Here are the questions people usually ask before getting started:
Can ChatGPT replace a life coach?
ChatGPT can be really useful for generating ideas, reflecting on patterns, and exploring options. I use it a lot and many of my clients do too.
But where people get stuck is deciding what to do with those insights and following through, especially when doubt, fear, or avoidance shows up. Coaching becomes useful at that point, because the work is less about generating more ideas and more about making decisions, committing to them, and acting consistently over time.
What does coaching help with that AI doesn’t?
AI can help you think. What it can't do is work with you over time, notice patterns in how you avoid certain decisions, or hold you accountable when momentum drops.
Coaching adds continuity, context, challenge, and accountability across multiple conversations. It’s particularly useful when the issue isn’t lack of insight, but hesitation, second-guessing, or difficulty following through.
Is coaching more about clarity or taking action?
Both matter, but clarity on its own rarely changes anything.
Most people I work with already understand themselves reasonably well. Coaching helps translate that understanding into decisions, priorities, and behaviour change. The emphasis is on moving from insight to action, and staying with those actions long enough for things to shift.
What does a session look like?
I have a simple structure for my sessions. Start fast, go deep, end strong.
Start fast: We’ll quickly review highlights, learnings and any actions agreed since our last session. Then we’ll set a clear focus for what you want to achieve today.
Go deep: A 60-minute session allows us to explore one or two topics thoroughly — challenging assumptions, unlocking new perspectives, and generating plenty of "aha" moments.
End strong: Coaching without action is just conversation. Every session ends with clear action steps designed to move you forward.
who is coaching with you actually for?
Coaching with me works best for people who are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, but feel stuck despite that.
If you’re willing to take responsibility for decisions and act on them, coaching can be a strong fit. But if you’re mainly looking for reassurance, quick answers, or someone to tell you what to do, it’s probably not.
Is life coaching worth the money?
Life coaching is worth the money when it leads to changes you actually make, not just insights you collect.
Most people I work with already think deeply and understand themselves reasonably well. But what they struggle with is deciding what to do, following through, and staying consistent when motivation dips or life gets in the way.
If coaching helps you make decisions you’ve been postponing, change habits that keep you stuck, or move forward in areas you’ve been circling for years, then it tends to pay for itself pretty quickly. But if you’re mainly looking for reassurance, motivation, or new ideas, it’s probably not the right investment.
Do I need a therapist instead of a life coach?
Coaching works best when you have at least some self-motivation and optimism about the future — even if it fluctuates.
If you’re struggling to motivate yourself to take any action at all, therapy might be a better first step. Once you feel stronger and more energised, coaching can then help you move forward with clarity and confidence.