USE
YOUR
HEAD
Achieve Your Goals
Mission
Despite all the knowledge they may have and all the "how-to" information at their fingertips, many people live their lives as if they were powerless and completely at the mercy of external circumstances. It is true that there are many things that we cannot change. However, even if our circumstances remained the same and the only thing we were able to change was our minds, it could open up a whole new world of opportunity. That is the core reason I decided to become a coach. My name is Michi and my mission is to help individuals become aware and make use of the one, incredibly powerful tool everyone has at their disposal: their own mind. Changing our minds begins with using them in new ways. Let's get to work!
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it."
Kurt Vonnegut
I earned a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in Psychology, and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I also have a background in music. My approach to coaching is heavily influenced by all of these disciplines, but what makes it unique is that it looks at self-development through the lens of creativity. More specifically, I view the process of pursuing your goals and navigating life's challenges primarily as a creative one. To me, the creative process is a cycle of goal-driven work, creative breakthroughs, and creation (bringing your vision into reality). In music, this might mean noodling around on the piano until you come up with something you like and turn it into a song. In life, this might mean thinking about what you want and what you can do to achieve your goal, and then taking the necessary action steps to succeed. Regardless of the scenario, I view the creative process almost as a natural law: If you put in the work, you will have breakthroughs and you will bring your vision into reality; it is simply a matter of time, discipline, and perseverance. Thus, much of my work with clients revolves around fostering their trust in the creative process. Practically speaking, this means that, within the context of assisting them with their individual needs, I intend to help all clients:
(1) Shift from an "I can't" mentality to a "How can I?" mentality.
(2) Get to a place where achieving their goals becomes a matter of "when," not "if."
HOW DOES IT WORK?
My approach to coaching is to work collaboratively with you in order to help you talk through your mental barriers, become aware of your mental resources, and use them to achieve your desired outcomes.
We will begin by discussing your background and identifying what you hope to gain from coaching. From there, I will help you make progress towards your goals primarily by guiding your development, practice, and implementation of specific mental skills.
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Each session will be a structured conversation, in which I will listen empathically and non-judgmentally, and stimulate your mind through targeted questions and exercises. Oftentimes, we will problem-solve, set goals, and strategize together about how you can best make progress. It will also be my role to hold you accountable and act as a source of encouragement. Depending on your needs, sessions can involve education, feedback, and advice as well. Most importantly, I will tailor our sessions to your individual needs.
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COMMON AREAS THAT BENEFIT FROM COACHING
personal
- mindset
- confidence
- self-esteem
- authenticity
social
- friends
- family
- dating
- romantic relationships
- work
career
- finding your purpose
- choosing a career
- moving up in your career
- changing careers
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SKILLS YOU CAN EXPECT TO GAIN FROM COACHING
- coping/emotion regulation skills
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- social skills
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- conflict and relationship-management skills
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- problem-solving skills
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- critical thinking skills
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- independent thinking skills
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- self-awareness
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- self-reflection
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- self-honesty
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SCHEDULE A SESSION
Please fill out the form on the right and click "submit" to send me a message.
My services are open to all who are 18 and above and interested in improving their lives! I do not discriminate with regard to race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or military obligations.
Looking forward to working together!
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