Leadership Coach| A Coach for Your Vision Quest |
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"I walked into this experience tired after serving in the same type of work for more than 30 years. Cornerstone (Kurt) was able to help me refocus on the work that I do, set reasonable goals for the future and rediscover the aspects of the work that I do that truly brings me joy. I am thankful for the experience, thankful for the direction and thankful for the freshness that has been restored to my work." - Coaching Client There comes a point in our lives when we need a vision. Balance, passion, energy and joy for life is the result of having a personal, inspiring, sustainable vision of who we are and what we are meant to do. A lifetime can be spent on pursuing such a vision. There are perhaps one hundred ways to seek, cultivate and sustain a personal vision. One way is to have a vision coach. A vision coach can travel with you on the quest and guide you through an exploration of mind, body, and spirit. The coach can help you review your history, see your present reality, and help you create your future. The relationship with the vision coach is intentional, prescriptive, prayerful and personal.
The original vision quest was a ritual practiced by many native peoples of North America. A young person began the quest at the sweat lodge in the circle of elders. The youth then experiences a solitary encounter in the wilderness that includes fasting and prayer. At the appointed time, a sacred person brings the youth back to the village, where they will have one more sweat lodge and the vision will be interpreted. The interpretation of the vision gives the youth an awareness of the sacredness of life and their connection to all of nature. Your personal vision quest with the coach will include one trip to a natural setting.
Every personal vision quest process is different. Each process should be designed to fit your need, however, you can recognize that there are no short cuts. Vision Quest process is primarily a guided exploration of self-awareness followed by planning and behavioral change exercises. Here is one example of how it might be designed.
Pre-qualifying
Phone interview with the Vision Coach. This conversation will cover the expectations of each other for the coaching relationship.
Agreement The client and the coach come to a specific agreement of what your personal vision quest will include. You are not obligated for the entire process. You only pay for what you utilize.
Visit The Vision Coach comes for a six-hour meeting at your location to listen to your story and explore your environment.
Vision Exercises The Coach then structures two months of activities that will require 2 to 3 hours a week. These activities are designed specifically for you and might include meditation, journal writing, worksheet completion, feedback instruments, and reading, interviews, field trips and playtime.
Coaching by Phone During these two months, Weekly 30-minute phone calls are scheduled at mutually agreeable times.
Vision Trip You make a three-day trip to Florida and stay at a beach resort where Kurt makes two visits during your stay. (For more cost you can choose a different natural location) This has been the highlight for former clients, however, it is no vacation. There will be significant exercises and prescribed experiences for you to achieve.
Phone Follow-Up The coach makes long term follow-up phone calls. Two months of bi-weekly, four monthly and two semi-annual phone calls. This has proven to be the difference between well-intended dreams and constructive reality.
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