Midlife Clarity
SUSAN MCCAULEY, CPC

Common Questions

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.

-Anonymous


What is a Professional Life Coach?

A Professional Life Coach is a trusted mentor who helps you get from where you are in life to where you truly want to be. It is a one-on-one relationship that provides a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you create what your fulfilled life.  I'll help you strategize and acquire the tools and skills you need to achieve your dreams and goals.  I'll guide and help you identify and reframe your thoughts, attitudes and perspectives.  We work to break negative habits, acquire new awarenesses, learn new skills, and take action to achieve your most fulfilling life! 

What types of people do you work with?

Although I work very successfully with clients from all walks of life, my speciality is working with women as they transition through midlife. We work in many areas of life including relationships, career, finance, health and more.  Working with a Personal Coach is best for those who are ready to take responsibility for their own life.  Those who hire a Life Coach are committed to living a more fulfilled life and are willing to do the work needed to get there.  They believe they are worth investing the time, energy and money in themselves to achieve their best life possible.

How will Life Coaching help?

The results will vary depending on what brings you to a Life Coach.  With Life Coaching you can live a more balanced and enhanced life, and have a partner by your side supporting and guiding you to make your dreams come true!

Do I really need a Personal Life Coach, can't I just do it by myself?

I personally have a Life Coach and my life is certainly better for it.  She keeps me focused, balanced and living with intention.  Life Coaching can take you above and beyond your own personal limitations.  More often than not, people try to achieve their greatest potential, but don’t even realize what stands in their way.  A personal Coach can offer an unbiased and objective perspective, and can help you realize your patterns and habits.  Most people experience that they are more efficient when working with a Professional Life Coach and that this provides the opportunity for them to better realize their potential.  Life Coaching can make your dreams attainable and will give you support and encouragement along the way.

How is Coaching different from Therapy?

While the Coaching I provide can be therapeutic, it is not therapy.  Coaching is distinct from traditional therapy because it is not designed to address psychological issues.  While emotional issues may arise, the primary focus of life coaching is to help you identify your goals, achieve them, and develop constructive habits and skills.  A coach does not diagnose or try to 'fix' a client.  There is little emphasis placed on the past with coaching, but instead the focus is on creating what you desire now and in the future.  As a coach, I believe my clients are whole, resourceful and creative with the answers they need inside of them.  I help them discover those answers and how to break through what's keeping them from achieving their dreams.   

What is your cancellation policy?

A 24 hour notice is required to cancel any session.  Please be sure to contact me at least  24 hours ahead to reschedule your appointment in order to avoid being charged for the session.

How long do people generally work with a Life Coach?

To experience the effectiveness of a life coaching program, I suggest a minimum three-month commitment.  At the end of the initial commitment, we will evaluate your progress and discuss options for continued coaching.

Is personal life coaching confidential?

What we discuss will be held in confidence and not shared with others.  However, our discussions are not privileged for legal purposes.  The privilege of confidentiality that exists for the clergy, therapists and attorneys is not granted to coaching professionals.  That said, life coaching is a confidential process, and your personal information will always be protected.