Ah! Transition! Most of us are going through some kind of transition in our life right now. A change of job, the break-up or start of a relationship, retiring, relocating, leaving home, a new fitness/health regime or facing the trauma of a terminal illness — these changes can have major impacts on our well-being, emotions and also the people around us.
When faced with big decisions or considering a major life change, coaching can really help. It is not just talking through your thoughts or plans; coaching can give you some excellent strategies, help you explore possibilities and break those huge mountains into bite-size goals.
Sometimes we all need a metaphorical mirror to reflect our truth and bounce off our fears and doubts. It’s quite amazing how, once revealed and brought out into the light, our fears and doubts can be dissolved and transformed into positive action and achievement.
Back To Work Mums & Dads Whatever your reasons for wanting to go back to work when you have children, coaching can help you balance the demands of home and work life, helping you to define new roles for everyone in the family and help this transition run more smoothly. The whole family will be affected and you may experience resistance from some members. Coaching can help you define your priorities, skills and expectations and help you build your confidence for your new role in life.
Retiring & Empty Nest Syndrome What should be an exciting and more personally rewarding time can be marred by fears of loneliness and stagnation. You have probably spent your whole adult life working at your job or for your family, happily serving everyone else. Now, this is your time; a time for chasing hobbies, enjoying relaxation or finally getting that career you have always wanted, but this big change can bring its worries and doubts that coaching can help alleviate. Putting yourself first can be very hard after all those years, but help is at hand to define your new life, help you discover new skills and help you gain the confidence to make it happen the way you want.
Relocating Moving to a new area, leaving behind friends and familiarity can be a daunting challenge. Whatever the reasons for your move, coaching can help in getting you established in your new location and alleviate the common feelings associated with big life changes.
The New You Embarking on a new fitness regime, diet or any personal change can fill you with dread and fear of failure. Coaching can help you identify your main goal/s and the steps needed to make this your reality, encouraging you to stay on track and celebrate your achievements.
Terminal Illness & Death Coaching can help turn a terrifying prospect into a more positive experience. Together we can formulate a “death plan”, help you into acceptance of your fate, communicate your needs and wishes, tie up loose ends, help deal with the emotional rollercoaster that you and your loved ones could experience, build bridges with those you want to make peace with and support you in your final transitional phase.
One thing we can all be sure about in this life is that we will all die. Although widely regarded as a taboo subject in the Western world — usually only dealt with in the moment and not before — we can lift the shroud in a loving, gentle and safe manner, discuss fears, explore feelings, spiritual views and physical issues, and help remove blockages to your final passage.
Pre-bereavement, non-denominational, end of life coaching.
