1) What exactly is life coaching?
A life coach supports you in your goals. For some, that may look like clarifying what your goals are, or needing support to stay on track with your already existing ones. Since the line between personal and professional is invisible, a coach looks at your life as a whole, although you may have a particular area of focus. Ultimately coaches are a guide, they are not a therapist or a guru. We pose questions, create exercises that open up your mind to possibilities and your passions, but ultimately, you're the expert, since it's your life.

2) How is coaching different than therapy?
Let's look at your life as a garden, and let's say that you want to make changes in this garden. If you go to a therapist, for the most part, you will explore why you do what you do, and what's in your way, in some cases, deep emotional hurts or wounds. Using the garden metaphor; the rocks, worms, and weeds. This is very important work. Unfortunately as you may be aware, awareness doesn't always lead to action. Using that same model, if you go to a coach, the focus will be far more on flowers, plants and trees. Which ones do you want? Where will you put them? When will you be planting them? In general therapists ask "Why?" and coaches ask "What?"

3) You offer so many programs, and there's so much I want to work on in my life? How do I know which program is right for me?
Well first we start with a very thorough intake process (2 hours) where we look at all aspects of your life and put together a rough draft of a life purpose/mission statement for yourself. That serves as a spiritual compass that will significantly inform your personal and professional goals. High priority tasks and actions usually show up naturally.

From there, we formulate a 90-day goal, (I request a 3 month commitment to begin with, since consistency and momentum bring about the greatest results). Our work knits together structure and flow, so we stay in dialogue and connected with the process and what you need.

4) Sounds great, how do I begin?
First I suggest you read through Luscious Living with Lois website, so that you'll gain a greater understanding of the work that I do, what the process looks like, and what areas you feel particularly drawn to. From there, feel free to e-mail me at lois@lusciouslivingwithlois.com or call me at 212-682-5225 for a complimentary 45-minute consultation. During the consultation, we will clarify what your needs are, answer any remaining questions and see if it's a fit. Then, upon receipt of your payment, I will send you (via e-mail) the informational packet and questionnaire and we will start the coaching process.