Your Questions Answered
Below you'll find the most common questions I’ve been asked about coaching and the services I provide. If you'd like any additional information, please give me a call or send me an email, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
What is Life Coaching?
At its core, life coaching is a purposeful, exploratory conversation. It’s a partnership where we uncover what is and isn’t working and use that insight to create meaningful action and real results.
Coaching also supports self-directed neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to intentionally change patterns of thinking and behaviour.Through new questions, expanded perspectives, and practical strategies, you begin to shift how you think, respond, and move forward.
You change your mind to change your life.
Want a deeper look at what life coaching can support? Read What Life Coaching Really Helps With.
What do I do as your Coach?
My role is to help you identify and articulate your aspirations. I help you design your life to honour your values, maximize your strengths, and fully utilize your skills.
I'm supportive and nonjudgmental, and I believe you're capable and resourceful. I'll provide you with a new perspective and the tools and support you need to take action, change unhelpful behaviours and develop the resilience and skills to handle what comes.
Talking to me is like talking to a hidden and often forgotten self. It's not very often in life that attention is 100% focused on you!
When coaching with me, I give you space where it's all okay - the challenges, the past, the mistakes, the fears, the dreams, and who you are now and who you want to be.
What do most of my clients come to coaching for?
There isn’t just one reason.
I’m a “life” coach — which means I work with you on whatever matters most right now.
Clients come to me for many different things: relationships, feeling stuck, building confidence, improving health, navigating career decisions, or going after something bigger in their lives.
I can help you with a lot of things because we’re working at the level where real change actually happens. From there, we focus on shifting the patterns, thinking, and behaviours that create lasting change.
I have read self-help books or used AI ... why is this different?
It's specific and focused on you.
I'm here for you and offer an unbiased, objective perspective.
My clients call me the people whisperer. I'm good at uncovering the patterns and habits getting in the way. The conversation, approach and support are guided by you - where you are now, what you want most and how you're going to get there.
My clients feel clear and confident with the support, and the results are more efficient and effective. It's tailored, responsive and results-driven.
How is coaching different from therapy?
Life Coaching isn't therapy; however, working with me is therapeutic.
Coaching is distinct from traditional therapy because it isn't designed to address the past; instead, it focuses on creating what you want now and in the future.
If emotional or past issues arise, we'll address them, and I'll help you understand yourself, your blocks, and how you can move forward with better beliefs and mental strategies.
Is Life Coaching Confidential?
What we discuss will be kept confidential and not shared with others. Life Coaching is a confidential process, and your personal information will always be protected.
What is the process?
Sessions are held virtually, either by phone or on Zoom.
Before working together, I offer a free consultation where we get to know each other and discuss what support you most want. After this meeting, I'll send you Intake Forms and a Welcome Package. Working through these documents, you clarify your desired outcomes. I then tailor an approach to match your individual needs.
I often assign "homework" to help guide your progress. After each session, you receive follow-up notes detailing what we discussed and what we're working on. You're also encouraged to email or text me to share updates, get ideas, and receive support between sessions. I care and want the best for you, and I'll often reach out to check in and cheer you on!
How long do people generally work with a life coach?
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
We’ll talk through your situation, timing, and what feels most supportive during your complimentary consultation.
Coaching is most effective when we begin with a four-session commitment, as this allows for momentum, consistency, and real progress. After those initial sessions, we review your progress, make sure we’re on the right track, and determine the best approach moving forward.
From there, we may continue with ongoing support and coaching, or sometimes things will feel clearer and more resolved, and you may step away for a while, knowing you can return whenever you need to.
I often say, “once my client, always my client.”
Many of my clients continue to check in over the years — for a refresh, a new goal, or support through a new challenge — having a trusted space and an ally as they move through life.