FAQs

My lessons are entirely customized to align with your unique abilities, objectives and interests, such as:

• Improving your grammar and pronunciation

• Enhancing your everyday conversational ability

• Preparing for your proficiency exam e.g. IELTS or Cambridge

• Writing job applications and preparing for job interviews

• Mastering Business English for the workplace

• Refining your essay writing, social media content and much more.

In my English teaching, I cater to a diverse range of individuals, including students, professionals, newcomers, refugees and retirees. My focus is to enhance your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary.

For additional information about my services, aims and approach, visit here.

Life is a diverse experience with both its difficulties and its joys, but you don't have to face it alone.

There are times where you may be seeking refuge and support, and may not be performing at your best in certain aspects of your life, such as your physical, mental and emotional well-being, relationships, spirituality, financial state and career development. Imagine having a person dedicated to helping you navigate these aspects of your life, accepting challenges and opportunities for growth, while providing reassurance.

Perhaps you're grappling with confidence issues affecting your performance at work or school, experiencing burnout and seeking a career change, battling anxiety or depression, navigating the challenges of a breakup or looking to declutter and reorganize your living environment. Whatever your situation, life coaching can provide you valuable additional support.

My goal as a life coach is to empower you to take full responsibility of your personal development, fostering mental and emotional well-being, individual growth, educational pursuits, and career ambitions, ultimately leading to a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

Life coaching is beneficial for everyone, irrespective of your mental or physical health status or whether you perceive yourself as a healthy individual. It's a space to explore and address any day-to-day, recent or long-term challenges you encounter. Whether you're seeking alternative professional help, facing a crisis, managing emotions, dealing with negative thought patterns, feeling dissatisfied, struggling to cope, or overwhelmed, life coaching can offer relief.

It can also act as a preventative measure, helping you detect and defend against potential serious issues.

Remember, your personal growth is a continuous, lifelong journey. Life is hard, but you don’t have to go through it alone.

As a life coach, I can assist you with a wide range of topics tailored to your specific needs, circumstances and goals. I offer a safe, calm, non-judgmental and confidential space for you to share your inner thoughts.

We can share discussions and practice exercises that encompass various aspects of life, from addressing mental health concerns to enhancing your overall well-being, regardless of your current functioning level.

Whether you're navigating recent events or long-standing concerns, the aim is to help you improve or change your situation.  Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying the support systems and self-care plans to manage your stress (day-to-day, cumulative/distress, extreme/traumatic or vicarious/secondary)

• Navigating major life changes (career shifts, relocation, breakups, coping with loss and grief)

• Managing and enhancing your relationships (with partners, family, friends, colleagues)

• Cultivating a positive self-relationship (boosting self-esteem, confidence, and setting healthy boundaries)

• Advancing in your career (career development, effective time management, preventing burnout)

• Optimizing your living environment (improving your living situation, organization, and decluttering)

• Improving your work-life or university-life balance (habit-building and enhancing skills, mastering time management, setting clear goals)

• Maximizing your productivity and refining organizational skills

These are just a few examples, and we can delve into even more areas that matter to you personally.

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Sessions can be 30 minutes or 1-hour in length depending on your schedule, needs and goals.

Our first session is a free 1 hour consultation to get to know one another (book here).

Life coaching and therapy share some similarities, but they serve distinct purposes. While both aim to enhance your mental well-being, life coaching does not offer evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or mental health solutions.

Life coaching centres on your future self and puts you in the driver's seat. In essence, you are the authority of your life, assuming full responsibility for your personal growth. A life coach's role is to assist you in setting and achieving your desired goals and outcomes, encompassing tasks like connecting you with resources, crafting plans, and engaging in conversations on topics that matter to you.

The sessions take place online. I primarily use Skype, MS Teams, Google Meet, Zoom and WhatsApp.

I'm open to other platforms based on your preference.

Between sessions, we communicate via email.

Face-to-face sessions are possible if you happen to live in my local area.

Currently, I provide online sessions to individuals worldwide. If you happen to live in my local area, face-to-face sessions are also an option.

Our first meeting is a free 1-hour consultation (book here). Afterwards, you may select a discounted package:

6 hours: $235

9 hours: $355

12 hours: $475

Alternatively, you can opt for pay-as-you-go sessions at $40 CAD per hour.

Additionally, you have the flexibility to divide a 1-hour session for English or life coaching into two 30-minute sessions. For example, a 6-hour package is 6 x 1-hour sessions or 12 x 30-minute sessions.

If you're uncertain about which package suits you best, we can discuss it during the consultation.

You can make payments through PayPal, Wise, direct deposit or e-transfer. You have the option to pay per session or purchase a package. Payments are due before the first scheduled session.

I wish I could give a number. The number of sessions varies from person to person, depending on your unique situation, schedule and goals. It could be a short-term plan, or a long-term commitment. Either way, my objective is to equip you with the necessary tools, exercises, and practices at a pace that aligns with your needs.

These services are separate, although there may be instances where I incorporate coaching elements within English lessons.

During or after your complimentary 1-hour consultation (book here), we can move forward with scheduling our first session.

Together, we will review our schedules to confirm our availability to select the most suitable date(s) and time(s) for our sessions.

This meeting offers us a chance to get to know each other and assess whether we are a good fit. We are exchanging questions, addressing concerns, setting expectations, discussing needs and goals.

During this meeting, I'll also outline my teaching and coaching approaches, explain our working dynamics, cover logistical details, and explore any relevant topics.

Ultimately, this meeting helps you determine if you feel safe, comfortable, and willing to embark on your English learning or life coaching journey with me.

Ready to get started? Book here.

Please note that I am not a licensed, medically qualified psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, or healthcare professional. My services do not replace therapy or the care provided by healthcare professionals. I do not offer psychological or medical services, including diagnosis or treatment. During our sessions, I may refer to such professionals, therapies, or practices as needed.

Furthermore, I cannot guarantee specific outcomes from the information provided. I share educational and informational resources designed to assist you in your particular areas of interest. Your success or lack thereof depends on your individual efforts, circumstances, and numerous factors beyond my knowledge and control.

The information presented in our sessions is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare professionals before adopting a new health-related regimen.

Please be aware that I cannot assume responsibility for the consequences of your actions, including any harm or damage resulting from the use or non-use of the information provided. Use your judgment and conduct due diligence before taking any actions or implementing any plans or practices suggested or recommended.

If you have any questions or find any aspect of the above information unclear, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm here to assist and provide clarity as needed.