Benefits of telephonic coaching

I’ve coached 1000s of clients over the years, yet I am unable to tell you what most of them look like. For most of my career as a health and wellness coach, I have conducted coaching sessions over the phone. It is true that with telephonic coaching, body language signals are missed; however, I find that telephonic coaching offers a level of emotional safety for clients and can minimize distractions on both sides. As a coach on the other end of the phone, I can focus on listening, hearing and truly trying to understand my client. I do not have to wonder about whether the temperature in my office is comfortable, whether the window is causing a glare or if my art is inspiring enough to promote personal growth without being too cliché. My private office from where I coach is full of things that inspire me to best support others as they navigate change and I can sit in my glider without making you nauseous by seeing the rocking on video. My clients have told me that they like me not being able to see their face as they share personal and sometimes uncomfortable information. They can just "be" and trust that I am there. I may not be able to describe what you look like, but I will be able to recognize your voice and “see” who you truly are.