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PD: For those are who new to the term "coaching" outside of the sports arena, can you give us a brief description of what is meant by the term in the area of personal development? Is it like therapy?
PD: How do you conduct customized coaching sessions? SR: I work with an individual either in my office or by telephone. Sessions focus on the goals that are set by the client. My style is to challenge the client to move forward toward his or her goals, and I tend to be directive. My goal is to help people move toward their goals as fast as possible. I am much more interested in getting a client to the point where he or she will occasionally "check in" to solve a problem rather than having a person work with me on a weekly basis for a long period of time. PD: What occurs in a typical session for someone interested in successful personal development and self-growth? SR: There is not really a typical session because everyone's agenda is set by his or her own personal goals. I do review what has happened since the last session, what has caused a person to schedule the current meeting, and then focus on how to help the person move forward. I ask that clients contact me when they have accomplished what we discussed in the prior session or when they have encountered an obstacle that they need help with, rather than just scheduling a weekly session. There is nothing more boring for both me and the client than to be sitting on the telephone with nothing to talk about! PD: Most people think of success as a state or condition. How do you think "success" should be defined? SR: I think that the old adage, "success is a journey," is accurate. Goals need to be defined and redefined continually. Therefore, the definition of being "successful" must also be redefined constantly. On the other hand, I do believe that a person can feel "satisfied" with his or her life at any time, so long as it is full, rich, and exciting. PD: You make book recommendations and have a bookstore at your web site, and you also have several newsletters and articles. Why do you think reading personal development books, newsletters, and articles is important?
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