Life Coaching, a Clarifying Look
By Nina K. Sidell, M.A
I’m a practicing Life Coach and Psychotherapist. Over time many people have asked
me to define the core differences between the two. I’d like to take this opportunity to do
just that. As a therapist, I create a safe place for us to explore your history, challenges,
and feelings. In that safe place, your natural insights and understanding about your
life experience and personal needs will appear over time. As a Life Coach, I offer a
complimentary telephone consultation to clarify your needs, where you are now in your
life, to understand expectations and establish a comfortable and safe rapport between
us. It’s essential that you feel safe and comfortable and that I can help you. As your Life
Coach, I work with you in a team effort, with you leading the way clarifying your most
important goals proactively designing the life you deserve and desire.
An important distinction in Life Coaching is that the interest and momentum is about
moving forward into purposeful action, more than going back to understand cognitively,
and emotionally connect. Because I’m a Psychotherapist, I will encourage you to
discover your own insights in the process. As a Life Coach, I will guide you to see as
far as your Vision will allow you. With twenty nine years of experience as a clinician, I
am confident that you’re in good hands. I’m here to support you when you’re ready to
develop your life plan, a workable plan for your best life moving forward!
The way I work as a Life Coach is to support what’s best for you, in the short and long
term. This is my utmost commitment to you. Everything is confidential, a sacred trust.
We devise a plan, keep you accountable, and help you to achieve your goals. My job is to
focus you, cheer you on, and keep you on track. I help you live your happiest, healthiest,
most empowered life moving forward from today on! I work with you to schedule our
Life Coaching sessions with flexibility and regularity. Communication is the key, as is
working with what’s possible in your life, our both agreeing to respect your aptitudes,
challenges and dreams.
The clarity and positive support from our sessions will create increased focus for
you. Our sessions along with regular homework for each will direct your energy and
enthusiasm, help you accomplish your goals and objectives at your own pace. Goals can
be personal, professional or a combination of both.
Ultimately, your health, happiness and personal best are our number one priority.
Nina K. Sidell, M.A.
www.inspiringcoaching.com
215-628-0282