Crafting a life that feels true and authentic to you.
What next, what else ? You are living a satisfactory enough life but something is tugging at you saying there is more to you, that you need to explore. So should you ignore it and settle or explore it and stop wondering? What if the question was are you fulfilled? And is comfort the same as fulfilment?
What is Coaching?
Most of us have heard of the term coaching in the context of instructional classes for competitive exams or perhaps experienced it in a team building workshop within a corporate setting. Personal or depth coaching is neither teaching nor just goal setting.
Coaching is an engaging and thought provoking partnership, that helps unlock your inherent wisdom and creativity, in order to build a life more in sync with your true values and purpose.
Often we are living or caught in a life we are supposed to be having or should be content with. But it feels stressful, busy, maybe even engaging yet something is missing. This is an invitation to check in – is there an important need or value that is not being met. Are there choices or decisions that you are deferring because you are not clear about what you want? Within a coaching relationship, the coach works to understand your dreams, hopes, obstacles, challenges and works with you to find your authentic answers to what makes your heart sing. How? By getting you in touch with your needs, values, beliefs, strengths and thought patterns that can either keep you stuck or move you closer to the experiences you want to have.
Coaching is a collaborative enquiry and exploration to find direction, purpose, more alignment. A process of growth and learning about what might help you develop or what will keep you stuck, coaching brings clarity, a greater sense of ownership of your abilities, the course of your thoughts and life, bringing a sense of empowerment.
The thing that sets coaching apart is that it is not just intellectual exploration but demands and supports you to take action, as that is the only way to bring real change. Sometimes even with a lot of awareness we find ourselves stuck – in a loop of self doubt, procrastination, rumination and inaction. But with a coach by your side to support you, to put you in the right headspace and heart space, who reminds you of what you have already done and the strengths you possess, each hurdle can become an opportunity for a leap, turning the ‘if’ I can do it to a ‘how’ will I do it.
Depth Coaching is a journey towards a new level of growth and self mastery. By creating a dialogue amongst your conflicting parts and instincts , the internal discord subsides and you are able to hear more of what your heart truly wants.
The personal development that unfolds through coaching is not just about creating self-awareness and understanding your patterns, but also about owning your strengths, building your confidence, self belief and transforming your inner critic into an ally who is looking out for you. Opening up new dimensions of thinking, being and becoming your authentic self.
Coaching can help with – exploring new possibilities, finding purpose, clarifying direction, thinking through decisions, deeper self awareness, living in alignment with your values, gaining clarity during times of transition, working towards a desired outcome, gaining fresh perspective on recurring issues at work, navigating change, finding the right reasons for your decisions and crafting a life of meaning and purpose.
It can help enhance well being, self belief, conviction in your own decisions and confidence in your choices. If you are longing to live a life more in tune with your heart and sense of purpose coaching can build the bridge to that transformation.
Coaching takes place in a one on one setting – in person or online, the coach brings questions that help you reflect and clarify what you want. The coach also helps you develop strategies and actions that will help you make the changes or take the decisions that will help bring the shift that you are seeking. Often a switch in the way we are thinking is all we need to transcend the limitations we thought were insurmountable.
“The coaching absolutely exceeded my expectations in terms of the benefits I have derived from it. I found the experience incredibly useful and interesting, it uncovered thoughts I
didn’t even know were there.”Amy McGann, Head of Finance at Onside Advocacy
“My coaching with Natasha was the platform I needed for so long. It helped gather enough courage to follow what my inner voice was whispering to me, and to finally take the steps towards some more life aligned projects. Thanks to her powerful questioning, I was able to go deeper in my reflection, find answers by myself, and dig unexplored places in me. I am very grateful for the non judgmental space she has created for myself as much as her active listening skills. After my coaching, I feel like I have more tools for my ambition to come true but more importantly I have never felt as close to myself, as I am today. “
Elea Pons, Economic Officer
Here is what you can get out of Coaching:
Take purposeful action from a place of conviction
Finding the courage to pursue your dream
Setting realistic goals and expectations
Building consistency
Identify and understand your needs and values
Improved Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Identify beliefs and behaviours that keep you stuck
Thinking through things and acting intentionally
Enjoy a life that is in sync with your personal value
Managing your time, energy & motivation effectively
Natasha Singh 