MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe when we take our weaknesses and make them work for us – when we take our strengths and make them sturdier – we become better versions of who we are. I believe when we are honest with ourselves, compassionate toward ourselves, and allow ourselves grace we grow in every aspect of our lives.
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My approach in coaching is straightforward – we keep going. We keep pushing to grow and to learn and with that effort comes improvement in all areas of our lives. Whether it’s excelling on a career path, surviving and thriving in overwhelming grief, or learning to live with mental illness and succeed anyway; so long as we learn, we cannot fail.
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I believe that all people deserve safety and support while we do the hard work of challenging our current situation in order to shape our lives into what we want.
I am a trans-affirming, Black Lives Matter advocating, queer-youth supporting, intersectional feminist and queer woman. I believe in the power of deep, trustworthy relationships and the joy they can bring to us.
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I’d love to meet with you and see what kind of future you’d like to build.
CODE OF ETHICS
As a member of the International Coach Federation and ICF Colorado I have made a commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics as declared by the ICF. My personal ethical beliefs overlap quite a bit with those set out by the federation, but there are a few points of particular importance to me. I want anyone considering a coaching relationship with me to know what I value, and what I will ensure in our time together.
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I will ensure that during the initial session my client understands the nature of coaching, the bounds of confidentiality, financial arrangements, and any other terms of the coaching agreement.
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I commit to keep my clients’ interests above my own.
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I commit to guard and guarantee my clients’ confidentiality, but I will take all reasonable steps to notify the appropriate authorities in the event a client discloses an intention to endanger self or others. As a youth athletic coach, I am a mandatory reporter in the state of Colorado, and I include that commitment in my Life Coaching practice.
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I will not offer counseling or psychotherapy to any client in my services as a coach.
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Furthermore, I will encourage my client to make a change if I believe they will be better served by a mental health professional, another coach, or by another resource and I will suggest my client seek other services when deemed appropriate.
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I commit to build lasting relationships on a foundation of respect, integrity, and honesty with each client I serve.
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I will devote all my energy, focus, and experience to helping each client I serve.
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I commit to encourage my clients to set realistic goals, take appropriate actions, celebrate success, and believe in themselves.
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I commit to create for my clients a space of safe and nurturing coaching, which will allow them to be themselves without fear of judgment or criticism.