Journaling

Why I Coach with a Journal

Feb 07, 2022

Why I Coach with a Journal

Someone recently asked me why I coach with a journal and it inspired me to capture it for you.

Journaling changed my life.
It changes the lives of my clients.
It strengthens, deepens and accelerates the work we do together.
It’s a life long tool that lasts long after coaching. It’s always at your fingertips, available 24×7 and free.

When you become a client of mine through my breakthrough coaching program, Elevate, I take you through a guided journaling process that’s paired with coaching calls designed to do 3 things…

Calm the noise in your mind.
Equip you with tools to be more present
and engaged in your work, relationships and life.
Restore clarity, and a sense of purpose that moves you into action.

Here’s how Journaling deepens and accelerates this for you…

It calms your mind.
My coaching program has a proven methodology and structure we follow, but your life is what informs the journey and exactly what we work on. Your writing helps to paint a picture of your current inner world – what it looks like, how it feels, and the impact it is having. The journaling helps us to lay out what is hurting you, helping you, holding you back or moving your forward. Similar to a doctor looking at your symptoms to determine what’s going on with you. I look to your thinking to find out what is getting in your way – and more importantly, what needs to happen in order to make a positive shift.

It lightens your load.
Journaling helps you to separate from your thoughts. Old, outdated thoughts carry a lot of weight and can feel confining. After clients begin journaling and unpacking things they have been carrying around, they begin to feel lighter.

Your journal talks back to you.
Imagine a journal that talks back to you – like a really good friend who stands for your dreams and you showing up as your best self. When you journal with me inside of the Elevate Coaching Program – you aren’t journaling alone – I comment on your journal – highlighting what’s getting in your way, nudging you to go explore further and reflecting back to you – the beauty and truth of who you are.

It equips me to be the best coach I can be for you.
It provides exactly what we need to help you reshape the way you talk to yourself. We look at the writing together to understand your inner narrative and how it’s shaping your life today which informs the exact places where you can make simple, yet profound changes.

It amplifies and accelerates our work together.
It keeps us connected in between coaching sessions.
It keeps you supported, growing, and reflecting all week long.
It keeps us caught up and when we get to the next coaching call – we can go deeper.
It helps us to maintain momentum in between coaching sessions.
It allows you to travel farther in a shorter time frame.

And, honestly, there is more, but I know you don’t have all day. 🙂

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“Carla and I had an instant connection. On the surface, I had everything going for me. I was doing well in my career, I had recently come out to my family and was welcomed with open arms, I was in a healthy relationship, and I had just finished an Ironman triathlon. But internally, I was in a constant state of angst. Was I in the right career? Was this one the right one? Carla helped equip me with the tools I needed to understand not only why I felt a certain way but also why I act the way I do. We then created a better version of myself to navigate life.”

– Will B.

“From professional discussions to personal development, the tools I learned throughout my work with Carla has helped me deepen relationships, let go of stress and find presence and energy. Coaching from Carla has allowed me to see situations in a clear light due to the thought process I’m practicing regularly. I would suggest Carla and her coaching to anyone that is looking to stretch his or her mindset, abilities and wants to better him or herself.”

– Cara L.

“Before coaching with Carla, I was stuck in a rut- telling myself old stories that were holding me back- spiraling in negative self-talk. I believed that my worth was tied to my vocation.
Over the course of 3 months, I gained a renewed confidence in myself, my work, and my relationships. I learned how to change my steps, unravel old stories and be honest about what I want to shift and now I’m experiencing a wave of growth like never before. I’m sticking up for myself and showing others how I’d like to be treated. I’m genuinely able to help friends and family again-not because I want something in return, but because I truly want them to succeed. I’m showing up for myself and others and it feels good. That’s probably the biggest take-away. I feel good.”

– Frances K.

“This work is like having a constant hand on your back supporting you. Carla is nurturing, kind and caring. More importantly she has a way of simplifying things that feel big and heavy and helping you see them in a way that is light and empowering. She has so many tools in her arsenal and really caters her guidance based on your needs.

Prior to working with Carla I felt like my life was slipping away and I was on the sidelines watching it. After re-framing old thinking and creating my commitments, I feel connected to others and have deeper relationships with husband, kids and friends. I am experiencing my life and living intentionally. It’s something that I have to work on daily, but it’s getting easier and more natural.”

– Lyndsay C.

“I have had my eyes opened to an entirely new way of thinking. Carla helped me uncover what was causing many of the challenges in my professional and personal life. With Carla’s insight, coaching framework and ongoing guidance we worked toward a new solution that helped me overcome these challenges and let go of the guilt, frustration and disappointment I was constantly feeling. We got to the root of these deeper feelings and I took actionable steps to take back control. As a result, I was able to nearly immediately increase two client retainers, strengthen my relationships with clients and most importantly be happier in my daily routines.”

– Karen C.

“Carla has been a tremendous blessing in my life. She provides the words of wisdom that I know I need but sometimes have trouble finding within myself. Our multi-year journey has brought me order, direction, vision, and happiness. From running a company to improving important relationships, Carla has been a steadfast sage and source of comfort. I recommend her to anyone I can.”

– Teddy Jones

“Working with Carla is like going on vacation. I can see things more clearly and think outside myself. She brings out these good thoughts in me and helps me move my life forward.”

– Heather L.

“Even after working w/ Carla for 2 years, I still feel like each session I have with her results in a positive shift in my perspective. The tools she has taught me have become indispensable in my efforts to build a truly unique life.”

– William Crouse, Producer

“My life before coaching was unbalanced, out of control and I felt overwhelmed. I have always been positive and focused and in control so these feelings were very challenging. I went through some life changing events and was struggling to move forward. I worked through old pain, to think differently, and relieve myself of unnecessary pressures that were weighing me down and holding me back. My relationships grew stronger. I became happier and more focused, balanced and content. I feel like a better version of myself.”

– Stacy M.

“Carla’s coaching increased my professional productivity and enhanced my personal awareness enormously. Our sessions provide me with clarity about the most important things in my life and how to achieve them. Carla is a phenomenal and passionate coach who brings a unique perspective to every eye-opening encounter — the way you think about your life, changes your life!”

– Judith M., Sculptor

“Carla is helping me to quiet the internal dialogue that has been holding me back in my career and relationships. Working with her has helped me to embrace my strengths which, in 10 weeks dramatically shifted my role as a leader, my relationship with my business partner, husband, and clients. I know that this is JUST the beginning!”

– Heather W.

“Meeting Carla was like divine serendipity – she and I met just prior to one of the most challenging and life-changing years of my life. Carla assisted me with tools and meaningful conversations that helped me make my chaotic life manageable. She provided tools to allow me to keep the truth of situations center and my feelings in check. Carla helped me get out of my own way to see the bigger vision for my life. Her tools and techniques are always with me.”

– Kim P.

“Before coaching, I paid little attention to how much my thinking can change my reactions, emotions, and ultimately my decisions. Working with Carla has given me a whole new perspective on how powerful my own thinking and actions can be towards my happiness and success in all aspects of my life.”

– Christine Johnson

“The one thing I need to make sure I feel aligned and connected to myself.”

– Carolyn Crouse

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