Welcome to Empowerment Strategies Coaching
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.
-- John Schaar
Where are you?
- At a fork in the road in either your personal life or career and don't know which way to turn next?
- Frustrated that your personal and/or business strengths are underutilized but don't know how to unleash them?
- Wrestling with persistent problems instead of working on the process in your organization but don't know how to make that change?
Take a few minutes to do a self assessment that can put you on a different road – one that leads to transformation. The Wheel of Excellence is designed to give you clarity by helping you focus on the distinctive components of life. It will help give you a measure of where you have contentment and where you want to see change. Remember that the results can only be true if you are honest with yourself. The scoring will identify areas where you want to see improvement.
Coaching Today
Here are some reasons why coaching is a wise decision:
- Coaching is forward-looking. As human beings we have a natural tendency to dwell on the negative. Some scientists think this may be related to our instinct to survive. However, most of us want more than just survival. We want to thrive! Coaching focuses on possibilities instead of problems.
- There are always choices to be made. If we make good choices, we reap the rewards of those good choices right away. Bad choices leave us suffering the consequences for a long time. We tend to get stuck when we lack the perspective to see the possibilities. Coaching illuminates reality. It highlights the bright spots.
- Coaching creates opportunities to develop options and plan new actions. Seeing possibilities is just the beginning. Making a plan and having a partner who is truly your advocate is one of the greatest benefits of having a coach.
- Coaching realistically examines the obstacles that stand in the way of one's goals and dreams. Instead of ignoring them, we can make a plan to overcome them. In fact, recognizing obstacles can help us underscore the best possible solutions!
The goal of coaching is not only about getting you over your current hurdle. It engages you as a whole person. Coaching is about learning a new approach that will serve to empower you over and over again to achieve success both at work and at home.
Who seeks coaching?
Courageous people hire coaches. It takes someone who is no longer satisfied with the status quo, but who believes there is more and wants it. It takes a person who is willing to risk the effort to become the best they can be.
My coaching practice includes a tapestry of clients. They include leaders in both for profit and non-profit organizations, exceptional business men and women with enormous responsibilities, as well as individuals wrestling through life's transitions. I love working with people starting their own businesses, those thinking of a career change and wanting to really “get it right.” I am passionate about working with teams to help them achieve their tasks with much greater satisfaction and efficiency.
What can you expect from me?
Courageous people want the truth. They look for a coach who will question their assumptions, dig for their core beliefs and seek the buried information that will release the “aha.” I will ask the hard questions and the powerful questions that you need to think outside the box. I will share observations and identify patterns that I see. And I will also give you kudos as often as I can. I will be your biggest advocate.
I use a toolbox of assessments, exercises and other resources to help you develop in self-awareness. I want for you to fully embrace your strength and use them strategically. I can show you how to work around your weaknesses rather than spend enormous time and energy on them. (Did you know that science clearly indicates we cannot radically improve in those areas in which we are not gifted, yet many of us believe we should be working on the things we don’t inherently do well!)
You can expect that I will come to the coaching session ready and prepared to work with you. You can expect me to work as hard as you do. I will not be doing your work for you but I will be working to continually improve my own expertise and seek new techniques to help my clients. You can expect to hear from me in between our coaching sessions to hear how you are doing. You can expect me to be delighted to hear from you about your wins and victories
I will give you my best because that it what I want for you.
Perhaps you want to find out a little bit more about yourself. Learn how your natural strengths and character can be utilized to give you the future that you want.
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Theresa offers insight and perspective that come from a deep well of experience, education and training. She asks the tough questions that help you to analyze problems effectively and generate creative, effective solutions. Theresa is a high value coach dedicated to her clients' success. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for an excellent business or life coach.
April 21, 2010 C.A. (Development Dir.)
What is your next step? Invest in yourself. Contact Theresa.