WHY DO WOMEN SEEK YOUR COACHING SERVICE?
People usually come to coaching because they want to make positive life changes, achieve goals, and move forward in their life. They want to create a plan, get into action, and use the accountability of coaching to stay on track along the way.
There are many reasons women have chosen to work with me. These reasons are very personal and as unique as each individual who chooses my life coaching service and guidance.
- One reason you might choose to work with me is to discover and move into the life you truly desire, which often equates to a balanced and harmonious life with greater health, freedom and joy.
- Women frequently choose life coaching when they are in transition, at crossroads or ready for a change.
- I work with women who have relocated and need support and a connection with someone while they transition into their new environment.
- Women commonly decide to work with me because they feel stuck or as if something is missing in their life.
- Some women are looking for a way to openly explore their life, inner world, or their spirituality.
- Others are seeking broader perspectives and clearer purpose and meaning in their life.
For additional information on my individualized guidance and workshops, along with a list of reasons you might choose to work with me, refer to the Services page.
For lists highlighting some of the benefits of life coaching and common reasons people seek my services go to Services.
IS THERE ANY FLEXIBILITY IN HOW AND WHERE WE MEET FOR CONSULTATIONS?
Yes, there are a couple of ways you can choose to work with me. We can meet. face-to-face in Raleigh, NC, or we can meet over the telephone. Most clients are surprised and pleased to find that phone meetings work just as well as face-to-face meetings. They are also relieved because they can eliminate travel time from their busy day. It even allows you to meet from long distances away.
While it is not required, access to the Internet is helpful. It allows easier exchange of various documents we use in our meetings. It also makes it possible to have mini sessions and check-ins between meetings. Back to top of page
WHAT IS A TYPICAL MEETING LIKE?
All meetings are fully confidential. A typical meeting is one hour. Prior to each meeting, you will reflect on your experience since your last meeting and then complete a meeting preparation sheet, which asks specific questions that will facilitate the meeting. You and I review the preparation sheet where you take time to share whatever is most important to you at the time. In each meeting, we will have a purposeful conversation that inspires your creation of the life you desire. You talk about and explore your experiences and progress or any obstacles you have encountered since your last meeting. Each meeting will end with a fieldwork assignment and a brief time of closure.
In between meetings, I am available for two brief check-ins via email or one 10 minute phone call.
WHAT IS FIELDWORK?
Fieldwork is work you do on your own outside of the meeting. Reaching goals and achieving personal and spiritual growth requires a lot of introspection, action, and practice. The only way to move forward is to work at it. The fieldwork ensures that you do not become dependant on me and prepares you to continue your journey on your own later down the line.
HOW OFTEN WOULD WE MEET?
I prefer that we meet weekly, as it keeps your momentum going. However, it depends on you, what you want to achieve, and how quickly you want to achieve it. Typically, meetings occur once a week.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
I offer an initial complimentary session where you can experience your first coaching session. We will explore where your life is in balance or out of balance and discuss your ideal life and why you are interested in coaching. After meeting, we determine together if we are a good match and schedule our first appointment. To get started email me at alayne@innerpassages.com Back to top of page
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Fees vary depending on your needs. I worked with my own life coach for two years, and I am grateful that I was able to afford this wonderful life-changing gift. Because I want to share the same gift with other women, I strive to make my life coaching service affordable to most everyone. This means you will find my coaching fees are 45 to 75% less than most life coaches.
HOW CAN I PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE LIFE COACHING FREE?
Because life coaching is better understood through experience, I offer a free no obligation coaching session to anyone interested in learning more about life coaching. Personally experiencing the benefits of my life coaching service will clarify what I have to offer. It will enable you to make an informed decision regarding the question "Is life coaching for me?" If what you have learned so far seems like something you would be interested in, e-mail me at alayne@innerpassages.com to schedule your free consultation. Back to top of page
IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS OR WANT TO SCHEDULE MY FIRST MEETING WHO DO I CONTACT?
E-mail Alayne at alayne@innerpassages.com
SPIRITUAL COACHING QUESTIONS
WHAT IF I AM ON A SPIRITUAL QUEST? CAN YOU HELP?
Yes, as your interfaith spiritual sage, I use my own spiritual awareness, connection, experience, and knowledge to help you discover the presence of Spirit in your life experience or to help you grow in your own personal spiritual quest. I respect your personal and unique spiritual journey, and I will not tell you what to do or how to be spiritual. I will support, encourage, and assist you in finding your own spiritual or authentic path. With my help, you will discern the direction you want to follow in your life's spiritual journey.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY SPIRITUALITY?
When I talk about spirituality, I do not necessarily mean religion. Although the words 'religion' and 'spirituality' are sometimes used interchangeably, they really relate to different aspects of the human experience.
To me, 'Spirituality' is about guidance from within. It comes from your higher self and your higher power. It is the wellspring of divinity that flows as the source and essence of every soul. It is the heart of religion. Spirituality relates mainly to your personal search and connection with the divine as you look beyond outer appearances to find deeper significance and meaning.
'Religion' is outward guidance that comes from other people. Religion is frequently used to describe an organized group or culture that has been inspired by the positive energy of the spiritual or divine soul. Religions often operate with a mission and intention of teaching specific doctrines while nurturing and propagating a particular way of life.
Although there are many diverse outer forms of worship, the core of religion is spirituality – the connection between the individual soul and divine universal spirit.
Because I see spiritual coaching as being about your personal search, experience, and connection with your higher power and your soul's essence, I can work with anyone. It doesn't matter what religious background you come from when you are ready to explore your personal, inner connection. Back to top of page
WHAT DO YOU OFFER THOSE WHO WANT TO GROW SPIRITUALLY?
In the spiritual coaching process, I put on my sage hat. A sage is a person who has gained wisdom, prudence, and good judgment through reflection and experience. As your sage, I use my wisdom to guide and support you as you move into your desired life. I will help you find your own answers from within. Together, in soulful collaboration, we will shine a light revealing a new and clearer perspective for proceeding through your life in a positive and constructive way.
A sage offers the simple gift of wisdom and gentle encouragement to help you decide the action you want to take in your life. My spiritual coaching model offers gentle guidance that facilitates your growth and the continuation of your life journey in a more fulfilled and harmonious way. This model considers all parts of your being: mind, emotions, body, and spirit.
We all have our own inner truth or inner knowing. When we get in touch with this knowledge we easily find our own answers from within. I encourage this connection. It is through this connection that you will become reacquainted with your essence and your authentic being will emerge. It is from this place that you will rediscover your authentic path and begin charting your course along inner passages that will lead you to where you are meant to be.
WHY DO YOU CALL YOURSELF A SAGE?
I call myself a sage because I have gained wisdom through experience and over thirty years of exploration, reflection, and making spiritual connections. My personal spiritual quest began in 1976 when I realized my childhood religion and beliefs were not right for me. 1981 through 1998 presented an accumulation of losses and health issues forcing life changes I was not prepared for. Exploring these changes as part of my spiritual journey opened my eyes to the illusion of control, the true meaning of purpose, and acceptance. And my personal exploration and learning continued. In 2005, personal life challenges followed by relocating away from family and friends inspired me to take a yearlong soul-journey where I spent time in nature journaling, meditating, and strengthening my spiritual connection. I came to further understand, welcome, and accept my spiritual-human experience. With each spiritual step taken in my life, I found more acceptance, deeper inner knowing, and the courage and strength to look within. I explored and worked on the many facets of self-discovery including forgiveness and reopening my heart. Through my inner passages, I found more wisdom, my true essence, and authentic self. As with all of us, my soul-journey has been life long and will continue throughout my life. However, taking the time to get quiet and reconnect has brought me closer to my authentic path where I practice walking in peaceful unfolding. Back to top of page
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE COACHING AND SPIRITUAL COACHING?
There is a vast variance in the spiritual direction women want to take. My life coaching method allows for them all. As with life coaching, the direction we take all depends on you. The process is the same for both life coaching and spiritual coaching. The focus for spiritual coaching is based on where you want to go regarding spirituality. What is it that you want to explore? What is it that you want to practice or incorporate into your life spiritually? What is it that you want to change? What are your spiritual goals? How is your spirituality connected with the other aspects of your life?
In spiritual coaching, just like in life coaching, I guide, support, and encourage based on your goals and needs. We have purposeful conversations and inquiry with the focus on spirituality. Goals, action, and learning focus on spirituality. Fieldwork is based on your spiritual goals.
My life coaching method is based on a foundation of learning to honor your core values and fulfill your most essential needs. This foundation carries over perfectly into spiritual coaching. Back to top of page Back Home
HOW CAN I PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE LIFE COACHING FREE?
Because life coaching is better understood through experience, I offer a free no obligation coaching session to anyone interested in learning more about life coaching. Personally experiencing the benefits of my life coaching service will clarify what I have to offer. It will enable you to make an informed decision regarding the question "Is life coaching for me?" If what you have learned so far seems like something you would be interested in, e-mail me at alayne@innerpassages.com to schedule your free consultation.
IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS OR WANT TO SCHEDULE MY FIRST MEETING WHO DO I CONTACT?
E-mail Alayne at alayne@innerpassages.com
Alayne Christian, Certified Life Coach, Raleigh, NC
E-mail alayne@innerpassages.com
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
- Carl Jung
Alayne Christian, Certified Life Coach
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