What is Coaching?

Coaching consists of conversations grounded in the present moment. Where are you right now, and what needs to change for you to move toward what you truly want? Most people don’t know what they dream of because their imagination has been clouded by the daily grind of work, school, kids, grocery shopping, exercise, and perhaps the same friends and weekend dinners—a sort of autopilot mode.

Many people mistakenly believe that coaching is about pushing yourself forward. It can just as easily be about holding back, in order to find peace and time to reflect. There’s room for all emotions in a coaching session. The goal is to clarify your situation, and no matter what it looks like, I’ll help you see opportunities so you can experience change and truly live your life, rather than just getting by day to day.

I’ll help you discover your life values and create the framework so you can take responsibility for yourself—whether that means finding more peace or seeking more challenges—which will also give you a sense of fulfillment. There are always opportunities—we’ll find them—and you’ll begin to see things clearly and think and act in a new direction, where your interest and attention are focused on your dreams and desires. Here, you’ll become aware of your boundaries and learn both to set them, to have them respected, and to step into your own role in life.

In a world where we’re easily distracted and can quickly lose our sense of direction in life, coaching helps you focus on your decisions and stay motivated. Both professionally and personally, you’ll notice a change when you know what you want and how to get there; even within your current circumstances, you’ll feel rejuvenated and gain optimism and a can-do attitude. Your life deserves your attention.

Is Coaching Therapy?

Coaching can contain elements of therapy, but a coach does not diagnose. 

If you have a diagnosis that is not psychiatric, you can still receive coaching, 

 At MindRise, it's not about the diagnosis but about how you can live a good life.