Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between life and business coaching?

In practice, many of the techniques employed in life coaching and business coaching are very similar. The difference lies mainly in the nature of the intended goal, with business coaching generally provided for more career or work-specific issues. These may include career direction, change of role, achieving better work-life balance or improving business communication skills.

As an entrepreneur with self-employed plus previous corporate employment experience, I can provide proven, effective business coaching, especially for those starting new ventures or looking to develop their existing business. In addition, I also specialise in teaching business communication and sales skills for both individuals and teams.

The ES Success Coaching© method has evolved over several years of coaching practice, through extensive research and practical experience in the field. In addition, I have in recent years developed the '3C Coaching' Method to deal specifically with helping people improve their confidence and communication skills.

What is your background / how did you become a life coach?

I personally first explored life coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) several years ago to understand and develop the communication skills that I was naturally equipped with. These had also developed through life experience together with my then career sales and marketing roles.

It was these skills which had helped me to become successful in both my personal and business life, but forever inquisitive, I really wanted to know 'how' and 'why' they worked. This was more than curiosity - I wanted to understand these skills so that I could develop them further and also so that I could teach colleagues, employees and friends to help them achieve their own goals.

No one system of coaching seemed to provide the answers, so I began to combine the best techniques and methods from a variety of sources. The more I studied, the more I realised that many training providers were simply re-packaging and marketing the same over-complicated material.

I attended communication skills seminars presented by speakers who could not even keep the attention of the audience. Searching the internet, forums were full of people arguing whether they should train for 5 days, 7 days, 21 days, who was the real national or international accrediting body, etc. I got the distinct feeling that whether or not a technique worked had got lost in the various sales pitches and politics of training providers.

I decided to develop my own method from what had worked for me in practice and since then have not looked back, having coached hundreds of satisfied clients, from a variety of backgrounds. My unique method combines effective life coaching, relaxation and deeper level techniques to help my clients achieve what they desire from their sessions. As a successful entrepreneur with both corporate and self-employed experience, I also provide career and business coaching solutions for both individuals and companies.

Why should I choose you?

If you are looking to achieve greater success in your personal or business life, then it makes sense to be coached by someone who is successful. As an entrepreneur with a wealth of life and business experience plus several years of coaching clients of all types and backgrounds, I provide a unique perspective in the coaching sessions I provide.

Coaching is not academic, it is very much practical. Therefore, it is important to choose the right coach who is best suited to helping you achieve what you want from your sessions.
         
How many sessions do I need?

The number of sessions required will very much vary from person to person depending on what the individual desires from the sessions. I have personally helped some clients re-assess their life balance and overcome fears in just one session, whilst several of my clients receive regular coaching to maintain their successful approach and outlook in life or business.

Can you help me improve my self-confidence?

Absolutely! Improving self-confidence and developing effective communication skills is one of my specialist areas and I use a variety of techniques to help you overcome shyness and discover the secrets of being confident in any situation.

In fact, I have developed the '3C Coaching' Method to address this area specifically and this can either be an addition to your coaching sessions or the primary focus of them.

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