You may have heard about the explosion in coaching, people seeking to teach others proven methods for success in work and life.  Given this growing number of styles and areas of coaching, it may be worthwhile to return to the basics and look at coaching from the perspective of the client. What does an ideal coaching relationship look and feel like?

Imagine a relationship where all attention is on you, on what you desire out of life, and how you will achieve it. Good coaching is a unique opportunity to have another person focus solely on supporting and encouraging the growth of your authentic self. Coaching is a powerful means for people to make significant changes in their life. This relationship is akin to having your own personal guide for the journey of your life: one who will help you discover your way and stay on course.

Imagine someone who pays absolute attention to your words, as well as what's behind the words, the unspoken meaning of your words. Your coach is in tune with the subtle differences in your voice, your body language, your emotions and your energy. Your coach is someone who sees the very best in you, even when you cannot see it in yourself. Imagine someone who will keep you accountable and propel you forward toward your life-long dreams.

Our approach at Guide To Self is to use positive psychology to help you live a complete and authentic life. Positive psychology focuses on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. It focuses on what you have rather than what you lack. One of the things all of us have is feelings. The primary driving force in life is emotion. The latest research shows just how critical it is to your success to master the skills of emotional management.

You cannot separate issues at work from those at home. You cannot disentangle financial concerns from relational ones. The same emotions lie beneath all your major issues. As you learn to improve your self, and manage your feelings, each area of your life blossoms accordingly.  Effort put into emotional management and personal development affect every aspect of your existence.

Coaching is the most effective way to achieve success by learning more about your self and your emotions. Coaching enables you to manage your emotions, harness your thoughts, become more optimistic, and reach specific goals. It encourages you to become more authentic, honest, and genuine. Coaching helps you become the person you have always wanted to be. Listen to Guide To Self Radio and check out coaching for yourself.

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