COURSES

Changing the way we talk to ourselves and others

The courses created by Positive Living Coaching are all meant to be self-paced unless purchased with a coaching program. 

 

Although the self-paced courses can be taken at your convenience, we encourage you to only go through one section per week as you will need time to absorb and really think about the content and how it relates to you. 

 

Each section has a self-awareness activity that will require you to dig deep in order to maximize your understanding of the topics. If you move too fast, you may miss out on the opportunity to learn something about yourself to achieve personal growth.

COACHING 

How will we work together?

The relationship between a coach and client is co-creative, meaning that we work together with both having an active role. I am not a therapist, counselor, or consultant. I am a trained, certified coach using honed communication skills to support you as a detached thinking partner, helping you to find your answers from within. Every parent wants the best for their child and has their own expertise on what’s best for their family. Sometimes, however, parents unknowingly repeat patterns they experienced as children. Through self-assessments, communication skills building, and other tools that I will help you access and understand through my structured format, you will feel empowered to take meaningful actions toward your family’s goals.

What if I have an idea that is not related to the weekly coaching outline?

Please, bring it up. This is your coaching session and it is important for me that you are heard.

Between sessions, if you have questions, a brief update, or want to bounce some ideas around, please contact me by phone or email. This is included in my fee. If it seems like it will be better served as session material, I will suggest that.

Payment options

When you book a package, you will have the options to pay via PayPal or with any major credit card.

How do I prepare for my weekly sessions?

Please take time before each session to complete and email the Session Prep Questions I will send you. Use this form as a template to create a new email for your responses every week. The most crucial part is for you to name what you'd like to take away from the session. This is called the "Client Agenda."

• Please arrive at every session on time.
• Come to your session centered and ready to engage.
• Give me feedback in the moment about your coaching experience–what works, as well as what does not.

How can I maximize the coaching experience?

Make our coaching sessions a priority. Come to every call with a specific agenda and a clear understanding of what you’d like to take away from the session.

Do your own work between sessions. Use what you learn. Complete what you agree to do.

• Be open-minded.
• Try new approaches.
• Experiment.
• Be willing to change your beliefs and patterns if they do not serve you anymore.

What is the role of the coach?

I will listen closely to you, respond to what I hear, and ask questions. If I hear something in your voice or language that sparks an intuitive thought, I’m likely to ask you about it. Often, it is the small moments that bring about BIG shifts. If I'm not on target, just tell me. I'm not attached to being right.

At the end of the session, if you do not mention what actions you are ready to take, I will make a coach request. I will ask you to stretch yourself, to deepen the work done in the sessions by writing, taking some action, and resolving relationships, or things that feel incomplete. You are free to negotiate, accept, or decline.

What are the coaching options? 

I offer flexible options, from one Single Session to a fully structured 12-session Package. Package sessions are formatted for maximum effect and have a limited time for completion. Recommended time frames for coaching sessions are weekly; however, if every other week is preferred, the sessions can be completed in that amount of time.

• Payment Plans are available if needed for the 12-session series.
• All appointments must be booked 48 hours in advance.
• It is recommended that you book all sessions in advance to ensure availability. We can tweak the scheduling as needed up to 24 hours in advance.
• It is important that you prioritize these sessions and complete them, to ensure success, and reap the rewards of living a calmer and happier life.

About the sessions

• Please let me know if you prefer a phone call or a video conference.
• If by phone, provide a phone number. 
• If by video conference, you will have a Zoom Link provided.
• You understand that Holli Howard is a trained and certified coach, and is not a licensed therapist. You understand that you are responsible for all your decisions, actions, and feelings. 
• You agree to give Holli 24 hours' notice if you have to cancel. 
• You understand that if you miss an appointment without giving 24 hours' notice, you will not be able to reschedule. 

IMPACTING FUTURE GENERATIONS

Does Positive Living Coaching endorse Permissive Parenting Styles? 

When hearing that it is important to listen to your child's needs, some parents may believe that the idea behind Positive Living Coaching leans toward a permissive parenting style. I wanted to clarify that this is not the case. I believe that permissive parenting styles can be equally damaging to a child’s self-worth as autocratic parenting styles can be. The idea behind authoritative parenting is to be both kind and firm. This is where healthy limits are set.  Authoritative parenting treats children as equals, but this does not mean that children should be allowed to do what adults do. It does mean that children have the right to be treated with the same respect and dignity as adults. It is to hear and be open to what your child has to say, but the parent still does have the final call. It is the parent’s job to teach the important life skills that a child needs and children do not always know what is safe. They do know, however, what is important to them, and by listening to them, they will know they have a voice that matters.