FAQ

Q: Who needs coaching and what is it really?

A: Do you ever find yourself thinking any of the following thoughts:

• I want to make a change, but my life is just too crazy, I don’t even know where to start.
• I’m being pushed and pulled in too many directions. Something has got to give.
• I’m good at what I do, I have what I need, but why don’t I feel satisfied?
• I feel like I’ve lost myself. I don’t know who I am anymore.

If you have, you may want to consider hiring a personal coach. Some people hire personal trainers to maximize their workouts. Others hire interior decorators to make their homes look beautiful. And, others hire analysts or therapists to heal their emotional histories.

Similarly, a personal coach can help you find the best way for you to make changes in your life so that it can be more satisfying. A good coach can help you discover what you really want, how you can best get what you want given your unique talents and resources, and make sure you stay on track to achieve those pursuits.

Q: How is coaching different from therapy?

A: While coaching and therapy seem very similar, they are indeed different. Both have tremendous value, but they work in different ways to improve on one's life.

Therapy is more focused on analyzing and perhaps healing one’s emotional past whereas coaching only focuses on the past enough to learn from it and then take positive action in the present and future.

An example to illustrate: You're standing in front of a locked gate and need to get through. What do you do? A coach will help you figure out how to pick the lock, jump the gate, dig a tunnel underneath, or even find another gate. A therapist on the other hand would help you figure out why the gate is locked and who locked the gate in the first place. Again, both are incredibly helpful but they work in different ways.

Q: How does coaching work? Or, what does a coach do?

A: Believe it or not, within you are the answers to the life that you want. Actually, you are the only one who knows the best life for you, given your unique needs, wants, attitudes, and personality. Only you truly know what will work within your own work, home, relationship, or family situation.

The problem is that in this hectic world we live in, it’s easy to get distracted. A good coach listens with care and focus, and asks provocative questions. A good coach doesn’t provide advice or answers, but empowers you to unlock what’s hidden within you. A good coach not only keeps you accountable to your goals, but makes sure that you have the right goals from the start.

Q: What do you, Stacy, have to offer?

A: I have long been a researcher and consultant in the arena of work and family issues. (You can read more about my research here.) While I can coach you in just about any aspect of your life, I am especially trained to help individuals who want to improve on navigating their work, family, and personal lives.

Q: How long does it take?

A: A coaching engagement will last as long as you want it to. Most clients see improvements in their lives within the first few sessions! Most mothers find it helpful to have two sessions a month (about every other week). In order to see powerful and lasting results, I usually recommend starting out with a four-month or six-month commitment. This gives both the coach and client time to build rapport, fully uncover what the client wants and/or needs, and do the work needed to make a lasting positive impact in the client’s life.

Q: How much do you charge?

A: To be completely honest, I don't feel comfortable publishing my rates on the Internet. Please call (917.250.8251) or email (stacy@lifejunctions.com) to find out more.

Q: Why do you only have a limited number of clients?

A: I practice what I preach. I enjoy my work, but also make my family, friends, and personal interests a priority. I also still conduct research and provide consulting to a select list of clients. Because I am committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and effective services, I limit the number of coaching clients I have at any given time depending on what else is on my plate. This ensures that you get the best of me to bring out the best in you.