional, and operates from a space of authenticity, love, compassion and thoughtfulness. She is smart, well-read, and 'gets it.' I especially appreciate the fact she has experienced many worlds as an adult - corporate, entrepreneurial, personal growth, parenthood, and student - that enhances her ability to connect on many levels."
"Absolutely without hesitation! Not having worked with a coach before, I didn't know quite what to expect, and was amazed by how much we accomplished in our sessions. I made some really important, life-changing realizations that I know will support me in just about everything I do from now on."
"I highly recommend working with Alison. She is a very engaged listener who facilitates the journey. Alison helps you get to the destination and much more, the journey is exceedingly enlightening."
"It's a bit like working with a fitness coach or personal trainer. Alison keeps you focused on your goals, believes you have the inner resources and knowledge to reach those goals, and helps you access those through focused listening, targeted questions and suggested tools."
How is working with a coach different from working with a therapist?
"Working with Alison is more focused, action-oriented, positive and forward-looking. Alison honed in on my strengths, with a positive emphasis on my ability to accomplish what I want to accomplish. Starting from where I am now, we put specific plans in place that allowed me to move forward to achieve my goals."
What were some specific changes you experienced by working with Alison?
"I learned and accomplished so much more than I expected. I'm so grateful for the work we did which allowed me to access knowledge and internal resources I didn't even realize I already had, which has been invaluable. I have a much greater appreciation for my strengths and much more confidence in my ability to handle whatever life throws at me."
" I have become more likely to stop and ask 'what's working?' when I feel frustrated or experience other negative emotions or hit roadblocks. By internalizing the coach's questions and positive orientation, I am less likely to go 'down the rabbit hole' of negative emotions. I am more forgiving of myself and patient with myself, versus taking a 'doom and gloom' attitude. I have a greater belief in personal change and growth than I did before."
Would you recommend Alison to a friend?
"Alison really cares, is a consummate professional, and operates from a space of authenticity, love, compassion and thoughtfulness. She is smart, well-read, and 'gets it.' I especially appreciate the fact she has experienced many worlds as an adult - corporate, entrepreneurial, personal growth, parenthood, and student - that enhances her ability to connect on many levels."
"Absolutely without hesitation! Not having worked with a coach before, I didn't know quite what to expect, and was amazed by how much we accomplished in our sessions. I made some really important, life-changing realizations that I know will support me in just about everything I do from now on."
"I highly recommend working with Alison. She is a very engaged listener who facilitates the journey. Alison helps you get to the destination and much more, the journey is exceedingly enlightening."
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