My Approach

My approach is  strength-based.

I coach based on your strengths.  When you use your strengths, you’re likely to feel good.  And you’re more likely to get into an upward spiral of success.

I am more likely to focus on what’s right than what’s wrong–solutions more than obstacles. I work with Appreciative Inquiry as well as Gestalt coaching and classic coaching approaches.   Altogether they’re very effective.

I want to know about you at your best.  And about your core values.  These are the foundation for your vision of the future.

We’ll meet first for three sessions.

I’ll get a picture of you by listening and asking thought-provoking questions.  I’ll find out where you’ve been and where you’d like to go.  If you’re stuck, I’ll hear about that. We’ll come up with a game plan and begin to work on your goals.

You may need help defining or clarifying what you want and I can do that.  Then, we’ll work to develop a plan of action.

You set the agenda for your coaching. At every point, we’ll start where you are.  We’ll work to get what you want.  Together we’ll awaken your skills and you’ll learn new tools.

Your success depends on taking risks and trying new approaches.

I’ll be honest and direct. I’ll ask questions–explore all elements: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. I’ll challenge you to move forward.

You have to buy into this process and use your abilities. You must be honest too, and do the work.  You’ll be evaluating your progress. There may come a point where coaching isn’t working the way you’d like. You must be honest and say when something doesn’t work for you. I want you to let me know.

This is a collaborative process.

I’m your partner and together we’re creating a synergy.  And that synergy creates momentum.  Momentum  is what propels you toward your goals.

Like anything else we’re involved in as human beings, working toward what you want can bring feelings of discomfort and frustration.  These are often part of the change process.

I’ll support you with my experience and knowledge, my true interest and genuine care.  My clients say they feel appreciated and safe when they work with me.  They say that the process of working together toward their goals feels honest and enjoyable.

Contact me about working together: 301.951.9645 or DrMarilynLammert@gmail.com