What is the difference between coaching and therapy or counseling?
Therapy or counseling often focuses on the past, processing the “why” of what and how you feel. It is often about fixing a broken person. Coaching looks at a person as being whole yet may be stuck. Coaching is about forward movement. It allows you to look at the “how” and “what” instead of the “why”. Q: What are some of the reasons to work with a coach? A: • Your life is changing quickly, and you want to maintain a healthy perspective while dealing with life’s changes and surprises. • You are starting or expanding a new project or a new business. • You desire to improve communication with others and take your relationship to the deeper level of fulfillment. • You want to find your true passion. • You are considering changing careers. • You want to be innovative and explore new ideas, techniques, and outlets for your creative energy. • You feel you need more time or energy to get everything done and you’re ready to find out what emotional fears are standing in your way. • You are ready
