"Coaching works…I now have the job I really wanted’’ "
Animal Welfare Officer, Edinburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coaching the same as Counselling?
No, coaching and counselling have 2 quite distinct approaches.
Coaching is very much forward thinking. It looks at where you are today, where you would like to be and takes you through that journey to reach your goal. Counselling looks at your past and deals with the issues / experiences you have had in order to help you move forward. Coaching looks at ‘how’ not ‘why’.
Life Coaching and Counselling however do share similar skills, techniques and codes of conduct.
Is Coaching the same as Consulting?
No, coaches don’t give advice. A consultant does a job for you whereas a coach supports you to do the job better yourself. A life coach will work alongside you to help you make the decisions on what is best for you.
What are the benefits of Telephone Coaching?
Telephone coaching can work equally well, if not better than face to face coaching. Telephone coaching encourages greater trust and honesty as you are in the privacy and comfort of your own surroundings. The coach is able to focus on the conversation through listening not only to your words but to the tone of your voice, phrases and language you use. Try it, and see how it works for you.
Why be coached over 12 weeks?
Through experience we have found that 12 weeks is the optimal timescale for the achievement of your primary goals. It is a long enough period to be able to achieve those goals, and not too long that your focus will be lost. If desired, these 12 sessions can be covered over a 24 week period if bi-weekly coaching is optimal for the client.
How do I choose a life coach?
There are plenty of coaches in the market place. What we believe is important, is to find a coach that works best for you. Our advice is to find a coach with whom you gel, someone whom you can trust, who you believe can do the best for you, and with whose background, qualifications and experience, you will be able to achieve your ambitions
Why choose Positive Outlook Coaching?
We offer an Initial No Obligation Introductory session for you to get to know us and vice versa, and for you to be sure the combination is optimal. We offer a professional service, which we believe is second to none, as well as the drive and energy to help you achieve. Please read our testimonials to find out more reasons.
Why does coaching cost so much?
Coaching is a new profession and can cost as much as any other professional service. The best way to look at the cost of coaching is how much do you value your life and the desire to reach your ultimate goals, and how much could you achieve /earn by doing so? Or perhaps ask what is the cost of not investing that time and energy in yourself ? Is it not an investment worth making, if it can have life changing results?
Are the sessions confidential?
All sessions are highly confidential whether your coaching is at your request or that of your company. It is important for a client to be able to trust and confide in their coach for the coaching sessions to provide maximum benefit.
What can I expect to truly achieve?
The answer to this, is almost whatever you want (sorry winning the lottery can’t be guaranteed!). Through your active participation, and commitment to execute on agreed upon goals, you could enjoy more time, money, health, balance, happiness, focus and/or peace of mind. Your coach will guide and support you to achieve whatever goal(s) you agree on. Remember our goal is to help you reach yours!
"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their mind to be."
Abraham Lincoln