Carmen on Coaching: I believe that with clear intention we can create most anything we are willing to learn or work for.  My purpose as a coach is to assist clients to realize their strengths and possibilities more fully.  Through listening, inquiry and focused dialogue, I create a process for clients to uncover their own answers on how to live their lives more fully and intentionally, both personally and professionally.

I am committed to providing a learning environment that is supportive, non-judgmental, discovery-oriented, and with an eye to the future.  I encourage clients to examine beliefs that may be limiting their potential and to develop beliefs that expand possibilities.  I firmly believe that when we grow our self awareness, we are better able to express our unique gifts and as a result experience more ease and fulfillment in our lives.  My passion is to advocate for each client’s evolution in a manner that is pragmatic, respectful and impactful for that person.

I have witnessed coaching clients:

• Abandon self-limiting beliefs
  
• Discover and recognize their strengths more fully
  
• Recognize and eliminate blind-spots 
  
• Embrace humility and courage allowing for change and growth
  
• Create possibilities and choices that are aligned with their vision for work and life
  
• Lead teams with increased vision, clarity and conviction
  
• Empower their people
  
• Craft successful career transitions
  
• Live a more engaged life with increased ease, satisfaction and success.

Coaching Structure:  Reasons for coming to coaching vary.  Many of my clients are leaders who are working to become more effective. In this context, they may request staff and peer feedback as part of their initial assessment, demonstrating that not all learning can be done without multiple avenues of feedback, and at the same time modeling commitment to professional growth for their organizations.  For some clients, it is imperative that they have privacy, freedom and safety to explore their life and work dynamics within a confidential framework.  

I consider coaching a co-creative process.  I create a structure that provides consistency, inquiry, and possibilities. Together we identify ways for you to move forward by integrating your awareness and learning into your professional environment and personal life, creating positive and lasting change.

Please call if you would like to explore coaching further.

What Clients Say About Coaching with Carmen Cook

"Carmen has added tremendous value to our organization. She is an exceptional coach on an individual level and played a strong role in helping us develop into a highly efficient team. Her methods allow us to achieve excellent business results and to keep evolving our organization to meet employee and business needs. Our best measure of her success is employee retention...zero attrition over a two year period. It is a pleasure working with Carmen and I would recommend any senior leader who wants expertise in team dynamics to obtain her services."
–Director, Fortune 500 Company

"I obtained useful tools for changing old patterns of behavior. Carmen never "gives" you the answer but helps you "see" the answer/problem yourself. She holds you accountable for your actions/inactions while offering support. She offered positive feedback and meaningful insight while staying focused on the future. It has truly changed my life but more importantly, I can take what I learned and continue to improve myself outside the coaching experience."
–JB, Director, Group Health

"Carmen has helped me realize my personal capacity for growth, challenged me to dig deeper and formulate long-term solutions to problems, and has evoked concrete thinking about what leadership can be for me."
–Kim Church, CIO, Preston, Gates, & Ellis, LLP