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Frequently Asked Questions About Coaching

What is coaching and who does it benefit?
Coaching is an interactive, one-on-one partnership that helps you clarify your goals and develop an action plan to achieve them. It’s like having a mentor, strategist, and confidant rolled into one, and who is working for your success. You are an active participant in the process, and must be willing to experiment and try new things, and be ready to take action.

Can coaching cure Asperger’s Syndrome or Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
No. What coaching can do is help you learn new skills, develop strategies to work around limitations, and set realistic goals. A coach does not diagnose any medical condition, provide psychotherapy, or advise on medical treatments.

How long does coaching take?
This depends on the individual and the nature of his or her goals. A term of 3 months (with sessions taking place weekly or every-other-week) is the suggested minimum. Most people engage a coach for 6 to 8 months, after which they taper their sessions or transition to other forms of support.

Where does coaching take place?
In-person coaching is available for individuals in metro-Boston and Worcester, MA, and employer-sponsored coaching can take place at your place of business. Telephone sessions are also available for individuals nationwide.

Is coaching covered by insurance?
No, because coaching is not a medical service. However, some employers engage coaches to work with their employees on things like communication, management and leadership skills. Your human resources department can provide information on whether company-sponsored coaching is available.

How do I find out if coaching is right for me?
Contact me to arrange a free, no-obligation session via telephone. We’ll talk about your goals, how coaching can help, and you can sample some actual coaching so that you can decide whether it’s right for you. To schedule a time, call me at 508/835-2482 or email me at ForwardMotion@charter.net.