Building the future

As usual, a process starts with a free intake interview. In this conversation we will look at the questions you currently have and whether we are the right match. You or I may realize during this conversation that a different working method suits you better, or we may discover that this is exactly what you need! I assume the latter :)

After the intake, we will start the ten-week process. There are four things that you will practically do. You will write a diary, answer questions, we'll speak weekly and you will listen to the recording of this conversation.

• Diary. You write an entry every day using an online program. The more you write, the better I can help you. Each week has its own theme (see themes below). So we cover something different in your diary every week.
• Questions. I read your diary every day and I will undoubtedly have questions or want to respond. I do that and you see my reactions. You'll answer my questions and it goes back and forth like that.
• Conversations. We will call every week for about an hour. Your journal will reveal topics for us to talk about. You will often see that the conversation we have also has a lot in common with the theme of that week. These conversations are recorded.
• Listening (optional). I will upload the recording of our conversation to the online program so that you can listen to it again. This makes it easier to reflect on what you have said and you can enjoy it again. You can also incorporate your thoughts about this recording into your diary.

All in all, it will be a very busy 10 weeks. In modern times, where everything is short and fast, this method is completely suitable. You learn to rest and take time for yourself, to reflect on your day and to look ahead to tomorrow. Your horizon is wider than you realize!

Your thoughts

Your feelings

Your actions

Your influence

Things are so different here than with most other coaches, and that is very conscious. We go through every aspect of the ten-week process and look at possible benefits; as I have experienced them, and as you may experience them.

• Diary. After one or two weeks of writing, you get used to it and it is also nice to write off at the end of the day. Especially since every week has its own theme, you always have something to write. These themes are very helpful. Then you discuss things that you would otherwise never have told your coach, but that are very important for your future and to provide further explanation about who you are. One theme is much more difficult than the other, and that will differ per person. I have no doubt that it has added value! Because you're sharing so much of your life with your coach, he/she is better equipped to coach you.
• Questions. One day you may be asked a whole wack of questions, while the next day you may only be asked a few questions. These questions could further challenge your thinking, or provide more clarity, or be asked out of pure interest.
• Conversation. These conversations will take place via video calling, so hopefully we both have a good internet connection. Some things are easier to discuss in a conversation compared to your diary. In addition, this is the ideal time to seek further depth, spar with each other, ask questions and perhaps most importantly: have a good laugh with each other.
• Listening. I personally found this to be the toughest part of the entire process. I had to get used to hearing my own voice. In addition to that, I heard myself say things that made me think: why did I say that? It is easy for anyone to get stuck in a train of thought, but when someone else says it, you think something of it. You get that same effect, except that you hear yourself! Sometimes it's nice to hear some parts of the conversation since the conversations can be very in-depth. You might even listen to it more than once!

I can't wait to hear how your experience was!