What is instant messaging coaching ? Instant messaging coaching is a very powerful method to effect change. The client and coach agree to the coaching agenda and then agree to text chat via a program such as yahoo! messenger or MSN messenger.

How can instant messaging coaching be effective ? Many clients find that talking to another person can initially be difficult, therefore instant messaging coaching allows the real timeness of conversation but allows the client time to reflect more.

What happens during an instant messaging coaching session? Each instant messaging session will last one hour. Like phone coaching you should ensure that you have a place to work without interruptions. Initially we will set up the coaching agenda via email . What the client wishes to receive coaching on, what they will achieve etc. At a mutually agreeable time both client and coach meet online and then text chat via instant messaging.

What is the advantage of instant messaging coaching ? Many people open up more over instant messaging rather than in face to face or phone to phone conversations. Others find the act of putting pen to paper very effective. With the proliferation of wireless internet many clients now feel they can leave their house office, go to the local coffee shop and have a coaching session - in complete privacy.

How many coaching sessions do I need to get? It depends but experts agree that at least three sessions are needed in order to be effective.

Will you the coach give me advice? By and large the answer is no. The idea of life coaching is that you take responsibility for your life and your actions. You will be empowered to life your life to the fullest your way. Therefore it is essential that you make decisions. If the coach makes decisions for you, the issue is that you will say well it was not really my decision - the coach told me to do this. If you want to change how you think and live you must be responsible for your decisions