New adventures…..

Changing Lanes, Changing Gears

My coaching focus is on exciting possibilities beyond a life dominated by formal work

  • New phase

    Executive coaching typically focuses on the wide range of issues that can arise for an individual in and around the workplace. My own specific coaching focus is on the transition from a lifetime significantly dominated by formal work to a new phase of life that combines continuing fulfilment with enjoyment.

    That transition, often gradual these days, should not be about coming to a halt. It should be about changing lanes and changing gears.

  • Benefits of coaching

    Not only from my work as a coach but also from my general interaction over time with friends and acquaintances, I have observed that many people approach the transition from full time work with a degree of uncertainty or even anxiety that can last for some time.

    Coaching can benefit everyone. Indeed, I have found coaching helpful myself.

  • “Retirement” is the Wrong Word

    As most people can now expect to live longer, we must explore new and exciting ways of being active after the years dominated by a full-time career and formal employment. The word “retirement” to describe this transition is increasingly inadequate and misleading. Strangely, society has not yet come up with a better word. “Changing Lanes Changing Gears” is the best alternative description I can suggest.

My Approach to Coaching Sessions

Coaching, as distinct from mentoring, is driven entirely by the client who shapes the coaching agenda. It is the client who leads in identifying personal aspirations and priorities and in exploring potential choices.

My role as coach, by asking questions creatively and listening empathetically, is to create with the client a context in which the client’s issues can be effectively identified and addressed.

In my coaching role, I aim to create relaxed and trustful coaching sessions. Typically, a client and I would agree at the outset to meet for three 60-minute to 90-minute sessions. However, clients are free at any time to indicate that they no longer wish to pursue the coaching sessions, or alternatively that they would like to continue the coaching relationship beyond the three sessions initially agreed.

I am happy also to play a supplementary mentoring role whereby, in agreement with the client, I can offer suggestions and guidance.

I work within the professional code of ethics and guidelines as designated by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).