Frequently Asked Questions About Coaching with Lisa
Who does Lisa work with?
Lisa works with SME owners, professionals, employees, managers, emerging leaders, teams, organisations and independent retailers. Coaching is available online across Ireland and in person in Cork.
Lisa works with SME owners, professionals, employees, managers, emerging leaders, teams, organisations and independent retailers. Coaching is available online across Ireland and in person in Cork.
What coaching methods does Lisa use?
Lisa uses Cognitive
Behavioural Coaching (CBC), values-led coaching, EmC (Emotional Connection) tools
for teams and workplace relationships.
Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC), values-led coaching, EmC (Emotional Connection) tools for teams and workplace relationships.
How is Lisa different from other coaches?
Lisa combines an MSc in Personal and Professional Coaching from UCC with over 10 years' experience running her own retail business. Her approach is practical, evidence-based and values-led, helping clients turn reflection and insight into realistic actions.
Lisa combines an MSc in Personal and Professional Coaching from UCC with over 10 years' experience running her own retail business. Her approach is practical, evidence-based and values-led, helping clients turn reflection and insight into realistic actions.
What happens during the initial conversation ?
The complimentary 30-minute conversation is an opportunity to discuss what is happening for you, where you would like to get to and what may be getting in the way. Lisa will explain how she works, answer any questions and explore whether coaching together would be the right fit. There is no obligation to proceed.
What happens during a coaching session?
Each session gives you confidential, structured time to explore a particular challenge and identify what may be getting in the way. Through focused questions, reflection and practical coaching tools, Lisa helps you gain clarity, consider different perspectives and agree realistic actions to move forward.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your goals and circumstances. Individual and organisational programmes are agreed in advance, with organisational coaching typically including four 60-minute sessions per participant.
Is coaching available online or in person?
Yes. Coaching is available online and in person in Cork, depending on the
client's needs.
Yes. Coaching is available online and in person in Cork, depending on the client's needs.
Does Lisa work with organisations and teams?
Yes. Lisa provides confidential one-to-one coaching for employees, managers and emerging leaders, as well as coaching for teams and workplace relationships. She supports organisations experiencing growth, change, increased pressure or communication challenges.
How is confidentiality managed in organisational coaching?
Individual coaching conversations remain confidential. Before coaching begins, Lisa agrees the purpose, practical arrangements and boundaries of confidentiality with the organisation and each participant. Where agreed, Lisa may provide an anonymised overview of common themes and development opportunities without identifying individuals or disclosing personal conversations.
Does Lisa support individual retailers?
Absolutely, this is one of
Lisa's key specialisms. With her own decade-long experience running a boutique
in Douglas, she provides practical retail coaching focused on
margins, stock, staffing, customer experience and operational clarity.
Absolutely, this is one of Lisa's key specialisms. With her own decade-long experience running a boutique in Douglas, she provides practical retail coaching focused on margins, stock, staffing, customer experience and operational clarity.
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
If you're feeling overwhelmed,
stuck, overloaded, uncertain or lacking confidence, coaching can help you gain
clarity, set boundaries and make decisions with conviction. Booking an initial
conversation is the best first step.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, overloaded, uncertain or lacking confidence, coaching can help you gain clarity, set boundaries and make decisions with conviction. Booking an initial conversation is the best first step.
Is coaching the same as counselling or therapy?
No. Coaching focuses primarily on present challenges, future goals and practical action. It is not a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy or medical support. If another form of support would be more appropriate, Lisa will discuss this honestly with the client.