Coaching

Nathaniel X. Ross is an international empowerment life coach certified by Certified Coaching Alliance (CCA) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and his client base spans the globe. Nathaniel provides both individual and group coaching in person, by phone, or via video conference. Nathaniel uses the DISC personality tool to help you navigate to your life’s path. His credentials can be viewed here. Additionally, a monthly free webinar is offered every last Saturday of the month from 9:30 am – 11:00 am EST. Webinar attendance is free, but it does require pre-registration. To register for your FREE Saturday morning motivational webinar, please click here.

• Everyone Can Benefit from Life Coaching

  The truth is anyone can benefit from life coaching. It is a holistic, responsible way to get your life on track, consciously bringing your dream life into real life. Life Coaching may help resolve the issues that you feel are holding you back. It’s not just for celebrities, politicians, athletes, entrepreneurs and C.E.O.s; it’s for anyone who wants to be happier, have less stress, get ahead in life, and become a better version of themselves.

  How do I select a coach that’s right for me?

  1. Assess your needs: Life coaches base their practices on a particular subject area such as business, relationships, grief, mid-life issues, etc. Decide what you need life coaching for. If you are having problems with your spouse or children, you don’t want to choose a personal life coach whose focus is on weight loss.

  2. Use a referral of a friend or service: Many life coach certification programs and professional organizations, like the Informational Coach Federation, offer a referral service on their websites. Most referral databases can be searched by location and area of specialty. A referral service will also inform you if the life coach is certified.

  3. Get references: Ask family and friends or associates for a reference. Be sure to get a reference from a person who has actually been coached by the person they are referring you to. Ask questions about the life coach’s personality, the area the coach specializes in and the emotional support the coach provides.

  4. Research your potential life coach: Once you have identified a life coach you think you would like to work with, explore his or her website or blog. Find out if the coach is a certified life coach and what area of coaching he or she specializes in. Try to determine if you share the coach’s perspective on life in general and in pursuing goals. Compare the information you gather from the life coach’s online presence with any information you have gained from personal references or a referral service.

  5. Schedule an interview and a sample session: Meet with the life coach and ask questions that may not have been answered during your research. Ask about the hourly fee and if the coach requires a commitment to attend a minimum number of sessions. Question the coach about his or her life coach training and the type of continued education he or she participates in. Verify the coach’s specialty and discuss the format of a regular session. If the coach offers a free session, schedule one to determine if the coach is a good match.

Dominance: Person places emphasis on accomplishing results, the bottom line, confidence. Characteristics include seeing the big picture, the ability to be blunt, accepting challenges, and getting straight to the point.

Influence: Person places emphasis on influencing or persuading others, openness, relationships. Characteristics include enthusiasm, optimism, a penchant for collaboration, and distaste for being ignored.

Steadiness: Person places emphasis on cooperation, sincerity, dependability. Characteristics include a calm manner & approach, supportive actions, and humility.

Conscientiousness: Person places emphasis on quality and accuracy, expertise, competency. Characteristics include independence, objective reasoning, attention to detail, and a desire for perfection.

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How is DiSC used?

Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, non-profits, government agencies, educational institutions, churches, leadership coaches, HR consultants, health care centers, financial institutions, building trades, and individuals. They find DiSC an easy-to-understand and effective tool to:

• Build productive teams
• Develop effective managers, supervisors, leaders
• Train a powerful sales force
• Improve customer service
• Help with change and conflict management
• Assist in hiring, recruiting, placement, promotion, outsourcing
• Enhance the counseling or coaching experience