Higher
Realm Coaching
your stepping stone from ordinary to extraordinary
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Why
Hire a Coach?
If
you are considering coaching, you may be wondering what it’s
all about. After all, the world is full of psychotherapists,
consultants and mentors, not to mention friends and family members
who are willing to offer their advice and opinions, so what’s
different about coaching?
One
of the benefits of working with a coach instead of a friend
or family member is that the coach doesn’t have any stake
in the outcome, so you are not dealing with potential agendas
that others may have for you. A good coach will work with your
agenda and your value system, without imposing her own.
Coaching
is different from psychotherapy in that coaching is focused
on reaching specific goals, whereas therapy focuses significantly
on emotions and internal processes. Emotions may come up from
time to time in a coaching session but they are not the focus
of the coaching process. A good coach is comfortable telling
you when what you are dealing with is out of her league. If
a coach mentions the idea of therapy, it is generally a sign
she is dedicated to your well being and knows her limits.
Coaching
is different from consulting in that consultants generally have
a knowledge base and experience in an area in which they help
trouble shoot by assessing problems and offering strategies
for solving the problem. A coach does not need to know anything
about the field of the problem. In fact, sometimes not knowing
anything about the field of a problem is an advantage because
the coach can help you see with fresh eyes.
What Clients Have to Say
Yesterday in my car I was thinking about what I needed to do
next when I realized I could hear Simone in the back of my mind
asking, “What’s the next step?” This is the
way things get done. It sounds simple, but it isn’t always
easy. My time spent with Simone has helped me learn to figure
out what the next step is, and to take it, however small. It
has also helped me overcome fear of failure at that next point.
I find myself moving through the paralysis of fear and into
greater clarity of purpose and creative freedom. Thank you Simone.
You’re a great source of inspiration.
-A. Gaynor, Designer, Los Angeles, California
While evaluating a move from one firm to another, Simone’s
level-headed support was just what I need. The decision was
complicated with offers from more than one company. During the
evaluation process I sometimes found myself focusing on details
that were more of a distraction than substantive. Simone kept
bringing me back to the bottom line of what really matters,
so when I did make a choice, I was able to do so with confidence.
No one should have to go through a big decision like that without
a solid sounding board. I can’t imagine having done it
without her.
- M. McCullin, Executive, Santa Barbara, California
Simone Byers is the best communicator I know. She has coached
me on many occasions that were potentially difficult situations
with patients, employers and friends. Her grounded common sense
never fails to deliver, providing a better way to approach challenging
interactions with tips and tools of good communication. She
has saved me money and friendships with her guidance. Thanks,
Simone!
- C, McNease, Dipl. Chinese Herbology, Ojai, California
Fee
Schedule
- Single
session $80 per hour.
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Five sessions paid lump sum in advance $70 per hour ($350
total).
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Ten sessions paid lump sum in advance $60 per hour ($600 total).
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