CLIENT STORIES :
Jump Start: 30 Days of Coaching

Meet Michelle Batz,
Personal Trainer, Teacher, and Author:

Q: Why did you hire a coach? What did you want to see happen in your life at that time?

A: I hired Kristin to help me brainstorm ideas. For instance, I had an idea and then Kristin would take the idea further. She told me to write a book and I did. Plus I needed someone to help me springboard to a higher level, which Kristin did! Kristin's support and knowing the right questions to ask gives you the power to be empowered.

My main goals were to:

• Refine my exercise schedule.
• Find a way to maximize my strengths and skills.
• Brainstorm ways to improve my life.

Q: What are the tangible results of your coaching experience?

A: In one short month, I began the process of writing my book which has now been published. My personal fitness book, What's Holding You Back?, is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com or Borders.com.

Q: Why do you think coaching works? What about it worked for you?

A: Coaching works because you have someone on your side helping you network or find new approaches on what you would like to achieve. It works because it makes you accountable to someone. Reporting in and talking is the best aspect of coaching...it is just so wonderful to talk with Kristin. You go away thinking that nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams.

Q: What was memorable or meaningful about your coaching experience with Kristin? Would you change anything?

A: The most memorable part was Kristin's direct approach. She asked specific questions that helped me pinpoint what I needed. She's a great listener and you cannot hide from her. Kristin hears it in your voice.

Q: What are Kristin's strength as a coach?

A: She makes you feel right at home, even when you haven't met her face to face. She's a friend immediately and there's no judgment from her, just a desire to help you succeed.

Q: Since you were coached by Kristin for a short period of time, one month, were there any lasting effects or permanent changes in the way that you think or act?

A: If there's something I feel is worth working towards, I'm not afraid to just do it now. Why not?

Coach's Comments

Every once in a while, I accept a "project coaching" assignment. While I enjoy the longer term, life makeover/career client, I also love helping someone get a jump start. Michelle signed up for one of my 30 days of coaching programs, where the goal is to coach for a month and then fly solo. We hit the ground running.

As a teacher and personal trainer, Michelle entered coaching as a real dynamo. She simply needed to reinvigorate her life and career with a juicy new goal. "How about writing a book," I suggested. Talented people like Michelle need a vehicle to share their gift with a larger audience. The book was a perfect solution. So she wrote it.

The book has been the springboard for Michelle's career and she is now working toward increased visibility as a fitness expert and frequently emails me for quick advice about the next stages of her business.

Today, she writes fitness columns for several online publications. See, once you get rolling in the right direction, momentum eventually takes over. The trick is to discover the right direction for yourself.

Note: One way to create momentum in your life now is to think about this question: "What one thing could you start or stop doing to create a positive chain of events in your life?"

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