FAQs

Who is coaching suitable for?

Coaching is all about empowering you to make wise decisions. 

Usually people seek out a coach for one of two reasons:
1. They have a problem they can’t solve or they have hit an impasse they don’t feel equipped to navigate around
2. They have a dream, but don’t know how to bring it to fruition.

A consultant will do the thinking work for you (often with specialised knowledge), then will direct you in what to do.

A coach will teach you how to think, so you can apply your own expertise to the situation. The coach doesn’t have to be an expert in the subject matter itself. My expertise is in knowing how to think. I can help you to build the framework to apply your knowledge and experience for maximum impact. It’s about mindset, strategy and then the ongoing encouragement and accountability to ensure your goals are achieved.

What’s special about A Stronger Narrative’s coaching?

WHAT
Lots of people focus on simply upskilling. That’s really important, but it’s like giving people lots of tools. 

HOW
I provide people with the tools so they become better at WHAT they do, but I also help them to understand HOW and WHEN to use these tools, which helps them to be more effective. 

WHY
I also help them to drill into the core of WHY they want to do it, making them purpose-driven. It addresses mindsets that are holding them back, many of which they won’t have recognised within themselves. This changes their view of themselves and the world around them, and sets them up for meaningful and much more satisfying work and life. It is what is known as transformational coaching.

All of this is set within the context of your life, industry, culture and world. This equips you to make wise decisions that build legacy, rather than being a shooting star that blazes brightly for a short period of time, and then quickly fades into irrelevance.

What do you specialise in?

I specialise in helping people who are purpose-driven (or who want to be) to make a difference in their spheres of influence. Whether as the CEO of an organisation, or as a leader within your community, or even to be more effective within your family context, I am here to help you.

In particular, I am great with engagement: helping you to clarify your own identity and aims, then understand and connect better with your customers, colleagues and the world around you. 

This is particularly valuable for new or emerging managers/ leaders or those seeking to grow, or for people and organisations navigating change. 

Needless to say, I’ve been very busy during lockdowns, as people have rushed to pivot and find new and smarter ways to connect with their audiences!

What sorts of workshops do you run?

I regularly run a variety of workshops. It’s an easy way for people to dip a toe in and get some useful teaching, without committing to a whole course upfront. It also means you get to see me in action, and test if the way I operate resonates well with you - it’s important to have work with someone you can trust and who believes in you!

Some of the topics I’ve covered include:

  • Purpose: Finding your Why

  • Resonance: Connecting better with your target audience

  • Vision: How to catch it and cast it

  • Good Leadership

  • Good Communication

  • Maximising Your Impact

  • Project Design and Planning

  • Healthy Relationships

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing for Communities

    and many more.

Do you guarantee results from your life coaching?

Yes. 

I am confident that my coaching will help you see and live out your life and leadership in a different way. 

If you complete one of our coaching courses (including opening yourself fully to your coaching, following your goals and action steps, and dedicating enough time and effort to doing your ‘homework’), you will take significant strides towards achieving your goals. 

We’ll be encouraging you and equipping you with mindsets, strategies and tools to boost your effectiveness and impact along the way. 

If you get to the end of a course, having had that commitment and put in that effort but are still not satisfied, I will give you continued coaching absolutely free of the same course until you achieve our mutually agreed-upon goals. This removes the risk for you, and puts the pressure on me to help you achieve real results. 

Having said that, in over 15 years of coaching people, I’ve never had a request for a refund. I became a coach to help people to step into their dreams and make a difference in the world. I have no interest in coaching people unless I see the value I can add to their lives. In this way, my satisfaction is linked to your success.

Do you guarantee the privacy of my information?

Absolutely! A Stronger Narrative guarantees never to use your details or anything you say without getting your permission first. At the end of the program, you will be asked to write your feedback and you can choose whether you want this information to stay confidential or not.