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A few sayings that ring true are, "therapy focuses on the why of a problem, life coaching focuses on the how to get out of the problem." And "therapy gets you from dysfunctional to functional, life coaching gets you from functional to optimal."

That said, you can work with a therapist and with a life coach at the same time, it's an incredibly powerful combination. If you're currently seeing a therapist, please ask them if you're ready for life coaching.

For best results, my program consists of one session per week for a minimum of three months and I recommend six months. It's one thing to have an amazing breakthrough while in session, but making that breakthrough into long lasting change takes time. Most of my clients say that their quality of life improves very quickly, within just the first few weeks, because they feel supported and they are creating action plans that they know will pay off. However, achieving goals and making lasting change takes time and "life reps" of the new skills.

I do most of my coaching via Zoom, I have also coached via phone calls and texting through Whatsapp. Sessions last about 45 minutes to an hour. My clients like to begin by recapping their week, things that went well and things that did not. After that we come up for an agenda for the remainder of the session. Most of the time we're working toward a goal, but sometimes, honestly, what the client really needs that day is to be listened to compassionately. By the end of session the client usually comes up with a plan for their week, including strategies to handle anything that might get in their way, and also accountability.

Yes! In order to achieve your desired results you will need to do work outside of our sessions. The good news here is that you get to decide what sort of work you will do.

Life Coaching is all about what you want and need and desire, I'm just here to support you. I'll make suggestions but you decide whether or not you want to try them. Not everything works for every person. My suggestions are only "good" if they work for you.

No, not all at. My coaching is rooted in the intersection of life coaching and the non-physical skills (also known as soft-skills) used in the martial arts and self-defense. This intersection requires no formal training. However, if you ask me I will absolutely encourage you to get training, but it is not in any way a requirement.

Yes! In fact my very first client lives in Europe. I do my coaching via Zoom, phone, and Whatsapp. There are no restrictions on life coaching, we can work with anyone anywhere in the world.

Gamefication is a way of turning every day tasks into fun games to maintain interest throughout your day. The best example I can give is Mindfulness is the same skill as really good Situational Awareness. I can explain to you how to do Mindfulness, or I can teach you Situational Awareness games that will train the same skill plus they will add fun to your every day life. Do you want an explanation? Or you do want to have fun? I want to have fun!

How will it help you? Play is how humans learn best. Also, it's fun!

You are not required to play. Life Coaching is all about your wants and needs and desires, so you get to choose which activities you will participate in. My suggestions are "good" only if they work for you.

Self-defense "soft skills" are the non-physical skills that we use to keep ourselves safer. These skills have both a "life protection" aspect and a "life enhancement" aspect. Some examples are:

Situational Awareness (life protection) is good Mindfulness (life enhancement).

Boundaries (life protection) are good self-care (life enhancement).

Articulation (life enhancement) can improve your creative arts (life enhancement).

I graduated from Thriving Coach Academy which is an ICF accredited program. Because I'm a new coach, I am currently offering my program at a hugely discounted rate, which I will discuss in the next FAQ.

Most of my self-defense training has been through organizations such as Violence Dynamics, Rory Miller's Chiron Training, and 500 Rising through which I have Endorsed Colleague status. I also have a black belt in Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo, a black sash with red fringe in Tai Chi, and color belts in numerous other martial art system

I have a BFA in Fine Art Photography from San Jose State University which, believe it or not, significantly improves my Situational Awareness and Mindfulness. Also, all the photos on my website and my social media are mine, these are actual scenes from my real life.

I think it's significant for me to mention that I used to own and operate a popular restaurant, Bella Aquila Restaurant, with my husband, Chad, even though there are no specific trainings or certifications associated with it.

I also used to work with developmentally disabled adults as a Behavior Specialist and Recreation Coordinator.

You are in luck! As a new coach I am looking for five clients to help me test drive my coaching program at a significantly discounted rate. I ask that you take the coaching seriously as if you were a fully paying client, and then when you get your desired results you write a testimonial for me.

My coaching program is going to cost $3k for three months or $6k for six months. My five clients will get 50% off that rate, 20% off for the following five, and then with lots of experience and testimonials my program will be at the full price.

How can you sign up? Please go to my Calendar Page to book a free Exploration Phone Call.