Coaching is not advice, therapy, nor counseling and may address specific personal projects, business successes or general conditions in the client’s life or profession. Coaching is a designed alliance that helps bring out the best in the client and helps the client create and live the life they want to live. Areas of focus: • Self-Reflection • Uncovering limiting beliefs • Goal setting and Action planning • Accountability • Support and Encouragement • Empowerment

Whether you need Life Coaching or counseling depends on your specific needs, goals, and circumstances. These two approaches have different focuses and are designed to address different aspects of personal development and well-being. Some factors to consider when seeking a Life Coach: Do you have specific goals?; Are you looking for guidance and/or motivation?; Do you want to develop specific skills?; and that you consider yourself to have a generally stable mental and emotional state. If you are experiencing emotional distress such as: anxiety; depression; grief; trauma; or other emotional or mental health issues, you should seek counseling.

No, not all performance Life Coaches are certified. Life Coaching is not a regulated profession in most countries, which means there are no legal requirements for certification or licensing to call oneself a "life coach." As a result, the coaching industry is diverse, with individuals from various backgrounds and levels of training offering coaching services. However, many professional coaches choose to pursue certification through accredited coaching organizations to enhance their credibility and skills. These organizations often provide training, standardized coaching methodologies, and certification programs that require coaches to demonstrate competence in coaching techniques and ethics. Carrie Holak is an iPEC® Certified Life and Leadership Coach.

Yes, Life Coaching with Carrie Holak is confidential. Confidentiality is a fundamental ethical principle in the coaching profession, and coaches are generally bound by strict codes of ethics to protect the privacy and confidentiality of their clients. This is a very important consideration when you are choosing a credentialed Life Coach. Overall, the confidentiality of performance life coaching is a foundational aspect of the coaching process that supports a safe and trusting environment for clients to explore their goals and challenges openly.

Life Coaching can help you in various ways by providing guidance, support, and strategies to achieve your goals and enhance your personal and professional life. It's important to note that life coaching is a collaborative process, and the coach's role is to facilitate your personal and professional growth. The effectiveness of coaching often depends on your commitment to the process and your willingness to take action on the guidance and strategies provided by your coach. Over time, coaching can empower you to make positive changes, overcome obstacles, and lead a more fulfilling life aligned with your values and aspirations.

The honest answer is the cost varies. I work with a very wide range of clients in a variety of environments and the scope is always different. We will review your specific needs and objectives and discuss a cost in the initial consultation. There's no pressure and no gimmicks. I am not your guru, I am your partner.

I offer a wide array of services designed to help individuals, groups and organizations identify and maximize their potential. My goal is always to help people find their true authentic self and live a life of fulfillment. I’ve worked with clients of all ages, some as young as 14 and some in their 70’s and 80's. In every situation the objective remains the same… help the client unlock their full potential and live as their most authentic self.

The duration of your engagement with a coach can vary widely depending on your goals, needs, and preferences. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how long you should work with a coach, as coaching is a highly individualized process.

Coaching can be done in-person, online or over the phone. In most instances coaching will happen utilizing all three of these options, depending on each client’s situation.

Generally speaking, no. The term “Life Coaching” typically applies to the personal areas associated with and individual, but may also include professional. Leadership coaching is specialized coaching aimed at improving leadership skills, qualities and the effectiveness of individuals in leadership roles. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual.