The coaching process requires and provides a level of exceptional value and commitment that reaches beyond the surface of what seems to be the issue and works at a deeper level to get to the heart of the matter. The type of coaching I do is life- changing and transformational, therefore requires a longer commitment than a just a couple of sessions. This is an investment in yourself. A Coaching Plan will be developed during and after our initial session.
Packages include:
- Private Individual 90 minute Sessions
- Interim Email support
- A full commitment to your success
90 Minute session fees are $145.00. *Package investment rates are discussed during the initial consultation session and often reflect a discount over per session fees.
Please Note: Ontological performance certification requires a rigorous curriculum, with many months of class time and many hours of documented practice and testing. Be aware when asking for a coach. Coaching is not about advice or mentoring that you find with counseling. Coaching is about assisting you, the client in discovering your own answers.
What is Coaching? Ontological life performance coaching is an extraordinarily powerful way to create real change. It's often referred to as "Coaching to the Human Soul." It is based on a new practical understanding of the power of language, moods and conversations for behavioral and cultural transformation. This is a values based process. I received my certification from Source Point Training in 2002 (formerly Resource Academy of Ontological Coaching.)
Learning and Change. An integrative approach to coaching is based on a deeply grounded understanding of human beings, which has emerged from significant breakthroughs in a practical understanding of the power of language and communication. It is a true process of holistic coaching to reveal the true "you." It's not counseling which is about what's wrong. It's about learning about yourself at the soul level and getting out of your own way to live your soul's purpose, your heart's longing.
Ontology is the study of BEing – what it means to be human. Ontological coaching focuses on our Way of Being, which is a dynamic interrelationship between three areas of human existence – language, emotions and body. Way of Being contains our often deep-seated perceptions and attitudes and is the underlying driver of our behavior and communication.
Coaching in all three areas of LANGUAGE, EMOTIONS and BODY can generate profound learning, resulting in fundamental shifts, both in self-perception and perception of what is possible in personal and professional life. From an ontological perspective, deep and lasting change requires shifts in language, emotions and body. No matter what areas of your life could be better, coaching is a non-judgement, holistically focused way to get out of your own way to live authentically.
In a world of constant change, we are faced with the challenge to continually re-invent ourselves so that we can successfully adapt to novel and unpredictable circumstances.
Learning and Change. An integrative approach to coaching is based on a deeply grounded understanding of human beings, which has emerged from significant breakthroughs in a practical understanding of the power of language and communication. It is a true process of holistic coaching to reveal the true "you." It's not counseling which is about what's wrong. It's about learning about yourself at the soul level and getting out of your own way to live your soul's purpose, your heart's longing.
Ontology is the study of BEing – what it means to be human. Ontological coaching focuses on our Way of Being, which is a dynamic interrelationship between three areas of human existence – language, emotions and body. Way of Being contains our often deep-seated perceptions and attitudes and is the underlying driver of our behavior and communication.
Coaching in all three areas of LANGUAGE, EMOTIONS and BODY can generate profound learning, resulting in fundamental shifts, both in self-perception and perception of what is possible in personal and professional life. From an ontological perspective, deep and lasting change requires shifts in language, emotions and body. No matter what areas of your life could be better, coaching is a non-judgement, holistically focused way to get out of your own way to live authentically.
In a world of constant change, we are faced with the challenge to continually re-invent ourselves so that we can successfully adapt to novel and unpredictable circumstances.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Ontological Life Performance Coaching & Traditional Talk-Therapy/Counseling?
The difference between traditional counseling and experiencing Life Coaching are significant. The counselor is likely to use a form of traditional talk therapy. While this is an oversimplification, talk therapy focuses on logically understanding the problem or learning to live or cope with the problem.
My experience is that most of my clients already consciously understand that they have a problem, but still can’t control that problem. The main goal of Ontological Life Coaching are to get the conscious mind and subconscious mind to work together and to heal the source of the issues that may have been forgotten or repressed at the conscious level.
What I do is quite different than what you will find in counseling. Rather than looking at what I do in opposition to those types of therapy, they can complement what I do here. The logical conscious mind and the emotional subconscious mind have very different needs, however. In my opinion the fastest way to resolve emotional conflicts is to work with Ontological Life Coaching– this is based on the significant results I have seen with the majority of my clients. I teach you how to get out of your own way and discover and live your passions and purpose.
The difference between traditional counseling and experiencing Life Coaching are significant. The counselor is likely to use a form of traditional talk therapy. While this is an oversimplification, talk therapy focuses on logically understanding the problem or learning to live or cope with the problem.
My experience is that most of my clients already consciously understand that they have a problem, but still can’t control that problem. The main goal of Ontological Life Coaching are to get the conscious mind and subconscious mind to work together and to heal the source of the issues that may have been forgotten or repressed at the conscious level.
What I do is quite different than what you will find in counseling. Rather than looking at what I do in opposition to those types of therapy, they can complement what I do here. The logical conscious mind and the emotional subconscious mind have very different needs, however. In my opinion the fastest way to resolve emotional conflicts is to work with Ontological Life Coaching– this is based on the significant results I have seen with the majority of my clients. I teach you how to get out of your own way and discover and live your passions and purpose.
Testimonials
I just completed my last session with Susan and feel so grateful for the help she assisted me with. I was able to sort through some grief and past emotions that I hadn't been able to work through with other therapists in the past. So much so, that close friends and family have noticed a difference. Thank you, Susan, for all your help and for providing a warm and safe environment to sort everything out. I truly appreciate all of it!
~Gina I
~Gina I
"I have often thought of Life Coaching as an option to work through my difficulties but had no one I felt I could trust to share the intimate details of my pain and failures. I never connected to talk therapy in the way that Life Coaching has. It has opened so many doors that I didn’t even know were there! Susan instantly won my confidence with her energy and professionalism. She was curious without being interfering and easily showed me that the solutions were there… within me. ~Jennifer K
I would need a great deal more space to describe all the positive, life changing things that Susan has introduced me to through our sessions. I am amazed at my thoughts on relationships, freedom, forgiveness, planning, and numerous other things that she helped bring to the fore. The discovery of thoughts and opinions I was carrying was so enlightening. Susan has an easy, patient and awesome manner… giving guidance without leading, easily helping me to identify and deal with my issues in a comfortable, open manner. To be feel okay with discussing things so openly with someone I felt I could trust was a revelation in itself. The strong trust created in our sessions was key to enabling me to think, to grow and to make my decisions. ~Suzanne V
I now look forward to dealing with situations rather than avoiding or stressing over them ago. Susan is a fantastic coach… highly recommended" - Julia D
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'When Susan started coaching me, I had just gotten out of a 5 year relationship and I was facing fears and attachments that I didn’t even realize I had been concealing. I had so much attachment to the way that things were, and fearful of an unknown future. Coaching with Susan helped me to see that so often I am reacting from a place of fear rather than a place of love, creating a life filled with fear. It’s not that I don’t react in fear anymore, rather now I see it for what it is and can consciously choose a different response. Susan helped me to move past my fears and step into life with courage and self-worth.- Gayle C
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"I took a huge risk by leaving my job of 15 years at the age of 60. I went to a new position which I felt was more in line with my soul's purpose. I have been much happier and had many more moments of joy in my life. I have new confidence, and have come to a new sense of myself, and also of how I fit into the Universe as a whole. This is a very empowering transformation that every person on Earth should have access to!" —Susan R
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"I started a new job and began working in a pediatric oncology unit. I have always wanted to do this type of work, but the opportunity had not arose. I opened myself up to my greatest destiny and trusted the Universe would bring me not only one but several incredible choices. This is the one I chose. I feel so blessed being able to spend time with these children as they are some of the most incredible souls I have ever met." —Laura G
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You made me think, you made me go deeper into my beliefs than I ever have. I found that my old beliefs were about what I was taught by my parents, teachers, peers and my religion. I now can sort through all of that take what "feels" right to me and let the rest go. It wasn't easy, and there were times I wanted to scream, but now, just a short while later, I know my personal purpose here is to be in service to others and in turn that brings me freedom! It wasn't easy, and I thank you for that. - Billie S.
I would need a great deal more space to describe all the positive, life changing things that Susan has introduced me to through our sessions. I am amazed at my thoughts on relationships, freedom, forgiveness, planning, and numerous other things that she helped bring to the fore. The discovery of thoughts and opinions I was carrying was so enlightening. Susan has an easy, patient and awesome manner… giving guidance without leading, easily helping me to identify and deal with my issues in a comfortable, open manner. To be feel okay with discussing things so openly with someone I felt I could trust was a revelation in itself. The strong trust created in our sessions was key to enabling me to think, to grow and to make my decisions. ~Suzanne V
I now look forward to dealing with situations rather than avoiding or stressing over them ago. Susan is a fantastic coach… highly recommended" - Julia D
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'When Susan started coaching me, I had just gotten out of a 5 year relationship and I was facing fears and attachments that I didn’t even realize I had been concealing. I had so much attachment to the way that things were, and fearful of an unknown future. Coaching with Susan helped me to see that so often I am reacting from a place of fear rather than a place of love, creating a life filled with fear. It’s not that I don’t react in fear anymore, rather now I see it for what it is and can consciously choose a different response. Susan helped me to move past my fears and step into life with courage and self-worth.- Gayle C
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"I took a huge risk by leaving my job of 15 years at the age of 60. I went to a new position which I felt was more in line with my soul's purpose. I have been much happier and had many more moments of joy in my life. I have new confidence, and have come to a new sense of myself, and also of how I fit into the Universe as a whole. This is a very empowering transformation that every person on Earth should have access to!" —Susan R
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"I started a new job and began working in a pediatric oncology unit. I have always wanted to do this type of work, but the opportunity had not arose. I opened myself up to my greatest destiny and trusted the Universe would bring me not only one but several incredible choices. This is the one I chose. I feel so blessed being able to spend time with these children as they are some of the most incredible souls I have ever met." —Laura G
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You made me think, you made me go deeper into my beliefs than I ever have. I found that my old beliefs were about what I was taught by my parents, teachers, peers and my religion. I now can sort through all of that take what "feels" right to me and let the rest go. It wasn't easy, and there were times I wanted to scream, but now, just a short while later, I know my personal purpose here is to be in service to others and in turn that brings me freedom! It wasn't easy, and I thank you for that. - Billie S.