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Monday, January 24, 2011

What exactly is coaching?

According to the International Coach Federation coaching is "partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential."  It is centered around goal achievement. You may have heard of life coaching or corporate coaching, which has become more widespread lately.  In these settings, individuals might have goals such as starting a new business or overcoming shyness, while corporate entities might want to improve client satisfaction or increase workplace safety.

Coaching is future focused, goal oriented, and designed for those who are motivated to take action to create the change they seek.  It is also important to note that coaching is not therapy, which is generally intended to deal with pain, conflict, or dysfunction for improved emotional health.

Bridal coaching is exactly what it sounds like.  It is coaching that focuses on goals the bride and/or her family wants to achieve while planning her wedding.  Some goals brides may have are staying organized while planning a wedding, getting in shape before the big day, or learning how to stay focused and calm while taking care of all the wedding preparations.  Whatever your goals, a coach will provide you with the structure and support you need to help you be successful.  A coach may not only provide you with a road map to help you along the way, but may also give you "homework" that you'll be held accountable for to ensure that your are moving forward in the process.

Coaches are generally flexible to help you meet your needs, and so you might meet with your coach weekly or you may just be in contact with her over the phone or via email.  Whatever the case, it's important that you check in with each other regularly to make sure you're on track with meeting your goals.  With everything you need to accomplish before your wedding day, having a coach help you feel peace of mind along the way may be just the right decision.

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