The Beginning.

Coaching is a relatively new profession. Founded in the 1980's by the late Thomas E.  Leonard, coaching has experienced exponential growth across the globe. Under the  strict professional ethics and rigorous professional/competency guidelines of the International Coach Federation (www.coachfederation.org), coaching of individuals and business entities has soared in the last few years.

ICF certified coaches today must undergo robust training, examinations, demonstration of skills and have years of experience to attain and retain their level of certification.

 

What Coaches Do.

Professional coaches provide an ongoing partnership designed to help clients produce fulfilling results in  both their personal and professional lives. Coaches help people improve and enhance the quality of their lives and work towards specific goals.

Coaches are trained to listen, to observe and to customize their approach to individual client needs, helping to hold the client accountable and provide support every step of the way.  The coach's job is to provide support to enhance the skills, resources, and creativity that the client already has.

In the case of coaching cancer patients, the coach (who is also a cancer survivor), supports the person diagnosed and caregivers through:

• Listening and talking about what is going on
• Sharing Lifetools™  and ideas about dealing with Diagnosis, Treatment, Survival and "Thrival"
• Encouraging you in action and thought as you go through the process
• Providing a "safe harbor" for you to share your concerns and thoughts
• Providing you with a dedicated "Success Partner" to walk the path with you