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Personal Coaching
My Coaching Style:
The 12th century mystical poet, Rumi, wrote:
“Let the beauty of what you
love, be what you do.”
That describes what coaching is to me. I love being fully present
and connecting with people, dancing in the moment so to speak,
and I love being outdoors communing with nature. Coaching allows
me to do more of both. But best of all coaching allows me to partake
in others’ discovery of what that beauty and that doing
means to them!
There are two guiding principles which define my approach to coaching:
First, movement and growth are essential to life. Inertia and
stagnation strangle a person’s spirit and creativity. What’s
important is to start moving. The first step will determine the
next, and so on. You don’t need to know the final destination.
In fact, being focused on a particular outcome can limit all the
wonderful possibilities discovered through not knowing.
Second, being fully present in nature connects a human being with
their authentic self. In nature, one becomes a witness to the
interconnectedness of all life, the inevitability of change, and
the beautiful display of a power beyond our comprehension.
When two people walk side by side along a path, an explorer and
a guide, talking, observing and discovering—that is the essential
experience of Stepping Out Coaching.
The Seasons of Change: Using Nature’s Wisdom to Navigate
Life’s Inevitable Ups and Downs
When dealing with life’s transitions, we can learn from nature’s example of the four seasons. In fall, when imminent change is showing its colors, it’s time to create a refuge and gather support around us. Next we need time to winter, to turn inward for reflection and renewal, gradually letting go of our old story and starting anew. In late winter it’s time develop a plan around our new insights, so that we can spring into action, till the soil, and plant the seeds of our new identity or venture. Finally after all the reflection and hard work, we can enjoy the summer and allow the fruits of our labor to ripen.
This wonderful transition model was developed by my mentor Carol McClelland Ph.D. and has greatly enriched my coaching style. We need to understand that resisting change is futile! Change is growth. If we learn to embrace it, imagine all the time and energy we would save. By understanding and allowing the time and space for the seasons of change, we can learn to move gracefully through life’s ups and downs.
Finding Your Green Niche
In affiliation with the virtual career center www.GreenCareerCentral.com, I specialize in helping people discover how and where their talents and skills fit into the new green economy. The "Finding Your Green Niche Program," developed by Carol McClelland PhD, is a fun and interactive way to find a new direction and revitalized purpose in your life. I offer support in working through the program with the same times and fees found below under Personal Coaching Options.
"...green jobs - which include everything from solar panel installers to EPA administrtors - could be a rare bright spot for employment. "The jobs are really coming in this field, says Karin Marcus, a 'green niche coach' who was advising applicants at the Columbia [Ivy League Environmental and Sustainable Career] Fair. "We're finally mainstreaming the green career. We're on the cusp of opportunity." Time Magazine, March 7, 2009
 Personal Coaching Options:
Walk and Talk: One on one coaching sessions walking in a park or arboretum in the greater Philadelphia area. This is my preferred method of coaching, stepping outside, walking, and talking. In doing so, a person’s words immediately become connected with forward motion, the intellect becomes connected with the body, and the journey begins.
Phone Session: For those who do not live in the Philadelphia area or who simply prefer easier accessibility, I also conduct personal telephone sessions.
Times and Fees: 60 minute sessions – $75, or $375 for six sessions in three months.
Comments from Personal Coaching Clients:
“Each time I meet with Karin she is instrumental in helping me see a part of myself which I have been obscuring." (A woman finding her personal vision)
"Karin provided me with tools to begin setting reachable goals. She coached me in identifying habits and patterns of thought and behavior which got in my way of moving forward. Karin was very warm and, humorous and encouraging. Her coaching style helped me feel free to open up and she knew how to push me when I needed it.” (Psychotherapist seeking renewal)
“Karin is a good listener. She pays thoughtful attention to what I say and offers helpful insights. It is generally not easy for me to open up to other people, but Karin is warm and low key. She creates an atmosphere of trust. I also welcome her format of walking and talking. Moving in the outdoors while trying to get at the heart of what’s going on inside me is a winning combination for me.” (Lawyer turning writer)
“Karin has been extremely supportive as I am sorting out and processing my various issues. As she urges me to examine my thoughts and feeling as a way to clarify issues at hand, it is always in a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner. I am therefore able to speak with her comfortably, trusting her with my process including my strengths and vulnerabilities.” (Woman processing family and employment transitions)
Contact
Karin at: 610-667-5247 or Karin@SteppingOutCoaching.com
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