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What's Coaching?

Coaching is a collaborative process that empowers individuals to identify and achieve their goals. It involves a partnership between a coach and a client, where the coach provides support, accountability, and tools to help the client unlock their potential and overcome obstacles.
 

Unlike therapy, coaching is not focused on healing past traumas or treating mental health issues, but on creating actionable strategies for future success.

 

Coaches don't give direct advice or solve problems for their clients; instead, they ask powerful questions and use various techniques to help clients discover their own solutions. Coaching is not mentoring or consulting, as it assumes the client is creative, resourceful, and the expert in their own life and work.

Is life coaching with Power Forward the next step for you?

Take this quick quiz to find out if life coaching can help you, your child, your students, or your players build confidence, manage stress, and achieve goals with clarity.

Select which best describes you.
I'm taking this quiz for myself.
I'm a parent taking this quiz for my child.
I'm an educator taking this quiz for my students.
I'm a sports coach taking this quiz for my players.
  • How do coaching and therapy differ?
    Coaching and therapy serve different, though complementary, purposes. Therapy is focused on healing past traumas, managing mental health conditions, and providing clinical treatment. In contrast, coaching is a collaborative process that empowers individuals to identify and achieve their goals in the present and future. Coaches do not diagnose or treat mental illness, but support clients in developing actionable strategies, accountability, and the confidence to reach their full potential.
  • How many sessions do I need to see results?
    The number of coaching sessions required can vary greatly depending on the client's specific goals, the complexity of their challenges, and their commitment to the coaching process. Many clients see meaningful progress within 6-12 sessions, but the duration of our work together will be tailored to your individual needs. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust the plan as necessary to ensure you're achieving the results you desire.
  • Do you offer individual and group coaching?
    Yes, I offer both: - Individual coaching: One-on-one sessions focused entirely on your personal goals and challenges - Group coaching: Available for teams, schools, and organizations - Workshop formats: Interactive sessions for larger groups. Each format is customized to meet the specific needs and objectives of the participants.
  • Why Power Forward?
    Inspired by the name of my position on the basketball court, Power Forward is a mindset and mantra that I reference when facing adversity or striving for a goal.
  • Do you coach parents?
    Absolutely! I understand that parents often face unique stresses and difficulties in supporting their children's growth and development. As a coach, I can work with parents to improve communication, enhance parenting skills, manage work-life balance, and develop strategies for supporting their child's personal and academic success.
  • What's your coaching philosophy/approach?
    My coaching approach is solution-focused and action-oriented. I believe everyone has the internal resources they need to succeed – my role is to help you: - Identify clear, attainable goals - Develop practical strategies to reach these goals - Overcome obstacles - Build sustainable habits for long-term success I combine evidence-based coaching techniques with practical tools you can use in your daily life.
  • Who do you coach?
    I work with a wide range of clients, including middle school to college students, athletes, young professionals, and adults navigating major life transitions. Whether you're facing academic pressure, career uncertainty, relationship challenges, or simply seeking more fulfillment and balance in your life, my coaching can provide the structure, support, and guidance to help you achieve your goals.
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