The coaching profession, as we know it today, emerged during the latter half of the 20th century. While aspects of coaching can be traced back further in various disciplines, such as sports coaching or mentorship, the formalization of professional coaching is a relatively recent development.

We can find the roots of modern coaching in the 1960s and 1970s, primarily in psychology, management, and sports. During this time, various experts and practitioners explored novel approaches to personal and professional development, focusing on the idea of helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

The International Coach Federation (ICF), one of the largest professional coaching organizations, was established in 1995. Its establishment marked a significant milestone in recognizing and standardizing coaching as a profession. The ICF played a crucial role in defining coaching competencies, establishing ethical guidelines, and promoting professional standards.

Coaching is about moving forward and preparing for the future. A coach guides you through a thought-provoking self-discovery process, inspiring you to find the path that maximizes your personal and professional potential. Foremost, a coach honors you as the expert in your life and work, believing every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. A coach is trained to listen, observe, and customize the approach to fit your needs—and encourages you to explore and understand the barriers that keep you from reaching your full potential. A coach’s role is to give you the tools and resources to navigate your personal and professional life better.

Coaching is fundamentally about moving forward and preparing for the future. Think of a professional golfer or tennis star. These athletes rely on coaches to bring out their best performance. Examine the results they receive, and you’ll see that best professional coaches train the whole athlete—combining physical, psychological and spiritual aspects to support their clients’ personal growth.

A good coach nurtures your untapped potential, moving you to ever-higher levels of responsibility and accountability—at times beyond your comfort zone—to help you reach your goals. The fundamental belief is that YOU are capable of creating your own solutions.

In contrast, traditional counseling and psychotherapy typically focus on resolving issues rooted in the past, from abuse and addiction to trauma. Counseling strives to heal psychological or physical conditions, with the goal of reaching a healthier emotional state and achieving overall well-being.

Consultants, on the other hand, offer specialized expertise and prescribed solutions to “fix” issues. Goals are often based on business objectives such as increasing revenue, improving productivity or mastering the skills needed for a new role. In a consulting relationship, you pose a problem or deficiency, and the consultant applies his or her expertise to recommend a solution and define action items.

Coaching is a fierce art—not a science. Great coaches draw from their intuition and inherent creativity to help clients find success, personal growth, and fulfillment. In this sense, my approach gets to the heart of what it means to be human. 

Julio Olalla, one of the early pioneers of executive coaching and the founder of the Ontological® Approach, said it best:

“It is about wisdom and having a love affair with questions. Knowledge is a love affair with answers. We are so attracted by knowledge — we measure it, possess it, patent it — that we’ve lost concern for wisdom.”

A coach coming from a place of wisdom has a natural curiosity and stimulating questions that open new doorways for their clients. These questions don’t necessarily need a response. Instead, they are offered as guidance, pointing to a “way of being” that shifts their perception of the circumstances, which can lead to different actions and better results.

My coaching is a dynamic and multifaceted journey that transcends boundaries and liberates you from the shackles holding you back. It unveils the intricate tapestry woven by language, listening, speaking, and the art of conversation. It unravels the enigmatic threads of stories, moods, and emotions, intertwining them with your physiological state and body posture. 

My approach to coaching includes being your trusted advisor and thinking partner. I’ll always share ideas and knowledge that I’ve learned from my personal experiences or from my clients that will save you time, energy, and money.

I am hired either by individuals or by the organization on behalf of an individual or a group of individuals. I coach in-person at my beautiful studio just outside Boulder, CO, or by phone, or video conference. I work with executives, organizations, entrepreneurs, and executive coaches throughout the U.S. and internationally.

As a professional coach, I am sanctioned by the International Coaching Federation to abide by and uphold the ethical guidelines of the coaching profession. I hold all coaching conversations to be confidential and will not reveal any aspect of the coaching relationship to any outside party without the express permission from my client. I create powerful spoken agreements with my clients about all aspects of our coaching relationship, including confidentiality.

One point to keep in mind is that you will not have the same attorney/client privilege with any coach you choose. Coaches are not protected in the same way that attorneys and therapists are protected in terms of confidentiality and the law.

During our initial conversations, we’ll take some time to get to know one another and discuss a plan that best serves your needs. Most of my programs are custom-curated based on your requirements. Many of my clients choose to begin with a deep dive two-day Accelerator™, which includes three pre- and two post-60-minute coaching sessions over two months. 

Most of my clients are in year-long programs; many have worked with me for multiple years. Most coaching sessions are 60 minutes per week for the first three weeks of every month or twice a month, depending on your goals and the momentum you would like to create together.

I only work with highly committed individuals who are “all in” on coaching. We can meet in person at my coaching studio, over the phone, via Zoom video, or a combination—whatever meets your needs.

All of my coaching services include virtually unlimited coaching–I am your lifeline. You’ll have access to me via email, text communications, and short “spot-coaching” phone calls in between sessions.

I am certified to deliver the EQi-2.0 and the EQi-2.0 360 emotional intelligence test for leaders. I use a third-party professional for the Enneagram, and I have created and delivered custom interview-style 360s for many of my executive clients.

It depends. The best results come from taking action between sessions. My approach is to help co-create your actions based on your insights at the end of each session. Collaboration is likely to get ideas you would never have come up with on your own. I may challenge you to get outside your comfort zone, where you’ll experience swift transformation.

Let’s talk about what you want to achieve. We may decide on tasks to help you achieve progress faster. These could include making self-observations, recording challenges, and practicing your communication skills. 

All of my programs are custom-curated based on your needs. My clients pay me $10,000, for a (one-time only) two-month trial, to $80,000, for my invitation-only program for executive/business coaches. Your investment will land somewhere between that range, depending on the program that fits your needs best.

Coaching is a strategic investment in yourself, yielding remarkable returns beyond measure. Picture yourself ascending the ladder of success as promotions materialize before your very eyes. Revel in the sweet taste of heightened revenue streams flowing effortlessly into your coffers. Imagine the thrill of selling your company, reaping rewards that surpass your wildest dreams. But that’s not all. Prepare to bask in the glow of intangible treasures. Nurture enriched bonds with your beloved children, spouse, and esteemed co-workers. Embrace the profound fulfillment that accompanies a life harmoniously woven together. Experience the value of coaching—a priceless investment that illuminates every facet of your existence. Concurrently, we will track your return on investment.

Like everything in life, real change takes time. Coaching engagements vary in length from an Accelerator™ (two months) to several years. My experience is that a minimum of eight months of coaching is necessary to build and maintain momentum. The length of the engagement and the frequency of the sessions are tailored to your needs. You can count on an open dialogue with me to discuss your goals, monitor progress, and make any adjustments we need in our relationship to get results.

Ultimately, you are responsible for your results. Coaching will require you to be the driving force behind your destiny. Much like the dynamic rapport you share with a personal trainer, our journey together unveils a truth: I won’t be pumping out your push-ups and pull-ups, anticipating results to magically appear for you. No, that’s where your dedication takes the reins.

While I cannot forge a concrete path to a predetermined wealth or career pinnacle, I can assure you of something far more valuable. If you wholeheartedly invest in your growth, brace yourself for a metamorphosis of epic proportions; I vow to offer more than my utmost. Prepare to receive a torrent of unwavering commitment, exceeding your expectations with 110% devotion to your success. Let’s embark on a journey where you command the helm, carving your destiny amidst a symphony of triumph and fulfillment.

Without a doubt! I’ve had the privilege of being guided by the crème de la crème in the coaching profession. You see, being coached myself elevates my prowess as a coach. It’s a captivating dance of growth and evolution that I willingly embark upon, just as I encourage you to embrace. I wholeheartedly believe in the profound value of monetarily and personally investing in the transformative power of coaching, and that’s why I’ve invested more than three-quarters of a million dollars (plus!) in my coaches and continuing education over the past sixteen years.

Countless hours are dedicated each year to furthering my expertise and advancing my profession. It takes extraordinary courage to open oneself up to being coached—a quality that lies at the very core of its life-altering effectiveness.

That’s why coaching stands head and shoulders above the rest. It demands courage and leaves an indelible mark on the lives it touches.