Frequent Asked Questions:
What is the first thing I should do?
It is highly suggested to schedule a Complimentary Discovery Phone Call BEFORE you schedules your first coaching appointment to make sure you are paying for EXACTLY what you are looking for because after you schedule your coaching appointment, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
What is a Life Coach?
A Life Coach will encourage you and be your supportive system while you are on your path of life. A coach will be nonjudgmental and compassionate, someone that you can count on, someone to help you define your personal values, help you look inside yourself for your personal truths, help you with your relational and communication skills, and help you discover who YOU truly are. A coach will validate your feelings and emotions while challenging you to look beyond your limiting beliefs to create a new and healthier belief system. A coach will help you brainstorm new ideas, share insights and help you visualize new opportunities and directions. A coach can help you achieve your goals in a wide range of life areas such as balance, relationships, communication, time management, organization, the list is endless. A coach will assist you in making a specific plan of action to create the changes you want, keep you moving into the future rather than being stuck in the past, motivate you and hold you accountable.
You decide where and how fast you'd like to move towards the life you want to live.
Can a life coach help me?
If you are going through a challenging season, needing to make a change, facing a crisis or simply looking for new perspective, an Empowerment Life Coach can help.
How long must I commit myself if I start working with my Coach?
Everyone is different, some people require two or three sessions but others have bigger goals. Individuals with bigger goals usually receive the most benefit when they invest at least three to six months in a coaching commitment. Some clients decide to tackle multiple areas, which may take longer. A client may discontinue at any time.
Why is Coaching becoming so popular?
Many of us, at one time or another in our life time, asks ourselves the question, "Who am I," "Why am I here," "How do we get over this mountain?", "Where am I going?", "How do I get where I want to be?" or "What's my meaning and purpose?" Increasing numbers of people are acknowledging they desire more out of life in general – in all aspects of their lives. They want to live more authentically and purposefully. These people understand that a coach is there to guide, encourage, and support! They are ready to invest their time and resources in themselves, with a coach alongside, to move toward greater life fulfillment.
How do I know whether I will benefit from working with a Coach?
If these 2 factors are true for you, a successful coaching relationship is possible!
- You acknowledge there is a gap between where you are now and where you want to be.
- You are willing to learn, grow, and take action.
What Qualifications Should I Look for in a Life Coach?
It is important to look for a Life Coach who is trained and certified through a reputable coach training program or institute. It is also VERY important for your coach to be a good listener, is goal-focused for you, have good communication skills, one that specializes in your needs, should be non-judgmental yet willing to gently confront you about ways that they see you holding yourself back, have access to personality/behavioral assessment testing . (This can help you understand yourself better and how you see the world. It also speeds up the process for your coach to get to know and understand you.) Most of all, you should feel safe with your coach. The 20-minute Complementary Discovery Phone Call is a great opportunity to ask the coach questions and get a feel if the coach is right for you.
Do you take insurance?
We do not take insurance because in the state of Illinois and most all states, Life Coaches are not licensed.
How often do I need to meet for Life Coaching?
Initially, we encourage clients to meet with us once a week for a number of consecutive weeks to build momentum. You may opt to continue your coaching commitment, discontinue, customize your commitment or move to bi-monthly sessions once you have met your primary goals. It's your choice. Of course, if you feel you need more than once a week, that may be achieved also.
How much do you charge?
We offer a free 20-minute Complementary Discovery Phone Call to see if we are the right coaches for you. Also, information on fees and coaching sessions can be found HERE.
What form of payments do you accept?
We take PayPal, Debit and Credit Cards. (VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER & AMERICAN EXPRESS) We’re sorry, we do not accept checks.
How do I pay for my appointments?
You may check our availability or schedule your appointment and pay HERE. If you prefer, you may just call our office to set your appointment up also. Appointments much be paid in full at that time.
How long are the appointments?
They are 60 minutes in length unless you schedule more time. For a double appointments back to back, you must call the office to set that up.
If I have to cancel or reschedule my appointment, what do I do?
We would prefer that you give us a 72 hour notice but we know that sometimes things come up. Click HERE to see our Policy on Cancellations and Rescheduling.
What are some examples of how you work?
As your coach, we may use techniques such as role-play, scripts and scenario-illustrations for practicing and processing. Sherée is an Authorized Administrator and Behavioral Consultant and she does Communication Style and Behavioral Strength Assessment Testing for a very reasonable additional fee to help you understand yourself better and how you see the world. (It can also speeds up the process for her to get to know and understand you.) We will partner with you through the process, make inquiries, challenge and encourage you to stay on tasks. We have creative questionnaires to explore your strengths, values, passion, gifts, etc. We have unique techniques for you to try. We will incorporate a sense of humor, affirmations and constructive criticism with compassion. We will sometimes assign homework activities for you work on during your own time (which in turn, saves you money). Sometimes, depending on each individual case, some Emotional Healing sessions would be very good to explore.
Where do I meet my Life Coach?
For those who like to meet in person, face to face, your In-Person Appointments would be held in Algonquin, IL If you are beyond driving distance or prefer Virtual Coaching, we can meet with you over the PHONE or on SKYPE/ZOOM. Location is not a factor.
When can I begin Life Coaching?
Coaching sessions are scheduled based on availability. We suggest you schedule a FREE 20 Minute Discovery Phone Call. This consultation is meant to give you an opportunity to see if you feel comfortable with us as your coach and allowing us to learn more about what you hope to accomplish or change in your life. You can use this consultation to help you decide if Life Coaching is for you right now. We look forward to having the chance to hear your story! Or if you are ready to move forward….book your time-slot now! You may check our availability or schedule your appointment and pay HERE. If you prefer, you may just call our office to set your appointment up also.
You may also inquire with any questions HERE.
All payments are non-refundable.
It is highly suggested to schedule a Complimentary Discovery Phone Call BEFORE you schedules your first coaching appointment to make sure you are paying for EXACTLY what you are looking for because after you schedule your coaching appointment, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
What is a Life Coach?
A Life Coach will encourage you and be your supportive system while you are on your path of life. A coach will be nonjudgmental and compassionate, someone that you can count on, someone to help you define your personal values, help you look inside yourself for your personal truths, help you with your relational and communication skills, and help you discover who YOU truly are. A coach will validate your feelings and emotions while challenging you to look beyond your limiting beliefs to create a new and healthier belief system. A coach will help you brainstorm new ideas, share insights and help you visualize new opportunities and directions. A coach can help you achieve your goals in a wide range of life areas such as balance, relationships, communication, time management, organization, the list is endless. A coach will assist you in making a specific plan of action to create the changes you want, keep you moving into the future rather than being stuck in the past, motivate you and hold you accountable.
You decide where and how fast you'd like to move towards the life you want to live.
Can a life coach help me?
If you are going through a challenging season, needing to make a change, facing a crisis or simply looking for new perspective, an Empowerment Life Coach can help.
How long must I commit myself if I start working with my Coach?
Everyone is different, some people require two or three sessions but others have bigger goals. Individuals with bigger goals usually receive the most benefit when they invest at least three to six months in a coaching commitment. Some clients decide to tackle multiple areas, which may take longer. A client may discontinue at any time.
Why is Coaching becoming so popular?
Many of us, at one time or another in our life time, asks ourselves the question, "Who am I," "Why am I here," "How do we get over this mountain?", "Where am I going?", "How do I get where I want to be?" or "What's my meaning and purpose?" Increasing numbers of people are acknowledging they desire more out of life in general – in all aspects of their lives. They want to live more authentically and purposefully. These people understand that a coach is there to guide, encourage, and support! They are ready to invest their time and resources in themselves, with a coach alongside, to move toward greater life fulfillment.
How do I know whether I will benefit from working with a Coach?
If these 2 factors are true for you, a successful coaching relationship is possible!
- You acknowledge there is a gap between where you are now and where you want to be.
- You are willing to learn, grow, and take action.
What Qualifications Should I Look for in a Life Coach?
It is important to look for a Life Coach who is trained and certified through a reputable coach training program or institute. It is also VERY important for your coach to be a good listener, is goal-focused for you, have good communication skills, one that specializes in your needs, should be non-judgmental yet willing to gently confront you about ways that they see you holding yourself back, have access to personality/behavioral assessment testing . (This can help you understand yourself better and how you see the world. It also speeds up the process for your coach to get to know and understand you.) Most of all, you should feel safe with your coach. The 20-minute Complementary Discovery Phone Call is a great opportunity to ask the coach questions and get a feel if the coach is right for you.
Do you take insurance?
We do not take insurance because in the state of Illinois and most all states, Life Coaches are not licensed.
How often do I need to meet for Life Coaching?
Initially, we encourage clients to meet with us once a week for a number of consecutive weeks to build momentum. You may opt to continue your coaching commitment, discontinue, customize your commitment or move to bi-monthly sessions once you have met your primary goals. It's your choice. Of course, if you feel you need more than once a week, that may be achieved also.
How much do you charge?
We offer a free 20-minute Complementary Discovery Phone Call to see if we are the right coaches for you. Also, information on fees and coaching sessions can be found HERE.
What form of payments do you accept?
We take PayPal, Debit and Credit Cards. (VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER & AMERICAN EXPRESS) We’re sorry, we do not accept checks.
How do I pay for my appointments?
You may check our availability or schedule your appointment and pay HERE. If you prefer, you may just call our office to set your appointment up also. Appointments much be paid in full at that time.
How long are the appointments?
They are 60 minutes in length unless you schedule more time. For a double appointments back to back, you must call the office to set that up.
If I have to cancel or reschedule my appointment, what do I do?
We would prefer that you give us a 72 hour notice but we know that sometimes things come up. Click HERE to see our Policy on Cancellations and Rescheduling.
What are some examples of how you work?
As your coach, we may use techniques such as role-play, scripts and scenario-illustrations for practicing and processing. Sherée is an Authorized Administrator and Behavioral Consultant and she does Communication Style and Behavioral Strength Assessment Testing for a very reasonable additional fee to help you understand yourself better and how you see the world. (It can also speeds up the process for her to get to know and understand you.) We will partner with you through the process, make inquiries, challenge and encourage you to stay on tasks. We have creative questionnaires to explore your strengths, values, passion, gifts, etc. We have unique techniques for you to try. We will incorporate a sense of humor, affirmations and constructive criticism with compassion. We will sometimes assign homework activities for you work on during your own time (which in turn, saves you money). Sometimes, depending on each individual case, some Emotional Healing sessions would be very good to explore.
Where do I meet my Life Coach?
For those who like to meet in person, face to face, your In-Person Appointments would be held in Algonquin, IL If you are beyond driving distance or prefer Virtual Coaching, we can meet with you over the PHONE or on SKYPE/ZOOM. Location is not a factor.
When can I begin Life Coaching?
Coaching sessions are scheduled based on availability. We suggest you schedule a FREE 20 Minute Discovery Phone Call. This consultation is meant to give you an opportunity to see if you feel comfortable with us as your coach and allowing us to learn more about what you hope to accomplish or change in your life. You can use this consultation to help you decide if Life Coaching is for you right now. We look forward to having the chance to hear your story! Or if you are ready to move forward….book your time-slot now! You may check our availability or schedule your appointment and pay HERE. If you prefer, you may just call our office to set your appointment up also.
You may also inquire with any questions HERE.
All payments are non-refundable.