This page provides audio recordings of coaching demonstrations that I’ve done over the years. You’ll hear a variety of situations, both personal and work-related, with which my volunteer clients struggled.
As a coach, there’s always more than one way to work with a client. When I initially recorded these demos, it was fascinating for me to listen the choices I made while coaching and what threads in the conversation I pursued.
I hope these coaching demonstrations provide several things to you, the listener:
- An understanding of what coaching is and is not. It’s much easier to give people an experience of coaching as opposed to describing it.
- Insight into the kinds of situations that coaching can help with. Not every situation is appropriate for coaching.
- My own style of coaching, in case you are interested in becoming a client. If you are wondering if there’s a fit between what I provide and what you need, please contact me for a complimentary consultation.
These demos were originally part of a podcast, Live Action Coaching, available on iTunes and other sites. Since then, technology has gotten a lot easier to use and iTunes has gotten a lot more crowded. Hence, the move to place it here, alongside my blog. Seems appropriate.
What next’s? Maybe online video? For now, enjoy these coaching demonstrations:
Networking In a More Natural Way
Julia has a big dream—to work overseas as an expat. I help Julia find the sweet spot for creating the right opportunity. The recording is under 25 minutes.
What You Are Good At, Isn’t Who You Are
Dawn finds out that shaping the next career isn’t just about here work. It’s about her identity. The recording is about 30 minutes long.
The First Step to Career Transition
Kevin gains clarity and takes the first step to exploring a new career. While the initial question is about finishing a degree, the deeper questions emerge after coaching. The recording is under 20 minutes.
Career Rejuvenation and Unconscious Competence
In this demo, I coach a technical professional who has decided to leave his expertise behind and learn a new area at work. While the newness excites the client, he also is overwhelmed by what he knows he doesn’t know or “unconscious competence.” In our coaching, we explore this idea of unconscious competence. The recording is under 20 minutes.
Stepping Into a Bigger Place
Mark, a pharmacist, is pioneering a new role inside his company. We explore together the tension between playing it safe and stepping into a bigger, and unknown place. The recording is under 30 minutes.
Freelancer vs. Employee
I help Florence sort out options for re-igniting her work. After waking up to a previous career as a freelancer, Florence realizes she has more options than she thought. She also begins to release some “false fears” around financial security. The recording is about 35 minutes long.
Circling Dallas
Coulter, a new attorney, can’t seem to find the groove in her current assignment—to build a new business within her law firm. Listen as we uncover more of what’s really going on. The recording is about 25 minutes long.