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Life Coaching with Pat Barone, CPCC, PCC
Articles:
Obstacle or Opportunity?
Surviving the Current Climate of Fear
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Clients come to Catalyst Coaching ®
LLC for many reasons but all of them have to do with
change. Here are just a few scenarios:
1. You are stuck in a job you dislike. You need to find a new
direction in your life and a new career path. You know changes need to be
made but you (a) haven't made up your mind what direction you'd like to target;
(b) you can't get motivated to actually make any changes; or (c) you have been
sending out resumes and doing job interviews and simply aren't getting
anywhere. You need a coach!
2. Your relationship needs designing or redesigning.
Designing a Relationship
Two people entering a relationship go through many hoops to solidly ground
their relationship into one that will withstand time: (1) communication;
(2) direction; and (3) lifestyle are just three areas that EVERY couple should
consider before they decide to make a commitment to a relationship. Most
of us don't actually design a relationship, we let it happen to us, making
unconscious adjustments to our initial wants, needs and dreams along the way
that can be resented later. Pat has a pre-marital relationship
coaching track specifically for new relationships that want to last.
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Testimonial:
We feel so solid.
We're not getting married with a chance of making it work. We're
getting married sure of ourselves and the skills you taught
us. We're not hoping the other person changes. We're helping and
supporting each other, for life, no matter what. Thanks, Pat! - Judy &
Reese |
Redesigning a Relationship
The passage of time, addition of stress and changes within a relationship (such
as children) can cause a loving relationship to veer off-course. You need a relationship
makeover! It's never too late to discover your true needs and desires, reconnect to
your values and design a brighter future.
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Testimonial:
We were
discussing our separation when someone gave my husband your business
card. He went online before he asked me what I thought. I
really didn't think it would make a difference but I agreed to meet
with you. Neither of us knew what life coaching was, but we sure
got it when we met you that day.
Today, three
years later, we have never been happier and we've never had the deep
understanding in our relationship that you helped us find. I
guess we were desperate and hopeless. We felt like we'd never be
close again.
We're so
glad we decided to enter relationship coaching with you, we can't even
express how much. We're especially happy for our kids - now
they're going to know what it's like to grow up with two parents who
are there for them. That's the biggest gift. -
Toni and Bill P. |
Here are just a few of the things that Catalyst Coaching®
can help you do:
- Change your outlook on your relationship;
- Create goals, both long-term and short-term;
- Change negative
patterns or habits;
- Embrace responsibility for your actions;
- Identify and deal with any obstacles as
they arise so your success continues;
- Deal with addictive tendencies, whether that concerns food, alcohol,
drugs or behaviors.
- Work with emotions in a more productive manner.
Get
enthusiastic about your life!
Make meaningful changes that will fulfill you both!
Free yourselves from old resentments and gain new communication skills! |
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Ending a Relationship
Yes, even ending a relationship can be done with more honesty and respect,
less resentment and turmoil, if you have a coach to guide you through the
process. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, it's best for both parties
to move ahead in different directions in their lives. Designing a "happy
divorce" can allow you to avoid blame, shame and bitterness and, yes, you can
even support each other through the dissolution of a relationship.
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Testimonial:
Pat,
we've moved on. Happily so. Neither of us thought we'd do
it this easily. You saved us so many bad feelings, and thousands
in attorney fees. We both have a lot to look forward to, and we
don't regret anything - that's the big difference. You kept us
honest and "above the line" in our behavior with each other. We
wouldn't have even known that line existed without your input.
We're very grateful for everything we learned while you were our
coach. Yes, a "happy divorce" can happen. Thank you.
- MaryEllen
and Tom
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Testimonial:
Coaching has been much more
effective for me than therapy. The therapists I have had never
challenged my beliefs. But, Pat really did. She took situations that I
saw as purely negative and reframed them so I could think of them in a
positive way. She taught me how to take negative thoughts and replace
them with empowering ones. That’s what made it possible for me to
change my actions.
Pat also gave me the extra push I
needed to do things I was afraid to do. She helped me ask for what I
needed in my marriage. It led to my divorce. But, the truth is that I
had settled. I wish I had signed up for coaching with Pat before I got
married (I was seeing a therapist instead). It probably would have
saved me a lot of time, money, and heartache.
I’m so glad I had Pat to help me with
my divorce. With her, I was able to process my feelings much more
quickly than I usually do. Plus, she helped me see my divorce as a
victory instead of a failure. Because of my work with Pat, I am able
to see a lot of things differently now. It has made my life much
easier. Everything feels lighter! -- J.P. |
3. You are challenged, stressed or
unfulfilled with your current life and lifestyle. You might want to create
a romantic relationship, chart new life territory, or rediscover passion in your
life
The first step to creating new avenues in your life is to gain clarity on
what you want to create, then make a plan to achieve what you want. Too
often, we "hang around" in life, hoping and wishing something new will happen.
Coaching, a proactive and positive approach, relies on action, not wishing and
hoping!
4. You just got promoted, or you want to
begin your own business or other new venture.
When the pressure is on, a coach can provide support, a sounding board,
and a wealth of experience on which to rely. With 8 out of 10 new
businesses failing, and economic worries proliferating, a coach can be the
difference that spells success. New positions require new
communication and leadership skills that don't just happen with the new
title beneath your name. Make your new venture a success by putting a
coach in your corner.
Call 608.231.6750 or email Pat for more information:
patbarone@earthlink.net
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