FAQ

A coach is a trained professional who has the skills to help individuals, executives and organizations create positive changes, see new possibilities, and help their clients define the steps to be taken to achieve both their short and long-term goals (CCF Training Manual 2015).

Coaching is a relationship where the Coach and Client co-create a plan to get the Client from where they are to where they want to be. It is not advice, therapy or counselling. It is based on the idea that the Client has the answers and it’s the Coaches job to bring them out, as well as, provide accountability which is the foundation that creates results.

Wellness coaching is the application of the principles and processes of professional life coaching to the goals of lifestyle improvement for higher levels of wellness (Michael Arloski).

The major difference is that coaching is primarily future based and therapy and counselling explore the past to understand present behaviours.

Nobody needs a coach. However, a coach can help if: you have struggled in the past, want to accomplish your goal(s) faster or would like more support.

Coaching is open to everyone. My work tends to resonate most with women 30+ navigating busy lives, but the habits and strategies apply no matter who you are.

That’s completely normal, most of my clients haven’t either. Expect a conversation, not a lecture. My job is to ask good questions, listen and help you find a plan that actually fits your life

A coach can help you with almost any goal you have, such as: weight loss, work-life balance, time management, relationship issues, personal development, career growth, etc.
Our focus is primarily on helping people build sustainable healthy habits into their lives to improve their overall health and wellbeing (i.e. fitness, nutrition, sleep and stress managment) and personal development.

The coach will use various assessments and interviewing techniques to draw out your goals, habits, motivations and potential roadblocks to help you create an action plan to accomplish your goal(s) then support you along the way.

First, you’ll apply here then we will follow up with a free 20 mins session to clarify the information provided. Next is a Strategy Session, which is a 60 minute consultation to assess goals, co-create an action plan with next steps and decide whether to continue the coaching relationship. If it’s a HELL Yeah on both ends (see blog), we’ll move forward with ongoing sessions based on the commitment that suits you.

It depends on the goal and how much time and energy you can commit. Sessions generally take place weekly or biweekly, in of 30 or 60 minute increments. Most clients start noticing shifts in energy. consistency and mindset within a few weeks, with bigger results building over a 3 month commitment, which is why that’s the recommended starting point.

Sessions can be done over Zoom/Teams or face-to-face, so location isn’t a barrier to working together. However, the time zone is EDT/EST. In-person sessions are available locally in Montreal, either in a casual setting like a park or coffee shop or at a private office in downtown Montreal (subject to availability, extra fee applies).

Fit matters. If something isn’t clicking, I want to know so we can adjust the approach or talk honestly about whether coaching is the right fit right now. Your discovery call is also there to help us both figure that out before commitming to ongoing sessions.

You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. If you’re tired of knowing what to do but not doing it and you’re willing to show up and try something different, you’re ready.

Your first discovery call is free. From there, Strategy Sessions are $60/hr and we continue based on your goals and budget, typically booked up to 3 months at a time.

Yes. What you share in our sessions stays between us. I don’t discuss client information with anyone, including family or employers, without your permission.

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Clarity – Knowing your why is your most important motivator and the easiest way to get you through the rough patches.

Clarity – Knowing your why is your most important motivator and the easiest way to get you through the rough patches.

Support – Not everyone has a supportive environment to make positive changes but it’s helpful for the most effective results.

Motivation – Sometimes you just need a little push to get you back on track.

Nowadays, many people have coaches. It’s become a pretty mainstream thing. Athletes have coaches to reach their highest potential, why can’t everyone else do the same to reach theirs?

Not at this time but it is something we will be looking into in the future.

No. We work together to build healthier eating habits based on your goals but we do not provide specific meal plans.

No, we are not personal trainers. As group fitness instructors, we can give general exercise recommendations, offer advice on proper exercise technique and often consult with a former physio for progressions / regressions / alternatives for various exercises for participants with particular injuries.