Coaching

The essence of coaching is the power of collaboration - working with others who can inspire, instruct, and support the desired changes of the client, providing a catalyst for moving life forward ... It's about building a Partnership for Success.

A common perspective in the coaching field is that it is an alternative to traditional therapy. Although both disciplines can certainly produce positive results alone, I believe it's often most effective to approach coaching as an additional, complimentary process to therapy. This is especially true with ADD clients, as professional diagnosis from a therapist will include a thorough review of both medication and behavioral modification options that are often critical assets to the client. For more information on these topics, you can review the What is ADD Coaching? and Coaching vs Therapy links.

What to Expect

Coaches offer knowledge, skills, and systems for getting things done. This provides the client with new ways to solve problems and accomplish goals, moving life forward in key areas, such as:

A coach does not have a set of answers to all your questions in his toolbox. But, a good coach will give you a skilled, objective, and emotionally neutral perspective - along with a handful of systems and/or tools - to help you find the answers you're looking for. Working with a good coach you should confidently have the following realistic expectations: