I’ve worked with a coach before, how are you different?

With backgrounds in clinical and counseling psychology, I am able to quickly pinpoint unconscious patterns of behavior that do not serve you well and that cause you stress. As an Enneagram teacher, I provide a level of depth to your development as a leader that is unmatched by coaches without this training. My experience in corporate HR and as a startup executive made me intimately aware of the leadership challenges in high-stress environments. This trifecta of psychology-leadership-business is what makes my work different.

What is your approach based on?

I use approaches based on cognitive-behavioral theory, psychoanalytic theory, Enneagram theory, mindfulness, habit formation, and positive psychology. 

How is this different from therapy?

In therapy, the clinician provides a mental health diagnosis and, subsequently, is able to receive insurance reimbursement. Coaches do not offer a diagnosis and therefore are not able to receive reimbursement for their services. In my experience, the process and content of coaching is very similar to therapy but without a mental health diagnosis. 

What if I need to talk to you between sessions?

I am available for up to one hour each month (a total of four additional hours) for email support. I’m also happy to set us up a single-user Slack channel if you’d prefer.

What’s the difference between the Groundbreaker package and the All-in package?

The Groundbreaker package is designed for individuals beginning their self-development journey. This package is ideal for those who are struggling with dissatisfaction, burnout, overwhelm, and are looking for stability. We will identify the patterns that lead to your unhappiness and stress, but not at the depth of the All-in package.

The All-in package is for people who have done some personal growth work and are ready to go deeper. This package comes with a developmental 360 where you will receive feedback from up to 5 of your peers. I collect this information and we will use it to uncover blindspots and growth areas you may not be aware of. With the All-in package, I will also record and transcribe each of our sessions. These transcriptions give greater insight and depth into what we discuss, but also provide some of my analysis and feedback that we weren’t able to cover in our session. Both the developmental 360 and the transcriptions provide a lot more feedback and direction for your growth as a leader.

Is coaching covered by insurance?

Coaching is not covered by insurance providers, but it may be tax deductible. If your employer provides reimbursement for your coaching, I’m happy to provide the documentation for reimbursement.

Where do sessions take place?

All sessions are held via Zoom video-conferencing.