 CLIENT
STORY:
Defining Moments
Meet Susie,
Coach and Trainer:
 Q:
How did you hear about Kristin and why did you hire a coach?
What did you want to see happen in your life?
A: Thomas Leonard,
founder of the coaching industry, originally recommended
Kristin to me in 2000. I hired Kristin to coach me on key
projects in my life, business, and careers from 2000-2004,
usually for 3-6 months at a time.
Initially, my main goal
was to:
- Grow my coaching practice and maximize efficiency.
After doubling my coaching practice, I hired Kristin for
several other projects during a four year period. So, my
goals eventually evolved and I was coached to transition
my business, find more balance, and practice excellent self
care during the planning of my wedding and later during
my pregnancy.
Q: What was memorable or meaningful
about your coaching experience with Kristin? Would you change
anything?
A: Having someone
stand in my corner for important life events. For example,
she was persistent with me as I worked on putting more self
care into my life, even when it was challenging for me with
a busy schedule.
Q: Why do you
think coaching works? What about it worked for you?
A: Because
it's consistent and because we are not objective with ourselves.
A coach can get in there and quickly see or help you identify
what the next step is.
Q: What are Kristin's
strengths as a coach?
A: I am grateful
to Kristin and her keen ability to listen deeply and move
things forward in a direct way. She has a good combination
of qualities in that she is calm, powerful, strong, kind,
professional, and open to feedback. In fact, she is one
of the most professional and effective coaches I've ever
met. She really is an asset to the coaching profession.
Q: Do you feel
your coaching dollars were worth it? Why or why not?
A: Money well
spent. Well, for one thing, I would not have been a serene
and centered bride for my wedding, I would have been a crazed
organizer. That was well worth it. On the business front,
my coaching practice doubled, so her fees paid for themselves
within 60 days.
Q: What are the
tangible results of your coaching experience?
A: Kristin
assisted me in doubling my already full and successful coaching
practice and helped me manage my time much more effectively.
When I chose to take a career detour and applied for competitive
jobs in Silicon Valley, Kristin was instrumental in preparing
me for interviews and for ultimately obtaining a position.
I was 2 of 200 applicants who received offers for a spot
after Seminar Leader position at Cadence Management. Kristin's
skills in this area were exceptional.
Q: What are the
intangible results of your coaching experience?
A: I also hired
Kristin for other defining moments in my life. Namely, she
helped me prepare for my wedding, not just in terms of defining
cast, but by asking me the important question: "What
kind of bride do you want to be?" She helped me to
center myself and enjoy one of the best days of my life.
When I got pregnant the following year, I turned to Kristin
again to make sure I was rested and balanced when baby came.
(I was shifting out of my fast pace, seminar leading job
that entailed national travel and sales quotas, and into
maternity leave.) Without Kristin's help, I know I would
have powered through my job for too long, and I knew I couldn't
do that. The health of my baby was of the utmost importance.
Through obtaining deep rest, joy, and balance during my
final months of pregnancy, I delivered a healthy and beautiful
baby.
Q: Any other
comments for someone considering coaching?
A: I highly
recommend Kristin and know she will continue to make a significant
difference for her clients and those whom her clients touch.
Coach's
Comments
 You
can design the coaching relationship to serve you in the
best possible way. Many of my clients are coached for a
solid year or longer. Other clients, like Susie, hire me
for shorter term projects and take breaks in between each
project. This strategy is really effective because it allows
the client to build rapport with the coach and to make progress,
and then tap back into that coach during other key moments
of their life.
As a fellow coach, I really enjoyed coaching Susie. It
was an honor for me to support Susie during important career
developments and personal milestones such as her wedding
and pregnancy. I'll never forget the conversation we had
when I asked Susie to describe her ideal wedding day and,
more importantly, how she wanted to be as a bride. When
she reported back to me that the day went as planned, I
was truly happy for her since I know how difficult it can
be to remain centered in the midst of chaos. In fact, during
my own wedding time last year, I reflected back on some
of the comments I shared with Susie and was able to enjoy
a centered and peaceful wedding day as well. Sometimes my
clients teach me what I need to know.
Even though I maintain a very full practice, I always try
to make space for a return client such as Susie. I know
how important the coaching relationship is and I always
look forward to reconnecting with my clients during important
moments of their lives.
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