Coaching is not counselling or therapy
Although we share some of the same skills, counsellors, therapists and coaches offer very different services - each service very valuable in the respective situation for which it is designed.  Life coaching clients are often very successful, happy, capable individuals with no clinical difficulties. As your coach, I work in partnership with you on topics chosen by you. We will look at where you are now and then forward to where you want to go. We rarely look back. There is less emphasis on why things are the way they are and more energy put into changing them to how you want them to be.

Coaching is about growth
I will challenge you to look at your life to find out who the real ‘you’ is, because it's at the heart of everything you do. We will discover and evaluate your beliefs and core values. We will look at your needs as well as what you are tolerating or have come to accept. Learning from this experience will help you grow into a stronger person and enrich your life.

Coaching is not the same as talking to friends and family
While talking to friends and family about life, difficulties or ambitions can be helpful (and enjoyable) it may not be as productive as talking in a structured way with a professional coach. Like your friends and family I will also care for and support you but in a different way. Firstly, I will listen 100%. You do not have to worry about ‘hogging’ the conversation. That’s what I’m here for. Secondly, I will be completely honest with you about what I hear from you. This means I may tell you things that your friends and family shy away from. Telling you the truth as I hear and see it, helps you grow to see the bigger picture. Sometimes this means you need to step out of your comfort zone, which can be scary, but I will be with you every step of the way.

Being coached isn't very complex
Coaching involves learning new things and doing things differently, but a huge amount is based on common sense and getting back in touch with the inner wisdom we all have. In today's fast-paced, commercial world many of us have lost touch with what we instinctively know to be right for us. Part of my role is to help you feel this again and  then experience the joy of making it happen.

Still have questions?
I will be delighted to answer any questions you have either by email or phone. There are no silly questions - if it matters to you, it matters! My telephone number is +44 (0)7962 253885 and you can email me on hello@magsmcgeever.com.