Well, for one, I don't sit there and nod my had a lot, saying, "Hmmm..." :)

Here’s what my clients say about how they think I’m different. 

“You’re not pushy. You’re motivational…”

That’s what one client said when I was apologizing, somewhat sheepishly, for being so pushy with her. The truth is I can be pretty pushy – but my clients actually prefer it that way. Essentially,  I will always challenge you to become your best self, to take the steps you need to take to reach the goals you want to reach.  

“Thank goodness – because that’s what I need…”

That’s what they say when I tell them that I’m pretty much a straight shooter. I am always going to tell you what I really think, because you count on that from me. Sometimes that might mean telling you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear. 

But I don’t believe in beating people up, because my guess is that you do that enough to yourself already. No – I will just gently, and directly, point out the patterns that might be tripping you up. And then I’ll help you change them.

“I just needed to hear your voice…”

I believe in my clients sooooo much, that I can’t stop myself, really, from pouring that into you when we talk. I really am a “radical enCourager”, who will do whatever I can to lift you up, to help you stand on your own two feet, proud, strong. Confident. My clients seem to know this, and draw strength from this. 

“I love your energy…”

And people often talk about my energy and enthusiasm. I haven’t thought about that much, but it’s true that I am an optimist if there ever was one. In fact, I’m told that my ability to see the good side of almost anything can be a little irritating sometimes. 

But which would you rather have around? Someone who notices how much brighter the flowers seem to be on a gray rainy day? 

Or someone who just complains about the rain? :)

Here’s a description of someone I typically work with. See if you recognize her. 

She’s usually a little older, mid-30's and up, because, seems to me, you have to get there before you even begin to realize that things can be better.. 

She’s sick and tired of tolerating things in her life that don’t make her happy, and she’s ready to step up in a bigger way to change those things. She’s restless, frustrated, and tired. Exhausted even. She often looks like she’s got her act together to the outside world, but inside she struggles with self doubt, self criticism and overwhelm. She takes care of everything and everyone but herself, and she has no idea how to change that – though she knows she needs to.

She may be a therapist, an energy healer, a yoga teacher, or a coach. Her work is deep and meaningful, and she loves what she does.

She's probably in private practice, but things aren’t going the way she thought they would, and she can’t figure out why she’s stuck. She just knows that she works way too much for way too little, and wants to change that.

But the truth is, she feels a little guilty about wanting more at all.

She has a big heart, big dreams and big ideas. She’s eager to focus on the future, ready to break through roadblocks that prevent her from success in her business.

Bottom line, she’s ready for things to be a whole lot better, and she’s willing to do the work, and make the investment in herself to make that happen. 

But what about the guys?

I’ve been asked, and yes – I do work with men as well. :)

Often, they have the same struggles as my women clients. In some ways, it’s even harder for them, especially when they worry that asking for help might be, well, a little un-cool. But I love working with guys who are excited and creative and ready to follow THEIR hearts, too. 

Counseling is a different process altogether, but this is how coaching works for your business.

Most of our work takes place by phone in the form of 45-minute coaching calls, usually 2 per month, most of them by Zoom. I’ll also ask you to send in an email update each week so we can both stay on top of your progress.

And, you’ll have access to a 90-minute "Ask Me Anything" group Q&A call each month, where you can get answers to whatever is top of mind for you at the moment, along with peer support from others on this path.

And there's more. If you want to get a taste of what it's like to work with me, consider signing up for a Quick Start Consult. Let's dive into some of the details of your business, and I'll fill you in on the rest. 

I'll do that - but only once. And here's why.

The Quick Start Consult is an opportunity for you where we'll work together on something particular, like figuring out how to raise your prices or how to structure a trademark talk. You'll be surprised by how much you can get from one focused working session.

But there is a risk that one of two things could happen next. You may quickly discover that this is the ‘tip of the iceberg’, that there is in fact a whole host of things that you really want – and need – to work on. 

Or you may leave with a long list of steps to take, ideas to implement, and all the excitement of those new ideas. Then you get home, set your notes on the counter, dive in to whatever is next in your day...

...and never take the first step.

My own coach calls this “shelf help”, instead of “self help”. And that's not what I want for you.

So we can do that - once - just to get you started, okay?

But to grow the way you want to grow, to make the kind of progress you want to make, takes time.

And focus. And accountability.

The simple truth is that my clients do MUCH better when we work together longer. We need at least 6 months to get things started in the right direction, and really, a solid year to make big changes.

So, these days, I only work with folks for either 6 or 12 months at a time. (And often, they choose to continue even longer – because this works.)

But this is not news.

I do better myself when I commit to a long term strategy with the right kind of help and accountability system in place, no matter what it is that I’m working on.

We all do.

You don’t “need” me. And yes of course you can do this on your own.

You’re perfectly capable of reading the right books, making the right lists, taking the right steps, figuring things out. 

That’s not the point. :) 

The point is that just because you can (do this on your own), doesn’t mean you want to, or even that that’s what’s best for you. 

Here’s the thing.

You’ve been doing this on your own, already, right? How’s that working out? My guess is that it’s a mixed bag. Some days you’re rocking it, other days, you’re lost. Through it all, you struggle. 

The reality is that it can be really hard to see the way forward when we’re in the middle of the mess. An objective outside observer can see things that you can’t see, help you figure out what to do when you’re lost in overwhelm, boost your confidence when fear freezes you in your tracks. 

On one of our Secret Adventures (something else I used to lead), we did a 7.5 mile canoe trip down the Little River that flows out of the Great Smoky Mountains. Paddling a canoe is a little tricky – but it’s not rocket science. We could have handled that on our own, right? Of course we could.

But it was worth it to me to search for and hire a guide, the right guide, to lead us through. I needed someone who knew the river well, so I didn’t have to worry about how to handle the rapids or what surprises might be around the next bend. 

Yes, you can do this on your own. But if you are serious about building a business that feeds your soul as well as your family, wouldn’t it be so much easier if you just had a little help in making that vision happen?

And yes, you DO TOO deserve it.

Don’t even get me started on THAT.

That’s completely up to you. I’ve had clients who made significant progress within 6 weeks of getting started. For others, it’s a slow and steady process. 

Our work together will create the map to help you figure out where you want to go and the steps needed to get there. How fast you get there, though, will depend on you – your ability to take action, your willingness to make time in your calendar to do this work, your determination to try things that may feel a little uncomfortable at times.

I am responsible for bringing you my very best ideas, my clearest feedback, my complete and total support for changes you want to make. And I will hold you accountable to the goals that you tell me you most want to achieve.

You, though, have what my coach calls the “response-ability” to respond to whatever choices and opportunities come up for you in this work. You are “at cause” in your business. That means you are the one with the power to do, or not do, whatever you will with what you learn along this path.

And isn’t that the way you want it to be?

It’s scary, isn’t it?

I know. The first time I made the decision to hire a coach, it took my breath away. I’ve done it several times now, each time making a bigger investment with someone who I knew would be exactly what I needed at that stage in my growth.

I usually cry, because it scares me to death – but I have never, ever regretted it.

When you make a commitment to what you want, and you make it clear what it is that you so deeply desire – the Universe will rearrange itself to bring that desire to you.

Your decision to hire a coach, and then to implement the steps needed to move you forward, is a commitment to your business, and to your Self.

Amazing things happen with that deceptively simple, but powerful decision.

As I stated earlier, I encourage you to consider signing up for a Quick Start Consult. That one experience will not only give you a sample of what it's like to work with me, but we'll actually get something DONE. We won't just talk about it.

Besides that, one of the best ways to get to know me is by following me on Facebook, or by reading my blog at www.wendypittsreeves.com.

You might also consider joining the Ideal Practice Community, my private Facebook group for those in private practice (or those who want to be!)