Personal and Professional Coaching
You have the answers, you define the path, and my coaching process will help you find them or walk it
In Mauritania, I learned that the nomads of the Sahara Desert have a life goal to provide water, food, and shelter to their dependents whether they are family, camels, or sheep. When they find it, they pitch their tent, drink a sip of mint tea, and enjoy a night full of stars. That moment brings them satisfaction and fulfillment. However, when something is missing, they pack up and walk until they find a place that covers their vital needs again.
From the conviction that we are born nomads and that we are in constant search of our changeable shelter, food, and water, I accompany people of all ages, helping them become aware of what the vital elements in life are and where and how to find their sky full of stars, their personal or professional fulfillment aligned with their values.
During the process, I will accompany you as you discover the beliefs, behaviors, and emotions that might prevent you from starting your journey. From this awareness, I will guide you to define the actions that will take you where you want to go and discover the unique well-being that this journey will bring to your life and the people around you.
I have chosen a non-directive coaching methodology based on powerful questions and evocative metaphors that will lead you toward the creative right side of your brain to find the answers to your inquiries and to unpack your internal wisdom and resources.
FAQ
Coaching is a process of accompanying individuals in their personal or professional development to meet their objectives, make decisions, and generate changes in their personal or professional lives, enhancing the resources that are within them.
- It starts in the present and walks towards the future using your past experiences as a learning tool today.
- It brings you into action by setting goals and defining concrete steps.
- It identifies the attitudes, beliefs, assumptions, and behaviors that are preventing you from achieving what you want, and works towards overcoming them.
- It reveals your values, identity, and life mission and vision that will spark motivation, and build trust in yourself to bring sustainable change in your life.
In order to be part of your growth process, please keep in mind that my role as a personal and professional coach is not to advise you, nor to work on a past problem. That is the realm of other disciplines, such as therapy. As a Coach, in many cases, I will not have specific knowledge about the problems or difficulties that affect your life at this current moment.
What you can expect is that through the coaching process, I will lead you to define what you want and investigate how to achieve it without transferring my experiences or my ideas. Through powerful questions, you will become aware of the “whys” and the “whats” of your life decisions and build trust in yourself to find the answers. The questions will open your field of vision, giving you a different perspective so that you can act from a higher motivation that is grounded in the present and reaches toward the future.
My coaching style is “non-directive” following the eleven competencies of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Through active listening and building a relationship of trust and closeness, a semi-structured conversation will start us off. I will flow with you through your life, your history and your sensitivity, and I will pose powerful questions to help you become aware of what you want and why as well as the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors that are blocking your path. My questions are intended to generate openness and provide a new perspective as well as to bring to the present moment your skills and your internal wisdom. The process will ignite your motivation, responsibility and the commitment necessary to make it happen. The achievement will be yours.
Coaching sessions generally last one hour, and their frequency will vary depending on your own rhythm, pace, and preferences. As Coachee (client), you will drive the process from beginning to end. The process will conclude when you feel close enough to your goal or sufficiently equipped to walk on your own with your capacities and tools.
Our Agreement
As a Coach, my role is to ensure that the coaching process adheres to the code of ethics of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Spanish Coaching Association (ASESCO) . During the initial meeting, we will put in writing the modus operandi of our coaching process as a form of Agreement. The confidentiality of the coaching process is guaranteed by signing this Agreement at the time of starting the coaching process.
Coaching with Ana was a gift at a time of profound change in my life. Personal and professional. Her support helped me to clarify the steps I was taking, to know myself, to understand my feelings and myself. I especially highlight Ana's empathy, and her ability to listen and understand the person in front of her, with focus and with appropriate questions and appropriate silences. She made me feel super comfortable from the beginning and at all times. It was very easy to connect with her. The sessions were inspiring and motivating, because of the light they shed on my process and because she invited movement and action. Thank you Ana!
I have to say that my personal experience with Ana in the coaching process has been extremely positive. For several years, I had been in a state of blockage and inaction in my professional life because I was demotivated in my job search due to not having clear and concrete goals that met my needs and were consistent with my lifestyle and the person I wanted to be. This process has brought about a profound change in the way I think and act, something I needed because it was starting to affect other areas of my life. Ana helped me conduct a deep analysis and become aware of my situation, which, combined with a fluid and respectful working dynamic tailored to my pace, allowed me to take action on my own and handle complex situations in a much smoother way. I would highlight Ana's role in supporting my process. She helped me set coherent goals and action plans in a close, human, and highly respectful environment, which in turn helped me gain more energy and confidence to tackle new challenges I set for myself.
Ultimately, I believe that in my case, what drove me to take action and achieve my goals was not feeling pressured. This motivated me to propose my own challenges, taking responsibility for my decisions without feeling burdened by them. I am truly very grateful.
I had always thought I “didn’t need” a coaching process until I met Ana. I am a very shy and reserved person, and I find it difficult to talk about myself. I don’t know how, but from the very first session, I felt very comfortable and understood. Ana will never judge you. Her talent for empathetic listening and her ability to ask insightful questions have been incredibly helpful in making me realize that the limits are set by oneself. She guided me through my insecurities, fears, and blockages… and showed me the way to awareness, change, and action. She has taught me how to communicate with myself, and I have so much to say!
Thank you, Ana, for crossing my path…
My experience with the coaching process was a turning point in my personal life. Previously, I sought help through psychology and spiritual processes, but I felt something was missing to give me the push I needed for the change I was looking for; and I found that with Ana’s help. In this process, Ana helped me find solutions and focus on my own to achieve the proposed goal. From my experience, I realized that on the way to achieve your goal, you get to know yourself much better. I believe that the work of a coach is very important and that from a young age we should work on this personal aspect of seeking answers through this kind of approach. I can only say that thanks to Ana, I have found and reconnected with a part of myself that was always there but I didn't know how to reach. For this reason, I recommend the coaching process and believe that at some point in our lives, we all need it.