How is creating space coaching unique?

Often people wonder what distinguishes a coach from some of the other wonderful helping professionals available.  This is a BIG question.  Here are a few quick thoughts…

Consultant
A consultant will help you understand a situation by sharing their expertise and knowledge.  They may bring their own creativity, but may not give you the option to explore yours.  Your creativity may lead you to seek expert advice, and I will be able to help you find that if you need it.

Counsellor
When you are troubled, it is very hard to be creative.  A counsellor will help you to heal wounds from the past.  If the coaching brings up an issue that will be better dealt with in a counselling setting, I will find you someone who can help.  You can then continue to explore your creativity with a fresh perspective.

Psychologist
A psychologist will help you understand your behaviour.  Their work involves finding solutions for the majority of people.  Creativity coaching is about having your own time and choosing the tools that are right for you.

Trainer
A trainer will teach you new skills.  They have skills and knowledge that they want to pass on to you, so you can do what they can do.  You may find you want extra training in a certain area, in order to develop your creativity.  While I do have skills in this area, this is not coaching.  We can discuss this separately if that would help.

Mentor

A mentor is a ‘wise and trusted advisor’ (dictionary definition).  Their role is to pass on information and advice to help people develop in a particular way.  Creative coaching will help you to become your own mentor, with the freedom to dictate your direction, as the philosophy of coaching is that you know what you need to succeed.

Coach – now YOU are the expert on your own life!

As your coach, I will give you time to explore your life in more detail.  We will work through your hopes and aspirations, current situation and how you can move towards a more fulfilling life.  I will help you to explore your motivation and values, to give your dreams the best possible chance of becoming reality.  This is done through asking insightful questions, helping you to discover answers you may have not have considered before.

Creative coaching with me is different from other coaching, as you can choose how to respond from a variety of options.  Most coaches ask questions and their clients respond in words.  I have found people are able to express a different quality and quantity of answer, when they can do so creatively. 

You can use brightly coloured pens, paper, stickers, cut outs, glue, modelling wax, beads, wool, crayons, shells, stones, mind mapping, visualisation and anything else that may help you to gain a fresh perspective on your life.  I am flexible and happy to work in a way that will comfortably challenge you, providing you with the space and time you need to experience yourself and develop your life. 

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