Be Clear Coaching

M.S.M., Antioch University Seattle

>>>Introductory Offer<<<

*The first 5 minutes are free!
*After a 30+ minute session, you may send a follow-up email detailing any dangling thoughts that I will respond to for free.

My Hours (unless otherwise posted)

While I won’t do the work for you, I will work with you to quickly assess and identify the issue and what barriers are keeping you from being where you want to be. Collaboratively we will weigh your options and develop realistic next steps so that you have a clear plan to work with. You will be heard and fully listened to! You will be supported and called to action. You will be in a place of expanded possibilities and options to help you make the change you want to make.

I use several methods. For one-time interactions, I use the brief intervention model of Cognitive Coaching. For ongoing work, I schedule a formal intake and assesment so that we can explore your life, dreams, goals, struggles, and concerns. The method(s) I use will best support you with long-term life transitions and goals (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motiviational Interviewing, Appreciative Inquiry, Performance and Executive Coaching, etc.). I will listen attentively without judgment while asking key questions to help you clarify your thoughts and desires.

Cognitive Coaching, what is it?

Definition

Cognitive coaching is based on the idea that metacognition–or being aware of one’s own thinking processes–fosters independence in learning. By providing personal insights into the learner’s own thinking processes, cognitive coaching builds flexible, confident problem-solving skills. Plus, it encourages self-efficacy and pride.

Basic Elements

Coaching involves the modeling of self-appraisal and the self-management of cognition by an expert. It also involves learner performance and reflection, internalizing, and generalizing.

Dialogue, both on the part of coach and client, is another prominent aspect of coaching. For example, in the scaffolded instruction technique, teachers and students take turns leading dialogues about texts, asking each other to predict, question, clarify, summarize, and self-appraise.

(Sections extracted from http://www.funderstanding.com/content/cognitive-coaching on 13 August, 2009).

I offer assistance in an ethical, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. Please note, however, that I cannot guarantee confidentiality using the internet. Also, if you are thinking of harming yourself or someone else, please instead call emergency assistance in your area immediately.

My Background

I coach individuals in achieving their goals using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Action Research, and Leadership Development.

*Life Coach at Be Clear Consulting, LLC, Seattle, WA supporting performance development and management, building motivation and self esteem, stress and anger management, interpersonal relationships and communication, time management, personal and career development, defining dreams, work-life balance, and achieving financial goals.

*Wellness Coach at Free and Clear, Inc., Seattle, WA supporting individuals in building self esteem, and developing and attaining healthier life choices (tobacco cessation, weight management, performance improvement, stress and anger management etc.).

*Consultant at the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Service leading an adaptive change initiative: collaborated to create a sustainable, service oriented, and inclusive development model.

*Business Care Coach and Manager at AT&T Mobility developing leadership skills to improve performance and quality expectations in team members.

*Consultant at the Center for Disease Control program leading a Healthy Living change initiative targeted to measurably improve sustainable service delivery. I accomplished the following: 1) analyzed and standardized assessment and leadership process and procedures; 2) facilitated resource and communication development, and competency modeling to develop inclusion, diversity, and measurable performance improvement; 3) and designed and delivered blended learning strategies (web-based interventions, instructor led, and web-based curricula) on time and within budget across globally dispersed cross-functional teams using KWL methodology.