What is Coaching?

Coaching assists individuals to identify and conquer their challenges through dedication and hard work.  This produces measurable results in their work and personal lives.

Coaching is fast becoming an integral ingredient to success within well-run companies and law firms. The choice to provide coaching within an organization demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards and the retention of top talent.

The process works. The orientation of coaching is forward thinking and focuses on producing actionable strategies for achieving goals.  Valerie provides a framework for action, gives honest and objective feedback, and holds the client accountable for their commitments.

In choosing to coach with Valerie, you are choosing a partner who understands the demands, responsibilities and expectations placed on you as a lawyer or other corporate professional. You are choosing someone who understands her client base and demands nothing but success from herself in her own professional and personal endeavors.

Through coaching you will address your challenges head on and alter your perspectives, assumptions and habits to meet and exceed your expectations. You will improve your effectiveness in meeting the demands of your career, your organization and your personal life. In tackling the tough issues, you will come to understand the power of choice that exists in all circumstances and learn to transform this knowledge into results.

The ideal client….

Valerie coaches with highly motivated professionals who desire to surpass others’ expectations of themselves. Her clients are successful, driven and work in high stress environments. Their stakes are high, they lead complex lives, and they need to keep things moving at a fast pace.

Valerie’s clients understand the impact their work has on their organization or daily work environment and look to achieve results that are in alignment with their own values and compatible with their clients, team members, and family.

Return on Investment….

Partnering with Valerie produces results for the individuals and organizations.

As an organization, you will see an improved capacity of the individuals to meet the responsibilities of their positions. They will improve their leadership skills and will approach their work with a broadened understanding of the impact they have on their teams.

According to a study performed by Manchester Inc., which surveyed 100 executives who had received coaching, the average return on investment was 5.7 times the cost of the coaching:

  • The benefits to the organization included improvements in productivity, organizational strength, customer service, and retention.
  • The benefits to the individuals who received coaching included improvements in teamwork, working relationships with peers and direct reports, job satisfaction and conflict resolution.

When a law firm or company hires Valerie to support its professionals, it is a win-win proposition for the individuals and the firm.