Question 1

What is the difference between coaching, consulting, and, therapy?

Accepted Answer

Coaching, consulting, and therapy each serve a different purpose.
Coaching focuses on how an individual thinks, responds, and takes action. The work is forward-focused, centered on building awareness, clarifying what matters, and improving consistency over time.

Consulting focuses on organizations — how people, processes, and expectations are structured and aligned. This may include evaluating systems, supporting leadership, or helping teams operate more effectively.

Therapy is clinical and often focused on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions or working through past experiences.

This work is not therapy. It is practical, forward-focused, and centered on how individuals and organizations operate day to day.

Question 2

What does working together look like?

Accepted Answer

Work is structured and typically takes place over a defined period of time.

For individuals, this means one-on-one sessions focused on current challenges, patterns, and decisions, with an emphasis on applying what’s discussed between sessions.

For organizations, the work may include assessment, leadership support, staff development, and alignment across teams.

Question 3

Why do people call you?

Accepted Answer

For individuals, it’s often a sense of being stuck, inconsistent, or unsure how to handle pressure, expectations, or responsibility.

For parents, it’s navigating how to support their kids without performance taking over the relationship.

For organizations, it’s usually a lack of clarity, alignment, or consistency in how things are being run.

Question 4

How do I know if this is right for me (or my child)?

Accepted Answer

This work tends to be a good fit for individuals and families who are open to reflection, willing to take ownership, and interested in making practical changes over time.

Question 5

Who is this not for?

Accepted Answer

This is not a fit for those looking for therapy, quick fixes, or purely motivational support without follow-through.

Question 6

Do you guarantee results?

Accepted Answer

No.
Outcomes depend on the level of engagement, consistency, and willingness to apply the work over time.

Question 7

Do you meet in person or online?

Accepted Answer

Both options are available, depending on location and preference.

Question 8

Are sessions confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Conversations are kept confidential, with the exception of situations where safety or legal obligations require otherwise.

Question 9

How long does this typically last?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the individual or organization, but most work is structured over a defined period of time to allow for consistency and follow-through.

Question 10

How do we get started?

Accepted Answer

Start by scheduling a conversation.

From there, we’ll talk through what you’re looking for, determine fit, and outline a clear next step.

Question 11

What credentials do you have?

Accepted Answer

My background includes close to 20 years in executive leadership in the youth and amateur sports space, prior leadership experience in the for-profit sector, and extensive work with athletes, parents, coaches, and teams.

I’ve also completed formal coach training through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Question 12

What is the ICF?

Accepted Answer

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a globally recognized organization that sets standards for professional coaching, including training, ethics, and practice.

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