Finding a Great Coach

Many coaches offer complimentary trial sessions. Here are some things to listen for when deciding if the coach is competent and if he/she is the right fit for you.

• He walks his talk. Is he displaying the qualities that you wish to develop in yourself?
• She is a life-long learner and is constantly developing herself further.
• Do you feel a rapport with the coach?
• A great coach will constructively help you see your blind spots.
• He will help you figure out who you need to become in order to reach your goal.
• She will point out when your tone of voice, etc., do not match what you are saying.
• He will help you see signs in yourself that are coming from unrecognized sources, ie., signs of burn-out or a life that's not in line with your values.
• A great coach does not do the work for you. She can guide, inspire, and encourage you, but the goals, strategies, and action plans must come from you in order to be right for you.
• She understands the holistic nature of life and will help you work through the obstacles in the other areas that are blocking you from your goals.
• He will propose challenges for you to accept, reject, or modify.

You may not see all of these displayed in one session, but this list can help you clarify what you're looking for in a coach, whether for creativity coaching or coaching in other areas.

If you'd like to try a complimentary session with me, email me at scleaver@dejazzd.com, and we can set up a tele-coaching session about creativity or most anything else!

Be well,

Susan

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You've Come a Long Way, Baby Boomer!

Calling all baby boomers whose teachers told you to be seen and not heard as kids...it's time to be seen and heard and to use your talents and creativity to make a positive difference for yourselves and others!

Go for it! Step up to the metaphorical (and/or real) microphone and boom it out, baby! :-)

Please keep us up to date and inspired with field reports of your booming adventures in the comments section. Thanks!

A fellow boomer,

Susan

P.S. Last call for the Spring Cleaning Dig-In Tele-Party! Email me today at scleaver@dejazzd.com for the access numbers. See my May 8 post for details!

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Take Pride in Your Creative Quirks

Below are eight phrases that have been used to describe me. They all come from family, friends, and professionals who hold me in high esteem despite my quirks!

• "refreshingly not normal"
• "an imp"
• "a rebel"
• "not exactly demure and submissive"
• "a dreamer"
• "easily distracted"
• "ornery as cat sh#@"
• "hard headed"

I appreciate the fact that the important people in my life honor me with these descriptors. These are some of the characteristics that make me who I am as an actively creative person and coach!

I encourage you to take pride in your quirks, too! Please share them with us in the comments section. And remember, I'm the only one who's allowed to swear on this site! :-)

Proudly,

Susan

Around the Globe and Around the Corner.... Upcoming Events

Spring Cleaning Dig-In Tele-Party ~~ Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

It's time to roll up our sleeves and clear decks before the "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer," as the song says. (Yes, I'm old enough to remember that song!)

Call in from your home or office, wherever that may be! Brief check-ins via teleconference technology will take place at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Savings Time). During the calls we will share our clean-out goals and progress for each hour. The 9:00 call is for celebrating!

Your only expense is your long-distance charges for calling into the teleconference service. I'm facilitating the tele-party free of charge! Just email me at scleaver@dejazzd.com by Tuesday, May 13, 2008, and I'll make sure you get the access numbers.

Even if it's not spring in your part of the world, join us anyway. Clearing out the old to make room for the new feels great at any season of the year!

Stress-Less Evening ~~ Friday, May 30, 2008, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Eastern DST

For those of you in the greater Philadelphia and Reading, PA, areas....

Kick back and relax while I provide Reiki, soothing music, guided imagery, pampering snacks, and more!

Email me at scleaver@dejazzd.com soon for details, because you'll need to get your registration fee of $20 US to me by Wednesday, May 21, 2008. I hope you can join us!

***All of Susan's creative4life posts are copyright of Susan Cleaver.***

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