Coaching shouldn't be a guessing game

When used in coaching, journaling creates the means for the client to get in touch with themselves on a much deeper level, to see more options, get answers to questions and ultimately make better choices.

In my experience journaling allows the client to freely express exactly what they are thinking in an unfiltered way.  As a coach it gives me the opportunity to really get a good sense of how a client views things, their thinking patterns and their beliefs; journalling allows the coaching experience to be both enriched as well as accelerated as coaching occurs in the the journals between the coaching calls which leads to a deeper connection between myself as the coach and my clients.-Lynn Stevens, Coach

Journaling as a central part of my coaching program enabled me to look deeper into my thoughts and witness my habits and patterns firsthand in the journal in front of me. With this new perspective, I was able to change my processing for more constructive and rationale thoughts-in turn leading to better outcomes in my personal and professional life! So grateful for this process and the progress I have been able to achieve with it!

It's as simple as this:The client journals. They journal daily, sometimes hourly- in volumes or even a sentence or two.They share their stories, their secrets, their thoughts and emotions. These journals become the gateway to identifying their beliefs. The deeper we dive, the more their beliefs unearth. The more unearthed, examined and challenged, the greater the client determines this to be a life changing experience!

JournalEngine™ is unique and accessible, allowing me to be there for my clients more than I ever thought I could be. There are more opportunities for guidance and self -reflection and I can monitor and track their progress with ease. I am able to see a clear path on how to support them next.

As a coach, seeing a client’s journal gives me a deep look “behind the curtain” into their thinking and behavior which allows me to see and connect dots between sessions so we can spend more time going deep and moving forward.

Journaling allows me, as a coach, to probe my client’s thinking differently. It allows me to dig deeper to get the full story, to step back and pick up on nuances that might fly by in conversation. Without a doubt, journaling is one of the most transformative aspects of coaching, as both client and coach.

When responding to clients' journals, coaches are able to provide valuable insights and guidance. Coaches can help clients identify their strengths and weaknesses, set realistic goals, and develop a plan of action to achieve those goals. This level of support and guidance can help clients achieve success and happiness in all areas of their lives.
Moreover, the positive impact of coaching extends beyond the client. As a coach, you have the power to inspire others, create positive change in the world, and be an agent of transformation. Ultimately, the reward of being a coach is knowing that you have made a positive difference in people's lives.

Journaling is like a catalog of a clients thoughts. From there, it’s much easier to identify the areas where a client can improve their thoughts.

Journaling is like magic. That said, let’s rewind. Before Frame of Mind Coaching, I never journaled ... ever. As with most new things, it was strange and did not come easily. That’s the beauty of journaling - you don’t have to be good at it - the magic will happen anyway. When I write about a struggle - once the words are written down, it’s as if the problem is separate from me. Reading the words gives me a new perspective. It’s like a friend who is confiding in me. I have no idea how it works, and I can’t explain why, but I start feeling better knowing help from my coach is on the way.

Journaling not only provided a steady source of content — both personal and professional — for my coach and me to dive into, but it also allowed for continuous progress and communication in between sessions.

In my experience, our journaling component is the secret sauce to Frame of Mind coaching.  It allows us to take our clients further, faster.  It also allows us to be right there with our clients every step of the way.  This creates deep, rich relationships (which I love!) enhancing the process and experience.

Who would have thought that journaling would completely change my mindset and the person that I am today?

Journaling takes us deep, fast!It allows me to understand a client's narrative quickly and move straight into addressing the big rocks. Equipped with the journal, weekly meetings are meaty and productive!