What is coaching?

According to the International Coach Federation, "Professional Coaching is an ongoing partnership that helps clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance, and enhance their quality of life."

For me, coaching is about learning and change. It's about learning what you don't even know you don't know, opening up new horizons for effective action.

Who Hires a Coach?

Coaching is a versatile and powerful technology for personal and professional growth, and many people in many walks of life hire coaches for a virtually infinite variety of reasons. These are the sorts of people for whom my practice is designed:

	Men and women who got into business because they love what they do, but they hate the business side. (Yes, there IS a solution!)
	Men and women who want to get off the merry-go-round of serial self improvement and onto the path of life-long learning.
	Small business owners, especially in professional services or arts, who want to thrive without selling their souls.

If you think coaching might be right for you, email us and we will schedule you a complimentary 30 minute coaching consulation so that you can get an idea of the value coaching can provide.

How does coaching work?

Coaching reveals and challenges the way things are and the way they tend to stay the same. Coaching then opens up ways to change that so you can create the results you want. That's why it is so effective in situations where the usual remedies don't seem to help because the usual remedies are usually part of the problem.

This type of coaching that goes to the root of the matter is called "ontological." This model shows how ontological coaching differs from performance coaching.

Where does Coaching take place?

Coaching sessions are conducted in 1 hour conversations over the telephone, from two to four times per month. We begin with a longer "intake" session during which we will discuss and explore your goals, challenges, and opportunites. We then develop action steps that will get you closer to your goals and dreams.

Since coaching takes place over the phone, you do not have to leave your home or office, and we can work with people who live anywhere. The client calls the coach at the designated time that is set with the coaching agreement.

Why should I hire a Coach?

Because life is so short! Why not take advantage of this powerful tool to elevate your business to its next level?

How much will Coaching cost?

Fees range between $199-600 per month depending on the program you choose. This monthly coaching fee includes 1 hour coaching sessions by telephone, email support between sessions, and several 5-10 minutes "triumph or tragedy" calls in between sessions. Most clients find that a minimum of 3 months is necessary to reap optimum benefits from coaching. Of course, after this initial period, many stay on to reach event higher goals!

What else does BrainTrust Solutions do?

BrainTrust Solutions is also the founder and sponser for the MWBE.com web site - a National Resource Site for Minority and Women Business Owners. This site provides information regarding business certifications and federal, state, and local procurement opportunities within the public sector (government agencies) as well as corporate opportunties for diversity suppliers.

Our goal is your success. We will ask the hard questions and inspire you to break through your own limits!