Clare Walker Coaching Conversations

What can I help you with?

You may have a very clear goal, or you may not be able to put your finger on exactly what you want to talk about. Either way, through our coaching conversation we can identify your current position and the place you want to be. Then we can take a step in a forward direction.

Motivation

Motivation

Oh dear! We’ve all been there haven’t we!

That task that we know needs doing, but we just can’t bring ourselves to even start on it! So it sits there and ticks away in the back of our mind like an alarm clock just waiting to go off. Through our conversations we will find out what the benefits are of doing the task, what the benefits are of not doing the task and how we can turn the task on it’s head that makes it palatable. If you want to read a really great book about motivation “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy gives some fantastic tips.

Perspectives

Perspectives

We all have a rule book that we run our life from.

The problem is that we very rarely show that rule book to anyone else, so when they do something that goes against one of our rules it can cause conflict. Sometimes looking at a situation or ourselves from different perspectives can give us new information and understanding. It is a very powerful talent to have!

Relationships

Relationships

One of my clients had not had a good relationship with her father since she was about 15 years old.

She still couldn’t really talk to him and she felt there was an invisible wall between them. Now at 50 she wanted to resolve things but didn’t know how. In the space of one coaching conversation, she saw with clarity what she needed to do and, within a week, she went to lunch with him, later calling me to say she was so sorry she had missed out on the 35 years in between.

Confidence

Confidence

Do you see other people around you being the life and soul of the party, getting on at work because they ‘know how to talk to people’ or can do anything they want because nothing seems to bother them.

A low level of confidence can come alongside low self esteem, insecure thinking or just because you are naturally introverted. If you need a little more confidence to reach your goal, or to allow you to progress, come and have a conversation where can take small steps (tiny if we need to) that move you towards where you want to be.

Phobias

Phobias

Whether it’s a food, a situation or a ‘not knowing’.

Fears and phobias can take over your life and not only stop you from doing what you need or want to do, but can also have knock on affects such as stress and anxiety. Working together we will investigate what is causing the uncomfortable feelings and find a way to overcome it. I have worked with a number of clients whose phobias include spiders, needles, flying and presenting in front of colleagues.

Stress and Anxiety

Stress and Anxiety

These are both feelings that can make us physically and mentally agitated.

Many people end up visiting their GP and are given pills that can be addictive and damaging  in the long term. Through conversation, breathing and exercises we can work towards a calmer outlook where your ‘internal weather system’ can be set to a temperature you are happy with, regardless of what is happening on the outside.

What coaching is about

Steven Covey said “Most people don’t listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply”.
After all, when were you last given a good listening to?!

During our conversations, I will listen to where you are now, and we will work towards where you want to be.

There is no raking over the past, no ripping off plasters, no digging into ‘why’ things happened. After all – things happened, we can’t change them now.

Coaching is not therapy, it’s not counselling and it’s not psychology. Coaching is about unlocking your potential so you can be the best version of you, always.

Where? 
People already enjoy my coaching sessions in many different places all over the World, even though I’m based in the north of England.

Face to Face

If you want to meet in person, I am in Kendal, Cumbria and would be very happy to see you here.

Online

With virtual meetings being a new part of our day to day life, it would be fantastic to meet you via an online platform such as Zoom, Webex or Teams.
Don’t worry – I will set up the meeting and send you easy instructions

Audio

I have never met my coach, I don’t have any idea what he looks like because we have only ever had telephone conversations! I also have many conversations with my coachees this way

When?  
I usually say every 2 – 3 weeks for 60 to 90 mins. This gives time for you to think about what we’ve worked on and start to see great results, but most of the time I leave the regularity to you.

What?
I use a number of methods and exercises when coaching. No 2 coachees are the same so I do not plan in advance which technique I will use, I choose the best technique for the situation as it comes up. These include GROW, hypnosis, 3 principles, Hogan assessment, NLP or other disciplines and exercises I have learned through my coaching journey.

Here are some subjects that I cover in coaching.

My Credentials and Certifications

Ready to get started?

All my coaching engagements start with a free, no obligation chat (called a chemistry meeting) which lasts 20 – 30 mins.
This can be done on the phone, laptop or face to face – it’s totally up to you.