We value personalized and professional life-coaching practices
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Destiny Unlimited's Philosophy of Coaching
Destiny Unlimited International values their client by honoring his or her views and perspectives on their own life. We believe that built within each person is the creativity, tenacity and ingenuity that provide the groundwork on which the coach “calls forth” one’s destiny and purpose while establishing goals and accountability.
The coach provides encouragement to “look within” at the mysteries of an individual’s life by setting a course to “redeem their past, balance their present and inspire hope for their future”. A few key attributes of coaching are:
- Discover, clarify, and align with what the client desires to achieve
- Encourage client self-discovery
- Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
- Hold the client responsible and accountable
Coaching, defined
Coaching is a professional relationship in which individuals seek help in defining clear steps that motivate them to meet their goals as they relate to their personal destiny. This ongoing relationship provides opportunities for clients to expand their view of self, life and their future. The net effect of this relationship is a greater awareness of how to maximize the combination of the individual’s gift mix, personality, and life experience so that their life experience will be prosperous for self and others.
Meetings are designed to center around the presenting needs and desires as outlined by the client. The coach is an active listener that brings clarity to the perceived needs and goals of the client through asking questions and recording notes for possible action steps. The coach takes a careful look at where the client has been, where they currently are and what they would like to accomplish in the future. Results that achieve the client stated dreams are the ultimate goal of the coach. Hence he or she will help the client set realistic goals on timelines appropriate for the future they see.
A concentrated focus streamlines the efforts of the client while giving the coach opportunities to continually expand their vision by offering encouragement and practical action steps. During this process the client’s true intentions are realized as they step into new aspects of their life. The client is offered choices to consider along with the challenge of being held accountable to meet the goals they set. At anytime the client may change direction or simply stop the process.
A life coach certified through Destiny Unlimited International is not a counselor and does not offer instruction or advice concerning psychological needs or concerns. If such services are needed the client will seek such help of their own accord. However, if a professional counselor or psychologist is licensed as a coach through Destiny Unlimited International, they may at their own discretion offer the services in which they are trained, but separate from the coaching sessions.
Coach Core-values
The Coach and the Profession
- I endeavor to present myself in a moral and ethical manner that positively represents the coaching profession.
- The integrity of my word, both spoken and in writing, is of utmost importance in all my relationships.
- I will value others in the coaching profession and will honor their methods and approaches.
- I will handle my exploration and proposals with proficiency and honesty.
- My actions will demonstrate a concern for the welfare of each client and others that may be involved in the coaching process.
- I will strive to maintain a healthy personal representation of the coaching principles I offer.
- I will avoid derogatory remarks regarding other coaching profession.
The Coach and the Client
- I value reflective listening and demonstrate empathy where appropriate.
- I value learning and will position myself to be teachable and coachable.
- I value being humble and thereby approachable.
- I value goals with appropriate time lines.
- I value opportunity even in times of hardship.
- I value success and prosperity.
- I value enthusiasm and encouragement.
- I value risk that within the boundaries of the clients personal vision.
- I value uniqueness and respect this value in others.
- I value the privacy of each client and will respect their right to confidentiality.
The Coach and Boundaries
- The coaching relationship will be established with clear agreements that will be honored in the context of a professional coaching relationship.
- I will not involve myself sexually with any client.
- I will establish appropriate boundaries that will govern any physical contact that I may have with clients
- The client will receive instructions that outline the ingredients of the coaching process, the cost incurred for services and the oath of confidentiality.
- I will make every attempt to define the coaching process and the expectations for results in such a way that will not make false claims or mislead the client.
- The client may discontinue the coaching service offered. Both the coach and the client will regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the coaching process. Hence, if the coach discerns minimal progress, the client will be notified when a change of coaches or a break from service will be beneficial.
- If a client discloses an intention of harming or endangering self or others, appropriate authorities will be notified for their protection.
- A release of information agreement must be signed by the client to release information concerning the clients coaching process, accept when required by law.
The Coach’s Pledge
Destiny Unlimited International has established values that I agree to honor as they relate to my clients, colleagues and those in my sphere of influence. It is my desire to represent the Destiny Unlimited and the coaching profession as a whole, in a respectful and honorary way. I pledge to actuate these values in every aspect of my coaching profession in order that the uniqueness of each individual is honored.
If at some point I breach my pledge concerning these values I give permission to Destiny Unlimited International to hold me accountable for my actions. If my violation warrants such action, Destiny Unlimited may at their discretion remove my name from its Life Coaches Referral List including any links established on the Destiny Unlimited International website or other such advertisements.
Contact Rob Stoppard at rob@destinyui.com for more information or to receive an application.
You are either a prisoner of your past or a pioneer of your future!
