Please read about the great FC experiences!
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FC Client of Executive Coaching
FC Client of Personal Coaching
FC Client of Personal Coaching
Since working with Josh, I have improved many aspects in my life, but mostly my relationship with God. I couldn’t be more grateful to have a friend I can rely on, and I promise he will feel like a friend to you as well.”
FC Client of Personal Coaching
SRG Healthcare Consulting & Professional Coaching
FC Client of Personal Coaching
FC Client of Personal Coaching
FC Client of Personal Coaching
Each session is infused with love, gratitude, and an unshakable belief in my potential. Josh has a rare gift: the ability to see through the noise, gently uncovering the heart of the matter with clarity and empathy. When lost in indecision or overwhelmed by life’s demands, his guidance has helped me reconnect with inner peace, trust, and purpose. If you’re seeking a coach who leads with heart, insight, and soul-deep care, Josh is the one.”
FC Client of Personal Coaching
Through his thoughtful methodology, Joshua creates a safe space where you can show up authentically. He connects with you, listens actively, and asks powerful questions that help clear away distractions standing between you and your goals. Joshua is genuinely committed to your growth. His ongoing support — even outside formal sessions — reinforces his dedication to helping you become your best self.
Thank you, Joshua, for sharing your remarkable talent as a coach. You’ve helped me become a stronger leader and a more impactful coach.”
FC Client of Personal Coaching
Reviewer Feedback to Your Coach
I was impressed with your coaching skills and enjoyed watching you master your craft. Your use of silence and pacing caused profound reflection and forward momentum for your clients. They benefited from your coaching sessions, not just from their call to action, but also their verbalized appreciation for your care and concern. Thank you for the opportunity to observe your sessions, and I am honored to consider you a coaching colleague.
Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching.
Joshua demonstrated respect and professionalism when he interacted with his clients. He demonstrated coaching ethics and a professional standard of coaching by asking thoughtful, appropriate questions and presenting himself with a warm and approachable demeanor. Joshua was inviting and respectful of his clients and the coaching process. It was clear that clients were comfortable and supported, due to their willingness to self-reflect and allow him to challenge their thinking. Those behaviors/practices/ethics were also demonstrated throughout the six sessions Joshua held with his clients.
Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered.
Joshua was curious, open, and client-centered in his approach. He did not drive the conversation, rather, allowed the client to discern the session agenda. He invited a thoughtful conversation, with a warm and approachable presence, and provided affirmation and validation. Joshua demonstrated this competency with excellence. This cultivated trust and displayed deep listening by Joshua, and also allowed the client to drive the conversation.
Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session.
Joshua opened sessions by allowing the client to determine goals and also pursued clarity around the articulated client goals. He also was consistent in using a clear coaching model that supported clients in their discovery, development, and application process. Additionally, Joshua was skilled and natural at redirecting clients back to the original topic and staying on track. He also was willing to challenge thinking and gently push clients one step further to dig deeper.
Cultivates Trust and Safety
Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.
Joshua was thoughtful in his use of silence to create space for the client to reflect. It was apparent that there was a trusted rapport between Joshua and the clients, he was clearly encouraging, respectful, and supportive. He also frequently used affirmation and validation to build trust and respect. Joshua cared about the client, their current state, and the progress they wished to make. He did so by pointing out specific goal achievement and wins, and noticing when a client had an “A-HA!” moment. He frequently inquired about the client’s identification of the ‘most important’ aspect of their perspective and current goal.
Maintains Presence
Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.
Joshua conveyed an approachable manner, with a quiet sense of confidence. He was enthusiastic when speaking with clients and matched their level of tone and energy. Depending upon the client, he used silence as a welcome friend to usher in additional reflection. Additionally, his line of questions was delivered with a sense of ease and care and also included practical sensibility. Joshua excelled in being fully present with the client and reflecting information they provided.
Listens Actively
Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to support client self-expression.
Joshua was a thoughtful and attentive listener in all six sessions I observed. He asked excellent follow-up questions that probed more thought rather than conducting a surface-level conversation. He also carried the demeanor of it being a mutually beneficial exchange where he could learn from the client’s growth.
Evokes Awareness
Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy.
Joshua utilized effective coaching tools, particularly with powerful questions. One such question was, “How might this situation keep you from moving forward?” The question caused the client to pause and deeply reflect before providing a response and identifying an emotional response. Joshua also pulled in additional concepts/theories/resources when working through action items with clients.
Facilitates Client Growth
Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.
Joshua provided thoughtful observations and insight that highlighted the growth and success experienced by the client. He then inquired about how they could determine their next steps and incorporate aspects of accountability. He also closed out sessions by asking the client to reflect upon key learning opportunities and takeaways. He did this to encourage application and accountability, as well as continued growth between sessions.
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