Recently I read Norman Doidge's The Brain That Changes Itself, and he uses a term which resonated for me - Neuroplastician. I like this title, even though I use the professional title Life Coach. I see my role as very much that of one who assists my clients to re-model their neurology. I also have a confirmed belief (backed by neurological research) that the methodology of talk is a very powerful tool in re-organising the brain and hence how we think, what we think and how we behave.
My primary tools, for re-organising the neurology, are drawn from the fields of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Neuroplasticity, Positive Psychology (particularly the work of Martin Seligman, Tony Grant and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) and Eastern Philosophy, and Mindfulness (particularly the work Jon Kabat-Zinn and Russ Harris). This eclectic mix allows me a great degree of flexibility when working with you. We can explore a whole range of issues and put into action a range of tools and strategies to achieve your desired goals.
In a nutshell, my job is to assist you to quickly isolate the problem thinking and behaviours; replacing them with new and empowering beliefs and behaviours.
Life Coaching, as I practice it, is not to be confused with psychology or counselling. Generally speaking the latter practices focus on problem solving or remedial change - they are problem oriented and deal primarily with the negative side of life. My Life Coaching focus is on generative change. I focus on helping you to identify where you would prefer to be (as opposed to where you have been, or are now). We then set goals and create workable strategies to get you there in the shortest possible time. I like to think of my work as solution focused with a strong emphasis on developing new strategies for thinking optimistically and acting positively.
So, if you are:
unhappy
dissatisfied with life
feeling depressed, hopeless or helpless
underachieving, or
just fed up with your lot
I believe I can be of assistance.
Given my background in the health industry I also work with people who need another (optimistic) filter through which to experience the world. Where I have found this to most useful is in the areas of:
Pain management
Depression (not bipolar disorder)
Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Anger Management
Phobias
Addictive behaviour patterns; and
many other health issues where standard interventions prove less than useful.
My primary tools, for re-organising the neurology, are drawn from the fields of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Neuroplasticity, Positive Psychology (particularly the work of Martin Seligman, Tony Grant and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) and Eastern Philosophy, and Mindfulness (particularly the work Jon Kabat-Zinn and Russ Harris). This eclectic mix allows me a great degree of flexibility when working with you. We can explore a whole range of issues and put into action a range of tools and strategies to achieve your desired goals.
In a nutshell, my job is to assist you to quickly isolate the problem thinking and behaviours; replacing them with new and empowering beliefs and behaviours.
Life Coaching, as I practice it, is not to be confused with psychology or counselling. Generally speaking the latter practices focus on problem solving or remedial change - they are problem oriented and deal primarily with the negative side of life. My Life Coaching focus is on generative change. I focus on helping you to identify where you would prefer to be (as opposed to where you have been, or are now). We then set goals and create workable strategies to get you there in the shortest possible time. I like to think of my work as solution focused with a strong emphasis on developing new strategies for thinking optimistically and acting positively.
So, if you are:
unhappy
dissatisfied with life
feeling depressed, hopeless or helpless
underachieving, or
just fed up with your lot
I believe I can be of assistance.
Given my background in the health industry I also work with people who need another (optimistic) filter through which to experience the world. Where I have found this to most useful is in the areas of:
Pain management
Depression (not bipolar disorder)
Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Anger Management
Phobias
Addictive behaviour patterns; and
many other health issues where standard interventions prove less than useful.