FAQ

Note: A majority of the text on this page comes courtesy of Arrakis Partners.  Some sections have been edited to reflect the Be Your Greatest Self process.

What is coaching?

The coaching process is the next step for individuals who know that they want to make real and sustainable changes in their personal or professional life. Coaching is professional assistance to assess and then act upon the general conditions of each area of your life, from career and finances to relationships and personal development. The result is your own personal plan, created for continuing change and leading you to the achievement of specific goals you have set.

Do I need a coach?

That depends: Are you looking to improve your life? Do you want to create your ideal work or personal life situation? If so, then yes, you need a coach!

There is a misconception that people who need coaches must be incapable of making change themselves. This is not so – in fact, you have probably proven time and again that you can do big things. But what you may need is a push, some direction, new strategies, and a good deal of support to reach greater heights, accomplishment, and satisfaction than you have before.

Think about it: the best athletes and singers have coaches. In the same way, a personal coach is here to keep you on your best game. Coaches are appropriate for all stages of life, and all lifestyles. Whatever your profession, whatever your stage of employment (or not), personal coaching can help you avoid going back to square one, build upon your strengths and your current situation, and get you to where you’ve had your eye on.

Every client wants to make change – real and sustainable change. A coach will assure that they do so.

How does coaching work?

Every coach works a bit differently, but our method is based on applying the research of philosopher, Brian Johnson. After completing our “Fundamentals for Living with ARETE” Coaching Program, the coach will work closely with you to break down the details of your current situation. From there, the coach assesses what will be necessary to make real change, and how those changes will affect your current and future goals. Through a series of sessions, your coach works with you to firmly establish the habits you will need to reach the goals you have set. Part of the process at Be Your Greatest Self includes arming you with tools to approach future issues that may arise for you – so that you can naturally overcome obstacles and keep working forward toward new goals you set for yourself, long after your coaching engagement has ended.

What changes can I expect?

You can expect to make smart and authentic goals, to create clear picture of your ideal future and and to establish a map for how to get there. Maybe you need a career change. Maybe you need to revolutionize your social life. Maybe you have that nagging daydream and you’re wondering if you can make it happen. Or maybe you just want to learn how to make dramatic steps in your life with less stress. Or learn to work more effectively and efficiently with others. Maybe what you want is just innate contentment.

The point is, the changes you can expect are as varied as the reasons people come sign on with us. What’s true across the board is that, whatever your ultimate goal, you will move into life armed with a plan of action and the tools you have been missing. It’s the difference between living offensively and defensively. If you commit yourself to the strategies you learn, well, you can expect to feel newly empowered, inspired, and accomplished.

How is coaching different than therapy?

Coaching is not a psychological service, although work sometimes touches upon your motivations and how to rewire the “same old” that has kept you standing in place. Coaching can be a complement to therapy sessions, but is not about reviewing the past.

Simply said, a therapist helps to analyze your past; we’re here to help design your future.

How long will I need a coach for?

The appropriate length of engagement with your coach will depend upon the goals you set.  We work hard to not only help you get to the next stage of your life, but to give you tools to motivate yourself from then on.

What if I don’t know if I need a coach yet?

It’s hard to know if you need a coach until you speak with someone and get a feel for the process. This field is very new, and sometimes intimidating, for people. This is why we offer complimentary phone consultations. During this introductory conversation, we can assess how Be Your Greatest Self can help, and you can decide whether this process and Be Your Greatest Self is the right partner to get you there.

If you email us, we can set up a time to talk more before you have to make any decisions: contactus@beyourgreatestself.org.