Coaching Services

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.

We all have goals we want to reach, challenges we’re striving to overcome and times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change your life, setting you on a path to greater personal and professional fulfillment.

Coaches help individuals set and achieve desired goals through the use of assessments, skilled listening, empathy, powerful questions and client-driven action planning.

Are you ready to invest in yourself and your own growth and development?

Schedule a fee discovery call to learn more about the coaching experience, what you can expect, and see if we are a good match for your needs and goals.

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INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

Coaching may be useful on your leadership journey if you:

Are focused on strengthening your ability to manage and execute organizational change through addressing issues of bias, power, equity and belonging in your workplace
Aspire to foster a psychologically safe and inclusive work environment for your team
Wish to leverage your strengths and those of your diverse team members in order to enable and amplify inclusive and effective team dynamics
Want to engage conflict productively in order to leverage innovation, learning and inclusion

Sample Coaching Areas are:

Enhanced Self-Awareness: Coachees will identify their own biases and understand how these affect their decision-making and team dynamics.
Cultural Competence: Coachees will develop the skills to recognize, appreciate, and leverage diversity within their teams to foster an inclusive environment.
Effective Communication: Coachees will learn to communicate inclusively, using language and practices that respect and empower all team members.
Inclusive Decision-Making: Coachees will acquire strategies to involve diverse perspectives in decision-making processes, ensuring all voices are heard.
Conflict Resolution Skills: Coachees will learn techniques for managing and resolving conflicts in ways that respect diversity and promote collaboration.
Building Trust and Safety: Coachees will understand how to create a psychologically safe environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns.
Change Management: Coachees will develop strategies to champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within their organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

INTERCULTURAL LIFE TRANSITION

Coaching may be useful on your personal & professional journey for meaningful engagement and integration if you:

Wish to demonstrate increased cultural awareness and adaptability in your new international role.
Need to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Are struggling to navigate and integrate into new organizational cultures smoothly.
Want to manage the emotional aspects of living and working in a different culture.
Wish to create actionable plans for professional development and networking in your host country.
Accompanying Spouses/Partners Want to explore sense of purpose outside of your partner's career, fostering self discovery and individual goals. (see below)

Sample coaching focus areas for the international assignee

Cultural Awareness: Coachees will develop a deeper understanding of their own cultural background and how it influences their perspectives, behaviors, and interactions.
Adaptation Strategies: Coachees will learn practical strategies for adapting to new cultural environments, including communication styles, social norms, and problem-solving approaches.
Emotional Resilience: Coachees will build skills to manage the emotional challenges that come with significant life transitions, such as homesickness or cultural shock.
Effective Communication: Coachees will enhance their intercultural communication skills, enabling them to navigate language barriers and differing cultural cues.
Building Support Networks: Coachees will learn how to establish and leverage support networks in their new cultural context, fostering connections with diverse individuals.
Goal Setting: Coachees will set personal and professional goals that align with their values and aspirations in the context of their new culture.
Conflict Resolution: Coachees will develop conflict resolution skills to address misunderstandings or cultural clashes effectively and constructively.
Cultural Integration: Coachees will explore ways to integrate their own cultural identity with the new culture, finding a balance that respects both.
Reflection and Growth: Coachees will engage in reflective practices that promote personal growth and a deeper appreciation for diversity.
Future Planning: Coachees will create an action plan for future intercultural experiences, helping them feel prepared and empowered for ongoing transitions.

Sample coaching focus for the accompanying spouse/partner

Identity and Purpose Exploration: Coachees will explore their personal identity and sense of purpose outside their partner's career, fostering self-discovery and individual goals.
Career Transition Support: Coachees will receive guidance on navigating career changes, including job search strategies, skill assessments, and resume building tailored to their new context.
Networking Skills Development: Coachees will learn effective networking strategies to build professional connections in their new environment, both locally and globally.
Emotional Resilience Building: Coachees will develop skills to manage the emotional challenges that may arise from relocation and adjusting to a new culture, enhancing their coping strategies.
Integration into the Community: Coachees will explore ways to integrate into their new community, identifying local resources, activities, and groups to foster social connections.
Setting Personal Goals: Coachees will set realistic and achievable personal goals that align with their values, interests, and aspirations in the context of their new life.
Conflict Resolution Techniques: Coachees will learn strategies for managing potential conflicts that may arise from the stresses of relocation and adjustments in roles.
Cultural Adaptation Strategies: Coachees will gain insights into adapting to new cultural norms and practices, helping them feel more comfortable and confident in their new environment.
Building a Support System: Coachees will identify and cultivate a personal support system, including friendships and community resources, to enhance their sense of belonging.