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Do you ever feel like you are standing still? Unsure of what you want in life? Want to explore your full potential? Whatever your motivation is, our coaches are here to help!
A 2020 study found that 96% of Canadians see self-care as a good idea. We know that personal development and self-leadership is important in all aspects of life.
Whatever your age or life situation, chances are you will benefit from understanding yourself better.
In this article, we will explore the concept of coaching and how a supportive coach can help you reach your unique goals.
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Broadly speaking, coaching starts with a desire for change. Some changes are bigger: changing jobs, moving, creating new relationships, or nurturing old ones. Other changes start with an idea, a goal, or a concept you’re thinking about. Things you’d like to share with someone.
Coaching can help you navigate and manage change while finding tools to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create balance.
Coaching is collaborative. After setting your goal, your coach will ask questions and suggest personalized exercises that allow you to find the answers you may not have thought of or seen before.
Most of us want things to be easy. Or rather, our brains want things to be simple and familiar because it saves us energy. We need that energy if the saber-toothed tiger shows up and attacks. In 21st century Canada, however, we don’t see many tigers. Usually, it’s deadlines, difficult relationships or anything else where we need to expend mental energy.
As a result, we often avoid continuing to ask ourselves the important questions: what is really important? Why is it important? What does it mean for us and for others when we make a change?
This is where professional coaches really shine. They dare to keep asking those hard questions.
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Your coach has one main goal: helping you reach yours. A coach is a guide, travelling with you on your goal-setting journey. Your coach’s main responsibility: making sure you stay on track towards you goal. Your responsibility: wanting to make the change and taking steps to lead you forward.
With exercises and questions, your coach can help you dispel any negative thoughts that are keeping you from achieving your goals. It can be about yourself, your relationships, your life, your career, anything. A coach supports you to discover the answers you need: the answers that are already within you.
Our coaches are trained to accompany you on your journey towards self-fulfillment. They know what is needed to support you in finding your answers, your strengths and your motivations.
Most of our coaches also have certifications through major organizations like the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
If you are:
Then it might be time to consider whether coaching could be a way to invest in yourself. Coaching can give you the answers you’ve been looking for. Today more and more people, including celebrities, are talking about how coaching has enabled them to reach their goals. Coaching is no longer something just for elite athletes!
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Coaching has many different niches. Here at Lavendla you will find information on the wide variety of coaching modalities we offer. Whatever your situation, these forms of support offer tools and strategies that are tailored to you. They help you to become more aware of your strengths and areas for improvement, helping you improve your quality of life.
Research shows what we at Lavendla already know: coaching works! Ph. D. Scott Dust of the University of Cincinnati explains in his study that coaching promotes what is called “psychological capital”, i.e. self-confidence, hope, optimism and resilience. This capital constitutes a psychological resource that is useful in both work and private life. Therefore, these factors are the basis for the success of a change. Additionally, coaching provides you with tools to persevere and endure, so the changes you make can be long-lasting.
A recent study (ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study 2022) found that 41% of participants felt that they had gained better self-esteem and confidence after working with a coach. Furthermore, 42% considered themselves to have improved their ability to communicate. Therefore, more and more Canadian companies are starting to hire coaches for both management and staff. Researchers at the University of Ottawa recently found that coaching improved not only the job satisfaction of doctors, but their overall quality of life as well!
Coaching is for everyone and anyone! It’s a collaboration between you and your coach. This means that the only people who cannot be coached are those who do not want to be coached.
Furthermore, coaches recognize that you are the expert on yourself and your life, and will give you support to find your own ways to develop your potential. Coaching is suitable for those who, at this moment, do not need other expertise like doctors, psychologists or psychotherapists.
Many different types of people choose coaching. The common denominator is that you want to develop, change something or maintain the progress you’ve already made. In return, you get a range of tools that equip you to keep going and persevere once you reach your goal.
There are many niches in coaching, with varying degrees of specialization. We showcase some of the common types of coaching here on our website that our coaches can offer.
Think about what you are looking for in a coach. What do you want to achieve when working with them? If you are not sure, that’s okay! Part of the coach’s role is to help you identify what you need. Often times coaches use a very common tool called the balance wheel (the Wheel of Life) to help you identify what aspects of life you want to focus on.
It is also important that you feel that you and the coach you choose are a good match. Most importantly, you should feel safe and confident that your coach will help you achieve results. It is important to note, however, that your coach will challenge you. This is to ensure that you will achieve your personal goals and create lasting change.
Coaching is tailored to your unique needs. You will set clear goals, and through questions and exercises, will become aware of your strengths. This, in turn, supports you to find your path to your goal. Between your meetings with your coach, you will continue to take steps to achieve your goals.
The number of sessions will vary from person to person. It is not the number of coaching sessions that is important, but the result. You and your coach will come up with a plan, and determine how often and how long you should meet for.
Coaches are specially trained to help you find what you may be looking for. Your coach is with you step by step to then help you find a solution. Your solution. Not the coach’s, not anyone else’s. Your coach only has one focus: you!
Our coaches are as unique as the people seeking them out! The common factor: they are here for you and are responsible for ensuring that you get somewhere in each conversation together. Each conversation gives you time to think, reflect and perhaps do an exercise. Your coach strives to help you gain insight and learn something about yourself during each session.
Each conversation with your coach is linked to the overall goal you have set for the collaboration.
Although our coaches have many different methods and approaches, the common denominator is that they:
Taking the step to talk to a professional coach can make a huge difference in your life. The coach knows that you are fully capable of seeing your road blocks and challenges from a new angle. Once you see it, you will find that there are a lot of practical solutions that you might not have originally seen.
When you feel like it’s time to invest in your personal development, we have qualified coaches who can help you on your journey. As coaching is confidential and individualized for your needs, you can feel confident that you can develop on your own terms. Our core principle is to make the difficult easier.
Personal development is a continuous process where you strive to improve yourself. It can include everything from setting goals and working towards them, to working on your self-esteem and communication skills.
Mental training focuses on developing specific skills such as concentration, self-control and mental well-being. Personal development is a broader category that can also include physical health, career and social relationships.
A life coach works with you to help you identify and achieve your personal and professional goals. They can also help you with strategies to deal with stress and other challenges.
Yes, mental training is supported by scientific research and is widely used in sports, business management and psychotherapy to improve performance and well-being.
To start your personal development journey, begin by identifying your goals and setting up an action plan. It can be helpful to talk to a coach, therapist or psychologist for guidance and support.
Some common tools include meditation, mindfulness, visualization and positive thinking. These practices can help you increase your focus and reduce stress.
Online coaching has proven to be an effective method of personal development and offers the advantage of flexibility and convenience. However, it is important to ensure that your coach is qualified and certified if you are not hiring a coach through Lavendla.
Mental training can be an effective way to manage anxiety by teaching you relaxation and stress management techniques. If you are experiencing severe anxiety, we encourage you to seek professional support, and call 911 if you are in crisis.
Results vary from person to person and depend on a range of factors. Personal development is an ongoing process and it can take time to see noticeable changes.
The cost of a session can vary depending on the experience of the coach or psychologist, and whether the session is online or in person. Here at Lavendla, we offer online appointments ranging from around $100-200 CAD.
Many people who invest in their own personal development find that it has a positive impact on their relationships with others. However, during the process of change, there may be some confusion from those around you. Ultimately, many clients report that they are happy with the investment they have made in themselves and the relationships that have improved as a result.
Striving for your full potential is a journey that requires commitment, work and mental focus. Therefore, we have developed a step-by-step guide that includes elements of mental training and coaching to help you start your journey.
Purpose: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Action plan: Use tools like SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) or journaling to identify your core values and ambitions. Map out what your strengths and why you have become who you are.
Purpose: Set clear and measurable goals.
Action plan: Use the S.M.A.R.T. format (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-based) or other mapping to define your goals.
Purpose: Create a realistic and achievable plan.
Action plan: Use calendars and planning tools to prioritize time to work on your goals.
Purpose: Improve your mental and emotional state and focus.
Action plan: Use techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and visualization.
Purpose: Gain external insight and hold yourself accountable.
Action plan: Hire a professional coach to guide you. You will learn exercises that you can then practice between sessions.
Purpose: Make sure you are on track.
Action plan: Make regular evaluations and adjustments to your plan.
Purpose: Understand the impact of your efforts and make necessary adjustments.
Action plan: Ask for feedback from trusted sources and make adjustments to your plan accordingly.
Purpose: Celebrate your progress.
Action plan: Set smaller milestones and reward yourself when you achieve them.
Working on personal development can be challenging but extremely rewarding. Instead of struggling to manage stress or emotions on your own, professional support can help you achieve the results you’ve been looking for. On our platform, you can easily get in touch with coaches, therapists or psychologists who can support you on your journey and make the difficult easier.