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I have been working with Lillian for 6 months now, online and face-to-face, as I live in the States. This is very important to me when I am working on my personal issues.  She has been an instrumental force in my self-discovery, having left a 25 year marriage and feeling devastated, lonely, and with no sense of purpose.  I studied Art in my 20's but gave that up to raise my children, and lost myself in the process.  I am so happy to say that through this 6 month journey, I have rediscovered my passion for art, and am working on opening up a cooperative in the city I live.  Thank you Lillian for your love, persistence, compassion, wisdom and expertise, and never giving up on me and my dreams.  --- C. T.

Coaching

Helping you identify what lies in the gap between where you are now..... and your vision, is the first crucial step in coaching.  With gentle guidance & support, you will become clear on your purpose and vision for your life, and you will develop the skills you need not only to transform your life, but also close this gap that holds you back from walking into your dream life every day.

Nothing makes me thrive more than to watch you succeed, step by step, in reaching and finally stepping into your true life.

Through Coaching, you will:
  • Clarify your life vision and goals
  • Identify what is holding you back 
  • Create Life-changing breakthroughs
  • Acquire the tools you need to succeed
  • Design your life instead of being at the effect of it
  • Open your mind, open your heart, and live your true life

We each have gifts that are uniquely our own.....there is a place for each and every one of us in this world.  We each have our own intrinsic wisdom....and when we tap into this.....we are guided along to our true path.  I will teach you how to tap into this space, and create the life you love

What does the process look like?

  • Assessments: A variety of assessments are available to support the coaching process, depending upon the needs and circumstances of the individual or business. 
  • Concepts, models and principles: A variety of concepts, models and principles drawn from the behavioral sciences, management literature, spiritual traditions and/or the arts and humanities may be incorporated into the coaching conversation to increase self-awareness and awareness of others, foster shifts in perspective, promote fresh insights, provide new frameworks for looking at opportunities and challenges, and energize and inspire you torward actions.
  • Appreciative approach: Coaching incorporates an appreciative approach, grounded in what's right specifically for you, what's working, what's wanted, and what's needed to get there. Using an appreciative approach, I will model constructive communication skills and methods to enhance your personal communication effectiveness. I incorporate discovery-based inquiry,
    • proactive (as opposed to reactive) ways of managing personal opportunities and challenges,
    • constructive framing of observations and feedback to elicit the most positive responses from others, and
    • visions of success as contrasted with focusing on problem

The appreciative approach is simple to understand and employ, and its reach can be profound, opening up new possibilities and spurring action.

How long does a coach work with an individual?

The length of a coaching partnership depends on your needs and preferences.  Three to six months of coaching may work, however, depending on your goals and the steps needed to get there....really determine the practical timeline needed for a coaching program.