FAQs

What is the role of a life coach in general?

Life coaches aid their clients in improving personal and business relationships and overall daily life. The role of a coach is to help the client to clarify their goals and identify obstacles, whether external or internal, that may be holding them back. A strategic process or strategy is then implemented to overcome those obstacles.

According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

What makes a great coach?

A great coach is certified and has gone through extensive training through an institution that has been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). A great coach does provide answers or lead discussions. They know how to hold space for the client, are intuitive and are able to ask empowering questions to help the client break through barriers and discover their highest potential.

Why shouldn’t i feel nervous about opening up to a coach?

It’s understandable to feel a bit apprehensive about opening up to a coach about what could at times be personal information. Rest assured that the coach will hold the space for you, providing a comfortable environment for you discuss your goals and challenges. There is never any judgment or attachment and information is strictly confidential and never shared without permission.

what is the difference between life coaching and therapy?

Therapy focuses on mental health. Therapists look to what happened in an individual’s past that brought them to their present state. Life coaching focuses on goals. Therapy focuses primarily on mental health and emotional healing while coaching focuses on the now and focusing on identifying and achieving goals.

what happens during a coaching session?

During each session we will recap on the actions set and achieved from the last session and look at general progress and successes. We will then set a ‘session goal’ to clearly set out what you want to achieve by the end of the day’s session. We then explore where you are at the moment with that particular goal; what you have tried; what has worked and any obstacles you have come across along the way. We then explore all the possible options in achieving that goal, using different techniques to extract all available options that you may have never thought of before. Lastly and most importantly, we look at what actions you want to set yourself from the list of options to achieve that session’s goal.

where does coaching take place?

Coaching takes place either by phone, where the client phones the coach or via Zoom. We can also do face to face sessions if you are within Burlington County. Typically, clients choose phone sessions as they are most convenient and flexible around their schedule.

what is a mindset coach?

Mindset coaching focuses on clients' existing beliefs and challenges patterns of thinking. A good mindset coach works to help clients recognize, question, and revise persistent patterns of thought. Clarity, insight and transformation help break the cycle of self-sabotage and help individuals to achieve their goals and live the life they want to live. As you achieve your goals and break through barriers, the coach will be there to champion and motivate and support you.

what are some of the benefits of a mindset & motivational coach?

• Clarity about what you want and how you can get it.

• Strategies and techniques that allow you to achieve your goals faster with greater results.

• Bridging the gap between where you are now and where you would like to be.

• Overcome obstacles, limiting beliefs and low confidence.

• Discover and explore all options available to you.

• Dedicated time, support, motivation and encouragement.

• Help you to recognize and understand your thoughts patterns and behaviors that may keep you from success.

Why red cape coaching?

Tony grew up enjoying comics and pop culture. He also believes that each of us have the answers we seek within and are capable of saving ourselves from mediocrity and living our best lives. Each of us are our own hero. He wanted to incorporate his love for superheroes and so we have Red Cape Coaching!

does life coaching work?

Absolutely. Studies conducted by the International Coaching Federation on the effectiveness of coaching showed 99% of the people they interviewed saw their experience working with a coach as rewarding, with 96% stating they would do it again. Life coaching is not just for individuals but originally began in a corporate setting to improve management/employee relations, productivity and work environment. Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams use life coaches to help reboot their careers.

why would one seek a mindset & motivational coach?

There are many reasons one would see a mindset and motivational coach. Our irrational thinking and unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others can effect relationships, our careers and life opportunities, our health, and self-esteem. We all have goals and a vision of what we want our lives to look like but the source of our success begins in the mind.

how long are coaching sessions?

Coaching sessions are approximately sixty minutes and take place bi-weekly.

what do i need to do on my end to have a successful session?

To get the most from your coaching, you must have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic about achieving your goals, and have an open mind. You also must be committed to putting the work in for change. It takes time and dedication but it’s very much worth it and you will see results.