Transformational Coaching

Transformation is, by definition, a thorough or dramatic change in form or character—a “metamorphosis,” of sorts. We become something utterly different than we once were.

But, change and transformation are not one and the same.

Because, while all transformation is change, not all change is transformation.

Real, meaningful transformation, in our present culture, is unfortunately a relatively rare occurrence. Most people, looking back over their lives, can only identify, at best, perhaps two or three times they can honestly say they “transformed”—that they went through a period of thorough or dramatic change in form or character.

Transformational coaching is designed—for those who truly desire it—to help people RE|form their lives at the deepest levels, not just on the surface. To tunnel below mere behavioral modifications (what we DO) and carve out deep, lasting change at the character level (who we ARE).

We do this by taking advantage of difficult, formative experiences that naturally occur in life and engaging with them in an intentional way that allows YOU to determine how they ultimately transform you and your life.

 

RE|formation Coaching can help via one-on-one coaching in three very powerful ways:

The “Geological Survey”

 

RE|formation Coaching can help you decide which parts of your early formation are worth keeping and which are no longer serving you. You can CONSCIOUSLY choose what beliefs, emotional responses, and ways of interacting with the world you want to take with you into your future. In the process of doing so, we may talk about issues like:

 

  • Exploring how you perceive the world and why—and how that affects how you currently live your life
  • Redefining your values and living them out authentically
  • Uncovering and honoring your gifts and strengths
  • Identifying opportunities for growth and maturity
  • Learning and putting into practice the necessary skills for discernment and self-awareness
  • Discovering “who you are” in your relationships and learning healthy patterns for relating to self and others
  • Improving communication and confrontation skill
  • Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care

 

      “ When all the water has gone, only the largest stones will still remain in the riverbed.” African proverb

       

      You’ll find I may incorporate into our work together tools such as:

      • Positive Intelligence
      • Basic Enneagram work
      • The StrengthsFinder 2.0 and other strengths-focused tools
      • Family Systems tools such as the genogram
      • Values identification and alignment
      • The Life Wheel
      • Stages of development or formation (individual, relational, spiritual)
      • Exercises drawn from a host of disciplines including Positive Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, and traditional Life Coaching

       

      Curating Your Life: Intentional Formation

       

      RE|formation Coaching can help you be intentional about ongoing formation by curating the things you choose to include or exclude from your life. You actually can have a say in what will shape you moving forward. Even amid adversity, uncertainty, or pain. This might include things such as:

       

      • Taking an “inventory” of your life at crucial transition points and determining what beliefs and behaviors are serving you well at this point in your life and which are holding you back
      • Identifying what “health” or “success” looks like for YOU and how to better cultivate it moving forward
      • Developing a new sense of identity and worth based in who you ARE not in what you DO
      • Discovering, accepting, and HONORING new challenges or limitations as they arise
      • Learning how to pursue and engage in a deeper, more meaningful experience of your personal spiritual practice or expression
      • Developing and practicing strategies to cultivate greater emotional resilience
      • Identifying and overcoming any doubt and uncertainty that prevents you from engaging with the world the world in a powerful new way
      • Remaining true to yourself (having integrity of character) when in difficult situations or seasons

       

       “It is drops of water that make a hole in the rock.” Greek proverb 

       

      You’ll find I may utilize tools such as:

      • Timelines, story work, and other narrative techniques
      • Challenging and reframing limiting beliefs
      • Spiritual disciplines
      • Mindfulness and breathwork
      • Resilience-building exercises
      • Enneagram work
      • Resistance-busting
      • Self-care and rhythms of renewal
      • As well as mix of exercises and techniques drawn from Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the latest insights from Neuropsychology

       

      Coaching a la Carte

       

      Standalone coaching sessions “a la carte” style are available at any time for when you need it most.

       

       

      Coaching a la Carte

       

      Standalone coaching sessions “a la carte” style are available at any time for when you need it most.

       

       

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      Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them—that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

      Lao Tzu