To understand what coaching is, let’s begin with what coaching is not:
Coaching is not counseling, which provides guidance and advice to particular problems.
Coaching is not therapy, which addresses problematic behaviors, mental or emotional issues, or past trauma.
Coaching is not mentoring, which focuses on influence, role modeling and direction.
Coaching IS the process of examining a client’s goals, discovering the obstacles or barriers that the client identifies as roadblocks, and choosing a course of action for the client to obtain success. Coaching is client-focused.
Remember- in sports and in life, the player is encouraged to perform to his or her highest capability, but the coach never touches the ball.
Coaching as a profession can include specialty areas such as Life and Personal Coaching, Mental Health and Wellness Coaching, Career Coaching, Relationship Coaching, Spiritual Coaching, and Financial Coaching. Although many coaches prefer to choose a specialty or niche area to focus on for coaching, our training will ensure that you are prepared to assist clients in all areas of life.
To understand what coaching is, let’s begin with what coaching is not:
Coaching is not counseling, which provides guidance and advice to particular problems.
Coaching is not therapy, which addresses problematic behaviors, mental or emotional issues, or past trauma.
Coaching is not mentoring, which focuses on influence, role modeling and direction.
Coaching IS the process of examining a client’s goals, discovering the obstacles or barriers that the client identifies as roadblocks, and choosing a course of action for the client to obtain success. Coaching is client-focused.
Remember- in sports and in life, the player is encouraged to perform to his or her highest capability, but the coach never touches the ball.
Coaching as a profession can include specialty areas such as Life and Personal Coaching, Mental Health and Wellness Coaching, Career Coaching, Relationship Coaching, Spiritual Coaching, and Financial Coaching. Although many coaches prefer to choose a specialty or niche area to focus on for coaching, our training will ensure that you are prepared to assist clients in all areas of life.
Shanika Walls
Nova Life Coach Founder
Shanika Walls
Nova Life Coach Founder
OUR FOUNDATION
Purpose
Our purpose is to deliver quality training and services ethically, effectively, and with an empowering approach.
We aim to honor the principles that embody the coaching profession, to cultivate those who have a passion for helping others, and to help those who desire a more rewarding life.
Our S.T.A.R. model is designed to provide you with: Skills Tools Ability Results
Simply put,
our purpose is to help you discover or uncover yours.
Code Of Ethics
Nova Life Coach Academy adheres to the ethical standards in coaching as described by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) which outlines the ethical principles and core values that guide the coaching profession.
We are committed to standards of behavior and quality of instruction that align with core coaching competencies and the development of professional coaching relationships and interactions.
We strive to ensure a fair, equitable, and respectful training environment that unleashes the power of diversity and fosters belonging, inclusion and inspiration.
Training
Shanika Walls–CPC, ACC, PHR, SHRM-PC, is the Director of Training and Founder of Nova Life Coach Academy.
“I am confident that great things happen when passion meets purpose and when motivation creates transformation.
As a certified, ICF- credentialed professional life coach with over 29 years in leadership coaching, performance management and organizational development, I will support you in doing what you want to do, to become who you want to be.
You decide the destination and we will join the journey.”