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Frequently Asked Questions
Coaching
- why do writers need a life coach?
- who do you work with?
- will you coach non-writers?
- typical coaching concerns?
The Coaching Process
Other Information
Consultations
Why do writers need a life coach?
Many people find it difficult to write well on their own.
I help writers work smarter by creating time, structure and accountability.
I also help writers create more life balance among their creative, professional and personal lives.
Who do you work with?
I work with professional writers in a variety of fields, including
journalists, academics, arts administration, marketing/communications writers, technical writers, and advertising, publicity and media professionals.
Do you work with non-professional writers and other creative types, too?
I occasionally partner with other creative types (composers, musicians, artists) to work on productivity and life balance issues.
To explore the possibility of working with me, please request a complimentary consultation.
What are typical coaching concerns?
You may want to hire me if you need help:
- creating writing time
- managing projects
- staying focused
- setting and attaining bigger goals
- keeping your creative life a priority
- living with more clarity, balance and purpose
How do you move clients forward?
I guide clients through four simple steps:
- clarify intentions
- cultivate focus and articulate writing goals
- develop work habits
- cultivate creative community and stimulate artistic growth
Not everyone needs each step. After your intake session, we will discuss how best to adapt the four-step process to your individual needs.
How does the coaching relationship work?
We meet by phone (which enables me to work with writers across the U.S. and Canada).
You call my toll-free number from the convenience of your office or home for your regularly scheduled appointment. Together we form a powerful co-active coaching alliance, a relationship that will enable you to make more progress together than you ever could alone.
You bring your own agenda to each session—the process is wholly focused on your specific needs.
After our meetings, you take away a focused action plan to guide your efforts between coaching sessions.
Between coaching sessions, you work on homework I’ve assigned or action steps you’ve created for yourself during our meeting. Coaching is like taking a class. The subject? You!
How do you begin the coaching relationship?
Coaching is a unique relationship, one that's "co-created" between coach and client. The coaching relationship has to feel right to both of us for it to work, and the coaching consultation is the perfect opportunity for you to get your questions answered, and for each of us to see if we’re a good match.
We explore working together during a complimentary 45-minute coaching consultation.
People engage a coach as long as the relationship benefits them—anywhere from three months to two years is typical.
What makes life coaching different from therapy?
In contrast to therapy, which helps people to examine their past and resolve personal issues, life coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented.
In the context of life coaching, you are "well" already. Together we build on your innate resourcefulness, creativity and wholeness to empower you to set—and achieve—your writing and life goals.
What are your fees for life coaching?
My coaching fees vary depending on the type of coaching services you choose. Please call me at (888) 719-6817 to discuss your needs and interests.
Please note that coaching services may be tax-deductible for freelancers. Contact your tax adviser for more information.
What happens during a complimentary coaching consultation?
I will give you several "homework" questions to consider before our scheduled coaching call.
During your consulation, we will discuss your answers, and I will provide you with valuable feedback and insight, giving you an authentic experience of coaching.
The 45-minute coaching consultation gives you an opportunity to explore coaching and to see if coaching is right for you. The session also gives us both the opportunity to see if we're a good match.
How do I schedule a complimentary consultation?
Click here to schedule your complimentary 45-minute coaching consultation.
To contact Coach Marla with your questions, please click here.
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