Coaching ≠ Small Talk (Here's What Makes It Different)

    10 Things that makes Coaching different from a Conversation

    #1  It’s forward-focused.

    Coaching honors your past, but it’s all about where you’re headed — not where you’ve been.

    #2 Accountability is part of the process.

    Having someone check in with you and ask the right questions? That’s where real momentum builds.

    #3 It’s about refining your habits.

    We dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how — because real change lives in the details, not just the intention.

    #4 You are the expert.

    Unlike the traditional medical model, coaching is client-led. You decide what’s meaningful — and I’m here to help you navigate it.

    #5 It’s built on active listening.

    Most people haven’t experienced the kind of presence that coaching offers. You’re not just heard — you’re reflected back to yourself.

    #6  Your values lead the way.

    We set goals that align with who you are and where you want to go — not just what sounds “good.”

    #7  Process over outcome.

    We can’t control how things unfold. But we can stay committed to the process — and that’s where growth happens.

    #8 It shifts both behavior and perception.

    Sometimes the biggest change isn’t what you do — it’s how you think and what you believe about what’s possible.

    #9 It’s collaborative — not prescriptive.

    Think of it like a road trip: you’re driving, I’ve got the map. We figure it out together.

    #10 Curiosity drives the conversation.

    Coaches don’t hand you answers — they help draw them out, with questions that get to the heart of what matters.


    Coaching meets you where you are  — and helps you move forward with intention.

    Curious if it’s the right fit? I'd love to chat and get to know you!

    🤍 Sonja


    Hello, I'm Sonja!

    I'm a board certified health and wellness coach (NBC-HWC), a financial social work coach, a learning and development professional, and a behavior change expert with 14 years of experience helping people change their lives through the power of coaching.

    I’m really into helping people figure out their values so they can  live intentional and unapologetic lives that they don’t need to escape from.

    I've got a thing for simplifying the complex, helping clients find clarity in the chaos and purpose in the process, and turning overwhelm into clear, manageable action steps.

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