Bill Baren coaching

A Word about Coaching

Because life coaching and business coaching are relatively new professions, and many people haven't had any direct experience with them, the question of why coaching works is something we frequently hear.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that coaching is about giving advice.

Coaching – whether you work with a life coach or a business coach – asserts that all of the answers we seek are inside of ourselves. A good coach will not tell you what to do. The reason to work with a coach is to empower yourself to listen to your own inner voice. Seeking outside help can be beneficial to your development or it can be an escape. Pushing the responsibility away from your self, from your own truth, and going with someone else's view is only a short-term solution.

Life and business coaching are about permanent and fundamental shifts in your view of yourself and your business.

According to Einstein, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." A coach can help you shift your thinking into that new perspective… And a great business coach has enough experience to share to help you make that shift quickly.

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Clients Talk Back

I began coaching with Alan Roby eight months ago. At the time, I knew exactly where I was in life, doing pretty well in most areas. Nevertheless, I had a desire to improve my life in the areas of business, personal finance and physical fitness.

During each meeting (call), I commit to the amount of progress I need to make in each area by the time of our next meeting. This accountability is a key part of why coaching works. Alan also helps me work through issues that come up each week, keeping me on track. As a bonus, I always feel energized after our meeting, encouraged to accomplish just a little extra that evening.

Where am I now? Revenue from my real estate appraisal business has more than doubled, and I have added three full-time employees (in a slow market!).  My personal finances are now detailed and automated on Microsoft Money with automatic transfers to a retirement investment account.  I now hit the gym regularly and happily and have improved my diet. My energy and mood are better than ever. I believe physical health and vitality are basic to achieving my other goals.

I highly recommend Alan Roby and Bill Baren Coaching.

--Murray Berg, Valencia, CA